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Favorite Screwdrivers Part 2
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4x4gearhead
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Since the topic emerged again, here's results from a few years ago.
Dave455
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Guys - this is a tough question to answer!
It kinda assumes most folks voting have seen all of the brands, which sadly, is unlikely!
I also doubt that many people have just one set of screwdrivers! Looking around - I have sets in metric and inch sizes for a start. Some folks would use an inch size driver on a metric screw slot or vice versa, but on a top end job, I wouldn't!
Secondly, I need different grades of tools! I love my PB Swiss, but would I use them trying to remove a rusty woodscrew? No, I have some old British made Stanley ones for that! Really old drivers get ground down for weird shape screw slots!
Thirdly, some drivers are good in some respects, poor in others. Wera, for example, have good blades (I just love the stainless ones) but the handles won't clean up in greasy environments and the soft inserts just get trashed!
Finally, some styles are more suited to particular jobs than others! PB Swiss are great for working on electrical and cleanish stuff, but once I start working on a vehicle the Snap On seem to win it! Last week I was working on an old lathe and was using my old British made Steadfast screwdrivers. Why, well they're made in inch sizes, but in 1/32 increments, which you need if you're working on BA screws.
So, the answer is that you really can't have too many screwdrivers!
It kinda assumes most folks voting have seen all of the brands, which sadly, is unlikely!
I also doubt that many people have just one set of screwdrivers! Looking around - I have sets in metric and inch sizes for a start. Some folks would use an inch size driver on a metric screw slot or vice versa, but on a top end job, I wouldn't!
Secondly, I need different grades of tools! I love my PB Swiss, but would I use them trying to remove a rusty woodscrew? No, I have some old British made Stanley ones for that! Really old drivers get ground down for weird shape screw slots!
Thirdly, some drivers are good in some respects, poor in others. Wera, for example, have good blades (I just love the stainless ones) but the handles won't clean up in greasy environments and the soft inserts just get trashed!
Finally, some styles are more suited to particular jobs than others! PB Swiss are great for working on electrical and cleanish stuff, but once I start working on a vehicle the Snap On seem to win it! Last week I was working on an old lathe and was using my old British made Steadfast screwdrivers. Why, well they're made in inch sizes, but in 1/32 increments, which you need if you're working on BA screws.
So, the answer is that you really can't have too many screwdrivers!
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dutchgray
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What Dave said above.
I voted Wiha (I like the standard ones because they are not expensive, the micro finish because of the grip and their stubbie is good) Felo (comfortable) and other, being Bacho the Belzer (very good grip) and Irazola teckno (big handles and strong bolstered hex blades) types, PB Swiss in the hard handle types, along with Proto yellow classics for inch slot heads, some old British Spiralux hard handles, some CK classic hard handles, some older Gedore hard handles, even old Stanley 5000 series cabinet makers hard handles for wood working. I do really like a hard handle.
I voted Wiha (I like the standard ones because they are not expensive, the micro finish because of the grip and their stubbie is good) Felo (comfortable) and other, being Bacho the Belzer (very good grip) and Irazola teckno (big handles and strong bolstered hex blades) types, PB Swiss in the hard handle types, along with Proto yellow classics for inch slot heads, some old British Spiralux hard handles, some CK classic hard handles, some older Gedore hard handles, even old Stanley 5000 series cabinet makers hard handles for wood working. I do really like a hard handle.
Kamanhart
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Other: SK Hard handles are my favorite. Still using the set my grandpa gave me when I turned 16, and the tip still look fresh out of the package. The handles just fit really well in my hand, more so than my snappy hard handles, personal preference of course.
I like my Wera chiseldrivers. The handles fit my hands well, tips are good and they seem to take abuse well. Way better than the Craftsman clear handles I had before, and the handles clean pretty easy with WD-40. I use a lot of Wiha insert bits for my cordless screwdriver and they hold up great too.
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Farmall450
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tonyciambrone
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I voted other for Witte! which probably makes up the majority of the other category. I have used instincts and others...they don't come close IMO. and $30 for a 6 piece (home depot) vs however many hundreds for the snap on...
I would really like to try PB Swiss and Wiha....
I would really like to try PB Swiss and Wiha....
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Farmall450
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I feel maybe one of these should be costs aside, if money was no issue which are handsdown the best - to you.
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Professional Tool User
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Wera all the way for me. They are inexpensive, the tips are decent, and the handle is fairly comfortable. They also seem to have every type of variety/application covered. Also, their distribution network is as strong as Klein locally, so I have someone on the ground to handle the warranty.
turnthewrench 2.0
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Other = Witte, Proto Duratek, Vessel & PB Swiss - I voted for Other 
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Farmall450
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Other = Witte, Proto Duratek, Vessel & PB Swiss - I voted for Other
Hmm, fair enough. There are too many good brands to list.
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Lprock
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Got a set of Carlyle and they are great.