Craftsman tapered handle screwdrivers

mr_offroad_1 · Feb 24, 2016

Howdy,

I am in search of the late 80 version of the craftsman tapered handle screwdrivers.

they are the hard plastic ones, no foam or squeeze and turn.
just the good old fashion clear and blue and red clear and blue handle but tapered.

i poster quite a while ago but never followed up for any response.

I will check back often to see what you all have to say. thank you

Ohmthis · Feb 24, 2016

To be honest, I don't believe I've ever seen what you've described. Menards has something similar, US made too. Here's a link
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...451314397-c-9158.htm?tid=-6900418386823078664

metaldad · Feb 24, 2016

i have one, and only one. 3/16x4.
and, a ratcheting driver.

Coach James · Feb 24, 2016

Ohmthis said:
To be honest, I don't believe I've ever seen what you've described. Menards has something similar, US made too. Here's a link
http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...451314397-c-9158.htm?tid=-6900418386823078664

I have some Pratt Reed screw drivers that look like the Menards ones, just a different color.

Coach

metaldad · Feb 24, 2016

pratt reed makes the masterforce driver line

Buster21 · Feb 24, 2016

Like these. I have the whole set but they are out in my truck box and I didn't want to go dig for them.

winlinmac · Feb 24, 2016

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the Husky sets (US-Made) tapered as well, and made by Western Forge?

lilcraigford · Feb 24, 2016

winlinmac said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the Husky sets (US-Made) tapered as well, and made by Western Forge?

Ah yes, the current USA Husky drivers - very similar looking. I'm not sure if WF is responsible for these or not. I'll have to take a look the next time I'm in a Home Depot!

mr_offroad_1 · Feb 24, 2016

to buster 21

YES YES YES those are the ones
those were my first screwdrivers i purchased and have been trying to find.

cliftonbros89 · Feb 25, 2016

Only have one as well. My dads. I'm assuming there was a whole set at one time. I'm guessing the rest were lost or warrantied for the newer style. I like that older style handle better though. Feels a lot better. Wish I had more of them around.

pauls_workshop · Feb 25, 2016

Offroad, I like this thread as I've actually never seen that style old Craftsman. This surprises me! I have lots of old Craftsman. The modern Pratt Reed from Menards are real close to this style handle. It would be interesting to know the code on your screwdrivers - they are likely Pratt Reed vs Western Forge, both now owned by Ideal as is SK but were not back then. Also some US made at Home Depot and at Lowes under Kobalt are also made by Ideal, whether WF or PR. Most of both of those are China COO, but they have a few US made now. ALL the Menards screwdrivers under MasterForce brand are made by Pratt Reed and US COO. - Paul

Fedwrench · Feb 25, 2016

Those tapered handled craftsman were only sold for a couple of years in the early 1990's. I don't think they sold that well before being dropped in favor of the all black craftsman professional model.
The husky/master force are similar but, their handles are are a lot narrower than the craftsman version which might be a good thing :dunno:

The husky versions also use square blades on the Phillips screwdrivers. The good news is that the huskys are fairly cheap and widely available at Home Depot so, you could pick up a couple to try out. :beer:

Buster21 · Feb 25, 2016

Mine are all marked WF.

Sam'sAutoParts · Feb 25, 2016

Those are great screwdrivers, I have one and really like it. They are rather hard to find though.

mr_offroad_1 · Feb 25, 2016

howdy guys,
thanks for all the info on the screwdrivers. I know there are many that are similar.That being said, THESE are the only ones that i really like. I don't understand why sears has / had to mess with a good thing. in my opinion, there hasn't been a more comfortable screwdriver since.

Also, i amazes me to the extent of detail that you guys go to over the smallest things. I have learned a lot just from reading your posts on various issues i have had in the past.

thanks again. if anyone (not likely, but it never hurts to ask) has ANY of these screwdrivers they would consider parting with i would be interested.

lilcraigford · Feb 26, 2016

I wonder if the Craftsman tapered handle have any relation to the Stanley Workmasters?

Image taken from the Stanley "Workmaster' Screwdriver NOS? thread.

mr_offroad_1 · Feb 27, 2016

Great news !!!

I was cruising Ebay and found 5 of the tapered handle screwdrivers ive been looking for.

All Phillips, 2-#1, 2-#2 and 1 #3.

unbelievable !

1/2 of my old set in i place, AWESOME !!!

My dad was right, Patience and perseverance conquer all things.

I wish he was here so i could share it with him.

Sam'sAutoParts · Feb 27, 2016

That's great, Nice to know they are still out there.

PugetDude · Feb 27, 2016

I think I have a couple of these in flat blade in the bottom of my box in Washington. Will check when I get back up there and let you know what I've got.

CNGsaves · Feb 27, 2016

mr_offroad_1 said:
Great news !!!

I was cruising Ebay and found 5 of the tapered handle screwdrivers ive been looking for.

All Phillips, 2-#1, 2-#2 and 1 #3.

unbelievable !

1/2 of my old set in i place, AWESOME !!!

My dad was right, Patience and perseverance conquer all things.

I wish he was here so i could share it with him.

Congrats on snagging some nice CM drivers !! :thumbup:

Now let's SEE them . . . you know the GJ motto . . .
. . . . . . . . PIC's or it didn't happen !!

mr_offroad_1 · Mar 2, 2016

ah, dumb question but how do post the picture here

im not familiar with how this works

mr_offroad_1 · Mar 2, 2016

here they are

i also include the only 2 slotted screwdrivers that Ive been able to find

mr_offroad_1 · Mar 2, 2016

i hope this works

here is the pic of the drivers

Jeremy77 · Mar 2, 2016

lilcraigford said:
Ah yes, the current USA Husky drivers - very similar looking. I'm not sure if WF is responsible for these or not. I'll have to take a look the next time I'm in a Home Depot!

A bit off topic here..... I have several of these Husky screwdrivers and they work fine but those square shanks on the philips ones are just unnerving to me. Something about their look just seems off. :dunno:

mr_offroad_1 · Mar 2, 2016

jeramy21

I agree square shank is a bit weird

those are close but no cigar nothing beats the tapered handles on the craftsman screwdrivers im in search of.....im my opinion.

Stuart in MN · Mar 3, 2016

lilcraigford said:
I wonder if the Craftsman tapered handle have any relation to the Stanley Workmasters?

Image taken from the Stanley "Workmaster' Screwdriver NOS? thread.

Those are my absolute favorites. I got a set for Christmas when I was a kid; sadly, they were in a toolbox that got stolen. I've been looking for replacements for years, I've found a few but they're pretty scarce.

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