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JuliusPepperwood

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I need an extra long flat head screw driver that is thick enough in diameter to pry. Doesn’t have to be extremely long as I’ll mainly be using it to pry. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
 
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I need an extra long flat head screw driver that is thick enough in diameter to pry. Doesn’t have to be extremely long as I’ll mainly be using it to pry. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Wait............what? Reread your post please and maybe clarify a bit because your first and second sentences completely contradict each other.


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Wait............what? Reread your post please and maybe clarify a bit because your first and second sentences completely contradict each other.


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I need an extra long screw driver that is decently wide in diameter to handle light prying, but doesn’t need to be extremely long such as a 24” screw driver that is too long and the diameter isn’t wide enough to pry with.
 

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I think what he really needs is an extra strong pry bar that is thin enough to drive screws. Doesn't have to be extremely strong because he'll be using it mainly to drive screws.
 

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I need an extra long screw driver that is decently wide in diameter to handle light prying, but doesn’t need to be extremely long such as a 24” screw driver that is too long and the diameter isn’t wide enough to pry with.

Probably get more help if you gave some more specifics. Like how long do you want it? Also would help if you told what it is for.
 
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JuliusPepperwood

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I think what he really needs is an extra strong pry bar that is thin enough to drive screws. Doesn't have to be extremely strong because he'll be using it mainly to drive screws.

Hahahaha you get me man.

Vim, Mayhew, harbor Freight come to mind


Thanks I’ll get on looking into those brands. As for size Im looking for 12”-17” range. Thanks again everyone.
 

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$7.50 for the pair after 20% coupon.
Strike through for hammering.

https://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-16-inch-go-thru-screwdriver-set-65772.html

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Sorry I couldn't be more help, just needed more specifics of what you were after. Looks like the Mayhew or HF options posted by jumbojak and bczygan might be perfect for ya. And you're definitely right, GJ is badass.

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I need an extra long flat head screw driver that is thick enough in diameter to pry. Doesn’t have to be extremely long as I’ll mainly be using it to pry. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Not sure on the length but proto makes straight pry bars that look like giant screw drivers I believe I've seen one 24" at least
 
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Mac PB17SR. I have one, perfect straight tip prybar 17" long. I also have the Snap-on MPBS12 with the classic hard handle. There is a newer version available
 

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You have two options.

1. You can buy a long flat head that you can easily warranty if it breaks. Husky, Kobalt, and Harbor Freight would be some examples. As for the Harbor Freight set of two that someone else mentioned, it might be a bit long for prying without bending the shaft and the striking caps are a joke. I've destroyed the handle on the flathead in just one afternoon of hammering.

2. Go buy an actual flathead pry bar. I would go buy the mayhew dominator ones. My three curved dominator bars have withstood my abuse for over a year and you can hammers on them with no issues. The downside with these bars is that the tip might be a bit thick.
 

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I have this Klein USA 600-12 "screwdriver" I picked up recently. 12" shank, 1/2" tip. IIRC the best online price was HD, so had them ship to my local store. It was $17 but I really like the Klein cushion grip. This is the largest "screwdriver" Klein offers.

I also have one of the Proto 24" "screwdrivers" as well, picked it up on discount from HJE a number of yrs back. I keep this in the corner of kitchen pantry for random "screwdriving" and prybar tasks around the house.
 

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Nova231

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I have an extra long and fairly sturdy USA Craftsman screwdriver I've had for about 20 years. I don't have it at home, but I'd guess it's about 20 inches long. I've used it for prying and as a chisel of sorts successfully countless times. The only think I don't think I've ever used it for was driving screws. As I remember I picked it up on sale on a whim. Unlike my better screwdrivers (Williams Hard handles, Wiha and a couple Snap-on) I don't worry about mistreating the Craftsman slotted drivers, because they're relatively inexpensive.
The Phillips Craftsman drivers on the other hand, I find to be relatively useless, as the ones I've run across have very soft tips and aren't so good at being prybars...
 
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