Williams hard handle screwdrivers on Ebay.

The Muffin Man · Sep 8, 2009

This seller seems to have a decent stock of Williams hard handle screwdrivers. The prices are significantly less than what the Snap-on's fetch :shocking:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Industrial-Supply-Company_Screwdrivers_W0QQ_fsubZ721854011QQ_lnsZ1QQ_sidZ39872981QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

Slotted set

Phillips

Mixed

The Muffin Man · Sep 9, 2009

Wow, I'm quite surprised that nobody seems to want these :headscrat

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48548 · Sep 9, 2009

They look nice and I am going to get a set of ratcheting screwdrivers the t handles.

superautobacs · Sep 9, 2009

The Muffin Man said:
Wow, I'm quite surprised that nobody seems to want these .

I've bidded on a few auctions before, but they just go for too much money for what they are, even without the more venerable name on it.

I personally wouldn't pay those asking prices.

48548 · Sep 9, 2009

good thing I didn't bid yet...

The Muffin Man · Sep 9, 2009

superautobacs said:
I've bidded on a few auctions before, but they just go for too much money for what they are, even without the more venerable name on it.

I personally wouldn't pay those asking prices.

I thought a buy it now for $50 shipped was a modest price for an 8 piece set. Snap-on charged somewhere near $100 for an identical set back when they did offered the hard handles.

48548 said:
good thing I didn't bid yet...

You can't bid, its a buy it now auction

48548 · Sep 9, 2009

I know but I haven't bought yet, but will later, I think the 80 for the 3 ratchet screwdrivers is a deal as I paid 50 for one red one from snap on, they sure bent me over on that one.

The Muffin Man · Sep 9, 2009

48548 said:
I know but I haven't bought yet, but will later, I think the 80 for the 3 ratchet screwdrivers is a deal as I paid 50 for one red one from snap on, they sure bent me over on that one.

I got bent over as well for a 1/4in socket t-handle from Snap-on.

alex71 · Sep 9, 2009

those look pretty good. I'm getting tired of waiting for a set of snappy hard handles to come along that don't cost an arm and a leg. I'm thinking I'll be buying a set of these in flat and phillips....thanks for the link.

charle10 · Sep 9, 2009

There are several online stores that have them for about what he is asking.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41748&highlight=williams+screwdrivers

bchee · Sep 9, 2009

The Muffin Man said:
Wow, I'm quite surprised that nobody seems to want these .

I'm surprised too :wtf:

Aren't these the exact same shape as the ones everyone wants Snap on to bring back? Guys were going nuts in that thread
http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41783

US made screwdrivers with the sought after handle...
$50 shipped free seems to be a great deal

-B- · Sep 9, 2009

Leave off the ego label and pricing and they do not sell or are wanted the fools rather pay a fortune for disposable tools in the first place.

X1 Mike · Sep 9, 2009

Does anyone have these screwdrivers? My only concern is that the handle feels like cheaper plastic. Any reviews would be great.

Vinko · Sep 10, 2009

^^^someone did a side by side review of these months back.

I'd have picked up a set if I could've at the time, but they were difficult to order and I couldn't get a hold of the guys who owned the website that were selling them.

I ended up getting quite a few of the black handles used, and the rest off the truck from remaining stock (and at the old prices

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PS. If you've got an understanding Snappy dealer, I bet he'd put replacement blades in these handles when you needed them.

Moose-LandTran · Sep 10, 2009

Vinko said:
PS. If you've got an understanding Snappy dealer, I bet he'd put replacement blades in these handles when you needed them.

Just pull the shanks yourself and give that to them. They don't need to know it came from a Williams screwdriver.

volvo420coupe · Sep 10, 2009

So if they are the "same" how come they don't offer the same sizes together as the snap on sets. It would seem to make sense if they want to sell lots of them.

