Anybody use NutDrivers

[camarotoolman]

The 10mm are geting popular to sell, probably from Honda lawn mowers etc. 8mm is the same 5/16" so don't buy both. imo a 1/4 socket set and a hand socket driver is a better way to go.

 

[MacP]

I was thinking of buying the craftsman set.

 

[mobiledynamics]

MacP - FWIW, I prefer Wiha on the nutdrivers. Hollowshaft on the regularsand Flex Shaft on the Metric.

 

[Steevo]

Yes. Frequently.

 

[Monte]

sometimes, but it´s nice to have a set

 

[metaldad]

1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8.
I use the Klein rubber gripped, 6'' long, hollow shafted.
1/4, 5/16 6'' magnetic Klein.
Have a full set of 4'' Cman, sae and metric
Since joining here, have retired a set of 6'' hollow shaft Vaco drivers.
12pt? I have never seen those............... I may neeeeeeeeeed them.

 

[crewchief888]

1/4 & 5/16 for hose clamps
7mm for glow glug wire nuts, also for import hose clamps
7/16 to start grease zerks
11/32 & 3/8 for an occasional guage mounting nuts

couple of cm full sets std & MM, couple of klien singles, few snapon singles

 

[mobiledynamics]

Heh. Who would have figuered. And here I was think you were all ratchet guys ;-)

 

[Terry454]

I found a lot of 7mm and 5.5mm ont he interior of my 1995 GM fleet.
Terry

 

[mercman86]

I used them all the time. I have a coulple sets of them. Metric and standard. They're all craftsman ones. Theyre over 10 years old and i have never had to replace one even after all the hard use.

 

[Steinmetz]

I use them when working on radios.

 

[03protege]

I just got rid of the metric set in my box, replaced it with a 1/4" driver.

 

[tyjoja]

I'm a cable guy with a lift truck. Have a full set of klien standards and use them constantly. Most of my set is over 20 years old. Broke my half inch using it to pry a rod over 90 degrees, took to dealer and got a brand new one free warranty. Also same set at home. Great tools, would never be without them.

 

[PECVD2]

Yes, especially my trusty excelite 1/4" driver (came with my electronics school set circa 1976) every time I get up on my propanel roof.
Gotta tighten several roofing screws every time I get up there.

 

[crankshaftdan II]

Very old thread-thought that I would open it again--Craftsman STUBBY nutdriver set #41988 SAE and Metric _____? Are they still being offered? Plugged in the number to c-man sight and nothing comes up!!
I just happened to run across a 7/16 (41949) @ a thrift store yesterday and really like the feel of the shortness--Anyone know if they were dis-continued? Thanks............Cranky

 

[snapmom]

Hubby drives like a nut.

 

[DekeT]

Nut drivers are my preferred tool on small engines.

 

[mires]

I use them every day as a plumber. I especially like them on tank to bowl bolts and closet bolts as it makes it tougher to over torque and break the porcelain. Also use them a lot on hose clamps, dishwasher kick plates and sometimes mounting faucets to deck.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I don't, I got a 7/16 I got at a yard sale and it was helpful to bolt down my vice. Unless you really need them all the time I think you can get away with just a 1/4 spinner and some sockets.

 

[HighPlainsWrencher]

Zombie thread back from the dead.

I used to think nutdrivers were a waste of money when you could use a perfectly good socket and ratchet. Then I got a set of sae nut drivers in a few flats I bought at a auction and find myself using them all the time, mostly on hose clamps.

 

[CJM8515]

I made my own to accept sockets. Took 2 old and beat screwdrivers with nice handles, cut down a 1/4" and a 3/* extension and glued them in there. Much handier because I can put any size I want on there.

As for hose clamps-I have one of those 6 in 1 screwdrivers, remove the bit on one end and its a 5/16"

 

[txdude87]

I use nutdrivers religiously when I worked as a low voltage electrician. Good to open up the ac units.

