Nut Drivers (new or old) show them here

[Mr. Tool]

PART I

Here are some of my nut driver sets that I have in my tool source selection.

First off are my Craftsman SAE & METRIC set in their infamous nylon zip pouch. I just used these the other day helping out my neighbor. The option on selecting either SAE or METRIC at your hands sure comes in handy.


Next up are my VACO’s in SAE.


These next two smaller sets in their nylon button pouches are made in Germany from a manufacturer know as Champion. When I first purchased one (the older version) I was so impressed with their quality and handling that I also ended up buying their newer set as well. I’ve had these for years now so I don’t really know if Champion still offers them. You might try Ebay, etc.
Older Set:


Newer Set:

 

[Mr. Tool]

PART II

This next set I bought at a yard sale years ago. When I first saw it I thought that it was going to be an Xcelite set….turned out the pouch that it came in is from another manufacturer known as IVY TOOL COMPANY….though I strongly suspect that the tool kit was more than likely contracted out to Xcelite to produce them for the IVY Tool Co.
Also appears that the kit is missing 1 for sure, maybe 2 shafts? ....1 large Phillips screwdriver and 1 smallest nut driver?
What do y'all think?


Next up is a small, mini tool kit set made from a company located in Durham, CT called The Chapman MFG. Company.
It’s a small tool kit basically designed for small jobs (like guns, firearms, vintage gas lanterns, sewing machines, etc.) and have various bits for different applications, etc. nothing major.
I only bought it because they offered it to me at a very good discounted price.

Speciality Screwdriver Sets Made in the USA by Chapman Manufacturing

Chapman MFG - Made in the USA for over 80 years, Chapman provides a variety of screwdriver sets for industrial assembly, maintenance, home repairs, and more. From our famous mini ratchet to our Master set, you will surely find the right fit for your precision job!

chapmanmfg.com

Here is a beautiful and very well made nut driver set made by a company in Germany known as Bernstein. They are known for making tools for electronics and or electrical equipment, etc.

BERNSTEIN - Tools for electronics | ball joint holder

BERNSTEIN Werkzeuge has been your partner for power tools, ball joint holders and vises for more than 50 years. We are your problem solver.

www.bernstein-werkzeuge.de

Next is my Xcelite Hex-Torx Driver set.

 

[Mr. Tool]

PART III

Next up are Nut Drivers from a company, what I believe, is from Japan called ENGINEER.


Next is a set of Star Nut Drivers from PROTO…….labeling this set specifically BLACKHAWK.


Next are two sets of Ball Drivers from BONDHUS in both SAE and METRIC.

 

[Mr. Tool]

PART IV

These next Nut Drivers are made in the USA from a company called MIP. These are very well made and I enjoy using them, especially for their compact size.

 

[Mr. Tool]

PART V

Last are my PB SWISS sets…love using these as well!

PB 225.........PB 226.......PB 227


PB 226


PB 225

PB 227

 

[MR2FC]

A question on the MIP?

They're thought of very highly in the RC car world, how do they measure up in your experience against more mainstream makes?

Thanks in advance

 

[Hannahranga]

That's a very comprehensive collection of nut drivers. I've got some wera nut drivers but mostly just use a 3/8 spinner plus a socket. There's some heatshrink over it cos I gave up trying to find a decent insulated and hollow shaft one

 

[lardy1]

I have the Craftsman SAE/metric set in the soft case. They're nice enough, I guess, but nut drivers are a tool I rarely ever use.

 

[Mr. Tool]

A question on the MIP?

They're thought of very highly in the RC car world, how do they measure up in your experience against more mainstream makes?

Thanks in advance

Yes you are correct about them being used in the RC car world. As a matter of fact that is how I discovered them. Though once seeing them, my first thought of usage of them was how well would they be working on electronic equipment. On certain equipment there are internal tight spaces with limited mobility, etc. and these work well. I purchased one, tried it out and was satisfied with using it.....which led me to purchase a few more. I've had them for years now.
Now with that stated, not all internal tight spacing is ideal for their usage, that's where both my Bernstein & Engineer nut drivers come in handy, with their tapered and long reach extension, etc...when called for.

 

[GeoBruin]

Craftsman as well. I have the the SAE set as well (not pictured).