(I was only looking for a duplicate of the 8 piece set, they may have matched other sets)

Fedwrench · Sep 11, 2009

I just want to point out that since this thread started, the seller raised his prices at least $5 a set. :wtf:

knobbylon · Sep 12, 2009

This gets more weird. Yesterday morning I ordered one of the green handled screwdrivers and it was before I read this thread. I thought for $29.65 it was a pretty good deal. That's at least $10 less than the used SOs are selling for. I bought it and the Pay Pal charges and my credit card were charged as advertised $29.65. All of the records on My Ebay show it at $33.65.
I'm looking forward to getting it, it looks like an SO but something went haywire in the process.

chrislehr · Sep 12, 2009

I have to admit - I like these screwdrivers, but I am remiss that there is ONE pic. I don't know if I want to buy them without handling them somewhere first... the price certainly is right (that's about double a cman set, I figure), but so much better than SO sets.

alex71 · Sep 12, 2009

I ordered a set of the phillips and a set of slotted a few days ago. He told me they were out of stock on the phillips sets until the end of the month, yet they are still listed on ebay. Just a heads up, if you buy those, you won't see them for a while.

chrislehr · Sep 12, 2009

Wow, thats BS. I would complain to ebay/paypal on that.

The Muffin Man · Sep 14, 2009

I received a package today from the Ebay vendor, only to find one screwdriver in it. Keith from Industrial Supply Company informed me before he sent the items out, that one of the electrician's screwdriver was on back order (SDE-46) I shot Keith another email asking the where-abouts of the other 4 screwdrivers, and was told that the rest were shipped from a different location, and supplied the missing tracking number.

Here are some pics I snapped of the single screwdriver I have at the moment...

Fedwrench · Sep 15, 2009

I ordered the 5 piece combo set before his prices jumped. They came well packed from the factory in Midland, GA. They are just like my older Snap on screwdrivers. Same weight, balance, feel and texture. The Williams set came in a plastic pouch instead of a tray. They are stamped USA on the handle. I'm not a fan of black screwdrivers but, these seem ok. If you hate every other screwdriver except the older Snap on hard handled drivers, this may be a suitable substitute for you that is alot cheaper until something else comes along. :thumbup:

caper · Sep 16, 2009

My concern has been with Williams outsourcing tool production to asia it makes me wonder if these screwdrivers are north american production and the same quality the Snappy's were.Without being able to hold one in my hand first I doubt I'll be sending any money.

The Muffin Man · Sep 16, 2009

caper said:
My concern has been with Williams outsourcing tool production to asia it makes me wonder if these screwdrivers are north american production...

They are labeled "USA" on the handles

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superautobacs · Sep 17, 2009

I've posted this picture before in another thread--it compares the SO and J.H. Williams handle:

Bull · Sep 17, 2009

So, with these being identical to the old SO pieces, why would anyone still hope for a return of the SOs? Just buy the Williams, right?

kwhitelaw · Sep 17, 2009

Bull said:
So, with these being identical to the old SO pieces, why would anyone still hope for a return of the SOs? Just buy the Williams, right?

I guess for the few that they offer. I personally would like the longer cabinet style, and the high torque square shank flat tip's...

wantedabiggergarage · Sep 17, 2009

superautobacs said:
I've posted this picture before in another thread--it compares the SO and J.H. Williams handle:

What is the number of that stubby flat head? Was it with a set, and which one?

Thanks

caper · Sep 17, 2009

The Muffin Man said:
They are labeled "USA" on the handles .

Yeah,but I also have some Irwin Vise Grips labelled USA that are imports.Once they start importing things my trust level starts dropping.Once burned twice shy.They could be making the handles in the usa and have shanks from china.My trust for all the other manufacturers importing stuff is the same way,I like to hold it in my hands to judge quality before I risk my cash.

Speed-Racer · Sep 18, 2009

I did a comparison posted on GJ of the williams and snap-on, my williams set is holding up just as well as my Snap-on set. The majority of my tools are Snap on, really surprised by the quality of the williams, the handles and tips are very high quality.

When you purchase from your snap on dealer, your buying service and that is the last time your going to purchase that again unless you loose it or they put a goofy handle on the replacement. Hopefully the snap on quality will always remain the same. Snap on should bring this style back for screwdrivers, torx and ratchet handles. How are you going to warranty a Williams. Mailing it back is not as easy or as fun as a Snap on truck visit.

It seems like this style is going away, so what do you have to loose by getting the williams. Buy them before they are gone, it is very possible Williams will drop this handle in the future and they are selling off the inventory of this style. The majority of the williams screwdrivers have soft grips, very similar to the blue point series and they are both imports.

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