Best budget screwdriver set?

[petie6464]

I'm looking for a nice set of screwdrivers for my "truck box” I use snap-on at work and like the feel of them. My truck box is just my emergency tools I carry in my truck so I don't want to spend the $ on another snap-on set

I'm looking for something of good quality at a lower price for my truck box. What do you think I should look at and stay under $60.00 Thanks!

 

[Wes28376]

Wera will probably be my next purchase. Maybe a little more than you need for a emergency kit but they are within your budget.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001NQQCC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[kams1973]

Williams screwdrivers are exactly what you are looking for.

 

[Even 11]

I haven't used the Weras but if you like your Snappys, then you will like the Williams ones too!

-Dane

 

[Even 11]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002NH5X2I/?tag=atomicindus08-20

^^ These Ones ^^


-Dane

 

[MalibuLX3]

Williams screwdrivers are exactly what you are looking for.

If I was looking for another set of screwdrivers I would pick these up.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JH-W...QptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools#ht_1611wt_939

 

[Scout Driver]

Another vote for Williams.

Scott

 

[fordbroncodave]

williams.........

 

[chewy7]

s-k screwdrivers. These are very high quality. http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Pc-S-K-Screw...559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c59aac40f
Just as good as a tool truck brand. I bought these off of ebay a while back to keep in my main tool chest . I also have older set 6 piece set bought a couple of years ago and the tips are in excellent shape that i might put in my portable tool box.

 

[AdamtheMillwright]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89640
its not under 60$ tho. sry

 

[crewchief888]

i like SO hard handles
that being said, older mac hard handles are pretty close, as are old green SK hard handles.

ive found a few singles at sawp meets and flea mkts over the past year

 

[mrholeshot]

The Williams are right in your price range but if you want to go cheaper look at the Husky Pro, Craftsman Pro. If you really want to slum it you could buy the Harbor Freight Pittsburg Pro. Despite being only $1-1.69 each they work really well.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

Felo ergos or 500 seies

 

[srmofo]

http://www.google.com/products/cata...log_result&ct=image&resnum=5&ved=0CDUQ8gIwBA#


Another vote for the felos, I bought this set back around december with a free 3 piece torx set for around $30 IIRC. I wanted a nice cheap set around the house and craftsman just doesn't cut it anymore. At first I thought they were ok, but after using them last week extensively, I was really impressed. They turn nicely in the hand because of the contoured grip and let you give a screw hell because the cushion grip squeezes. Im really impressed with the tips, its almost hard to get the tip engaged they grip so well.

My only concern would be how the handles hold up with vehicle fluids and chemicals. Im not sure the cushion grip would hold up. Great for capentry type work though.

 

[pipsters]

Williams screwdrivers are very big, overbuilt, they are an industrial tool supply company. Not really what homeowners and mechanics need IMO. I have the Phillips and Flat head Williams sets, they are too big. Wish I wouldn't have bought them.

 

[petie6464]

Wow thanks these look like the snap on's do they hold up well? Nothing worse than having an emergency tool that does not work!

 

[bobcatdan]

I have witte screwdrivers I got from John Deere for $35.00 or so for 7 piece and added the 2 larger sizes for $10.00 or so each. No carpet like the matcos, but very nice. I worked for JD at the time, but I don't think the discount amounted to much.

 

[trents99]

The weras are very comfortable. I use the torx constantly at work and they have held up very well.

Also I see cripe has an Armstrong set for under $20 before shipping. Seems like a nice set for the money. They are labeled as industrial though if it matters.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

watch the pawn shops. friend of mine scored a 5 or 6 piece Proto set for $10.

 

[Bart Simpson]

Williams screwdrivers are very big, overbuilt, they are an industrial tool supply company. Not really what homeowners and mechanics need IMO. I have the Phillips and Flat head Williams sets, they are too big. Wish I wouldn't have bought them.

J H Williams is owned by Snap On.
Snap On sold those exact same screwdrivers for many years to a lot of " mechanics " .
Those screwdrivers are so popular that Snap On just brought them back due to so many people requesting them.
There was a thread on here quite a while back where everyone was contacting Snap On customer service asking about them , they listened and brought them back.

When Snap On updates its line the previous designs go over to Williams.

Some examples would be when Snap On replaced the 800 series pear head ratchets with the 900 series, Williams got the 800 series.
When Snap On replaced the 900 series pear head ratchets with the Dual 80's , Williams got the 900 series to replace the 800.

They did this for other items like screwdrivers also.
When Snap On replaced the contour grip screwdrivers (old style hard handle that crumbles) with the newer power grip plus hard handles, Williams got the contour grips.
When Snap On replaced the power grip plus hard handle screwdrivers with the soft grips , Williams got the power grip plus hard handles to replace the contour grips.

While you may not like the Williams/Snap On screwdrivers they are extremely popular.
Perhaps you and the OP could work out a deal, if you want to sell them ,if he is looking to buy ?


My vote is for the Williams screwdrivers , They are exactly the same as the Snap On Power grip plus hard handles .
The difference is they have Williams on the handles and a lot lower price.

 

[petie6464]

Thanks, thats great info. Williams it is, if anyone wants to sell a set please PM me.

