Anybody use NutDrivers

[mobiledynamics]

I don't know of anybody who does....but I swear, when I'm working with OPE, a nutdriver on a handle is my preferred tool of choice removing all those panels, etc. Then out comes the socket wrench, but a nutdriver, at least for me offers pure speed and convenience.

 

[PowerGenGuy]

5/16" in hand box, everywhere I go, use it for hose clamps.

 

[jaysonb]

Seems like I use the 1/4 and 5/16 the most. I have a old 4 piece xelite long set that i like alot, and I picked up a 12 pc craftsman set today on sale for 18.99.

 

[Holt]

If you work in the electrical field these are a must. I use 1/4 & 5/16 daily

 

[slob]

Hose clamps all day long.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I have a full set, and thanks to this posting, just realized I have NEVER used them.

In any situation where I would, I use my 1/4" or 3/8" drive flex handles/breaker bars with a socket.

 

[mobiledynamics]

My Wiha's Flex Shaft are a GODSEND when working with certain nuts/screws - like under the headlights ..

 

['04 Cummins]

I use them a lot doing electrical work. I also find that I use them a fair bit when working on small engines, as someone else already mentioned.

 

[Hammer1963]

I find that using nutdrivers when assembling auto interiors, keeps me from over-tightening 8mm & 10mm nuts and bolt heads. I also use them on headlamps, taillamps, and trim.

I have 2 sets. One Matco set that has a long drive shaft and a Matco set that has a hollow shaft for deep/long studs on bumper and and garnish items

 

[tjmonsen5]

While working on my jetskis, the 1/4 or 5/16 is always in use. Lots of water cooling hoses on a jetski!
And when working on my lawnmower and leaf vac trailer. I think nutdrivers were partially designed for Briggs and Stratton, they just work perfectly for those little engines!!

 

[kunkernator]

I use them mostly for hose clamps, I do have a full set, but find myself mostly reaching for a spinner handle with a 1/4" drive socket.

 

[Jim C.]

I do occasionally, with the 1/4" size being the most frequently used.

Jim C.

 

[Turbo_Prop]

Like others have said, hose clamps. Would use them more if I could find a set in 12pt as I use allot of 12pt fasteners on my race bike.

Anyone know of a good 12pt SAE set of nut drivers?

 

[nanofrog]

They're highly useful for electronics work as well, especially repair.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Yes, mostly 1/4 and 5/16 like Holt says.

 

[mickeyone]

11/32 on fluro ballasts,also 1/4,5/16 for electrical work

 

[gatewaysysop]

Seems like I use the 1/4 and 5/16 the most. I have a old 4 piece xelite long set that i like alot, and I picked up a 12 pc craftsman set today on sale for 18.99.

I have the same Craftsman set, always thought they were a great buy and they work great, especially on hose clamps. Used some of the smaller sizes for electronics stuff, PCs and the like as well.

 

[rick carpenter]

The solenoid on our a/c condensor used to want to go out a lot. I used nutdrivers to take the panels off frequently til the electric utility upgraded our grid. Gonna keep my whole set for sure.

 

[zbadass28]

Love using them for interior trim. Work perfect for that. Like others said hose clamps.

 

[malibu101]

I use them mostly for hose clamps, I do have a full set, but find myself mostly reaching for a spinner handle with a 1/4" drive socket.

I too have full sets of SAE & metric Klien nutdrivers including some stubbys in some sizes.

However, I too normally pull open the 1/4" socket drawer and grab what size socket I need and stick it on the driver handle.
In fact I do that so much that I got one of these for 3/8"- http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=674823&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
But I only that handle about as much as all the nutdrivers combined.

 

[Peoria Man]

Yep, car interiors. GMs use a lot of 5.5 and 7mm fasteners and nutdrivers are perfect for them.

 

[mizzoutiger]

Yep! Like a lot of others 1/4 and 5/16 all day long on hose clamps.

 

[Jack Olsen]

I use 8mm, 10mm and 12mm all the time.

