Mayhew screwdrivers, Et Tu Cornwell?

[KnurledNut]

When did this happen?
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/CSDUS27021T-6-Piece-Slotted-&-Phillips®-Screwdriver-Set-p563949820
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/CS...lotted-&-Phillips®-Screwdriver-Set-p563949821
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/CS...lotted-&-Phillips®-Screwdriver-Set-p563949819
https://webcat.cornwelltools.com/MHC31014F-14-Piece-Micro-Hand-Tool-Set-p613161763

 

[Shoreline_]

And Channellock. I wish they had keystone slotted.

 

[scooby074]

I thought folks liked the Mayhew drivers?

 

[dnschmidt]

There normal slotted screwdrivers **** due to the fact that they look and act more like wedges than screwdrivers. There other stuff like Phillips and Torx are fine but there slotted are awful.

 

[Fedwrench]

I think over a year ago maybe Mayhew and Channellock debuted them about the same time. The Channellocks have small scallops on their handle instead of the speed ridges on the narrow part of the handle. I can't speak for the Mayhews but, the Channellock handle is too slippery with almost any automotive fluid on it. It really needs graining added to the handle.

 

[KnurledNut]

I think over a year ago maybe Mayhew and Channellock debuted them about the same time. The Channellocks have small scallops on their handle instead of the speed ridges on the narrow part of the handle. I can't speak for the Mayhews but, the Channellock handle is too slippery with almost any automotive fluid on it. It really needs graining added to the handle.

I feel the same about the Channellocks. Too slippery.
The 1/4 square drive on the striking cap on the demo drivers is a unique feature though.

 

[dnschmidt]

It should have a striking cap as that's the only thing it's good for as it's a wedge and not a screwdriver.

 

[Wamsutta]

Cornwell sure changes suppliers on their screwdrivers a lot.

 

[Fedwrench]

I feel the same about the Channellocks. Too slippery.
The 1/4 square drive on the striking cap on the demo drivers is a unique feature though.

I missed the new Channellock Demo driver set. I checked online, and the Phillips Demo driver that's part of the two-piece set, also has the 1/4 square drive in the striking cap. I think that's a near genius addition and may have to pick one up. Thanks for sharing!! You always post interesting stuff

 

[gmt]

Wright also has screwdrivers made with those handles in a dark blue color.

 

[NoahG]

I missed the new Channellock Demo driver set. I checked online, and the Phillips Demo driver that's part of the two-piece set, also has the 1/4 square drive in the striking cap. I think that's a near genius addition and may have to pick one up. Thanks for sharing!! You always post interesting stuff

Brilliant, Right?! I’m definitely getting a set!

 

[four.cycle]

But.... if you start bashing the end of that with a hammer, isn't it going to cause the 1/4" square opening to become somewhat distorted, possibly preventing you from being able to insert a 1/4" square drive tool into the hole?

 

[Fedwrench]

But.... if you start bashing the end of that with a hammer, isn't it going to cause the 1/4" square opening to become somewhat distorted, possibly preventing you from being able to insert a 1/4" square drive tool into the hole?

Perhaps but, if I use a soft face dead blow, that might lessen the damage. Then again, I have other demo drivers I could beat the **** out of without the 1/4 square drive.

 

[KnurledNut]

But.... if you start bashing the end of that with a hammer, isn't it going to cause the 1/4" square opening to become somewhat distorted, possibly preventing you from being able to insert a 1/4" square drive tool into the hole?

The square is slightly recessed. So unless you’re using the ball end of a ball pein hammer, it should hold up well. The edges will take most the damage anyways. If you’re bashing this thing that hard, you probably need to be using something else anyways.

 

[Steve_P]

Whoops, addressed above. NM.

 

[Hakeem]

How much benefit is a 1/4” recess over the hex shank/bolster? Putting a wrench on it seems like a more natural way to increase the torque.

 

[KnurledNut]

How much benefit is a 1/4” recess over the hex shank/bolster? Putting a wrench on it seems like a more natural way to increase the torque.

More clearance and less fiddly, better retention frees up a hand possibly. A 1/4 palm ratchet essentially makes it a ratcheting screwdriver.

 

[four.cycle]

^ That was the idea behind the "Palm Grip" screwdriver.

 

[jives]

But.... if you start bashing the end of that with a hammer, isn't it going to cause the 1/4" square opening to become somewhat distorted, possibly preventing you from being able to insert a 1/4" square drive tool into the hole?

Thinking the same thing.

 

[KnurledNut]

I never knew SK rebranded these...
pics from ebay listing:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2267034041...3003759707&itmmeta=01JTTSTD0BXZXJS0VMZDYW09VS

 

[ohhimark]

Malco too. Those SK are interesting, wonder if they are a new line, or replacing an existing one? They list the same PN as above: https://sktools.com/products/7-piece-suregrip-torx-screwdriver-set-black-handle?view=no-usf