Best nut drivers

[Jim C.]

I have a set of Craftsman hollow shaft nut drivers from the =V= era, and a set of Craftsman solid shaft drivers I bought about 15 years ago. I like both sets equally. The hollow shaft drivers certainly provide a little more versatility. Nut drivers are nice to have on hand, but more often than not, I use a ratcheting driver with the appropriate 1/4" drive socket attached to it.

Jim C.

 

[cheechi]

Klein magnetic ones. They are invaluable when it comes to HVAC and electrical. I prefer the long ones.

This right here, these are the best.

The best for me, if I have the opportunity to do it the way I want is a spinner handle and deep sockets. Second best is the GW ratcheting handle with sockets. I have a set of Bondhus upstairs and Cman downstairs both sae/metric. None see heavy use but I like having them for when they are needed.

Only complaint about the Klein and the reason I didn't buy them is the round handles roll out of reach. The plastic handles roll but eventually stop within reach.

 

[Wamsutta]

I've got a hodge podge of tools I've collected over the years. I have no complaints with the PB Swiss nut drivers in metric, or the Xcelite nut drivers in SAE. The metrics get the most use.

What brand is that orange and gray one in the middle of the drawer?

 

[ryan20021982]

What brand is that orange and gray one in the middle of the drawer?

That's a Beta

 

[Sine Swept]

I have Pro Point rubber handled colour coded that seem to be my go to. I also have a set of Proto blue handled that go up to 17mm, as well as the Milwaukee 12 point in metric. From my understanding Milwaukee also makes a pass through nut driver for spinning nuts down threaded rod which is pretty cool if you needed that feature.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I have a set of Vaco drivers I really like, but the Xcelite set I have in good as well. The craftsman I have work good, I'm just not that into them.

 

[crewchief888]

i think i have a full set of CM drivers in the garage.

several "spares" in the most popular sizes 1/4" 5/16" 11/32" 7/16" 7mm 10mm

most of my "spares" are SO.

 

[upgrading]

Wiha is nice.
Wera is nice.
Proto is nice.
Here are a few Proto Duratek's I just got.

 

[username2]

Not a big fan of nutdrivers, I just use a 1/4" spinner/driver with my socket of choice. Much more versatile and frees up room in the toolbox...
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You can make a good case for that. An alternative is those 'sockets' (dunno what they're really called) with a 1/4" hex end. You can put those into something like a Wera handle or a 1/4" hex impact. They have the disadvantage of no hollow shaft (and being more limited on sizes), but the advantage of being skinnier and locking into the handle rather than just being some kind of friction fit.

Buy a couple of lengths of 1/4" hex to 1/4" or 3/8" or 1/2" square adaptor and you've got both worlds.

 

[maintguy]

I have a few complete Klein sets. With some greenlee thrown in to.

Tekton is a good brand to. They are American made

 

[gdocktor3]

You will be hard pressed to find nicer nut drivers than the tried and true Snap On hard handle set. The different colors for different sizes are a nice touch, easy to quickly identify.

I agree. I have a set. The only problem is now you have to remember which color is which size.

They also have much thinner wall socket heads than others I have owned or used.

 

[Jeff]

What brand is that orange and gray one in the middle of the drawer?

It's a Beta from Italy. I snagged it on an Amazon deal years ago for $2. Too bad I couldn't find more. But I don't mind having mixed tool brands.

 

[pstemari]

Klein for full-size, Wiha for miniature. The Wiha have thin walls which are great when you're trying to get at a 4-40 or M3 nut in a tight place.

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[southalabama]

I've got craftsman in the mechanic tool boxes. Klein in the electrical tool bag. Also got an old set of vaco that are probably my favorite right now.

 

[T45]

The best nut drivers are the ones you have with you. Usually they are smaller and lighter than is optimal, but that is for portability and packability. I have some USA made ones with clear hard handles. Mainly for hoseclamps so you have better feel of the tension, they fit in odd places, and don't waste tons of space in the box. For work on ladders or up high I would also not want to fuss with assembling a socket on a driver. For realy work with machine screws etc. I'd use T-handles first tho.

 

[AndySchlagzeuger]

I really like the one piece deep socket "T-handles".

 

[SantaAna12]

I like nut drivers for repetitive low-torque assembly....one piece.....and specific to the task involved. I have Klein, Cman, and Xcelite. I have the long magnetic Kleins on my wish list, but so far, have not found them necessary.
I thought long and hard about the PB Swiss metric set when Tool Lady had 25% off awhile back. I have some Wiha and Wera....looked at their options....decided to wait until I had some mad money. I love the PB handles, and they are longer which would appeal.
One thing.....if the new Kleins have the crappy new black handle....I would pass.
KC tools offers pretty damn good sales...If some Weras come up I will get them based on my Wera screwdrivers. I find the Wera fit excellent, and the handle ergo top-notch.