Hard-handled screw/nutdrivers

[Burgerkong]

Really, really like the look of the NOS USAG set here but the pirce with shipping drives it up to $60...worth it? Who else makes similar hard handled drivers?

 

[Scout Driver]

Comparing the $39.99 Buy-it-now price with other sets of nut-drivers, (that have fewer drivers in their sets) the $60 shipped does not look too out of line. If you reaaaalllly like them, go for it!

Scott

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Seeing as how they're not hollow shafts they're no better than a socket on a spinner handle.

 

[Scout Driver]

Seeing as how they're not hollow shafts they're no better than a socket on a spinner handle.

Not hollow shafts?? I will retract my prior statement! Pass on them.

Scott

 

[Moose-LandTran]

The shafts look too thin to be hollow. I like the handles, a lot, but no hollow shafts is a deal breaker.

 

[Burgerkong]

Ah, bummer. Anything on similar screw/nutdrivers with the transparent/acetate handles (in colour!)? Preferably NOT in black as it's almost impossible to find when dropped?

 

[Scout Driver]

Proto makes a nice looking set with the transparent, colored handles. They are a little on the expensive side if I remember right. I'm looking for the same thing that you are searching for and so far have found the Protos, or drivers that appear to be lower quality based on their appearance and ultra-low price.

Scott

 

[y20dth]

Why do they need to be hollow? For the weight? I think you can lift a screwdriver.
I think a solid shaft is stronger, and therefore better, no?
Those USAG sure have a nice vintage thing about them, but when I will be buying nutdrivers (and I will, once I've got some more money to spend ), i'm gonna go for Wera or PBswiss.

 

[Burgerkong]

I'm guessing so you can have additional room when driving in nuts on a long bolt?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Why do they need to be hollow? For the weight? I think you can lift a screwdriver.
I think a solid shaft is stronger, and therefore better, no?
Those USAG sure have a nice vintage thing about them, but when I will be buying nutdrivers (and I will, once I've got some more money to spend ), i'm gonna go for Wera or PBswiss.

I'm guessing so you can have additional room when driving in nuts on a long bolt?

Is the right answer.

 

[Burgerkong]

And I DID find some drivers with the transparent handles by Xcelite...not sure on the quality but made in the USA:

http://www.cooperhandtools.com/bran... Tool Kits and Sets &att2=Screwdriver Sets

http://www.cooperhandtools.com/bran...ewdrivers &att2=Fixed Handle

More importantly:

http://www.cooperhandtools.com/bran...ce Tool Kits and Sets &att2=Nutdriver Sets

Brendan

 

[y20dth]

Is the right answer.

Ah, THAT kind of hollow. I get it. Thanks!

 

[y20dth]

And I DID find some drivers with the transparent handles by Xcelite...not sure on the quality but made in the USA:

http://www.cooperhandtools.com/bran... Tool Kits and Sets &att2=Screwdriver Sets

http://www.cooperhandtools.com/bran...ewdrivers &att2=Fixed Handle

More importantly:

http://www.cooperhandtools.com/bran...ce Tool Kits and Sets &att2=Nutdriver Sets

Brendan

Excelite is very good, Jack Bauer uses 'm.

 

[Scout Driver]

Those Xcelites look nice! I've had some tools from Cooper before and they have proven to be good tools. Thanks for the info. Brendan.

Scott

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

You could also try Wright tools:

Wright hollow shaft nut drivers

 

[toolnut]

Xcelites are great. I have a few sets.

Try here or watch ebay
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/xcelite/hexnutdrivers/nutdriverkits.htm

 

[cruiser808]

Xcelites are great. I have a few sets.

Try here or watch ebay
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/xcelite/hexnutdrivers/nutdriverkits.htm

those Xcelites look just like my Proto's. Anyone know if Xcelite makes them for Proto? Great prices by the way.

 

[Scout Driver]

The Xcelite drivers and cases look a lot like Proto's.

Scott

 

[dkroth]

Seeing as how they're not hollow shafts they're no better than a socket on a spinner handle.

What's so special about hollow shafts? Because they work like deep sockets and can slide down on a long stud?

 

[BWright]

What's so special about hollow shafts? Because they work like deep sockets and can slide down on a long stud?

Yes............

 

[knobby]

How bout these http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/89904.html

 

[toolnut]

Klein bought out Vaco which is a great line also. Vaco and Xcelite were in competition with each other through the 60's and 70's and I think Xcelite had come out on top. Especially since Cooper Industries always promoted the Weller and Diamond products along with the Xcelite stuff to put together a great combination in the electronics production and repair industry. It seemed that the Vaco tools closely mirrored the Xcelite stuff and was also of good quality and I think that's why Klein made the right move to add them to their lineup.

 

[sasquatchpa]

I have had the Craftsman set, w/ the color coded handles for two years. I have not broken any of them and use them regularly. I would recommend them, for the 19.99 Xmas C-club price.

 

[Burgerkong]

There is not more C-Club BTW.

I may just purchase this set:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...I&itu=UCI&otn=8&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:CA:1348

or the Xcelite if I can get cheap shipping. Who knows.

 

[Chreese]

You might also want to look for NOS PB Baumann series 200 if you're intersted in metric nutdrivers with hard handles. This German tool store still offers (some of) them.

Hope this helps,

Chreese

 

[truckdriver]

There is not more C-Club BTW.

I may just purchase this set:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...I&itu=UCI&otn=8&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:CA:1348

or the Xcelite if I can get cheap shipping. Who knows.

I just threw away a Cman club flyer I got a month ago. Maybe just a Canada thing.