cookiemonster
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Could someone please explain why one would buy a set of nutdrivers vs. just picking up a spinner to use with your current 1/4 drive socket set? Just wondering?
1/4 Drive Spinner and Sockets VS Nutdrivers
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Chadwilliam1
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not drivers have hallow shafts and are stout.
ChevyEFI
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You have to be working on particular sizes and be unable to use a cordless clutch drill for some reason to get good use out of them.
On some things a spin handle and socket won't fit. Like car door arm rests for example: the mounting screw is recessed down in a vinyl counterbore and a socket won't fit unless you wanna jamb it in there. Then when you go to pull the socket out, the socket stays stuck in the hole and all you have now is your spin handle. Telescopic magnet? The socket's in there too tight.
I used to be a nutdriver guy. In my field service days I was a big fan of the Xcelite 99-series stuff. Worked OK and I didn't have to carry around a bunch of handles, especially since I can only use one handle at a time.
When I worked at one location, say at a bench or from a tool cart, I preferred to use nutdrivers for the convenience of not having to connect and disconnect handles and shanks. It's also nice to be able to have handles color coded by size.
Currently I have to carry most of my tools with me. I can carry a complete set of SAE and metric sockets in a Jensen vinyl sleeve in my pocket. Couldn't do that with nutdriver sets.
The three advantages I see with nutdrivers are color coded handles, convenience of not having to connect and disconnect handles and the ability to remove nuts from long shafts due to the hollow shafts of nutdrivers.
When I worked at one location, say at a bench or from a tool cart, I preferred to use nutdrivers for the convenience of not having to connect and disconnect handles and shanks. It's also nice to be able to have handles color coded by size.
Currently I have to carry most of my tools with me. I can carry a complete set of SAE and metric sockets in a Jensen vinyl sleeve in my pocket. Couldn't do that with nutdriver sets.
The three advantages I see with nutdrivers are color coded handles, convenience of not having to connect and disconnect handles and the ability to remove nuts from long shafts due to the hollow shafts of nutdrivers.
egnorant
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Sometimes it is just the better tool for the job at hand!
You could also ask why some people use a screwdriver when you can just slip a bit (phillips, straight, torx) on the end of a spinner? In took apart a piano that required just this setup.
I have had several occasions where I was working and realized that with a different tool I could get this done easier and faster. Often I have the tool but just finish with what is in my hand. Have had other times where I drop tools, clean up, drive 15 miles to get the better tool and then finish.
Bruce
You could also ask why some people use a screwdriver when you can just slip a bit (phillips, straight, torx) on the end of a spinner? In took apart a piano that required just this setup.
I have had several occasions where I was working and realized that with a different tool I could get this done easier and faster. Often I have the tool but just finish with what is in my hand. Have had other times where I drop tools, clean up, drive 15 miles to get the better tool and then finish.
Bruce
turbowoodworker
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I use the nut drivers a lot in low or no torque applications around the house. They are quick to grab and easy on simple repairs.
theoldwizard1
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I use my 1/4" set a lot (things around the house, small engines) and have not missed having a nut driver set in 45 years ! I also do NOT have any 1/4" deep sockets. Never really an issue.
Also, nut drivers take up too much space in my box.
I would like a new small box to hold my 1/4" SAE and Metric sockets, a few extensions and a breaker/ratchet, but I have not seen one I like. If my current box last another 20-30 years, I'll be dead by then and it won't mater !
Also, nut drivers take up too much space in my box.
I would like a new small box to hold my 1/4" SAE and Metric sockets, a few extensions and a breaker/ratchet, but I have not seen one I like. If my current box last another 20-30 years, I'll be dead by then and it won't mater !
Armstrong1720
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I have some klien nut drivers i never ever use them i use sockets Dunno why lol
archirelic
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There's been several threads on this already with lots of good info.
smothers33
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1/4 drive spinner with the 1/4 female end in the handle so you can put a ratchet on it for more torque.
I converted over to 1/4" drive sockets and ball ratcheting driver and never looked back. Just too many ways to use sockets and all their accessories, and I keep coming up with more ways to use them. That hex bit adaptor for the Yankee screwdrivers is really kickin' for fast screw install!
Although I do keep a pair of VACO's nutdrivers handy for those rare jobs.
Although I do keep a pair of VACO's nutdrivers handy for those rare jobs.
basspro
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I have both, and will use the nutdrivers if my box is next to me. Many times I am in an arial lift and only carry a small bag with me. I prefer my spinner and a socket set then.
Chadwilliam1
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I would like some 12 point nut drivers.
Steinmetz
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Yes.