 

[cheechi]

If I'm going to grab a hand tool, I will grab in this order, torx/phillips, nut driver, or slotted screwdriver. I don't know why I prefer torx or phillips over a nut driver, but I do. It's a clear winner nut driver over slotted any day though.

Most of the time if I encounter one I just grab a drill/driver instead though.

 

[jmm]

At home I use my 1/4 and 5/16 a good bit. I use a 5, 5.5, 7, and 10 mm at work all the time. Mine are Wihas. Love em.

 

[peterbilr98]

yes use them when needed

 

[cattleranchmarch]

I really like them when working on small engines.

 

[Holt]

Like others have said, hose clamps. Would use them more if I could find a set in 12pt as I use allot of 12pt fasteners on my race bike.

Anyone know of a good 12pt SAE set of nut drivers?

Out of curiousity why a 12point set. Ive only needed 12p for those aeras were you can barley move but if you are using a nutdriver you should have plenty of room to move

 

[Turbo_Prop]

Out of curiousity why a 12point set. Ive only needed 12p for those aeras were you can barley move but if you are using a nutdriver you should have plenty of room to move

Guess you missed the part about the 12pt hardware?

During the build process, there is lots of mocking up, tearing down, mocking up, tearing down, etc, everything is new or really clean with perfect threads. Nut drivers are very quick and convenient. Until I find a set of 12pr nut drivers I will continue to use a 1/4" driver handle.

Would still like to hear if anyone knows of a good set of 12pt nut drivers.

 

[GTO]

I love my Klein long shaft nut drivers,with 1/4" and 5/16" being used the most.I also have Craftsman in stubby SAE and Metric.

 

[Holt]

Thank you for the reply and yep I missed reading the part about 12p hardware

Guess you missed the part about the 12pt hardware?

During the build process, there is lots of mocking up, tearing down, mocking up, tearing down, etc, everything is new or really clean with perfect threads. Nut drivers are very quick and convenient. Until I find a set of 12pr nut drivers I will continue to use a 1/4" driver handle.

Would still like to hear if anyone knows of a good set of 12pt nut drivers.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

I use them all of the time - mostly 5/16" (hose clamps) and 9/16" (inspection covers).

 

[HaroRider]

I mainly use them only on interior trim, never much on the engine side of things.

 

[cattleranchmarch]

What brands does everyone use? My experience has only been with my craftsman's.

 

[shampoop]

On cars, never. For electrician work though I use them all the time. I have kleins and really like them. Although the only significant difference between nutdriver brands really is only going to be the handle. With that being said, I love all of my klein tools, especially for their handles. I only like their style handles or pear shaped ones like WIHA has.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

of course, I have Klein in my box in my garage Sae and metric, craftsman USA metrics in the basement. I wish craftsman still made their USA comfort grip nut drivers. The handler color helps identify and the Klein just has the top painted.


Klein makes magnetic nut drivers I have a 7/16. pretty nice IMO.

 

[Paul Bee]

Xcelite nutdrivers have case hardened sockets (like a lock shackle) The 5/16 I use everyday is 20 years old and still works great. I got started using these when I worked for RCA Factory Service. When I worked for Sears Service a Craftsman nutdriver would last about 3 weeks before the inside of the socket stripped out. I brought my Xcelite nutdrivers from home, problem solved.

 

[HaroRider]

I have a Craftsman set as well, they are made very well for the little bit that I use them.

 

[nimbleVagrant]

Every time I think about buying an entire set I remember that all I've ever needed is a 1/4, 5/16 and 7mm.

I could use a set of Torx drivers.

 

[zer0cell]

Klein has some nice USA made nut drivers and has a nice variety... hollow, magnetic, long shaft etc. with easy identification on the end of the handle. Other than that you could go for craftsman or Xcelite (both also made in USA). This should be a one time purchase item as they should never break under normal usage so its worth buying the best. Personally I think they are great for a variety of different tasks.