Chinese Craftsman Diamond Tip Screw Drivers

[zktk01]

I bought a set of the Craftsman Diamond tip screwdrivers even though they are made in China, I am surprised how well I like them.
I only have used around the house, but so far they are not too bad. I like the grip.

Yesterday I was putting up a shelve and grabbed a snap on screwdriver that had Instinct grip that hurt my hands so, I grabbed the Craftsman over it who would have though that?

Again this was for home use on a project not torquing down under the hood.

 

[WWheeler]

I like mine too, for the most part. I started a similar thread some time back ...

Diamond Tip Screwdrivers
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=348895

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Same here... so far I really like them. Only time will tell if the coating/tips last.

 

[zktk01]

I Should have searched it.

 

[gungatim]

I've been using mine pretty regularly for about a year or more. the coating on a few of them is definitely starting to wear off. still like them, but in another year i'll probably retire them and move on to some other sets for day-to-day. keep in mind I do e-scrap in addition to regular mechanic stuff, so I've probably disassembled 300 or more printers/computers/etc. with the Phillips, so YMMV...

 

[bwringer]

I've been using mine pretty regularly for about a year or more. the coating on a few of them is definitely starting to wear off. still like them, but in another year i'll probably retire them and move on to some other sets for day-to-day. keep in mind I do e-scrap in addition to regular mechanic stuff, so I've probably disassembled 300 or more printers/computers/etc. with the Phillips, so YMMV...

Screwdrivers are consumables, not heirlooms. If more people understood this and chucked 'em in the trash when they started wearing out, we'd have a lot fewer boogered-up screws in the world.

Sounds like you've gotten an impressive amount of use out of yours! Good info!

 

[openwheelracing88]

Yeah I've realized even with extreme care, my Wihas and Klein get rounded. They are too expensive to replace all the time. So I think I might pair them with these CM diamond tips on the cheap.

 

[bmwpowere36m3]

Too expensive? Then get a bit driver and only replace the bits. Seems I only need to replace a #2 Phillips every so often. At <$30 for a quality screwdriver from PBswiss or Snap-On I can live with that.

 

[kelving884]

Craftsman is having a sale on these, 14 piece set 50% off. $80.00 for $40.00

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-extreme-grip-14-piece-diamond-tip-screwdriver/p-00950844000P

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[Danglerb]

How are these holding up for people?

A few months back I bought the Craftsman branded Vessel impact screwdrivers and set of 6 Extreme Grip diamond tipped, then last night wrangled a coupon and online price to get the rest in a set of 10 for about $14. (online price $26.99, add a Craftsman bucket and used $15 off $30).

I do some escape too, but usually try to keep it to power tools and bits, but my Husky 4n1 screwdriver often has such a good fit on the phillips that I use it.

 

[dthor68]

About six months ago I screwed up (pun intended) and got my first set of Wiha's. I have not touched my diamond tips or Kliens since. I really did like the diamond tips.

 

[Tonyuk]

I find the wera lasertips to be the most grippy screwdrivers i've ever used, but as mentioned they all wear out eventually.

If you've got a tight screw dipping the driver end in some lapping compound before trying to loosen it adds a bit of bite, even to a normal driver.

 

[jonshonda]

I bought the CM set and like them. I got them when they were having a "spend $40 get $20 in points" sale.

 

[kythri]

I got a small set as a Christmas present a couple years ago, expanded that with the larger set.

They're a nice complement to my Craftsman Pro drivers.

 

[Jtels85]

For those who like the diamond tip screwdrivers and don’t like Craftsman... Apex has the same screwdrivers (different handles) available as Duralast from Auto Zone and Husky at Home Depot. $14.99 for a 6 Pc. Set, which includes stubbys.

 

[rlitman]

How are these holding up for people?

A few months back I bought the Craftsman branded Vessel impact screwdrivers and set of 6 Extreme Grip diamond tipped, then last night wrangled a coupon and online price to get the rest in a set of 10 for about $14. (online price $26.99, add a Craftsman bucket and used $15 off $30).

I do some escape too, but usually try to keep it to power tools and bits, but my Husky 4n1 screwdriver often has such a good fit on the phillips that I use it.

The Vessel impact screwdrivers are one of the best things Sears has going.

I got my diamond tip 6-piece Extreme Grip set on sale with surprise points, and promptly forgot about it in a drawer until recently. I had a #1 phillips screw in some Chinese **** that even my Vessel wouldn't fit well, and the diamond tip saved the day. Still, I haven't really put the set to the test yet.

I've been using mine pretty regularly for about a year or more. the coating on a few of them is definitely starting to wear off...

I know I'm replying to a way old post, but I've got a question and theory.
My experience with diamond hones is that they clog up with steel long before the diamond actually wears. I recall that the instructions on one of my Eze-Lap diamond stones said to rub the stone with a scrap of glass or ceramic to remove the buildup (just like you can clean out a file with brass), and then wash it in soap and water.

So that makes me wonder if perhaps some of the apparent wear on these diamond tips is just clogging, and if some aggressive cleaning could rejuvenate them.

 

[Danglerb]

The reason a gunsmith has like 50 screwdrivers is that the most important thing is a tight fit, so the tip must match the fastener.

OTOH Its a rare time that I give up on a poorly fitting screwdriver and look for a better fitting one except for wrong size PH.

 

[Moparman390]

The Vessel impact screwdrivers are one of the best things Sears has going.

I got my diamond tip 6-piece Extreme Grip set on sale with surprise points, and promptly forgot about it in a drawer until recently. I had a #1 phillips screw in some Chinese **** that even my Vessel wouldn't fit well, and the diamond tip saved the day. Still, I haven't really put the set to the test yet.



I know I'm replying to a way old post, but I've got a question and theory.
My experience with diamond hones is that they clog up with steel long before the diamond actually wears. I recall that the instructions on one of my Eze-Lap diamond stones said to rub the stone with a scrap of glass or ceramic to remove the buildup (just like you can clean out a file with brass), and then wash it in soap and water.

So that makes me wonder if perhaps some of the apparent wear on these diamond tips is just clogging, and if some aggressive cleaning could rejuvenate them.

You're right, I thought mine were wearing, then I cleaned the tips and Shazam!

 

[gungatim]

The Vessel impact screwdrivers are one of the best things Sears has going.

I got my diamond tip 6-piece Extreme Grip set on sale with surprise points, and promptly forgot about it in a drawer until recently. I had a #1 phillips screw in some Chinese **** that even my Vessel wouldn't fit well, and the diamond tip saved the day. Still, I haven't really put the set to the test yet.



I know I'm replying to a way old post, but I've got a question and theory.
My experience with diamond hones is that they clog up with steel long before the diamond actually wears. I recall that the instructions on one of my Eze-Lap diamond stones said to rub the stone with a scrap of glass or ceramic to remove the buildup (just like you can clean out a file with brass), and then wash it in soap and water.

So that makes me wonder if perhaps some of the apparent wear on these diamond tips is just clogging, and if some aggressive cleaning could rejuvenate them.

I did end up cleaning them and they are almost like new. they get pretty nast with dirt and gunk when scrapping (thank god scrap prices are up!!) and I've been doing quite a bit more lateley since I've been off work with nothing to do anymore (took early retirement--why i'm not on as much)

 

[Technikal]

I have the extreme grip CM set and I've been pleased. Only complaints is I miss the "color coding" where Phillips was blue, slotted red and torx black. I have to look harder to find what I need.

I also find the length of some of the drivers to be too long, but that's more a function of the set I bought than the tools.

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