Favorite Nutdrivers?

[cashishift]

Looking to scoop a set..

What's the verdict?

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Mine are just a few old craftsman sets.....Nuthin fancy here..

 

[cashishift]

Mine are just a few old craftsman sets.....Nuthin fancy here..

That's what I am leaning towards, I can get the entire set for the cost of a Wera or Wiha metric set... Would love Klein also!

However I am sure others will have input.

 

[er3456df]

I only ever use nutdrivers when working on appliances and HVAC- so 1/4 and 5/16 are all I need.

Vaco long-shank magnetics. Never anything else.

 

[TAMPAGT07]

Years ago, I ws going to get the SO's, but I just didn't feel the need was there...I used the money for SO fuel line wrenches, ratchets, swivel socket sets, etc...(And other SO items I didn't want to live without)...For the $50 I spent for the C-man's it was money well spent/saved...

 

[jeffmoss26]

Craftsman and Klein.

 

[archirelic]

I've got Wera and Wiha as well as Greenlee.

The Wera have seen the most work and usage, as I've had them the longest and they reside in my tool bag. I've definitely put them through their paces and they're holding up great.

The Wiha reside in my garage and see moderate to heavy-use depending on what I might be working on at the time. I actually find the Wiha handle a little more comfortable and appropriate for really torquing something down. These too, have held up wonderfully.

The Greenlee sets are my newest acquisition and to keep a long story short, I picked up all their screwdrivers/nutdrivers from someone looking to unload their new, unused assortment on the cheap. I've used them very lightly and moderately given the fact that they're pretty new to me in terms of time I've had them. All the Greenlee stuff will be put in a travel/road box. The little that I have used the nut drivers though, they've been comfortable and I can't really see how I'd tear them up even though they're not a high dollar brand.

 

[pt109]

My go to nutdrivers are the craftsman trianglular handles from the 80's. They have a great grip and allow a great deal of torque to be placed on the fastener. I've never been able to find a metric set though.

 

[madison069]

I picked up a set of Xcelite nut driver that appears to have never been used for $5, case and all.

If you aren't in a hurry then garage sale is the way to go.

Only complain i have about this nut driver is the smell but it's typical for the older sets.

 

[rsanter]

I have the set of Cman nut drivers that have the metric and SAE together in a folding pounch. I like them alot and they are easy to take places
However if I'm doing stuff in the shop I seem to be more likely to grab a socket and driver and just use that

Bob

 

[cashishift]

I only ever use nutdrivers when working on appliances and HVAC- so 1/4 and 5/16 are all I need.

Vaco long-shank magnetics. Never anything else.

I wish someone made a long and short shank set.. in a rolled up pouch.. metric and standard

 

[TAMPAGT07]

I'm not a big pouch guy.....(I guess I would have ended up in therapy had I been born a kangaroo..)

 

[jjjrmx5]

Depends if you need hollow shaft drivers for nuts with long studs (insert **** joke here-LOLZ) or if shallow drivers will do.

C'man and Klein fit most user needs.

Hollow shafts are more versitle but come with a higher price tag usually.

 

[TJay]

I have cman at home, but I only use Klein at work. Had the Kleins for over 5 years with daily abuse and they're still holding up great.

 

[my58]

I have had both the standard and metric xcelite sets in the blow molded cases for over 30 years and love them as much today as I did the day I bought them.

 

[canuckian]

i use the snap on hollow shaft ones. I also have a set of Mac stubby ones. They've come in handy once or twice

 

[shiftdrift]

Have a proto set.

 

[zkling]

Very happy with my craftsman 14pc.

 

[mickeyone]

have vaco,walden spintite,craftsman,and klein,The kleins are in my travel bag,the spintite in a stand on my bench,the rest in my roll around.I like the kleins best nice comfort handles.

 

[Farmall450]

I can't complain about cman's...but then again I never use them!

 

[Scout Driver]

Allen. Hollow shaft, comfy 3-sided handle and very reasonably priced.

Or, my old-school, made in USA Stanley set.

Scott

 

[Outlawmws]

Most of the name brands make decent nut drivers, Proto's typically have larger grips so a bit more torque available, but slower in "spin" mode.

I wouldn't even bother with any except hollow shank. you need the clearance when you need it... the only use I see for non hollow shank is if all you ever do are the little 5/16 and 1/4" hex head sheet metal screws of worm drive hose clamps, but even then the time will come...

The extra long ones may be useful, but it's never happened to me; conversely, the shorter ones will clear where a long one may not, so I'd stay with std length unless you have a specific use.

