Who else collects Snap on ratcheting screwdrivers?

[OCD]

 

[Vrod-Mike]

Nice! I'm hoping to have mine this week.

 

[jeffmoss26]

niceee

 

[OCD]

The metallic really shines in the sun!!

 

[Vrod-Mike]

Picked mine up today. Can't wait to get it home and up on the wall.....

 

[jeffmoss26]

Very nicee

 

[Vrod-Mike]

This is my collection now. I have 94 of them with room for 19 more. After that I have to get creative.....

 

[jeffmoss26]

omg it better be insured!

 

[jeffmoss26]

also is the red 'N' logo on the top right Napco Security?

 

[Vrod-Mike]

also is the red 'N' logo on the top right Napco Security?

Yes it is. I just happened to come across it on ebay. I've never seen another one like it.

 

[jeffmoss26]

They make burglar alarm systems, locks, etc.
I use a lot of their stuff on a daily basis!

 

[Grogg]

because of this thread, I went out and sourced a 100 year ratcheting driver...

thanks guys!

 

[Highland]

Every time I open this thread my wallet weeps a little more.

 

[speed88]

My little collection so far lol. I used to have a black hard handle one from the early 90’s but I broke it when I was a young kid prying on something .

 

[CRTDI]

Looking at his thread got me wondering how many of these I've accumulated. Had to dig them out of about four different areas of the houses and garage....lol

First time together for the pic. Say cheese:

 

[KnurledNut]

@CRTDI
Liking those FedEx drivers...

 

[M6erfan]

Some impressive collections here

 

[Qualitytools]

because of this thread, I went out and sourced a 100 year ratcheting driver...

thanks guys!

You drank the Cool Aid

 

[Drunkonunleaded]

Does anyone have a picture of the newer "Hi Viz" yellow driver next to the more traditional yellow one?

I'm trying to put together two blue ones with yellow accents to match my Carlyle stuff (I know...), and the pictures on eBay are hard to discern how "flourescent" the newer one may be.

I currently have one of the blue "Dale" drivers, was looking at picking up at least one yellow one to do a color swap. The blue/white Rusty Wallace one is an interesting option if the white pieces will take dye, but that seems like a little too much work.

 

[Indexmill]

This is my collection now. I have 94 of them with room for 19 more. After that I have to get creative.....

94 X $100 = about 10 grand. Are you rolling in money?

 

[mds47588]

Not as many as most, but I have a few. Since this pic was taken, I added a combat green and a pearl pink. None of these have turned a fastener and I also have all the boxes in pristine shape. This is my "jewelry". I have another four that I actually work with, plus an additional two in my box at the house.

 

[mds47588]

Drunkonunleaded​

Yes...in my pic above. Slight difference, but it's subtle. Also note the black shank vs the shiny one.

 

[Sgtboz]

I was a Snap On dealer in the late 80's when the ssdmr4 came out. It was $29.00 and yes guys complained about the price.

 

[Mekks082]

I really want to get my hands on one of these, the price scares me though. I have had other brands and hated them.

 

[speed88]

I really want to get my hands on one of these, the price scares me though. I have had other brands and hated them.

Williams WRS-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver,9-inch - Phillips Head Screwdrivers - Amazon.com

Williams WRS-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver,9-inch - Phillips Head Screwdrivers - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

I have three of the Snap-on ratcheting screwdrivers and this one is basically the same but under the William’s name branding. Same bits as the Snap-on ones, same ratcheting mechanism. Really the only thing different is the body and no knurling on the shaft.

 

[Highland]

The Williams ratcheting drivers are GTG. I have a couple of the t-handle versions and they work fine. And at about half what SO charges, they are a bargain.

 

[Sgtboz]

Williams WRS-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver,9-inch - Phillips Head Screwdrivers - Amazon.com

Williams WRS-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver,9-inch - Phillips Head Screwdrivers - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

I have three of the Snap-on ratcheting screwdrivers and this one is basically the same but under the William’s name branding. Same bits as the Snap-on ones, same ratcheting mechanism. Really the only thing different is the body and no knurling on the shaft.

Nice set. Store them with a bit in the shaft to help retain the magnetism.

 

[speed88]

Nice set. Store them with a bit in the shaft to help retain the magnetism.

Thanks! I do as well. I just removed the bits for the photo.

 

[OCD]

Not as many as most, but I have a few. Since this pic was taken, I added a combat green and a pearl pink. None of these have turned a fastener and I also have all the boxes in pristine shape. This is my "jewelry". I have another four that I actually work with, plus an additional two in my box at the house.

Sweet!! Nice foam insert too!!

 

[Qualitytools]

I figured I come here for help and advice.

So after nearly 30 years of owning my black one somehow I ended up cross threading the cap putting it on after a bit change. Of course I didn't realize it until I needed to remove the cap and had to put some Chanellocks on it to get it to turn and remove it.

I see thread damage to both the cap and the driver handle and my thread chaser set does not go that big.

I can purchase a replacement cap but how do I clean up the threads in the handle? Thanks

 

[Highland]

Is there a list anywhere for all the variations and approximate year issued?

Several have followed me home off the truck recently and I can see this getting out of hand!

 

[canuckian]

Is there a list anywhere for all the variations and approximate year issued?

no list publicly available that I’ve ever seen. There have been probably hundreds of variations sold off the trucks over the years. Add that to the ones they’ve made for different companies and organizations and that number would be pretty big. Seems ever few months I discover one that I never knew existed.

 

[Qualitytools]

I figured I come here for help and advice.

So after nearly 30 years of owning my black one somehow I ended up cross threading the cap putting it on after a bit change. Of course I didn't realize it until I needed to remove the cap and had to put some Chanellocks on it to get it to turn and remove it.

I see thread damage to both the cap and the driver handle and my thread chaser set does not go that big.

I can purchase a replacement cap but how do I clean up the threads in the handle? Thanks

Any input??

 

[gj67stang]

I figured I come here for help and advice.

So after nearly 30 years of owning my black one somehow I ended up cross threading the cap putting it on after a bit change. Of course I didn't realize it until I needed to remove the cap and had to put some Chanellocks on it to get it to turn and remove it.

I see thread damage to both the cap and the driver handle and my thread chaser set does not go that big.

I can purchase a replacement cap but how do I clean up the threads in the handle? Thanks

If my memory serves me, the threads are 7/8-14. An appropriately sized bolt can be easily converted into a "thread tap."

 

[Qualitytools]

If my memory serves me, the threads are 7/8-14. An appropriately sized bolt can be easily converted into a "thread tap."

Thank You, Great idea, I wonder if it's course or fine thread pitch, I will try that.

 

[Vortaku]

I am really trying to locate the red bull racing, at a non crazy price

 

[jeffmoss26]

finally got the other 100th anniversary driver!

 

[The Frisco Kid]

Wow, these are some awesome collections! I have a few, but they are all in heavy use rotation. I do have a Bill Elliott red hard handle that I am pretty fond of, the rest are just boring red and black hard handles. I do need a stubby hard handle though... have to get searching for one.

 

[canuckian]

Picked up the "power" blue one a few days ago.

 

[Highland]

Just got the "power" blue today! Got some metallic going on!

My plan is to collect the ones currently available new (NIB, preferably) and not sweat every possible variation released over the decades.

But I never was a very good collector. More of an accumulator!