best screwdrivers
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Diesel-Mech
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I like Witte personally, although the hard handle and first gen soft grip snap-on's are pretty decent too and seem to be the preferred choice around here.
'69 Super Sport
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here is mine
I like the Feel of the handles on the Snap On's but I use the Blue Points just as much if not more than the Snap On's plus the price is much less .
I like the Feel of the handles on the Snap On's but I use the Blue Points just as much if not more than the Snap On's plus the price is much less .
Merkava_4
Banned
Out of all the screwdriver handles I've tried, I like the old MAC comfort grip hard handles the best.
I really like the shape of these handles. I have them in black. They are very comfortable. The tips have held up well, but I don't use them that much.
http://cgi.ebay.com/16pc-CRAFTSMAN-...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
I don't know what you would get in warranty return, but the handles are similar to these:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947127000P
http://cgi.ebay.com/16pc-CRAFTSMAN-...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
I don't know what you would get in warranty return, but the handles are similar to these:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947127000P
speed bump
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You should go out and try some, different people like different types of handles. Also consider your handle shape and size, I have slightly largish hands that aren't meaty and so I tend to end wrapping my hands all the way around some screwdriver handles and having more finger to go which I don't like at all becuase my hands cramp up.
As far as personal preference: Plain Craftsman handles they just seem to fit my hand well, Klein handles are nice also, oddly the Mac hard handles are nice to despite seeming somewhat smallish and the old Craftsman industrial ones like bchee pointed out are nice as well. Also the SO 1st gen softgrips seem nice for the limited amount of time I have used them.
Screwdrivers that would be nice if I had little girly hands are: Channellocks comfort handles are really nice if I had fingers that were 3/4" shorter, SO 1st gen hard handles all my female friends think its a nice handle I just find it a pain to use something that small.
Screwdrivers that I just plain don't like using becuase they are slower and more uncomfortable than the ones I like: SO 2nd gen hard grips, I had one of the ratcheting screwdrivers and I still was going faster with a Klein becuase of the handle shape, Stanley tri-lobes, just an odd handles for really putting torque on.
Theres my list that almost guarantees I ticked somebody off. I haven't tried many of the German brands but if I find some that feel good I could see buying them.
As far as personal preference: Plain Craftsman handles they just seem to fit my hand well, Klein handles are nice also, oddly the Mac hard handles are nice to despite seeming somewhat smallish and the old Craftsman industrial ones like bchee pointed out are nice as well. Also the SO 1st gen softgrips seem nice for the limited amount of time I have used them.
Screwdrivers that would be nice if I had little girly hands are: Channellocks comfort handles are really nice if I had fingers that were 3/4" shorter, SO 1st gen hard handles all my female friends think its a nice handle I just find it a pain to use something that small.
Screwdrivers that I just plain don't like using becuase they are slower and more uncomfortable than the ones I like: SO 2nd gen hard grips, I had one of the ratcheting screwdrivers and I still was going faster with a Klein becuase of the handle shape, Stanley tri-lobes, just an odd handles for really putting torque on.
Theres my list that almost guarantees I ticked somebody off. I haven't tried many of the German brands but if I find some that feel good I could see buying them.
wantedabiggergarage
Member Emeritus
It is too personal, fit and feel. I had some I tried that I would have loved the handles on some other blades. Because the the handles didn't have the hole, or a hex bolster to assist when needed.
Still trying to find an ideal one, and I refuse to buy on suggestion alone.
Still trying to find an ideal one, and I refuse to buy on suggestion alone.
Merkava_4
Banned
Klein screwdrivers are a perfect example of something being less on extravagance and more on function. When it comes to speed, nothing is better than a Klein rubber grip handled screwdriver.
eschoendorff
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My favorites are Snap On, Facom and Witte. Do a search... this has been argued to death.
eschoendorff
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********. SK/Facom Expert 2s are the fastest screwdriver out there. Klein are just re-branded Pratt-Reed anyway. Now the Klein Journeyman screwdrivers... those look like they'd be worth looking in to.
Merkava_4
Banned
At the urgency of eschoendorff's polite recommendation, I decided to look at some FACOM PRO-TWIST screwdrivers; they look pretty dang good. 
It's completely subjective, but Wiha MicroFinish for me, please 
I prefer a plain handle and I have fairly small paws.
I prefer a plain handle and I have fairly small paws.At the urgency of eschoendorff's polite recommendation, I decided to look at some FACOM PRO-TWIST screwdrivers; they look pretty dang good.
Frank Elson
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I rarely come away from a car boot sale without another screwdriver.
First I look at the tip, then make sure the shank is not bent, then I might look at the handle...
manufacturer?
First I look at the tip, then make sure the shank is not bent, then I might look at the handle...
manufacturer?
PeteW
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I really like the snap-on old hard handled screwdrivers that have already been mentioned, but since they aren't readily available they are a bad choice for me to use for work.
For work I have been using the Kobalt screwdrivers from Lowes (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=200705-930-324K12KN&lpage=none). I don't like lowes, but the screwdrivers are cheap and are really comfortable to use.
For work I have been using the Kobalt screwdrivers from Lowes (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=200705-930-324K12KN&lpage=none). I don't like lowes, but the screwdrivers are cheap and are really comfortable to use.