Interchangeable tip screwdriver that doesn't ****?

[Robertob]

I have a Craftsman screwdriver with four interchangeable tips (p1/3/16 and p2/1/4) that I keep in my desk at work and often take with m on photo shoots, etc. It's really handy and the tips are good quality but the handle *****. I've had to replace it at sears two or three times now. Does anybody know of a quality alternative?

 

[Merkava_4]

Yes, there's a lot of good ones. Do you need one that's ratcheting?

 

[Robertob]

Not really, seems kinda gimmicky to me but maybe I just haven't had a chance to use one.

I saw a wera set that looked cool, but I also like the idea of one that uses STD. 1/4 in bits. It's a tool that gets more use than it should.

 

[ksfarmboy]

I know Klein gets a bad rap around here at times, but I have a 10 or 11 in 1 screwdriver that is currently my favorite interchangeable screwdriver. The lettering has worn off the handle, but everything is still fine and the tips are holding up well.

 

[Stuey]

There are a lot of good ones. What's your budget, and how small does the tool have to be?

 

[Burgerkong]

Pivquic is good.

 

[garfunkle24]

Just buy any good screwdriver that accepts 1/4" bits. Buy some good bits from Apex or PB Swiss. Voila! It's not rocket surgery!

 

[bad daddy]

We sell lots of the MegaPro drivers...

Also PicQuic. Megapro is what I use in the boat and home...

For the garage, I have a Ratcheting SO that I wouldnt trade for anything. I really like the SO Phillips bits that are for installation and for removal... anti camout, can't be beat!

 

[Robertob]

Cool thanks for all the suggestions. I like the so ratcheting on, maybe I'll just get one of those and stop shopping. Damn expensive.

 

[mrb]

Apex i a good suggestion. I think they sell a set that is a handle / driver and a bunch of bits.

 

[garfunkle24]

Take a look at this Würth Zebra one I just got. It's very, very nice:see post #48

 

[Hank McMauser]

I hate the ratcheting scredrivers, every one I've ever used started ratcheting the wrong direction on me when the selector button get's bumped.
I currently hava and use a kd screwdriver with a hollow handle for bit storage.
The magna tip from brownells is also pretty nice set up I hear

 

[Dust]

The ones in the bit sets I get from Home Depot work pretty damn well for me.

 

[garfunkle24]

Buy one of these:

snappy link

...and one of these:

Amazon link

and some of these:..
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...and you'll be a happy man.

With this setup, you can also use a ratchet if necessary, or use this as an extra extension.

 

[TireTracks]

I would just buy a bit driver or multi screwdriver that you like.

 

[Merkava_4]

Just buy any good screwdriver that accepts 1/4" bits. Buy some good bits from Apex or PB Swiss. Voila! It's not rocket surgery!

That reminds me, a PB Swiss magnetic screwdriver would be most excellent. Love the Swiss Grip.

 

[rodm1]

I know Klein gets a bad rap around here at times, but I have a 10 or 11 in 1 screwdriver that is currently my favorite interchangeable screwdriver. The lettering has worn off the handle, but everything is still fine and the tips are holding up well.

 

[Monte]

Wera

PB Swiss

 

[Merkava_4]

I felt my blood pressure spike when scrolling on that.

 

[Crash913]

Buy one of these:

snappy link

Anyone know if I can get this item from a different brand like craftsman?

 

[Flash21]

PB Swiss

VERY nice, I want

 

[Stuey]

Merk, don't look!

 

[garfunkle24]

Anyone know if I can get this item from a different brand like craftsman?

Craftsman

Search "spinner handle" on the Craftsman site to find the handles alone. Me, I can always use more extensions.

 

[t100]

my old snapy doesn't **** at all.

 

[Crash913]

Search "spinner handle" on the Craftsman site to find the handles alone. Me, I can always use more extensions.[/QUOTE]

Thank you!! I knew I had seen that before :lol_hitti

 

[t100]

does Snap On make some thing like this?

...and one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Square-Drive-...f=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1274164485&sr=8-25

http://www.amazon.com/Square-Drive-...f=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1274164485&sr=8-25

 

[garfunkle24]

This is what I have for interchangeable drivers:

If you're gonna have a bunch of decent 1/4" bits laying around, you may as well get some ratcheting drivers too.

 

[garfunkle24]

does Snap On make some thing like this?

Bit socket, part#TMBS8A

Industrial bit socket, part# GTMBS8A

Flex bit socket, part# SMUBS8

 

[garfunkle24]

Thank you!! I knew I had seen that before

No problem

For me, especially as an immigrant, half the battle when i'm trying to find something real specific is remembering what it's "supposed" to be called

 

[Monte]

ahhh the one from Stueys link is the one i would get....

 

[BWright]

We sell lots of the MegaPro drivers...

Also PicQuic. Megapro is what I use in the boat and home...

For the garage, I have a Ratcheting SO that I wouldnt trade for anything. I really like the SO Phillips bits that are for installation and for removal... anti camout, can't be beat!

Are there phillips bits that are for something other than instillation and removal? Just curious.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Just buy any good screwdriver that accepts 1/4" bits. Buy some good bits from Apex or PB Swiss. Voila! It's not rocket surgery!

It doesn't take rocket appliances.

 

[Robertob]

I just LOVE the PB Swiss one but the price takes my breath away. PB swiss seems awfully expensive to me - and i'm not just being cheap. I think the prices just went up or something.

 

[Robertob]

my old snapy doesn't **** at all.

That's nice - I like it. I should hit up the pawn shops and see what I can score.

 

[Robertob]

ahhh the one from Stueys link is the one i would get....

Me too but it's $84.51

Want to pick me one up in Germany and send it over??? With the Euro what it is right now I should save a bundle.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I just LOVE the PB Swiss one but the price takes my breath away. PB swiss seems awfully expensive to me - and i'm not just being cheap. I think the prices just went up or something.

But they're worth it. They're SO worth it.

 

[old salvage]

Anyone know if I can get this item from a different brand like craftsman?

Yes, Craftsman makes one as does SK and any of the truck brands too.

 

[fordbroncodave]

the snap on screwdriver with interchangeable shafts. the sets on ebay that sell for like $150 lol

 

[jwh]

I know Klein gets a bad rap around here at times, but I have a 10 or 11 in 1 screwdriver that is currently my favorite interchangeable screwdriver. The lettering has worn off the handle, but everything is still fine and the tips are holding up well.

I'd second that motion. Got one from the crib at work and it's my favorite screwdriver.

John in Rochester NY

 

[Monte]

Me too but it's $84.51

Want to pick me one up in Germany and send it over??? With the Euro what it is right now I should save a bundle.

it`s available in germany for 59.95 € ... not really cheaper... ($73.-) plus s+h...

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