'69 Super Sport
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Does anyony have these ? If so what do you think about them ? Thanks for the info.
Blue Point Screwdrivers ?
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eschoendorff
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They don't seem to be anything special. There are nicer screwdrivers to be had for less money - almost anywhere. Witte, Wera, Facom....
OP
'69 Super Sport
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Less money ? what are they worth ? I am looking at a set of them and dont want to pay too much for them what do they cost new ?
eschoendorff
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Well, according to this, that set of screwdrivers plus a set of mini pleirs is a $134.** value:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/specialOffer.asp
Each of those screwdrivers purchased individually runs around $10 each. Knowing that, I would make another choice.
Merkava_4
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A screwdriver with a hole in the handle is worthless to me.
Theo
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Where would you put the hole to make it worthwhile?
Trying to be positive, you could hang the screwdrivers with the built in hole ...
nissan_crawler
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OctaneMotorsports
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I have good Snap-On soft grip screwdrivers...but I have had to use my cheaper screwdrivers (with a hole in the handle) on occasion when I need to stick another screwdriver in the handle to twist the whole thing, like a t-handle. Usually happens when I stick a big flathead somewhere it shouldn't be and it gets clamped between two pieces of metal, requiring twisting to pull it straight out.
eschoendorff
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See, that is one of those statements that just doesn't make sense to me. What difference does it make whether or not there is a hole in the handle?
Merkava_4
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I've got a couple of those German WITTE screwdrivers with the hole in the handles. When I wrap my hand around the handle and squeeze, my pinky finger tries to go inside that hole; it bugs the hell out of me! Suffice to say, I've never used the damn things ... maybe just once to remove a door lock; after that, I put them into retirement.
eschoendorff
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Sounds like operator error. I have never gotten any body part caught in any of the holes in any of my tools. EVER.nissan_crawler
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That reminded me of this movie, I'm linking it because I don't know if this falls under appropriate for the board guidelines: http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f56/chevyman_57/doofy.jpg
And there goes my "stinky screwdriver handle theory"...
The only notable ergonomic issue I have encountered is with my old Makita reciprocating saw. It is a variable-speed JR3000V.
It has a trigger lock button on the left side of the handle. Being that I am left-handed, when I use the saw, my hand tends to depress the button.
When I let go of the trigger, it keeps running. It could be catastrophic, but I am aware of the issue and act accordingly.
eschoendorff
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It could be catastrophic, but I am aware of the issue and act accordingly.
You act catastrophic?
MAD
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Those Blue point Screwdrivers look like they are made by Acesa.
http://www.acesa.com.es/ingles/acesa_herr5.asp
I have seen some cheap on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Snap-on-Acesa-Phillips-4-Screwdriver-ac9121-11000_W0QQitemZ320238841674QQihZ011QQcategoryZ303QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.acesa.com.es/ingles/acesa_herr5.asp
I have seen some cheap on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Snap-on-Acesa-Phillips-4-Screwdriver-ac9121-11000_W0QQitemZ320238841674QQihZ011QQcategoryZ303QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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MAD
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b.t.w.- The Acesa wrench that I own was made in Spain. I don't know about the screwdrivers.
Uncle Buck
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Looks like just another funky fad designed ergo screwdriver to me! I turn my nose up at it! I even like my old original blue and red craftys better than any driver with an odd handle shape! (BTW, Have I shared that I am slow to accept change!)
krusty the clown
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i'll stick with the old orange plasic handled SO screwdrivers. since they no longer make them i picked up 2 more sets...........OMG am i sounding like merkava? 
Merkava_4
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i'll stick with the old orange plasic handled SO screwdrivers. since they no longer make them i picked up 2 more sets...........OMG am i sounding like merkava?
Like billymade says: "Fine minds think alike."
Uncle Buck
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i'll stick with the old orange plasic handled SO screwdrivers. since they no longer make them i picked up 2 more sets...........OMG am i sounding like merkava?
I didn't know that, I also have a set of those. Unfortunately I never got around to buying a matching set of SO phillips when I was single and could afford them so I do not have them, I am lucky enough to have a mismatched hodge podge of Snappy and Mac phillips drivers in assorted sizes lengths etc. So in actuality I do have the good stuff in phillips, just not a matched set of them! I also have a few drivers in the odd colors like lime green, yellow, fortunately no hot pink!
eschoendorff
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PaintNBodyGuy
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Funny I think this way about almost all the German screwdrivers except the Witte and fello wood hanled stuff. OP I just bought these screwdrivers even though I already have a Snap On set instinct hard handle. In fact despite what people on here say I bought them just for the snazzy grip. Besides anyone with a Snap On man has some blue point in their collection unless they are a SUPERSNOBB!LOL take care.
+1 on that! I absolutely HATE the "ergo" handles regardless of maker. I've got a set of "cheap" Urrea drivers that are second only to the old Macs for comfort and grip.
davethorik
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10 year old thread guys, I doubt op is reading...