Recent content by tweedlestan

Sounds like it's time for a rebuild or swap.

I have a Snap on SSDMR8 ratcheting screwdriver (long shaft) that is badly bent and I want to buy a new shaft. The mechanism is fine, I just want the shaft. I can't seem to find the part I need on Snap on's site. Any help would be appreciated.

I have that socket set and am very pleased with the quality. The design and finish are very similar to Hazet, not really close to Carlyle. The sockets are extremely well finished, the ratchet is a bit "clunky" feeling but smooth. The sockets alone are worth the price, especially if you're a fan...

You mean like a Snap on?

I did in fact read the entire thread and was merely confirming that it is not pot metal, and noting that the Snap on is.

Looks like metal to me, possibly powder coated.

The Proto selector isn't pot metal. The Snap on Dual 80 selector IS pot metal. And yes, they break.

I can tell you've never owned an orange Snap on deadblow. They self destruct sitting in a toolbox.

Not even close. :thumbup:

Keep in mind this screw was bronze, not brass. Marine grade and harder than you might think. These screws will break before they strip out. Work on a few old boats and you'll see what I'm talking about. That screwdriver was an older hard handle one but with a new blade. 3/8 slotted. The set I...

Prime rib?

Warrantied them, sold them. The one that bent on a bronze screw may be laying around somewhere though. It wasn't part of my newest set. Is it so hard to believe that Snap on screwdrivers aren't the best in the world, fail spectacularly sometimes, and in fact are outperformed by many other...

You calling me a liar, buddy?

For me it was a brand new Snap on screwdriver set. What a mistake, they were absolute GARBAGE. Tip quality was pathetic, they didn't fit screws properly. They were also exceedingly soft, softer than ANY screwdriver I have ever used. I bent one flathead on a bronze screw.