Let's talk screwdrivers.
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Unearthed
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If your talking about the red/gray "Super Proto" set, they are actually made in England, and they are very good screwdrivers for the money. I bought a set of them for the local municipal garage, and those guys have yet to kill them, and thats using them for everything and anything...as in anything that a screwdriver is not supposed to be used for. I started buying them for myself too. Every time I go to the local industrial supply place, I pick up 2 or 3 of them. Locally they are priced cheaper than Craftsman.
@Fedwrench:
The pic is from ebay.com but you should be able to get them at a John Deere dealer. They`re listed on their website: click (as well as Taiwan(?) screwdrivers and Rennsteig screw extractors.
@MrMark:
they`re already on my wishlist
@Fedwrench:
Thats a Wiha 3K rebadged as "Wisent" the private brand from the german "Bauhaus" (German "Home Depot") stores. The blue ones are "PZ", yellow "PH", green "Torx", red "slotted" and grey "stainless steel".
The pic is from ebay.com but you should be able to get them at a John Deere dealer. They`re listed on their website: click (as well as Taiwan(?) screwdrivers and Rennsteig screw extractors.
@MrMark:
they`re already on my wishlist
@Fedwrench:
Thats a Wiha 3K rebadged as "Wisent" the private brand from the german "Bauhaus" (German "Home Depot") stores. The blue ones are "PZ", yellow "PH", green "Torx", red "slotted" and grey "stainless steel".
Mike 47
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I bought one of those to try out. Does the handle eventually stop flaking off in your hand? I'm not impressed so far.
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07Forester
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I guess I should have been more specific. Basically like I said now I have the 8 PC SO soft grip set. I'd like to keep them all "similar" as far as the soft grip type handle is concerned but they don't HAVE to be SO. You'd be suprised in my line of work (mobile) the amount of DIFFERENT screwdrivers you could actually use in a day. In our world screwdrivers to us are like sockets to some, or wrenches to another. All in all i'm trying to put together the MOST complete tool set ANY person could ever have. I can and WILL find a use for EVERYTHING....SOME day.
lauver
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Monte,
What brand is that orange plastic handled driver in the upper right corner of your photo?
What brand is that orange plastic handled driver in the upper right corner of your photo?
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07Forester
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Here's a sampling of the different handles out there, they're all P2 size
What is the maker of the one that is second from the left on the top row?
MrMark
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Return it. That has never happened with mine.
Fedwrench
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You need to ship that back for warranty replacement. There's nothing flakey about that handle. Is it stamped Germany?
That is a wiha 3k series screwdriver. http://www.wihatools.com/pro_3k_over_drive.htm
jeepnut24
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What is the best value/price for these drivers being discussed? Is it one of the rebranded Witte sets? Id love a set of the better drivers, but can't justify some of the prices.
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07Forester
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Where can I get Hazet stuff at?
in this photo ? It`s an old Wera nutdriver but was once also available as screwdriver with the translucent handles.
@chreese:
exactly !!! They feel nice !! Maybe i get some PH1 + PH2 drivers to complete the Witte set...
@07Forester:
you can find Hazet, Witte, Wera, Knipex etc from http://chadstoolbox.com/
Not anymore. Kleins have gotten much worse and the first camout will ruin the tips. They're much softer then they used to be.
I dumped all my Kleins for PB Swiss and am much happier.
MrMark
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So true. Klein's screwdrivers are pitiful compared to the German offerings. It's too bad because their other stuff is still some of the best. My Klein pliers will go toe to toe with SO and Knipex. It's a toss up in pliers for me.
jeepnut24
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So what is the best "budget" higher end solution. I would love to supplement my standard CMAN set with a set of higher end drivers.
lauver
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Monte,
Thanks for the posts and close up photo of the Wera handles. I was thinking Wera but was not sure.
Thanks for the posts and close up photo of the Wera handles. I was thinking Wera but was not sure.
mooman
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Shame no one has mentioned these:
Indispensable to Elroy. You would be well advised to add a set to your screw driver selection
why because?
For "budget" high end I'd recommend Williams black handles. (Snap On relabeled).
I guess someone had issues with them but the ones I just got are perfect.
rocco
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i'm somewhat pleased with the set i just received, however i much prefer the Wiha and Klein screwdrivers.
welderwink
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I must look pathetic with just your basic, run of the mill husky screw drivers.
tcheat
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Mine, too. Haven't used them too much yet, but they seem like a quality product. I really like the handles on my SK SureGrips, though.
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You all are looking at the drivers from the viewpoint of mechanical or electrical work. I do some woodworking and running screws into wood really test a driver, particularly a Phillips driver. The screw gets tighter as you run it into the wood, even after drilling pilot holes. I did not get good service with my Craftsman phillips. The Snap on works fine, as does a SK. I thought so highly of the SO I got one as a Christmas gift for daughter for HOME USE.
Recently got a Mac to try out.
Another point: I haven't seen a pic of any long screwdrivers. I recommend a flat and phillips at least 18 inches long, make of your choice. You won't use them often but they are so nice and quick when the need arises.
KEH
Recently got a Mac to try out.
Another point: I haven't seen a pic of any long screwdrivers. I recommend a flat and phillips at least 18 inches long, make of your choice. You won't use them often but they are so nice and quick when the need arises.
KEH
MadMark
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jvitez
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New SO is the instinct grip, but as I said I gave it as a gift and didn't use it. Old one has the triangular black handle. The SK has the square grip.
Good point on robertson fastners, I'll look into that.
On the general subject of driving screws where some precision is needed along with some speed, I like to use a screwdriver bit in a 3/8 speeder handle.
KEH
New SO is the instinct grip, but as I said I gave it as a gift and didn't use it. Old one has the triangular black handle. The SK has the square grip.
Good point on robertson fastners, I'll look into that.
On the general subject of driving screws where some precision is needed along with some speed, I like to use a screwdriver bit in a 3/8 speeder handle.
KEH
rocco
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That's why we use only Robertson screws and drivers for woodworking in Canada.
Robertson screwdrivers don't cam out unless really worn.
yeah Robertson tips are much better then the phillips tip as they really don't cam out easily unless the fastener is **** or the tip is worn out.
Zrexxer
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I've had trouble with them in stainless steel deck screws. The screws are a pretty soft 300 series stainless and if you get careless with that square bit at all it will cam and then round right out. Still better than a Phillips, but aggravating nevertheless.
They make the stainless screws with a Torx head; I'd like to try those next time.