Toptul ratcheting screwdriver review?

[Mario]

Hi guys, any opinion on the Toptul ratcheting screwdriver? http://www.thetoolchest.ca/products/Reversible-Ratchet-Screwdriver.html

I have one from Canadian Tire (Mastercraft) but I don't really like it, the ratcheting mecanism change direction by itself once in a while so i'm looking for another model. The Toptul is really cheap, in fact the same price as the one that I have now...

My boss has the Hard Handle Snap On in his toolbox. I like it and i'm tempted but it's pretty expensive @ 60$ or so in Canada.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Bull]

Geez, under $10? I am starting to become fascinated with Toptul products and prices in recent days. How can you go wrong for $10?!

 

[Merkava_4]

It's got a nice shaped handle and a Santoprene grip.

 

[Bull]

It's got a nice shaped handle and a Santoprene grip.

Merk, are you endorsing the look of this foreign product?

I do prefer always to buy domestic, but Toptul seems to sell good quality new tools at a price even I can afford.

 

[Mike 47]

I was just using that tonight. Don't have much to compare it against, but I like it.

 

[ourkid2000]

Does it have a spot in the handle to store bits?

 

[Mario]

Does it have a spot in the handle to store bits?

Don't know. I will e-mail them anyway, I need a ratcheting crimper and they don't list on the website.

 

[matthew]

How many teeth does the ratcheting mechanism have?

 

[jvitez]

I bought one and the 31 piece bit set a few months ago. Fine for the price. Handle is quite comfortable, though I do prefer flutes instead of smooth for better grip. The ratcheting mechanism is a bit sloppy, but stays locked in whichever direction you twist it. The 31 piece bit set is very complete, tough to pull out of the box unless you have really small fingers, but inexpensive and convenient to carry. All in all, especially for the price, I like it. They even had a $5 flat rate shipping promo then.

 

[Merkava_4]

Merk, are you endorsing the look of this foreign product?

I'm not quite endorsing it, but I am pleased that it has no hole in the handle.

 

[expatriated]

$10?! It's gotta be worth a try. I love my other Toptul stuff.

I paid $30 for a brand new SO ratcheting screwdriver on CL.

 

[mkdive]

I don' t like the looks of the reversing collar. But the handle does look nice. I guess you cant go wrong with the price. But I think I will stick with my SO & GW ratcheting drivers.