Decent set of screwdrivers

[OceanSpray]

I'm wondering if there is a store where I can get my hands on some stanley 100 pluses and take a good look at them? This past week I made a trip to sears, lowe's, and home depot and wasn't impressed with anything I saw. I'm also curious how people feel about proto screwdrivers and blackhawks(they look like old sk screwdrivers).

I'm looking for a decent set that won't cost a fortune. I've heard Napa's set(witte) are nice, but I hate the color scheme. One last thing, does anyone know who makes Cornwell's Professional tool prods? They have some sets under this name.

 

[Stick Figure]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ec...earchesinbase+true&Ns=List+Price|0&sst=subset

You can get the Witte in whatever color scheme you want

 

[iroc409]

Channellock's new drivers get really good reviews. I have the 6-in-1 that came with some pliers, and I like the handle. I don't really need another set of drivers, but I've thought about picking them up.

I have a set of Wiha's I really like, and a set of Wera's that are OK (I love the handle, but think the tips are a bit soft).

 

[OceanSpray]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ec...earchesinbase+true&Ns=List+Price|0&sst=subset

You can get the Witte in whatever color scheme you want

The Napa sets can be bought in a seven or eight piece set. The ones on grainger are only six. I guess it doesn't much matter though, I will probably never use the two stubbys in the Napa set.

 

[OceanSpray]

Channellock's new drivers get really good reviews. I have the 6-in-1 that came with some pliers, and I like the handle. I don't really need another set of drivers, but I've thought about picking them up.

I have a set of Wiha's I really like, and a set of Wera's that are OK (I love the handle, but think the tips are a bit soft).

I think I'll take a pass. They are made in china. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[Cookannapurna]

I just got the large Proto set with the red and grey handles to replace my stack of Craftsman. I looked at SO and others as well. Granted I have only had them a couple of months, but I am pleased.

 

[woody 73]

Back in the day Stanley made some fantasic screwdrivers I am not sure where they make the 100 series today; If they are still made in the USA you should pick up a set.

 

[bcradio]

Channellock's new drivers get really good reviews. I have the 6-in-1 that came with some pliers, and I like the handle. I don't really need another set of drivers, but I've thought about picking them up.

I have a set of Wiha's I really like, and a set of Wera's that are OK (I love the handle, but think the tips are a bit soft).

I bought a huge Channelock set and they are absolutely terrible. one of the worst sets i've used. I replaced them with HF orange/green set which are lightyears better. Sad that HF is better than Channelock, but they are actually quite good. Williams black handle set is next on my list.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

I'm also curious how people feel about proto screwdrivers and blackhawks(they look like old sk screwdrivers).

The new Proto screwdrivers that are red with the black rubber wings are excellent; they give you lots of torque.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I cant comment on any Stanleys but I have bought two sets of Wihas from Amazon. One for me and one for my dad. I like them a bunch. I have bought a set of Weras too and am unimpressed with the lazer tips. They are best left to modelers or something else that needs precision because the tips flat out ****. I hear better things about the chisel tip Weras.

 

[caseyjw]

the Wiha heavy duty ones with the oil resistant grip are the best i've ever used. And I've used a lot. Something about the steel wiha uses, you can abuse the hell out of it (I personally don't) and it won't even scratch.

http://www.wihatools.com/indexes/indx_MicroFinish.htm

image shamelessly stolen from user dede2897234 on the Japanese Industrial Standard Screwdrivers thread on GJ.

 

[Jawn]

The last Stanley 100 Plus I used was great on rack screws. Sadly, all but the beast sizes (#3PH, #4PH) grew legs.

 

[vintagefan]

the Wiha heavy duty ones with the oil resistant grip are the best i've ever used. And I've used a lot. Something about the steel wiha uses, you can abuse the hell out of it (I personally don't) and it won't even scratch.

I find Wiha to be some of the most durable also. I've tried several other brands and keep going back. They are light years ahead of Wera IMO. I'm trying Snap-on right now, but I haven't used them enough to make a judgement yet.

They call the steel they use "CRM-72" tool steel, evidently it's a modified form of S2, which is a very good quality high speed tool steel. You see many pricy premium screwdriver bits touting S2 steel.

All I know is that it doesn't chip, it doesn't deform... it just slowly (very slowly) wears away. I've been repeatedly amazed by my Wiha drivers.

 

[vga]

I love my older orange hard handle Mac's and SO's.

 

[astrodoggie3000]

The Wiha drivers have impressed me as well. Use them almost daily and they take it like a champ with a great grip too! Got mine at Sears for 36 dollars.

 

[tyjoja]

I really like klein rubber grips and hardened tips

 

[olytdi]

This is the heavy duty Wiha set I've been eyeing:

http://www.all-spec.com/products/53099.html

 

[SMKS]

Here are a few pics I posted of some Blackhawk screwdrivers I got recently. They're still USA made.

I also have these made in Germany Wiha screwdrivers and I really like them. They're cheap, too. $18 shipped. Here's a link to a review I did for Toolguyd.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002FTA4A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[gripen]

I have two brand new long Stanley 100 Plus flatheads if you're interested. I can pm you photos and part #'s.


Otherwise I like the basic Wera set for $15 on Amazon and then old used Snap On's. For Torx I chose the Wiha set though with a lot more sizes and priced well.

Was pissed that I missed the 9pc Felo deal
http://toolguyd.com/felo-ergonic-9pc-screwdriver-set-deal/