Favorite Screwdrivers

[Danglerb]

I like the Snapon hard handle, but I use first thing I grab, most often its a cheap old HF, or a bit driver of some kind.

 

[Farmall450]

I like the Snapon hard handle, but I use first thing I grab, most often its a cheap old HF, or a bit driver of some kind.

I do use my SO ratcheting quite a bit!

 

[jayrush13]

I can't believe no spot for Klein

Kleins at work and a mix of Klein and craftsman at home

 

[richfinn]

I voted Wiha even though I do like the couple of instincts that I own.

The Wiha handle is just perfect for me.

I like my Facom Torx drivers too.

 

[Hako86]

Wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha wiha... I think that says enough

 

[Seabee3]

MAC comfort grip!

 

[Motor-Mechanic]

Sykes-Pickavant Megatorque followed by Snap-On Hard Handled.

 

[Lasu]

German made

 

[TexasT]

I'll use whatever the heck is going to work in any given situation. Hell, I'll use a knife as a slotted if I don't have one on hand.

I go for a dime or penny, no sense in chipping a good knife blade.

I like my Klien drivers, Cheap and get r done most of the time. I like SO, and old school cm, but my tote has the kleins. The rest have a drawer space in the toolbox.

 

[volpster31]

for me....pb swiss swiss grips are my favorites followed by felo

 

[CWP1616L]

I just was introduced to a Mac guy near me and was going to pic up a set of these or the new USA made soft grips that just came out. How do you like these? Do the tips hold up? Have you seen the new ones yet in person?

I have not seen the new MAC drivers in person yet, so I can't comment on those. My MAC comfort grips are real nice. The tips are all the same size as my SO hard handles except for the 5/16 inch wide straight slot blades.

The MAC 5/16 inch wide blade will be .042'' thick, while the SO version is .047'' thick. I actually found some screws I had on an outside gate hinge where the SO 5/16'' was too thick for the screw slot, but the MAC 5/16'' was perfect; so I use the MAC 5/16'' whenever I run across some straight slot screws that have a little more narrow slots. The 3/16 inch, 1/4 inch, and 3/8 inch wide blades are the exact same thickness as SO.

 

[willhollin]

Facom Enduro.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Facom Enduro.

I think ultimategarage was no longer doing tool sales since the move down south so not much Facom here.

Did I miss something?

AFAIK Facom is a hard purchase to get in the states after ultimategarage and Griots both let the line go away.

You know more?

I want me some more facom.
Please?
Ha.

 

[willhollin]

I got a few spares when available a few years back. Pretty much identical handle to the Ergotwist, i'm not so keen on the new style Protwist.

 

[larry_g]

I don't think any of mine have a name.. Just a brand.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Farmall450]

I can't believe no spot for Klein

Kleins at work and a mix of Klein and craftsman at home

I should have skipped cman comfort.

 

[bonneyman]

I've tried all sorts of ratcheting screwdrivers, but always gravitate back to the EASYDRIVER ball.
And of all the miriad of hard handle drivers out there, I've found a sweet spot for the old Proto yellow Bet-R-Grips.

Was just given a WERA kraftform....will have to give it a try at work and see what all the fuss is about.

 

[X1 Mike]

I already put my favorites as the Snap-On hard handle but I should add to it. I have a set of Stanley FatMax Xtreme demolition drivers that I beat like a rented mule.

 

[dodge610]

I love the look and feel of Craftsman pro but have not been able to get a full set at a decent price yet. Still lookin on e bay at the store and at auctions but to no avail yet. I have part of a set but wanna build it into a full set.

 

[SS5150]

I like the old Napa/Witte screwdrivers, I also have some Snap On instincts and Matco Wittes at work and Craftsman Pros at home, but 1st choice by far is the Napa's.

 

[toolz]

Xcelite. Can you even get 'em anymore?

 

[dodge610]

Xcelite. Can you even get 'em anymore?

Ive got my old ones that I have had for years but they are gettng the white death on the handles again. I cleaned them up a year ago with a tedious mixtue of soaking them cleaning them and coating them with a clear stuff [dont remember the name of it ] But they are doing it again. Would love to save them if i can any ideas from anybody.

 

[mickeyone]

heat makes the chalky film go away hit them with hair dryer or heat gun works for me

 

[TJay]

My SO are my daily favorites but my go to philips for years has been the Matco I got from my dad when I was a kid... someday I'd like to get a couple more of these

 

[Farmall450]

Xcelite. Can you even get 'em anymore?

Yes, I believe you can.

 

[ganymede]

1:The old Octo Grip by Snap On. Rock solid blades that took a long time to wear down and they were still nice after being re-dressed.
2: Wayne era SK. It may be just me but the ones I had seemed to have a beefier handle than the latter green n white ones .

 

[Farmall450]

1:The old Octo Grip by Snap On. Rock solid blades that took a long time to wear down and they were still nice after being re-dressed.
2: Wayne era SK. It may be just me but the ones I had seemed to have a beefier handle than the latter green n white ones .

Picks?

 

[Farmall450]

A bump for the new users who are asking.

 

[techenthusiast]

If you have a full set of screwdrivers that you like then I don't understand the need for others .. can someone fill me in on this?


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[carterbeauford]

Instincts. the pinnacle of screwdriver evolution. if you disagree you're wrong.

 

[NoahG]

Klein, Craftsman Pro, Xcelite!, Pratt-Read, Snap On Hard Handle, Vaco

 

[3rdbuttondown]

I bought a couple of Fatmax #2's at Walmart a couple of years ago on clearance. Recently I picked up a couple of Fatmax 3/8" on clearance at Ollie's.

Yes they are Chinese but, I love the three sided rubber handles.

Spend another $20 at Walmart for an eleven piece set to add to the road box.

http://www.stanleytools.com/default...2&SDesc=11-Piece+FatMax®+Screwdriver+Set

 

[gatewaysysop]

PB Swiss, Wiha,

and in that order.

 

[SS5150]

Instincts. the pinnacle of screwdriver evolution. if you disagree you're wrong.

I disagree....they've cheapened the machining/finish of their blades since the hard handle days (Mine are circa '96-'01)(and even the soft grip days too) but the instinct handle itself is really, really good. Unfortunately the work is done at the tips and they don't compare with some other brands anymore. Disappointing to say the least.

I will add that my disappointment comes from the drivers in my 6pc soft grip instinct set; I bought stubbys and 12" flat tip and #2 Phillips and those 4 are all good. If I remember I'll bring the instincts home & take pics to compare.

 

[jcfields]

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[colin39]

They original snappy hard square handle are my faves but I have a couple of facom sets that are my go to set every time.

 

[Hako86]

Instincts. the pinnacle of screwdriver evolution. if you disagree you're wrong.

I disagree with you. I got one instinct screwdriver (ph3) and it's the best screwdriver for applying great force. But I don't think it's the best allround screwdriver. It's heavy and for quick spinning I also need a more "nuteral" shaped handle like Wiha or Pb Swiss... Just my opinion

 

[Fedwrench]

Instincts. the pinnacle of screwdriver evolution. if you disagree you're wrong.

That's funny since snap on brought back the old style hard handles that seem to sell better than the instincts.

I really like the new MAC/PROTO duratec or quad lobe screwdrivers. They did their homework and came out with an excellent screwdriver.

 

[espyking83]

Wera.

 

[Farmall450]

Instincts. the pinnacle of screwdriver evolution. if you disagree you're wrong.

More voters went w/ snappy hard handles...