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frankush

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I've been in the market for a decent set of screwdrivers for about a year now. I use my Kleins daily for work (sparky). The tips are well formed, but soft and are the trade standard. I really wanted something else for the garage box, so the search started. I figured a basic six piece set would be a good starting point to find something I liked.

I've had the Craftsman screwdrivers forever. You know the ones. They **** and don't fit much of anything well.

Wera Kraftforms were first. Funky handle but well made and seem to fit well. After using them for about a year, no complaints but thought I could do better.

On SK day I Picked up a set of their cushion grips. Very nice. Comfortable handle. Now I understand what all the hype is about the Craftsman Pros. Same grip design. Need to use them some more to come to a decision, but initially, I like them.

Next was a set of the Williams that are supposed to be the old Snap on design. Ordered a set listed in the hot deals section from the Amazon warehouse. Looked to be well made, but I really didn't like the handle. The set was also missing pieces, so back they went.

Yesterday, I ordered a set of the Proto Durateks. They were delivered this morning and wow, are they nice. Stuey nailed it.

http://toolguyd.com/proto-duratek-screwdrivers/

These things ooze quality. The shafts are laser etched with the part number and feel great in the hand. I need to give them a good workout, but I'm pretty sure quite a few more are going on my Zoro wish list.
 
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JBradley500

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I have the Williams set but I had used those handles before I bought them and liked them. I was also looking at the Protos since everyone likes them too.

This video has pretty surprisingly good results with the handles. Seems like they did a good job of choosing materials.
 

Loscaldazar

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I just purchased a bunch of Wiha Screwdrivers after trying several different handles from different companies. I found the wiha to be the most comfortable, and the tips are incredible. They fit so well that I can put the screwdriver in a phillips screw and the screwdriver will stick and stay in it.
 

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woody 73

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As my funds permit I would like to pick up a few of the Duratek screwdrivers. Looking at the handles of those kraftforms gives me the willies, darn things don't look very comfortable in the hands.

I have had very good luck with the Williams and craftsman pro all very good screwdrivers.
 

Hako86

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I just purchased a bunch of Wiha Screwdrivers after trying several different handles from different companies. I found the wiha to be the most comfortable, and the tips are incredible. They fit so well that I can put the screwdriver in a phillips screw and the screwdriver will stick and stay in it.

I totaly agree! Best I ever used :)
 

Pantsfall_McFixit

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PB Swiss, Wiha, Wera 900 series, Gedore, Witte, Hazet.
You can also try Wurth (Zebra), Snap-On, Koken.
If you're adventurous you can try Elora and Athlet screwdrivers, which are harder to find.

I've had success with German screwdrivers, they make excellent quality tools.
 
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TravisT

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I haven't had much experience with many of the brands mentioned on here, but the plastic handle snap on screwdrivers have been my favorite for a long time now. They fit very well in your hand, generate a good bit of torque and the tips hold up pretty good. Just my .02


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devoncoolman

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Been using snap-on hh for a very long time. But my matco/witte torx drivers are the bomb. If i didn't have so many screwdrivers i would buy a whole set of them.
 

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Since everybody is honking their favorite screwdrivers...

I'll honk mine...

Proto Classic Professional Yellow Handles...

The 18 piece set is available for less than $ 70.00...

The 19 piece set is available from Amazon for less than $ 100.00...

My tool box drawer has about $ 240.00 worth ******* in the 36 screwdrivers...

I love them...
 

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SawtoothJL

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Since everybody is honking their favorite screwdrivers...

I'll honk mine...

Proto Classic Professional Yellow Handles...

The 18 piece set is available for less than $ 70.00...

The 19 piece set is available from Amazon for less than $ 100.00...

My tool box drawer has about $ 240.00 worth ******* in the 36 screwdrivers...

I love them...
I have the $70.00 set from epsteins. I really love the handles and the tips hold up really well, My only issue with the set is that it's 17 slotted screwdrivers and two phillips drivers and only one of the phillips is useful. Nearly Every other driver is way too long for My use
 

rick carpenter

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I was initially put off with what I thought was the too differing sizes of my Williams drivers handles. I just didn't get from the pics that big of a range, but I'm happy with them. I've got plenty of beaters I've bought over the years to commit screwdriver abuse to help keep the Williams in good shape.

And, I always recommend heat shrink on the shanks cuz sometimes you spin with the shanks.
 
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