Milwaukee Screwdrivers

[Armed Bear]

I saw some Milwaukee screwdrivers at the hardware store and I looked all over the packaging and it doesn't say what country they're made in. Anybody know where they are made?, are they good?....I've been hearing a lot of good things about Milwaukee tools and their screwdrivers look pretty nice.

 

[03protege]

I saw some Milwaukee screwdrivers at the hardware store and I looked all over the packaging and it doesn't say what country they're made in. Anybody know where they are made?, are they good?....I've been hearing a lot of good things about Milwaukee tools and their screwdrivers look pretty nice.

I believe they are made in China with the rest of Milwaukee's tools. They do look pretty good though.

 

[metaldad]

china

 

[Armed Bear]

Damn I had a feeling they were made in China, I might as well get the proffesional set of screwdrivers at HF instead because they are charging a little too much for the Milwaukee set.

 

[metaldad]

Yes, they are not low priced.

 

[Armed Bear]

It says on the HD website they're made in Taiwan.

 

[metaldad]

My 11 in 1 packaging stated china

 

[wellpoison]

yea my 11 in 1 said china as well. if i was you i would just get the 11 in 1. the only feature that is useful on these that no other driver has is that combination tip, which i will say is pretty nice. but i wouldn't spend the money for the set. Just my .02

 

[metaldad]

that weird tip ECX used for conduit fittings?
bad reviews on Milwaukee's web site.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/hand-tools/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113

 

[wellpoison]

that weird tip ECX used for conduit fittings?
bad reviews on Milwaukee's web site.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/hand-tools/11-in-1-multi-tip-screwdriver/48-22-2113

yea i find it somewhat useful. its good for the combination flat/square/phillips screws. i've never had a problem with them breaking. the wire stripper and loop maker are useless. for 8 bucks and to use in a water treatment plant i'll take it.

 

[fflintstone]

All the new Milwaukee screwdrivers I have seen all say china on the package but the printing is so small it is hard to read. They look nice but for the same money you can buy a nice Whia set.

 

[bobcatdan]

To the OP, if you are looking for a decent genral purpose screwdriver, I would recommand a set of Kleins. For a step up from that, USA Williams hard handles can be had pretty reasonably.

 

[Armed Bear]

To the OP, if you are looking for a decent genral purpose screwdriver, I would recommand a set of Kleins. For a step up from that, USA Williams hard handles can be had pretty reasonably.

I was lookin at those Kleins, they do look good.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I've got the Milwaukee 11in1, I LOVE the ECX bit... Been doing electrical work and thats what the ECX is for...I can tighten all the electrical screws with no slipping or stripping. Loved it so much I got a few ECX insert bits for my impact driver and ratcheting screwdriver.

Only complaint with my 11 in 1 is the Phillips/Flat end side has a weaker detent ball, the end can pop out easy. I still prefer old school fixed blade drivers....If they had a greater selection of screwdrivers (really would like a #2 square) I'd go with the Milwaukee set.

 

[zer0cell]

From what I can tell they look pretty good but as others have stated, for the same price or even less you can get a comparable/better set which was made in the US or Europe.

 

[Southern]

For the price and quality, IMHO, if youre ever spending money on a screwdriver that isnt a Wiha, you're screwin up.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

For the price and quality, IMHO, if youre ever spending money on a screwdriver that isnt a Wiha, you're screwin up.

I would agree right now...question. How do the Whia sof-grip's hold up? I got a set of torx whia's, so they are not always in use, but I do like the feel of them.

 

[Southern]

I would agree right now...question. How do the Whia sof-grip's hold up?

Not sure, I stay away from soft handle tools.

Their microfinish, however, isn't a whole lot more than the soft finish and is easily the most badass handle finish I've ever seen. It's got all the grip and torque of the squishiest soft handle, but all the durability and cleanability of hard plastic. It's really awesome.

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

whats wrong with other brands? IE craftsman Pro if they are still USA made. or Felo <a favorite of mine) or many other brands. just pick your favorite. I like to buy what I can at local stores but Amazon has just about whatever you could want.