 

[Stooge]

Almost all of mine are Wiha's both in metric and standard in my desk at work and at my shop. havent had any problems with them, not my most used tools but they certainly come in handy when they are needed. i also have a handful of smaller precision xcelite's at work for small wiring terminals and such. i believe there is someone with an extra set of Wiha sae's in the classified section

 

[rshadd]

I have the Craftsman 7-piece sets in Metric and Standard. My only complaints are that the markings on the handles has worn off over the years and the vinyl carrying cases are cracking.

Craftsman #9-4196 7-piece Nut Driver Set (3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2")

Craftsman #9-4197 7-piece Nut Driver Set (5mm - 11mm)

Hollow shafts..

Snaps pulled out from the vinyl pouch.

Over the years the vinyl pouch has yellowed and cracked.

 

[BK13]

Husky (I had a loose fastener in my truck that was driving me crazy) and was far from home so I picked up some SAEs. Metric and SAE Craftsman. But I hardly ever use them.

 

[jakemac]

Mine are Hollow Shank Craftsman's in the 7-piece pouch. Both SAE and Metric in the -V- series. I also have a set of 60's Craftsman Hollow Shank SAE nutdrivers in the circle-V series in the original pouch.

Every now and then, I see single Channellock nutdrivers at sales. I'm intrigued by them because of the blue handles, but so far I haven't succumbed to the urge to buy. They taunt me.

 

[bobcatdan]

I was always going buy either a klein or vaco set, but never did. I get by just find the 1/4" socket set and the drive handle.

 

[cburnscrx]

I've got some metric Husky's from Home Depot and they're perfectly fine for what I use them for...appliance repair at home and at the rental unit (washers, dryers, ac units, ect). My SAE set is from Lowes and is the Task Force brand they are phasing out (mine are old and USA made!).

In truth if COO doesn't matter to you I'd get the Husky's or if it does, get the Craftsman's. There's just not a ton that can go wrong as you can only torque them with your hand, or at best with a pair of vise grips on the handles.

 

[John316]

My favorite old Craftsman set.
Basically like Kleins but with colored handles.

I also have some Xcelite that are very nice as well.

 

[928'er]

What's the most common use for nut drivers? I've got some in my tool box that I picked up somewhere along the way. Don't think I've ever found a use/need for them.

Of course, I'm just a DIY'er mainly working on my own cars.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Mine are Hollow Shank Craftsman's in the 7-piece pouch. Both SAE and Metric in the -V- series. I also have a set of 60's Craftsman Hollow Shank SAE nutdrivers in the circle-V series in the original pouch.

Every now and then, I see single Channellock nutdrivers at sales. I'm intrigued by them because of the blue handles, but so far I haven't succumbed to the urge to buy. They taunt me.

IF you see the Channellock nutdrivers, buy them!!

 

[John316]

What's the most common use for nut drivers? I've got some in my tool box that I picked up somewhere along the way. Don't think I've ever found a use for them.

Of course, I'm just a DIY'er mainly working on my own cars.

I actually use them a lot on small engines. Every time I work on an appliance and at work everyday repairing electronics. For low/moderate torque applications it is way handier to me than using a ratchet/socket.

 

[John316]

IF you see the Channellock nutdrivers, buy them!!

I have one or two around somewhere. The handles are too small and it's hard to put any torque on them really.

 

[jakemac]

My favorite old Craftsman set.

Those aren't old, these are old !

 

[Monte]

 

[CORTEZSS69]

SAE set is Kline
Metric is Husky
Both get used, no issues. Keep them on holders on my peg board on my bench within easy reach.

 

[jmm]

The Wiha reside in my garage and see moderate to heavy-use depending on what I might be working on at the time. I actually find the Wiha handle a little more comfortable and appropriate for really torquing something down. These too, have held up wonderfully.

That's the truth. I've got Wiha at work. They're really nice, and have held up just fine. I use the 5.5 and 7 quite often, and they're in just as nice shape as they were new. I'd highly recommend them.

I have a Facom too, which I don't use much. It's okay, though I do wish it was deeper. Old Craftsmans can't beat. My standards are Craftsman. I'd replace them since Wihas are that much nicer, but I hardly ever use the standards, so they'll probably stay put.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have the craftsman set. No issues but only really use 7mm 8mm and 10mm. The 5/16 and1/4 once in a while. I was looking at the t-handle set and thinking about getting them when they go on sale for $21 a set. Then again I barely use the set I have. I have to stop buying things I really don't need. I am already out of room in my box as it is.

 

[nanofrog]

I have a 1/4" socket adapter shaft for a Wiha Drive-Loc VI handle, and use deep sockets. Get the Wiha grip, and save money at the same time.

 

[GTO]

Klein Long Shaft