 

[UserNameAttempt3]

I picked up this Milwaukee shockwave drive a few months ago, I love it. Impact rated sockets if you can't get it off with the driver handle.

 

[NFT5]

I don't use nut drivers much, but there are the odd times, so I bought this Gearwrench set. Nothing wrong with it but having to change the shanks all the time drove me nuts. So I bought a few of the King Tony ones in the most common metric sizes. Longer shank is good and if I want other sizes I can get them (but I never have). Bigger handle fits my hand better too.

 

[lardy1]

The handles on the King Tony drivers strongly resemble Witte handles.

 

[Beerhippie]

Picked up that same set at an estate sale recently--sans pouch.

I've never really much used nutdrivers--until I had them. Now I find myself reaching for them on a regular basis.

 

[designer485]

Old Gen Snap-On sets work great. I don't use them a ton, but they do come in handy in certain applications.





And loaded in a custom tool roll.

 

[bonneyman]

I'm liking the long-shank Vaco's and those Bernsteins - very cool!

The PB Swiss are nice, too.

 

[Steel_Rain]

A question on the MIP?

They're thought of very highly in the RC car world, how do they measure up in your experience against more mainstream makes?

Thanks in advance

Yes you are correct about them being used in the RC car world. As a matter of fact that is how I discovered them. Though once seeing them, my first thought of usage of them was how well would they be working on electronic equipment. On certain equipment there are internal tight spaces with limited mobility, etc. and these work well. I purchased one, tried it out and was satisfied with using it.....which led me to purchase a few more. I've had them for years now.
Now with that stated, not all internal tight spacing is ideal for their usage, that's where my Bernstein nut drivers come in handy, with their long reach extension, etc...when called for.

I've been in RC for many years, but never purchased an MIP tool. I've heard excellent things from buddies about them. I see they are making "gen 2" stuff these days. I have a USG 5-drawer cart dedicated to hobby tools, so I'll give these a serious look moving forward. One thing I have heard is that these aren't often in stock? Did you order them directly from MIP? Or purchase them elsewhere?

 

[Mr. Tool]

I've been in RC for many years, but never purchased an MIP tool. I've heard excellent things from buddies about them. I see they are making "gen 2" stuff these days. I have a USG 5-drawer cart dedicated to hobby tools, so I'll give these a serious look moving forward. One thing I have heard is that these aren't often in stock? Did you order them directly from MIP? Or purchase them elsewhere?

I ordered them directly from MIPonline.

Though I do have to say that when I did order them, that was some years ago (I want to say pre-COVID era, or a few years before that, I think ). I haven't gone back to place an order or check out the website, etc.....well since I already have what I want. But one can always check?
Also if you are looking for something specific from MIP that their website does not have, there are always alternatives such as Ebay, etc....and hopefully you can find what you are looking for.

MIP Gen 2 Tools: Built to Last for All Your RC Needs

MIP Gen 2 Metric Wrench Set (1.5mm, 2.0mm Hex & 7.0mm Nut Driver) [MIP9620]

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www.amainhobbies.com

 

[308guru]

As I scroll through the pictures in this thread, all I can think of is how bad most of these tools stink.

 

[Mr. Tool]

Truthfully.......none of mine do!

If you leave acetate tools enclosed in a confined place over long periods of time.....then they'll start smelling (especially if they are cheaply made)......but leaving them out in the open space, yes even those in their pouches, with constant air circulation, etc. there are no problems with bad smell, etc......at least from my experience.

But hey to each their own.

 

[MR2FC]

I only have one MIP driver, and it's a speedbit type one, so no problem with smell!

 

[willf650]

I have tons of misc Klein nut drivers but only one complete set and up to 4-5 of other sizes. That means I have at one point or another bought probably 4 complete sets but they are no longer complete due to loss.



Here are a couple sizes you don't see often and I don't even think the 5/8" is still made.

 

[four.cycle]

But hey to each their own.

^ I thought owning a set for working on mowers would be cool.
Until I put together an old VACO set. Then a Craftsman set. Then another. And another.
Each one smelled worse than the last. Got rid of all of 'em!

