buco
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Any recommendations?
Thank-you!
Thank-you!
good metric nut driver set?
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canuckian
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I have the SO hollow shaft ones and love them. I hear the Klein nut drivers are very good as well.
earlthegoat2
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Wiha
kissmeimgerman
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Wiha
archirelic
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I've got the Wera hollow shaft nut drivers and I haven't experienced any issues with them. Come in a 7 piece set which includes the following: 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 10, and 13mm.
Fedwrench
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Usually sears throws the combined sae and metric set on sale for the holidays at $9.99. You just can't beat that.
However I like the Wiha softfinish nutdrivers.
http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/343inser.htm
However I like the Wiha softfinish nutdrivers.
http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/343inser.htm
smallcarguy
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+1 more for the craftsman combined set
I just use the 1/4" square drive "screwdriver" handle LIKE THIS ONE with my deep or shallow 1/4" drive sockets. Never saw the need for dedicated nut drivers.
That's how I got mine. I'm just a DIY, but I am happy with them.
Sometimes there isn't clearance for a socket, just a thin wall nut driver.
This is the set I want from Wiha, or even Hazet except for the $$$.
http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/372mm_serie.htm
I was looking for the stahlwille flex drivers and it said discontinued. That Wiha set looks just like them.
archirelic
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MrMark
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Wiha.
SMKS
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9ZPS4/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9XWBG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I haven't owned any Wiha drivers, but these seem pretty reasonably priced.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9XWBG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I haven't owned any Wiha drivers, but these seem pretty reasonably priced.
archirelic
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Hah! No picture...I need pictures. Thanks for the link.
If you've found the SAE set, the metrics will look just like them...so why the need for pictures?
Yeah, those Wiha nut drivers linked above were the ones I probably would have gotten if I did not get the Kleins. To me it is important to have the hollow shafts.. if I did not care about the hollow shafts I would take a look at offerings from other manufacturers as well, including the flex shaft varieties...
AZ_Catskinner
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I recently bought a set of XCelite nutdrivers and I really like them. Cheap, US Made, and have a nice old school look/feel to them.
jeffmoss26
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Craftsman or Klein!
+1. Klein makes terrible screwdrivers but their nutdrivers are still excellent.
BQuicksilver
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HF actually makes a very nice hollow shaft set. This is one of the few HF items I have purchased and have zero intention of "upgrading". These things don't see high torque, so you really can't even question the metallurgy like you would in a breaker bar.
My only gripe is the hollow shaft could be a little deeper.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-sae-professional-nut-driver-set-95207.html
My only gripe is the hollow shaft could be a little deeper.
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-piece-sae-professional-nut-driver-set-95207.html
Krokodil
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Wera hollow shafts.
What do you think of them? I've been contemplating getting a set next time I order something from Cripe.
knobby
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believe it or not the craftsman nut drivers are the better of the two with much thinner sockets for clearance and that can rely make a difference
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mooman
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I have a set of the old Craftsman Professional nutdrivers with the rubber over grip. Love em.
Just need them in metric.....
Just need them in metric.....
I like Xcelite too but finding a brand new set at a low price can be tricky. There is a 'mini' set which is kinda neat but the drivers and handles are very small. You can also get the 10 piece set which includes a plastic case which is very nice. Expect to pay about $60 on amazon though. It is made in the USA and seems to be good quality. The SAE model number is HS618 and the Metric is 413MM. Both are hollow shaft sets and will set you back about $120 total. Even though they are more expensive than Craftsman and Klein, notice that Klein and Craftsman only are 7 piece sets, whereas Xcelite has 10 piece sets plus a durable plastic carry case. That's the difference.
Is this the set at Sears, 14 pc for $45 that goes on sale for $10 or is it $10 for each 7 pc metric and 7 pc SAE?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934070000P?prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16
Google shopping search using hollow nut driver +set, gives a lot of hits with pictures. Bondhus and HF looked good to me on the cheap side, but not that much more to go to the Wiha.
OTOH nutdrivers are often very cheap at a swap meet or yard sale, pick up Vaco or Xcelite.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934070000P?prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16
Google shopping search using hollow nut driver +set, gives a lot of hits with pictures. Bondhus and HF looked good to me on the cheap side, but not that much more to go to the Wiha.
OTOH nutdrivers are often very cheap at a swap meet or yard sale, pick up Vaco or Xcelite.
smallcarguy
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that looks like them, ( yes all 14 for the sale price) except mine came in a red soft sided zippered case..
itsvegas
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what about t handle sets? anyone making bigger sets than the craftsman and motion pro ones? 8-19 would be nice.
i got them from cripe prob 6+ monthes ago
Hammer1963
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Matco branded Witte. Great feel from the handles
BQuicksilver
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I'm not a fan of T-handle anything. IMO it just overfills your box with giant handles.
I'd say anything over 12mm is likely outside what a nut driver can loosen. Roto ratchets are nice to spin loosened fasteners off.