Cheap beater screw drivers

[malykaii]

So while I have a nice set of screw drivers for, well turning screws, I want a second set to not ruin these.

A set to stir paint with, pry with, hammer away as chisels, and to hammer in the Philips into ruined screw heads before turning.

Suggestions?

 

[Askme42]

The cheapest set you can find.

 

[IndyGarage]

Stanley from Walmart - pretty tough and very cheap.

 

[white91formula]

craftsman has a lifetime warranty..... beat it up and bring it back for a new one when its unusable....

 

[Askme42]

craftsman has a lifetime warranty..... beat it up and bring it back for a new one when its unusable....

And we ***** about Sears making cheap tools. SMH


Edit. I know I know. Sears doesn't actually make the tools.

 

[Clerk84]

Harbor freight black handled or northern tools Ironton set. I beat the **** out of them, can't go wrong for the price.
http://m.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/8-piece-heavy-duty-screwdriver-set-66173.html
http://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200627752_200627752?hotline=false

 

[Toymeister]

Harbor freight free screwdrivers, because those Chinese kids need a job too!

 

[white91formula]

And we ***** about Sears making cheap tools. SMH


Edit. I know I know. Sears doesn't actually make the tools.

i dont ***** about it at all.... craftsman screwdrivers are my beaters

i keep my snap on hard handles washed, polished and waxed in their tray in the box locked

 

[Askme42]

i dont ***** about it at all.... craftsman screwdrivers are my beaters

i keep my snap on hard handles washed, polished and waxed in their tray in the box locked

That's fine but it's not right to abuse a tool then try and warranty it.



For a set of beaters i would get the free harbor freight ones. Can't beat free.

 

[bczygan]

HF is a problem.

Even the free ones. They're just good enough, that I hate to abuse them. And I'm all about abusing tools.

 

[white91formula]

That's fine but it's not right to abuse a tool then try and warranty it.

If they are willing to take them back then that is on them.

 

[bobbycos]

HF is a problem.

Even the free ones. They're just good enough, that I hate to abuse them. And I'm all about abusing tools.

Ain't no problem with free

Just use them and abuse them then go back for another free set

And since OP is in NYC there are two HF's around here

White plains road in the Bronx and Red Hook in Brooklyn

 

[jd_1138]

Stanley from Walmart - pretty tough and very cheap.

They are brittle. Tips break easily. Hate to say it since it's a USA item and reasonably priced.

 

[jd_1138]

If they are willing to take them back then that is on them.

They will take them back because the ill trained clerk probably won't ask about how they were used or won't want to offend a customer. Not ethical to abuse tools and return them.

 

[Askme42]

They will take them back because the ill trained clerk probably won't ask about how they were used or won't want to offend a customer. Not ethical to abuse tools and return them.

Exactly. Plus it'll end eventually and when it does guess who will be the first ones crying?

 

[Hootbro]

If you value your time, cheapest is not what you need. What you need is some impact through shank screwdrivers.

 

[Kamanhart]

If you value your time, cheapest is not what you need. What you need is some impact through shank screwdrivers.

Agreed I got some wera chisel drivers for my "beater" set. Good quality tips, marketed for use in "abusive" environment, and lifetime warranty.

 

[Coach James]

So while I have a nice set of screw drivers for, well turning screws, I want a second set to not ruin these.

A set to stir paint with, pry with, hammer away as chisels, and to hammer in the Philips into ruined screw heads before turning.

Suggestions?

Isn't that rather slow stirring paint with a screw driver?

Coach

 

[1950mercury]

I guess if u use the correct tool for the job you wont need beater screwdrivers

 

[RedRabbit]

I would go with Craftsman, its up to you whether you want to warranty them afterwards.

 

[beatcad]

if you just want junky ones to pry open paint cans and for scraping dog doo off your shoe and other non-screwdriver specific tasks just buy a handfull of the old wood handled ones at a yard sale or flea market.
it's that time of year and those suckers are everywhere and can be had cheap.

 

[PugetDude]

So while I have a nice set of screw drivers for, well turning screws, I want a second set to not ruin these.

A set to stir paint with, pry with, hammer away as chisels, and to hammer in the Philips into ruined screw heads before turning.

Suggestions?

OK....
1. wooden paint stir stick
2. prybar
3. chisel (I hear they they make these for both wood and metal...)
4. impact driver

Or, you could just get one of these:

 

[rodsnratfinks]

Seriously, there's a better tool for just about every abuse situation: punches, chisels (wood and metal), scratch awl, pry bar, picks, impact hand driver, stir stick, paint can opener, etc. but if you want a set you can abuse, I second the Wera chiseldrivers. Get something that is actually designed to take some abuse before you hurt yourself.


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[Spn1025]

I get so pissed at work when people borrow my screwdrivers and start using them as prybars and chisels... I agree with the posts above me, use the right tool for the right job. Screwdrivers are for turning screws.

Paint can opener probably $1 at any dollar store
Paint stirrer stick probably 4/$1 at any dollar store

 

[malykaii]

Seriously, there's a better tool for just about every abuse situation: punches, chisels (wood and metal), scratch awl, pry bar, picks, impact hand driver, stir stick, paint can opener, etc. but if you want a set you can abuse, I second the Wera chiseldrivers. Get something that is actually designed to take some abuse before you hurt yourself.