 

[jvitez]

Used them today: hose clamps, and removing a tail-light housing to replace a burnt out bulb. I had a 1/4" socket/ratchet in hand, removed the bolts, then said "Wait, I've got a nut driver for that." It's harder to over torque and break the plastic housing with a nutdriver.

I've got a full set of Wera in metric, Gray Tools in SAE, plus 3 very old ones that were my Dad's.

 

[T45]

Zombie thread but...

Nutdrivers for hoseclamps and anything metal-to-plastic.

Drivers also for small engines, especially into alloy engine cases.

Cross threading and cracked plastics is not worth it

 

[Tronyadorable]

NO. Waste of space.

 

[T45]

NO. Waste of space.

Tell this guy....

 

[Jarhead0408]

I use them sometimes. They come in handy on washing machines and similar large appliances.

 

[BioNerd]

The 10mm are geting popular to sell, probably from Honda lawn mowers etc. 8mm is the same 5/16" so don't buy both. imo a 1/4 socket set and a hand socket driver is a better way to go.

I just made a 1/4 drive craftsman 8mm socket into a magnetic using a harbor freight rare earth magnet.

Those lil magnets are very useful!

 

[Bruce57]

5/16 is the only one in my tool bag. It's the most common size for sheet metal and self tapping screws on the equipment I service.

 

[DWise]

I live in an old trailer that is put together with nothing but 1/4 and 5/16 sheet metal screws. My old Craftsman's are used all the time. I also use metric on bicycles.

 

[Flivver250]

I have metric and standard sets made by Wright. I have spent the last year buying all the little tools I never got around to buying. There are a few grand worth of tools at my house that I have never seen, those among them. I will be like Christmas when I make my annual US pilgramage.

 

[Fugio]

It's one of those tools that I might only need once in a great while, but I'm so glad to have them on those rare occasions!

 

[Scimmia]

Spinner handle + socket, done. No need for yet another set of handles.

 

[unslow1]

I use them all the time. Appliances, carbs, engine valve covers yesterday to change a headlight. Anyplace where over-torquing risks stripping something out. Hose clamps are much easier than with a screwdriver.

 

[dnschmidt]

I seldom use regular nutdrivers but I use these T-handle type quite a bit.

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

NO. Waste of space.

x2 I just use 1/4 drive tools - sockets / ratchets / extensions.
I try to avoid twisting like that with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Besides, If I'm doing light torque work like interior trim, I'm usually using a small battery powered driver with an adjustable clutch.

 

[zkling]

Very old thread-thought that I would open it again--Craftsman STUBBY nutdriver set #41988 SAE and Metric _____? Are they still being offered? Plugged in the number to c-man sight and nothing comes up!!
I just happened to run across a 7/16 (41949) @ a thrift store yesterday and really like the feel of the shortness--Anyone know if they were dis-continued? Thanks............Cranky

I saw a set at an auction a while back. I think they are discontinued, probably for a good reason. Seems like it never caught on

I use a wiha stubby driver and that is really handy with nut sockets or a hex to square adapter. The stubby craftsman ones didn't seem to be that much shorter than the regular ones. Didn't see that much of a need therefore couldn't justify the cost. I use my regular size craftsman ones all the time though. Great for around the house appliance work.

 

[Flat-rate]

I have SAE and metric nut drivers. I stopped using due to, I'm lazy with hands and thumbs of arthritis. Got it bad and I'm only 55yrs old.

Hex drive M12 with a locking ring is the way to go.

Spin away M12

 

[sonvolt]

Spinner handle + socket, done. No need for yet another set of handles.

This ^^^^ even though I own a set of nut drivers !

 

[wild cowboy]

Klein has a cool 2-pack of hollow magnetic long shaft nutdrivers, in the two most used sizes for HVAC and similar work (5/16" & 1/4")

8mm and 10mm are the other two sizes I end up using a lot.