Finally got some nice screwdrivers

[Joe H]

Well I broke down and finally got some nice screwdrivers today. I got a set of Snap-On instinct soft grips. I know that a lot of people on here hate the new instinct handles but so far I love em. I actually prefer them to the old hard handles I have tried in the past. Maybe I'm just weird. It was also cool that Snap-On is having a promotion right now so I got a free ratcheting screwdriver with the set.

 

[Mike83]

I like the Instinct handles a lot. I have the same ones as you. Nice pickup!

The folks who don't like the new handles are just stubborn

 

[tw33k2514]

Very nice, My torx drivers are the same handle, and really I was surprised at how nice they actually feel.

 

[Joe H]

The folks who don't like the new handles are just stubborn

I guess some people just don't like change.

 

[caper]

Add me to the stubborn list.

 

[ihredo4]

I haven't tried the Instinct handles yet so I cant voice my opinion on them. With having nerve damage in my hands from diabetes I have a hard time finding something that fits well and I can feel. So far the hard handles are the best I have found for me.

 

[Joe H]

To me, these instinct soft grips feel way more comfortable to use than the old hard handles.

 

[35mastr]

I am also a old school user of the hard handles. Still have my very first set I bought close to 20 years ago. Been through hell and back and still my favorites.

I also have a comfort handle set. But much prefer the hard handles.

 

[5isalive]

Hmm. Got the same set this weekend. Mine came with a free flash light. Would have rather got the ratcheting screwdriver.

 

[mooman]

Where do you see about the free item promotion?

 

[Joe H]

Where do you see about the free item promotion?

It is a special packaging with the ratcheting screwdriver. I think only the dealers get them. I'm not sure if the same kind of deals pop up on the website.

 

[mkdive]

I might have to pick some up...with a promotion like that!

 

[5isalive]

My part number was SGDX80BRECF.

 

[Rocket1]

I haven't tried the new soft handles. Are they rubbery or like a foam type?

I won a tool lot on eBay and its got a 1/4 drive driver with a handle with a handle that looks like that. I saw that they now have the instinct hard handle but haven't seen anyone really talk about them.

 

[back2class]

I loke those new handles so much better than the old hard handles. The gushy all rubbery ones inbetween **** but these are first rate.

 

[rjohnson]

I got the same set, however they're hard handled Instincts, with ratcheting screwdriver new for $100. Congrats

 

[devilphrog]

I got a set of instinct screwdrivers for my birthday earlier this year. I really like them (think I have the hard handled version) and have used a lot of the old school hard handles when I was working on aircraft. Too bad in the sets they always seem to give you nothing but flatheads....

 

[caper]

It would be sweet if they came out with Robertsons.

 

[MotoDave]

I'm planning to pick up either that set or the 6 piece without the stubbys in a month or 2. Might have to move sooner if I can get the ratcheting screwdriver deal. I'm pretty sure I want the hard handles though.

 

[Joe H]

I haven't tried the new soft handles. Are they rubbery or like a foam type?

It is kind of like a hard rubber.

 

[Merkava_4]

Excellent, it's nice to see someone buy some NEW tools for a change instead of the corroded tools that have been left at the bottom of the ocean for 50 years.

 

[Joe H]

What can I say I prefer new shiny tools.

 

[Merkava_4]

One time I was watching a PBS Nova Special on the Titanic shipwreck. All of a sudden out of nowhere, this guy comes swimming by in a scuba suit and starts picking the barnacles off some tools. I didn't think nothing of it. I immediately assumed it was Bull going down there for another load.

 

[Joe H]

One time I was watching a PBS Nova Special on the Titanic shipwreck. All of a sudden out of nowhere, this guy comes swimming by in a scuba suit and starts picking the barnacles off some tools. I didn't think nothing of it. I immediately assumed it was Bull going down there for another load.

 

[CBradio]

I got the 6 pc. green set, but my dealer didnt have the ratcheting screwdriver promotion. He had a free small prybar with his sets.



I'd rather have the driver.

 

[autoace]

One time I was watching a PBS Nova Special on the Titanic shipwreck. All of a sudden out of nowhere, this guy comes swimming by in a scuba suit and starts picking the barnacles off some tools. I didn't think nothing of it. I immediately assumed it was Bull going down there for another load.

The Titanic is way too deep to swim with scuba gear, you need a special deep marine submersible to reach the titanic, just saying.

 

[Rocket1]

One time I was watching a PBS Nova Special on the Titanic shipwreck. All of a sudden out of nowhere, this guy comes swimming by in a scuba suit and starts picking the barnacles off some tools. I didn't think nothing of it. I immediately assumed it was Bull going down there for another load.

Merk this is the funniest thing I read all day

 

[Vinko]

Well I broke down and finally got some nice screwdrivers today. I got a set of Snap-On instinct soft grips. I know that a lot of people on here hate the new instinct handles but so far I love em. I actually prefer them to the old hard handles I have tried in the past.

I got a couple of the Instinct hard grip hooks and picks -- in red and gray, like your set. I like them too. I wanted to be stubborn, but they're nice.

I'm still not clear on the difference between soft and hard grip though. They seem pretty similar to me. A little bit of a difference but not much.

 

[MotoDave]

The soft grip have a rubberized texture. Definitely not spongy, but a little bit sticky feeling. I have no doubt they aid in really torquing on screws.

The hard grip are all smooth hard plastic, just in 2 different colors.

 

[paranoid56]

i have the green version because its better

 

[Joe H]

i have the green version because its better