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Let me clarify. I used to use the right tools when I worked on cars. Now I do fleet maintenance. There's 300 trucks here, and a lot of the repairs happen on the line. I carry what fits in my pocket and will make due rather than walk 5 blocks. Hence I carry double open end wrenches and a screwdriver. I'll use the screwdriver as a hammer if I must.

 

[malykaii]

Isn't that rather slow stirring paint with a screw driver?

Coach

Nah. You crack the quart can open, give it three stirs, wipe screwdriver on brush, touch up truck, then flip screw driver over and hammer can shut.

Were going for nice from far, but far from nice. The trucks are called **** Brown for a reason here.

 

[jobo1004]

For the tasks that you have described, this is what I use.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-2-Piece-Demo-Drivers-with-Steel-Caps-48-22-2002/204221761

 

[malykaii]

I'll try the harbor freight free ones, I just didn't think they'd take a beating.

No go on Sears. I used a craftsman pro set for the task for years, but have lost or broken most of them by now. Went to Sears and it's $3 to park. Then there's no one around working there. Once I found someone they didn't have anything that I needed, all out of stock. Also, instead of focusing on what I needed the clerk tried to sell me a credit card 3 times. Once I left empty handed, my parking card wouldn't work and since they are to cheap to employ anyone at parking, I had to back up from the booth and get a new parking card.

**** that place.

 

[AmishFury]

Let me clarify. I used to use the right tools when I worked on cars. Now I do fleet maintenance. There's 300 trucks here, and a lot of the repairs happen on the line. I carry what fits in my pocket and will make due rather than walk 5 blocks. Hence I carry double open end wrenches and a screwdriver. I'll use the screwdriver as a hammer if I must.

maybe a tool cart is something you might consider... more room than your pockets

but yeah "right tool for the job" only applies if you are always right next to your tool box and not pressed for time... sometimes you have a deadline and the right tool is too far away but you have a "that'll do" tool handy

 

[malykaii]

The wera ones look perfect, just too expensive for the job. I will loose them. Just last week a 10mm snap on wrench of mine left in a trailer to Florida. That was $30.

For the tasks that you have described, this is what I use.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-2-Piece-Demo-Drivers-with-Steel-Caps-48-22-2002/204221761

Yes! Buying those this weekend when I go buy paint.

 

[Sal Bandini]

Craftsman Hand Tool Lifetime Warranty:

“If for any reason your Craftsman hand tool ever fails to provide complete satisfaction, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for free repair or replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.”​

You guys can now get off your high horse.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

So while I have a nice set of screw drivers for, well turning screws, I want a second set to not ruin these.

A set to stir paint with, pry with, hammer away as chisels, and to hammer in the Philips into ruined screw heads before turning.

Suggestions?

My Snap-On and ProTo remain under protective custody in my tool box for proper use.

But when I need a screwdriver to remodel into a awl, punch, pry bar or other tool; I like to start with a screwdriver that was fairly good to begin with. A couple ProTo screwdrivers I modified years ago are still used on a regular basis..

My bottom line of screwdrivers are the WF produced Craftsman set; the handles are some of my favorites.. A few weeks ago, one of these ended up as a heavy duty seal pick. That seal pick was ground, heated, and then cooled in oil... I call it a seal pick, but built it to get under a retaining ring..
I wouldn't waste my time doing this to some dubious screwdriver.

The WF Craftsman set was cheap enough for general work. (and ??...

 

[Uncle_Charlie]

I have this set to abuse so I don't screw up my SK and Williams sets:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Screwdriver-Set-10-Piece-246340100/204364644?N=5yc1vZc993

 

[furbyj1]

HF sells a decent 8pc heavy duty set that can't be beat for the money, item #66173. honestly for 9 bucks u can't go wrong, add a 20% or 25% coupon and your on your way.

 

[jd_1138]

HF sells a decent 8pc heavy duty set that can't beset for the money, item #66173. honestly for 9 bucks u can't go wrong, add a 20% or 25% coupon and your on your way.

And this set is decent. In real life, they are fire engine red and feel good in the hand. I reach for them over the CM ones I have in my portable box. I used the handle with the set of bits just yesterday to install a storm door for a disabled woman.

http://www.harborfreight.com/33-pc-comfort-grip-screwdriver-set-61255.html

 

[furbyj1]

And this set is decent. In real life, they are fire engine red and feel good in the hand. I reach for them over the CM ones I have in my portable box. I used the handle with the set of bits just yesterday to install a storm door for a disabled woman.

http://www.harborfreight.com/33-pc-comfort-grip-screwdriver-set-61255.html

Does the handle thats made for bits have a magnet to hold the bits secure?
I know the rest of the drivers have magnetic tips.

 

[knobby]

Most of my "junk" screwdrivers started out as quality drivers just through use and time they get worn out and end up in the "household use" pile.
If you never use them tools tend to stay in good shape

 

[jvitez]

Not cheap, not expensive, not "beater", but you CAN beat the snot out of them and they'll last for ages:

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=70266&cat=1,43411,70372

Stop wasting your money on throwaway tools!

 

[bobbycos]

Nah. You crack the quart can open, give it three stirs, wipe screwdriver on brush, touch up truck, then flip screw driver over and hammer can shut.

Were going for nice from far, but far from nice. The trucks are called **** Brown for a reason here.

If I may ask

300 **** brown trucks, which building

 

[jgorm]

I have a bunch of the cheap HF one. They have been working fine for years now. I leave them in places where I might need one, but don't want to walk out to the garage to get one out of the tool box.