Got me some new screwdrivers today.

[hickmlg09]

Finally picked out a nice set of screwdrivers for my dad. I ended up going with craftsman as the warrenty is good. Went before I had to be at work.

These are what i got:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00931796000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Something cheap, but it will work for him.

Now I just need to get his toolbox and things will be set. May go pawn shopping this weekend as Ive seen some cheap at pawn shops.

 

[Rico.]

That's a very nice set, I'm sure he will love it.


Cheers,
Rico.

 

[IBJanky]

Can't go wrong with those

myke

 

[pipsters]

I have those same ones, honestly they are fine. I intentionally broke one to see how much it could take, and they are stronger than people on here make them out to be.

 

[illmatyk]

I have thos as well and they have held up fine the last 6 or 7 years.

 

[powertrip]

Tool snobs will tell you to spend $100 + on a six to eight piece snap on set, but those are perfectly fine and have the easiest warranty. Good choice.

 

[Steevo]

I have a lot of Craftsman screwdrivers, some of which have served me for more than 20 years.
I pick up a lot of them at yard sales too, since I can exchange worn out ones for new ones at any time.

 

[PECVD2]

I have some of those screwdrivers (+/-, no torx) that came with my HS graduation gift to myself way over 30 years ago. I have replaced a few via warranty but otherwise they have done me well.

 

[Sage55]

Those are no longer made in the USA aren't they?

 

[byoungblood]

Their smaller flat heads aren't what they used to be (my older ones are still holding up fine) but until I was given some Kleins a few years ago, all I ever used were Craftsmans and they served me well for years. I picked up some of their professional stubby screwdrivers on clearance a month or so ago and they are actually VERY nice.

 

[pipsters]

Those are no longer made in the USA aren't they?

They are still made in Colorado @ the Western Forge facility there.

http://www.westernforge.com/

 

[Chrislols]

I was going to pick up a set because I have a single Phillips head craftsman, and the handle feels so nice, when I got it, I unscrewed and screwed in screws all over my house because it felt so nice on my hand.

The warranty can't be easier, and I also love HF's single screwdrivers (sold together as 8 pc professional set) they feel better to me, although I can't speak to the quality. If it ever breaks you could buy a new one for .99 rather than wait for a manager to come swap it out.

But don't let the price speak for it's quality, they're highly reccomenndwd by non snapon koolaid drinkers.

 

[powertrip]

I have those HF pro screwdrivers as well. The green/gray, orange/gray handled ones. Really nice for the money and have a comfortable grip. Use a phillips one everyday at work with no issues for almost a year.

 

[Chrislols]

I really think they're fantastic, I really have no idea how they're so good for so cheap. There was recenty a .99 coupon for the Phillips, but wasn't worth my time since they're $1.69 on sale.

I even bought a de/magnetizer to use with them since they come in various lengths/sizes.

And I have a full set of Snap-on hard handles too.

 

[Davefr]

That's a lot of screwdrivers for little money. I've used these in the past and they're just fine. (decent quality, great value and easy to replace individually)

If I had to do it over again I'd probably go this route over the boutique brands like PB Swiss. (I'm not too happy with PB Swiss's Phillips fitment).

 

[Jim85IROC]

I've got a bunch of different screwdrivers I've collected over the years. I've never really gotten too hung up over the quality of any of them. If the tip gets trashed, I stop using it. To be honest, my most used screwdrivers are some "Benchtop" screwdrivers I bought at K-Mart 10+ years ago. They are Snap-On clones, and have very comfortable handles. They've held up very well. They're still my go-to screwdrivers. I've got some older USA-made Stanleys that I really like, as well as some Craftsmans I bought a year or two ago, and I like those quite a lot too.

 

[cundifc]

Tool snobs will tell you to spend $100 + on a six to eight piece snap on set, but those are perfectly fine and have the easiest warranty. Good choice.

Have you ever used those tool snob screwdrivers? First time you round off a fastner with a cheap Screwdriver and and cost your self alot of time or money you will rethink that comment.

 

[bhclark]

Less than a buck a piece? They sell for $2-$3 each at the flea market!

I'd say SCORE!

 

[illmatyk]

Tool snobs will tell you to spend $100 + on a six to eight piece snap on set, but those are perfectly fine and have the easiest warranty. Good choice.

Have you ever used those tool snob screwdrivers? First time you round off a fastner with a cheap Screwdriver and and cost your self alot of time or money you will rethink that comment.

I have an SO screwdriver set and Cman set. And honestly, I use the Cman set more than the SO. Only time I ever really use any of my SO screwdrivers is when I have to remove a lower dash panel, and that's not too often.

 

[powertrip]

Have you ever used those tool snob screwdrivers? First time you round off a fastner with a cheap Screwdriver and and cost your self alot of time or money you will rethink that comment.

GEE THANKS for setting me straight on this. I now have a totally different outlook on screwdrivers...........

 

[hickmlg09]

That's a very nice set, I'm sure he will love it.


Cheers,
Rico.

Thanks.

 

[hickmlg09]

I have those same ones, honestly they are fine. I intentionally broke one to see how much it could take, and they are stronger than people on here make them out to be.

They looked good to me. Plus my dad doesnt do much to break a screwdriver. So they will last for him

 

[kippieland]

I just got those for my dad for x-mas. They have change the phillips for the better. They are deeper grooves then the older one like I have.

 

[hickmlg09]

I just got those for my dad for x-mas. They have change the phillips for the better. They are deeper grooves then the older one like I have.

I'm not sure what the older ones looked like, but I seemed to like this set the most when I was looking at them.

 

[bagsanthony]

my favorite screw drivers! they work and their cheap... i find it hard to believe that many ppl on this forum bash these screw drivers when that is all u used to see in old timers boxes... i dont see the point of having "gay", comfort grip, bright colored screw drivers

 

[jjjrmx5]

I'm not sure what the older ones looked like, but I seemed to like this set the most when I was looking at them.

LOL.

They haven't really changed anyhthing on them in decades.

I have a hand down set that is over 20 years old with C and D build years with the same WF stamps and they are fine.

I just had to return a 15 year old 5/16" flat blade last week due to some blade warpare on a frozen screw I should ahve hit with heat first, but the replacement was 99% of what I took in. Same stinky smell and the blue portion of the handle is now translucent blue vs. solid blue like the old units.

All still USA stamped.

 

[BajaBound]

I love my craftsman screwdrivers except for the funky smell the give off!