Klein Phillips screwdriver

[hefnerconstructionlc]

I don't know about you, but I'd say that makes for a pretty decent screwdriver. Hands-free. That's good engagement. That said, when using my daily work screwdrivers, when the tips get chewed up, I throw them away. No fighting with warranty. I just use them till they're worn and then get a new one. I find they usually last about a half a year. I am a general contractor and will use Phillips and slotted all the time.

 

[bastage]

I have several Klein and have never had to replace them. I did low voltage electrical and the Phillips and "bendy" slotted (no ideal what the proper term is for the ones with the loose handle and the bend in the shaft) were used daily for years and never had an issue.

 

[jl4c]

I don't know about you, but I'd say that makes for a pretty decent screwdriver. Hands-free. That's good engagement.

That screw must have really narrow slots and you hammered it in.

Seriously, my FIL is an electrician and he got me hooked on Klein screwdrivers. The Klein PH2 was my favorite. But in recent years it *SEEMS* their PH2 heads have gotten softer and wear out more quickly than they did before. I recently bought a couple (hard and soft grip) SK PH2 to see if they last any longer. Haven't had them long enough to form an opinion yet.

 

[hefnerconstructionlc]

No I honestly just inserted it by hand. And it stayed there by itself. Pretty wild. It was a new screwdriver though.

 

[woody 73]

Just for fun (although not klein ) a short History for your enjoyment:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329052

 

[77Mini]

I like Klein screwdrivers as well but I did have my philips wear out after moderate use.

 

[gdocktor3]

If you think thats good, get yourself some anti cam out screwdrivers. Klein screwdrivers are good for electrical work, general maintenance, stuff like that. Try using one of them up here in the rust belt on a vehicle and you'll understand what I mean. I use Klein nearly every day at work doing maintenance, but when I'm wrenching on my equipment and vehicles, I'm using something with anti cam out. Snap On, Wera, and as of late, Vessel. I'm really liking my new Vessel JIS screwdrivers. Even with shipping from Japan they're considerably cheaper than Snap On and dare I say, possibly better.

 

[BillMoney]

I have several Klein and have never had to replace them. I did low voltage electrical and the Phillips and "bendy" slotted (no ideal what the proper term is for the ones with the loose handle and the bend in the shaft) were used daily for years and never had an issue.

Klein Rapi-Driv - https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/screwdrivers-and-nut-drivers/rapi-driv-screwdrivers

 

[metaldad]

yep. i use kleins, among others. if they're not pratt/reed, they near identical.
only problem i ever had was loosening screws on a terminal strip some gorilla tightened.
cammed out every #1 the supply house had.
alot of people dont understand a hand tool, is a consumable

 

[Wamsutta]

But in recent years it *SEEMS* their PH2 heads have gotten softer and wear out more quickly than they did before.

They fixed that.

 

[mikebaker1129]

I too have noticed a difference m the newer
Kleins and those from 20+ years ago both Phillips and cabinet heads seem softer now. They are still good,just not as good as they once were.

 

[LXCam]

I too have noticed a difference m the newer
Kleins and those from 20+ years ago both Phillips and cabinet heads seem softer now. They are still good,just not as good as they once were.

Yup, Klein kind of took a dump about 15yrs ago. They're still a solid tool but not like long ago. But still when new, the apex is dead on. Even after the quality change I still continued to use them and still do. But a couple years ago I bought a set of Wera diamond cut tips and holy **** talk about a killer fit, unreal. But they are limited in lengths so for a sparky, I'd still recommend Klein. And once they're wore out, but another one. You guys around here that feel a screwdriver should be warranted for life just flicking kill me. Like he said^^^, it's a damn consumable.

 

[Wamsutta]

I too have noticed a difference m the newer
Kleins and those from 20+ years ago both Phillips and cabinet heads seem softer now. They are still good,just not as good as they once were.

Supposedly they fixed the problem in 2013.
http://www.kleintools.com/content/our-secret-sauce-new-improved-screwdriver-steel