Thanks.
Looking around, found something like this would be even better:
More simple. The handle might be on the small side though. (And the tool in the link is 3x too expensive imo)
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Thanks.
Looking around, found something like this would be even better:
More simple. The handle might be on the small side though. (And the tool in the link is 3x too expensive imo)
measuredtwice
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You should be able to find the Festool/Wiha for around $20-25.
You can buy just the Gedore handle without the magnetic adapter or deburring tool for under $10 from KC Tool and others. I don't have one but it looks sort of small. Keep in mind that a common 2" power bit isn't going to stick out very far. You'd need to use long power bits if you wanted any reach. There are similar holders made by Vessel Japan. For example, the Vessel ball grip with the exchangeable blades can also hold power bits. Again, a 2" power bit won't stick out very far. It'll basically be a stubby. You can get the ball grip with 3 double end blades for $13.50 on Amazon.
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measuredtwice
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Here's a quick photo. The Wiha and the Vessel are holding 2" power bits. The others are holding 1" insert bits. If you wanted reach with the Vessel, you'd need to use much longer power bits or use the double end blades that are included with it.
Also, I forgot about the Picquic Dash 7. It holds 2" power bits in the handle. The bits do have some wiggle though. There's no wiggle with the Vessel or Wiha.
Also, I forgot about the Picquic Dash 7. It holds 2" power bits in the handle. The bits do have some wiggle though. There's no wiggle with the Vessel or Wiha.
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16again
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Girlfriend has these coming for me for Christmas. 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9UKO8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9UKO8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Girlfriend has these coming for me for Christmas.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9UKO8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Very nice! I've had my eye on those for a while.
dodge610
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Total shame. People online speak highly of Wiha's heads and it ***** to see the company go away like that.
I looked at Wera bits, but they are too expensive. Maybe try Felo?
16again
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Girlfriend has these coming for me for Christmas.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9UKO8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Have to admit, used Craftsman USA all my life. Holy smokes, they are garbage! These WIHA screwdrivers are great!
Comfortable in your hand and fit screws perfectly!
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Brownsfan
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I looked at these. But that's almost USA or Germany made money. For $10 more on the other side of the store there's Klein 7pc. I bought a 12pc USA made Tekton screwdriver set for less. I've been using them every day now for probably close to 4 months in a pretty harsh setting and they have been great. I didn't think I would like the handles but they grew on me. Now I really like them.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-Screwdriver-Set-12-Piece-DRV41216/206485262
I bought them locally at a place called Hartville Hardware for 31.99. Highly recommend these
manfred440
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That's a great collection, where'd you get the set in the bottom right?Vessel works for me.
1foxracing
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I think that was from https://www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers
Vessel Tools also has a store on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A3BKTONQ01UV4L&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER
That picture has grown into this now.
Plus this
manfred440
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That's awesome. Thanks for the info too.I think that was from https://www.vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers
Vessel Tools also has a store on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A3BKTONQ01UV4L&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER
That picture has grown into this now.
Plus this
designer485
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My favorite and first to grab are usually the Snap-On hard handles for dirty projects and the Felo Ergonic for anything clean. I just recently got the PB Swiss which feel great and are built with a very high attention to detail. The Wera and Wiha drivers are great and just plain work. I really like the Snap-On soft grip shown on the far right, but they are no longer made so no sense in recommending those. I havn't used the Irazola drivers enough to really give them a fair review, but the grips are every ergonomic and the tips grip well. They can be found new labeled under the Williams name now. The Craftsman screwdrivers were the first set that I bought and they don't see any use any more unless I need a flat head to abuse.
Best bang for the buck have to be the Williams hard handles.
Ton ton
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Tekton is the answer to the screwdriver question.
slowtwitch73
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There's a lot of nice ones out there.
I personally like the mish mash approach. Some old, some new, some found, all with a story.
Always on the lookout for another addition.
Found a Klein Phillips last summer just like the one posted earlier.. it is very nice.
I personally like the mish mash approach. Some old, some new, some found, all with a story.
Always on the lookout for another addition.
Found a Klein Phillips last summer just like the one posted earlier.. it is very nice.
Qualitytools
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Yes
Qualitytools
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Yes
Qualitytools
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Definitely consider VESSEL and WERA, I would also recommend a ratcheting screwdriver, Snap-On is my favorite for ratcheting. With VESSEL try the ball handle, it feels nice and gives good control.
joshmodelskidoo
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I have some hard handle gear wrench screwdrivers. Im interested in those hf icon screwdrivers. They look pretty nice. Menards masterforce just got in some new ones. I use me stanly soft grip 6 in 1 90% of the time. I love that thing and one of the new masterforce 6 in 1s looks pretty close to that stanly
BlakeTheCarGuy
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I have a hodgepodge of brands like some have mentioned. My favorite are the Craftsman acetate handles they are comfortable, work well, and most importantly smell good. Second is Snap-on hard handles they are great yes a high price but great and available in many colors which color matters to me so that is important. Never used any Tekton drivers but their handles look close to Snap-on which is nice. One handle I can’t really stand is the Snap-on instinct grips they just aren’t for me though I might give it another try. Husky and Kobalt screwdrivers aren’t bad either I’ve got both. I’ve used some of my old coworkers Felo and Wera screwdrivers and personally I don’t see anything special about them I’m not a fan of the handles either but they are probably good drivers.
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If you are wiling to pay for quality SO set 8 pc Instinct combo set SGDX80BR. Other suggestions are good as well, SO may be overkill for light DIYer. Prefer quality US made over Japanese and German, only have domestic vehicles for easier maintenance although Chrysler now owned by German, Italians, and now French.
i've pretty much always had **** screwdrivers, at best cheap Craftsman. i bought the Craftsman Professional screwdrivers years ago and thought they were high end. i sold them last year and bought a Vessel Megadora set (red handled). I'm sure there are better out there, but wow what a step up they were from what I had and what I was used to.
CHI_Tool&Die
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I've destroyed so many quality and expensive screwdrivers in my life that it's really hard to justify spending big bucks on them anymore. I like my Tekton sets, my old Craftsman acetate handles that have somehow survived, and my Wittes. I'm really a fan of the tri-lobe or triangular handles because they feel great in my gorilla hands and they never roll anywhere.
Finance Guy
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Chrysler is owned by the Stellantis shareholders (traded in both New York and Europe) and managed out of Auburn Hills, Michigan.