Seeking good screwdrivers with a lifetime warrenty.

[AceofSpad3s]

Hello, I am looking for some screwdrivers that are under $50 and have a life time warranty that is not a pain in the *** to work with. I only really need philips head drivers, I have never had an issue with flat had screwdrivers getting mangled.

 

[mrvm]

Since you stated "good", IMO the CM set is considered in the good category with life-time warranty/usa and usually way under $50 on sale monthly.

 

[zkling]

Geeze, how fast do you go through philips drivers? The warranty issue will be your biggest hurdle. I'd look at the euro brands, that is where my next set is coming from. IIRC Craftsman is discontinuing the pro line, leaving little options outside of truck brand, mail order, euro or off shore.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

After taking out 50 ish wood screws with only a philips head screwdriver, I wanted to kill my self afterwards because it was such a ***** to do. The husky set I got works well for my tool box but I need something to use in the garage and with electronics.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Proto.

If you can get away with a ratcheting screwdriver the Snap On is awesome and their Phillips bits are the best I have usee.

 

[Askme42]

After taking out 50 ish wood screws with only a philips head screwdriver, I wanted to kill my self afterwards because it was such a ***** to do. The husky set I got works well for my tool box but I need something to use in the garage and with electronics.

If I'm removing over a handful of screws it's time for power tools.

 

[Skin]

After taking out 50 ish wood screws with only a philips head screwdriver, I wanted to kill my self afterwards because it was such a ***** to do. The husky set I got works well for my tool box but I need something to use in the garage and with electronics.

Compact 12v impact driver and bits? They sell packs of them at hardware stores which works out to a quarter a piece so warranty really isn't a concern.

 

[SweetD]

Williams hard handles in black.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

Was not an option at the time

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I already got power tools, I need screwdrivers.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

Can you link some sets? I have heard of proto but it seems like they got a lot of stuff to sift through.

 

[SweetD]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JH-WILLIAMS...S_Srewdrivers_Nut_Drivers&hash=item414bbbf4fd

 

[Skin]

Just going to say it makes zero sense to get a brand like Williams or Proto if you don't have a local source for replacement. You're better off getting Home-Depot, Craftsman, or dare I say HF Pittsburgh Pro drivers (actually pretty decent). It doesn't make sense to buy into a brand when you're going to have to mail away to replace a single screwdriver.

If you axe the warranty considerations and just buy based on the tips wearing like Iron you'll have more options.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

DeWalt or Stanley in the contractor world are top notch. That's pretty much all I use. Not sure what their warranty is. Snap On and SK in the automotive world are tops in my opinion and all I use in that realm.

I don't like to crossover my tools. I do kitchen and bathroom remodeling as a hobby now. I have no desire to transfer automotive grease onto some unstained hardwood or freshly painted walls. No matter how much I clean my stuff I still get dirty hands from just picking stuff up in my box.

I would rather spend a little more up front knowing I have something that fits my hand, is easy to use, and has a warranty.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

There is a industrial supply place near me that has williams and proto but the prices are higher than I want to pay.

 

[Ncognito]

Hello, I am looking for some screwdrivers that are under $50 and have a life time warranty that is not a pain in the *** to work with. I only really need philips head drivers, I have never had an issue with flat had screwdrivers getting mangled.

IMO, Craftsman phillips head drivers are the worst I've ever used. Here is a set from Wiha Tools; 12 piece set for $58.62. It comes with a lifetime warranty.

http://www.wihatools.com/special_08.htm

If I'm removing over a handful of screws it's time for power tools.

If I'm going to remove one wood screw, it's time for the power tools.

 

[woody 73]

The Williams and proto are great choices but if they are out of your price range the new sk are a carbon copy of the craftsman pro screwdriver:

http://www.zoro.com/i/G4313145/?utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA

 

[lakota]

If you work with electronics you may need a JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) set of screwdriver. They look like Phillips but are different but the may be used for Phillips.
Got a set of these Eastwood last year and I haven't use a C Man since. Plus I see their on sale for $20.
link:http://www.eastwood.com/screwdriver-set-eastwood-9-piece.html

 

[Skin]

SK, Wiha, Wera are good drivers (laser tips get a lot of praise) however these brands will not warranty wear and tear.

 

[larryforce]

There is a industrial supply place near me that has williams and proto but the prices are higher than I want to pay.

Must be grainger. Just tell them you work for a large local company and try to get their contractor price. It will be much much better

 

[panknuckshovel]

google sells them

 

[gilbo]

There is a industrial supply place near me that has williams and proto but the prices are higher than I want to pay.

but williams and proto are USA made, higher prices keep USA workers employed.

 

[shampoop]

Nobody else on here seems to like them but I really like my kleins. Love the grips and they're available everywhere. Pretty sure they have a lifetime warranty. I've replaced my broken klein tools super fast and easy at home depot, as pain free as possible.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ABADXI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BQ0DT0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[AceofSpad3s]

How much better? Their prices seem insane, just shat a brick seeing how much they wanted for some wire strippers,double normal price. $90.85 for a buck 110? No thanks.
Grainger does not have williams, this place I was looking at has williams https://www.motionindustries.com/taxonomy/browse/en. My uncle is a contractor so I think I could get a contractor price.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

The price the supply place is asking is too much for me compared to amazon.

 

[bob15]

I prefer Snap On phillips screwdrivers. They never seem to wear out.

Check e-bay and the classifieds here on GJ.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

Do you have the hard handle ones like the ones by williams? I think I might get the williams if they are truly the same as snap on ones.

 

[Parrothead]

Do you have the hard handle ones like the ones by williams? I think I might get the williams if they are truly the same as snap on ones.

They are one in the same, and you can get them in any color you want as long as it's black.

 

[Snap_cap]

I don't like to crossover my tools.

Same here.

 

[t1r2u3s4t]

Bit driver with your handle of choice, or power tool..

 

[stovebolt6]

Do the Williams drivers come in a snazzy tray like SO?

 

[bcradio]

Do the Williams drivers come in a snazzy tray like SO?

 

[rick carpenter]

I've got a set of Williams hard handles and really like them. I've not had to warranty any yet, but I consider screwdrivers to be wear items so I treat my Williams with care and use beaters when possible.

 

[Pantsfall_McFixit]

For electronics I'm guessing you want small drivers. Wiha makes excellent quality small electronics drivers. Check out their site, the "tech tools" catalog and the "ESD safe" catalog. I have several sets and can confirm quality.

 

[jdmstr]

Craftsman Professional would likely be your go to set

 

[Askme42]

Craftsman Professional would likely be your go to set

I put me together a set of individual drivers. Wish they hadn't discontinued these. I really like them.

 

[Wylaco]

I love my Klein cushion grips. Not sure if they make a Phillips set though, might need to build it.