any good multi bit nutdrivers???

[mech-tech]

I just realized the other day at work that I am in need of nutdrivers for hose clamps and other random oddball tasks the boss makes me do around the shop. I already have way more than enough nutdrivers in my tool box from my last job, but this job is a field mechanic helper position, and I only work in the shop when I am not out in the field. I basically only use a tool bag filled with the normal stuff for engine repair and I do have all the screwdrivers I need as well. Thus, because of the tool bag, I don't have the room for extra occasionally used tools. Is there any small set that includes the nut driver bits that will hold up to mechanic use? I would like something that goes from 1/4" to 7/16" or so. Again, my tool bag is already heavy enough and filled with enough junk, so no room for individual nut drivers! Plus some torx and small hex bits would be nice to have. I would just use a 1/4" drive socket set, but again...no room for that.

 

[AV tinker er]

Something like this and add some hex to 6pt sockets maybe?

http://store.snapon.com/Ratcheting-Screwdriver-Sets-Set-Screwdriver-Ratcheting-Soft-Grip-Master-Green-8-pcs--P643220.aspx

 

[mech-tech]

YOW!!!!!!!!!!! Its the slow reason right now, so no way I can afford that stuff!

 

[fivespdcat]

Wow! I would probably go this direction:
http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-56-pc-ratcheting-screwdriver-set/p-00944013000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

Or just get a regular 1/4" driver. Mind you neither of these will have hollow shafts so they won't work exactly the same as the nut drivers you already have.

 

[AV tinker er]

YOW!!!!!!!!!!! Its the slow reason right now, so no way I can afford that stuff!

I only linked that particular set because i think it has the most complete set of bits in one box. For a cheap but still great kit you can put together watch eBay for a So ratcheting screwdriver (absolute best IMHO, don't pay more than $50 brand new) then grab a dewalt or Milwaukee both sets from Home Depot (both brands last longer than generics). Then get a similar nut driver setup. I would put a couple of slotted bits and a #1 & #2 Phillis in the handle. Shouldn't spend more than $100~$110.

 

[mech-tech]

Do the typical pentalobe style drivers work with the nut setters used on drills?

 

[wmartin]

Like maybe one of those Xcelite sets?

 

[ihateminimumwage]

For your use, I'd either go with the Gearwrench set listed above, or one of these Nutdriver sets:

http://www.tooltopia.com/gearwrench...se&utm_term=KDT8916&utm_campaign=shopzilla_r1

 

[doan]

Something like Xcelite or Gearwrench would probably be good for a field guy. When I worked in the field carried Xcelite.

 

[xj31]

http://store.snapon.com/Ratcheting-Drivers-Driver-Ratcheting-T-Handle-10--P631041.aspx