 

[belvedere]

The "IW" on the tool pouch looks like "ivy" to me (I could be wrong...not familiar with the brand).

 

[Mr. Tool]

Here is another one of my nut driver sets from the manufacturer known as URREA that I forgot to mention in my previous 1 thru 5 post.

 

[KnurledNut]

Klein long shaft hollow magnetic. The tips wear quicker than I like, but I still prefer the design.

 

[rust in the eye]

Some Vermont American, new to me courtesy of d.mcfarland
Anyone know how old these are?

 

[Callelle]

Big Proto set that I got from a fellow member on here. I typically use the 8 and 10mm ones for doing valve work on HD diesels.

 

[cgrutt]

Old Gen Snap-On sets work great. I don't use them a ton, but they do come in handy in certain applications.





And loaded in a custom tool roll.

I have those sets. Nice roll up. My metric set is in a Snap-on soft case. All but the largest three SAE set is in a Snap-on tray. Believe the large ones were sold separately. They were terrific for old style car stereos.

 

[Steel_Rain]

Ugh, I have many sets (probably 15), but here are the stand outs from home:





I would like to get the remaining sizes of these Sunflags:

 

[KnurledNut]

ABA Special (made in Sweden) flexidriver for 7mm hose clamps.

Lets not forget, nutdrivers come in T-handle too! Old Wiha 8mm from a Stihl technician.

 

[swsman]

Mr. Tool lives up to his name.

As for me have a handful of older Craftsman nut drivers, mix of SAE/Metric.

As of recent I have grown my spinner handle stash, have two for 1/4 drive, two for 3/8. Regular handle and female end for ratchet on other for each drive size. They pretty much cover my needs with access to sockets and extensions.

 

[BWWgarage]

30 year old (?)) craftsman. Xmas gift from dad

 

[orangeblood]

Precision WIha nut drivers (metric and SAE).

Seldom used. Usually for electronics work. They are definitely tools that when you need them you feel really smart for having them in your tool box.

I bought them years ago on sale. $30-40? for the entire set.

 

[Itinerant]

Kleins and Craftsman.

 

[bonneyman]

Here is another one of my nut driver sets from the manufacturer known as URREA that I forgot to mention in my previous 1 thru 5 post.

Ooooh, those Urrea's have the handle profile of the old Proto Bet-r-Grips.

 

[Squankum]

I'll be brief and condense the old joke, then adapt it:

So the pirate returns to the bar for the fourth time, once again ignoring the proprietor having banned him. He strides up to the bar on his pegleg (klomp klomp klomp) and all in attendance notice a strange bulge in his pants. Bartender sees the top of a handle poking out of the pirate's waistband and discovers what contraband the pirate has brought this time.

"Hey, Mac! This is jus a screwdriver with a socket welded on the end!"

"Hyar, and it's drivin' me nuts!"


You have a lot of nutdrivers, Mr. Tool. I feel normal now. I'll post some pics later.

 

[Mr. Tool]

You have a lot of nutdrivers, Mr. Tool. I feel normal now. I'll post some pics later.

 

[David99]

I have these little Proto's (and others)-

 

[YesIHaveAHammer]

I have these Felos.

There's a spring loaded magnet inside that thick shaft, although the insertion depth is less than half the length of the thick part.

There are three handle sizes - small (5.5, 6, 7mm), medium (8, 10), large (13). I'd have liked the 7 and 10 to have the next size up. I suspect they may have been chosen to fit in the the standard plastic carry case which is also used for their screwdrivers.

Felo Ergonic M-Tec nut driver set, 6pc 5.5-13mm (428 106 36)
I was only looking for a single flexible one, but came across these at a good price. My first Ergonic handles, I think I prefer them to Wera - softer and more edges for more grip, and you can squeeze them a bit. Better anti rollaway too. But no size markings on the ends of the handles. The 7mm might have been better with the bigger handle of the 8/10mm. The unusual design has a sprung loaded magnet inside the shaft, making them as far as I know unique in being both hollow and magnetic. However it turns out the maximum thread depths are only 40-50mm despite the long fat shafts, this shouldn't matter for me. The hex flats on the handles are 18.3, 16.3, 14.3mm - i.e. doesn't match the nut sizes, nor any fixed wrench for that matter.