How many actually use stubby screwdrivers?

[trexdoink]

When buying them take note... Some stubbys aren't very stubby! Those tiny HF ones Danglerb mentioned are handy and very stubby if i remember right.

 

[Dust]

Not too often. At work I use an electric screw gun and at home I've found an 8" long screwdriver to be the one I use the most.

 

[simonb]

i use them only in tight spaces; i found that they work pretty good on some screw type hose clamps

 

[Brad54]

I use them once in a great while.
What I find infinitely more useful are the full-length handle/stubby shaft screwdrivers. They let you get a full load of hand twist on them. I've used them to break lose Model A screws that weren't removed since one of Henry's employees installed them 80 years ago.

-Brad

 

[Old Donn]

Used mine today removing the battery from my Harley.

 

[MadMark]

Hose clamps on a front wheel drive vehicle.
A stubby 5/16 nut driver would be good for that too.

 

[old salvage]

Last time I used one was to work on ceiling fan in bathroom.

 

[blazsawgras]

i find myself using them quite often most people probably use them more than they realize i know i do.

 

[Even 11]

Pretty rarely, but there are those times when there is no other way!

-Dane

 

[DrkMtnDew]

don't use them often but when the situation calls for it, nothing but a stubby will do.

yep this is how i am too. they sit around doing nothing, until everything else has failed.

 

[A29]

hows this for stubby?

 

[Indy_500]

Used mine once. I remember using it, because i was like "hey, i've never used these before!"

 

[4x4gearhead]

I use mine a bit great for interior and dash work.

 

[dede2897234]

Stephenw,

Who is the manufacturer(s) of the red and blue stubby screwdrivers you posted on page 2?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[dede2897234]

A29,

Who is the manufacturer of the yellow mini-stubby screwdriver?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[bart1]

A29,

Who is the manufacturer of the yellow mini-stubby screwdriver?


Thanks,

Dave

Ask this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-STUBBY-2-PHILLIPS-SCREWDRIVER-P222-/310278796983#ht_811wt_941

 

[A29]

Had it a long time. Came off of a Mac or Matco truck.

 

[vssjim]

for dash work alot

 

[dede2897234]

Ask this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-STUBBY-2-PHILLIPS-SCREWDRIVER-P222-/310278796983#ht_811wt_941

Bart1,

Thanks for the eBay link. I appreciate it.


Dave

 

[Stephenw]

Stephenw,

Who is the manufacturer(s) of the red and blue stubby screwdrivers you posted on page 2?


Thanks,

Dave

I'm not sure. I bought them from an independent tool store and cannot remember which one. I've been all over the country and stopped in countless tool stores.

Quick search and...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...9x00001a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SPM1404014001

 

[bart1]

Bart1,

Thanks for the eBay link. I appreciate it.


Dave

Dave, thanks for the avatar, I appreciate it.

 

[Ben Buck]

These small things are very useful, be they regular flat blade or phillips. You'll be thankful when things are tight. I forgot the double ended ones, a bent L type with double phillips or straight blade, STUFF one has to have!!!

 

[ecotec]

i rarely use mine, but i keep them in my tool box. i would say i use them most in recessed can lighting.

 

[moparmuscle88]

they are a must for any dashboard or instrument panel work, where other things ar in the way

also use the stubby slotted for air compressors on the machine screws again where theres a small window of acces to the fastner

 

[Professur]

I just picked up a stubby phillips on the side of the road while walking the dog.