 

[Roots]

For screwdrivers, I've always thought it was a personal decision. Almost all of the good brands, make decent screwdrivers, it just becomes a matter of your personal preferences regarding the handles or any unique features like chisel capabilities.

 

[Hank McMauser]

I have witte screwdrivers I got from John Deere for $35.00 or so for 7 piece and added the 2 larger sizes for $10.00 or so each. No carpet like the matcos, but very nice. I worked for JD at the time, but I don't think the discount amounted to much.

I just looked at a set of these on e-bay, and they appear to be the same witte screwdriver that's now sold by napa
They have amazingly comfortable handles

 

[pipsters]

J H Williams is owned by Snap On.
Snap On sold those exact same screwdrivers for many years to a lot of " mechanics " .
Those screwdrivers are so popular that Snap On just brought them back due to so many people requesting them.
There was a thread on here quite a while back where everyone was contacting Snap On customer service asking about them , they listened and brought them back.

When Snap On updates its line the previous designs go over to Williams.

Some examples would be when Snap On replaced the 800 series pear head ratchets with the 900 series, Williams got the 800 series.
When Snap On replaced the 900 series pear head ratchets with the Dual 80's , Williams got the 900 series to replace the 800.

They did this for other items like screwdrivers also.
When Snap On replaced the contour grip screwdrivers (old style hard handle that crumbles) with the newer power grip plus hard handles, Williams got the contour grips.
When Snap On replaced the power grip plus hard handle screwdrivers with the soft grips , Williams got the power grip plus hard handles to replace the contour grips.

While you may not like the Williams/Snap On screwdrivers they are extremely popular.
Perhaps you and the OP could work out a deal, if you want to sell them ,if he is looking to buy ?


My vote is for the Williams screwdrivers , They are exactly the same as the Snap On Power grip plus hard handles .
The difference is they have Williams on the handles and a lot lower price.

That's great they're still way too big and overkill. Like using a 3/4" ratchet with a 10mm socket overkill.

 

[tonydanzah]

i bought a set of felos at frys for $26

 

[StevenB]

I just bought a 26 piece husky for $30.
Phillips, flat, nut drivers, torx & scratch awl.

 

[stopdroplol]

Honestly for something that's just going to sit in your truck why waste $60? Or even $20. Just buy the next 30+ screwdriver set you see on sale and call it a day. I've been using a 48 set I got on Black Friday for $10 and it's done just fine.

 

[MalibuLX3]

That's great they're still way too big and overkill. Like using a 3/4" ratchet with a 10mm socket overkill.

I think that all depends on what you're working on. Sure, I might not use them for light weight interior work or something similar, but I would use them for just about any and everything else.

The one thing I do know is I like the feel of them in my hand compared to any other screwdriver.

 

[pipsters]

I think that all depends on what you're working on. Sure, I might not use them for light weight interior work or something similar, but I would use them for just about any and everything else.

The one thing I do know is I like the feel of them in my hand compared to any other screwdriver.

But that is all screws are used on...when is the last time a phillips screw held a cylinder head on a car?

 

[MalibuLX3]

But that is all screws are used on...when is the last time a phillips screw held a cylinder head on a car?

All the engine tin, as well as many of the fastenrs in the engine bay, on my air cooled Volkswagen uses philips head bolts. Let me tell you, those can be a real pain to loosen when not touched in 25 years.

 

[EZH]

For a small tool bag/box this covers all my needs and doesn't take up much room at all. Check it out here >>> http://www.megapro.net/

Eric

 

[amolaver]

for a truck box / emergency kit, why not a ratcheting kit in a blow mold case with 1/4" tips?

anyone try the genius kit? http://www.dskatools.com/servlet/the-87262/37PC-1-fdsh-4"-Hex.-Dr./Detail

looks like a dead ringer for my old snap-on...

ahm

 

[Hank McMauser]

anybody have these armstrongs ?

http://www.cripedistributing.com/ad...sid=61bc4166cb726fd555425eceddbfb07c&x=14&y=9
I was thinking about picking a few up from them for the tool section in the store where I work
If they are essentially a Craftsman copy(western forge scredriver) I'll pass as we currently carry the Fuller brand which is made in Canada and they seem pretty good/O.K. about like a craftsman, but nothing to get worked up about

 

[petie6464]

Still looking for a nice used set of Williams. There is a ton of removable tip stuff but these are not a good choice for a road box. Having had them and used them while working on a dirt road, (tip falls into dirt = game over) after getting going I threw the set in the dirt and left them. Never use these for this type of work, just my .02
I checked and the Williams are big but that’s fine nothing worse than again needing to fix something on the side of the road and have some cheapo tool that crumbles in your hand. Hell my road box is mostly Snap-on, Mack and a few Craftsman Euro wrenches (because they were on sale)and they are pretty nice! If you’re not willing to buy decent emergency tools just spend your money on AAA and let someone else fix it.
A new set of snapies is not gona happen as this piss poor leadership along with their new five trillion dollar deficit has me puckered-up tight

 

[trents99]

anybody have these armstrongs ?

http://www.cripedistributing.com/ad...sid=61bc4166cb726fd555425eceddbfb07c&x=14&y=9

I have a set on the way but they won't be here until next week. Can get some clear pics when they get here if you're interested.