Gearwrench 16pc Ratcheting Nutdriver Set

[mds5951]

Seemed like a good deal to me.... camelcamelcamel shows it as an all time low... i needed (wanted) it anyway so i bought it. Thought id share:

Price: $39.96 Eligible for free shipping with Amazon Prime.
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GearWrench 8916 16 Piece Ratcheting Screwdriver Nut Driver Set
Includes: 1 - Stubby GearDriver Handle. 7 - Interchangeable Fractional Nut Driver Shafts: 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", and 1/2". 8 - Interchangeable Metric Nut Driver Shafts: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12mm
-Fine tooth ratcheting mechanism
-Interchangeable Nut Driver Shafts
-Contoured handle features a dual durometer grip
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-8916-Ratcheting-Screwdriver-Driver/dp/B000HBAHMI/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1370127325&sr=1-1&keywords=GearWrench+8916

 

[jim2664258]

Your link doesn't work for me - here's one that does

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBAHMI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ishiboo]

Nice set, good price.

On the fence though - I have the GearWrench ratchet screwdriver set, and I bought the 5/16 nut driver individually for it... I don't think I've ever used a different sized nutdriver?

 

[Hootbro]

Are the nut shafts hollow?

 

[mds5951]

Are the nut shafts hollow?

As far as my research shows me, yes.

No item description on the set seems to say either way (seems like a good selling point to me) but if you check out the set on the gw site and see what item numbers it includes, then look them up they do say "hollow for max clearance of bolt"

 

[Hootbro]

As far as my research shows me, yes.

No item description on the set seems to say either way (seems like a good selling point to me) but if you check out the set on the gw site and see what item numbers it includes, then look them up they do say "hollow for max clearance of bolt"

Cool, thanks for the info.

 

[bimmerZ5]

man, this is really tempting. i don't need the nut drivers, but have always wanted the ratcheting stubby handle.

where do you guys find nut drivers useful when a regular socket or wrench won't do?

 

[jd_1138]

man, this is really tempting. i don't need the nut drivers, but have always wanted the ratcheting stubby handle.

where do you guys find nut drivers useful when a regular socket or wrench won't do?

You can just use a magnetic nut driver and the sockets you already have. You will need a socket extension bit for it (available in most drill/driver kits that have bits, drivers, etc.)

I used one yesterday to screw down the stairs on my MIL's pool. I tried using a ratchet and socket first, but the weight of it wasn't working out right. The screws weren't putting up enough resistance in order for the ratcheting of the socket to work. And wrenches wouldn't work (screws were recessed into a plastic mount).

But I had a 5/16" socket on the end of my Craftsman magnetic driver, and it worked great.

 

[mds5951]

If for nothing else.... Hose clamps... Dang do I hate when those things cam out

 

[upgrading]

Are the nut shafts hollow?

Here is some Q&A at Amazon for that item number.

does this set have hollow shafts

The only portion of the shaft is the first 1/2-3/4" beyond the "socket" portion of each tool. Otherwise, they appear to be solid. I hope this helps. GJM

http://www.amazon.com/does-this-hav..._cd_dp_al_dolp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B000HBAHMI

 

[Hootbro]

Here is some Q&A at Amazon for that item number.




http://www.amazon.com/does-this-hav..._cd_dp_al_dolp?_encoding=UTF8&asin=B000HBAHMI

Received my set today and yup, about 3/4" hollow up the shaft. Still a nice set and quite usable. Plus the shanks fit my Snap On ratcheting driver also.