Nut driver sets(metric and sae)

[Brownsfan]

Looking to upgrade to a better nut driver set. I have the tried and true craftsman set. Looking for a set with a more comfortable handle and more sizes. Maybe a longer and hollow shaft. Does not have to be though.

 

[LXCam]

Klein

 

[metaldad]

Wera.

 

[KamiCrit]

Proto has a set.

If you fork out the cash a Snap On set can be had.

eBay has used brand name sets if you wish to save a bit.

 

[zkling]

I hear the Wiha ones are very nice.

 

[upgrading]

For more sizes I believe Proto and Xcelite make sets above the 7 piece set.

Checkout the Wiha or Wera stuff.
I have a Witte set with one Wiha.

 

[crewchief888]

my most used "working" nut drivers are hard handle SO.

i have cpmplete sets of CM, and a few stanley

 

[Brownsfan]

I REALLY like the snap ons and I am a snap on fan boy BUT the price is hard to swallow. I was looking at the Williams(I know they are Taiwan) but I really think I want USA made. I just can't seem to metric. Like Home Depot carries the sae set but not metric in the Kleins. I like the Kleins a lot.

 

[atwageman]

Klein, Wiha, SO, Witte come to mind. Most of my nut drivers are Wiha and Xcelite. Used almost daily with no complaints.

 

[Brownsfan]

The Matco sets seem to be a little less but I don't have a Matco dealer. There is one around my area. I have seen him around. Is there any Witte dealers in the US? I'm sure shipping from Germany would be a lot. The last time I looked on eBay I only found sellers from Europe.

 

[John316]

Xcelite is always a solid choice. Much better handle than the CM Drivers (larger). The SO drivers are uncomfortable to me because the square handles are hard to spin. They are great for torque, but usually when using nutdrivers I am looking for speed more than torque.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/301040027529?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[Powarun]

I really like the swiss grip handles on PB Swiss Metric. My SAE ones are Wera insulated and while I like them for most things, the insulation makes it rough to plug into a tight spot. One thing I would recommend when shopping for nut drivers is to have the hex bolster, it really comes in handy when trying to get extra torque. Also the Pb Swiss T handle isn't bad.

Kliens are also nice, not my preferred but to each their own.

 

[scaron]

i don't really use nut drivers but my personal opinion would be, klein if you want comfort grip, and xcelite or vaco if you want acetate handles.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Klein. If you have Mars Electric or any of the other suppliers near you, I am sure they can order the metric nutdrivers.

 

[Brownsfan]

I am thinking about getting the Kleins. Long and short shank. I can get all four sets for the price of the Snap Ons. I really like the snap on and Matco sets but for as much as they will get used the price cant be justified in my mind. Unless my Snap On guy works out a killer deal. Matco is out. They are more than Snap On. I may look at the Craftsman t-handles and get them before they go China. I have the torx and hex t-handle sets USA made.

 

[GoodEnough]

Like this?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYEPS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Brownsfan]

Like this?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000BYEPS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yes and metric as well. For some reason is not as available. What about Mac? Does anyone have them? You can get regular length and stubby.

http://www.mactools.com/SearchResults/tabid/79/Default.aspx?Search=nut+driver+set

 

[Brownsfan]

I think I am just going to get the Kleins, but I will be on the Snap On truck tomorrow so I will see what he can do. Why would they not make long shank or magnetic in metric(klein).

 

[notlob]

I picked up a set of the Channellock blue handle nut drivers recently at a flea market and really like them. Very stout. Unfortunately, not made any longer, but this guy has a few sets:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHANNELLOCK-7-PIECE-NUT-DRIVER-SET-INC-3-16-1-4-5-16-11-32-3-8-7-16-1-2-USA-/261344550816?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cd9595fa0

 

[CWP1616L]

Swiss Grips

 

[redwrench60]

Yes and metric as well. For some reason is not as available. What about Mac? Does anyone have them? You can get regular length and stubby.

http://www.mactools.com/SearchResults/tabid/79/Default.aspx?Search=nut+driver+set

Not sure what you mean by not available in metric. Maybe I'm misunderstanding.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009ORXQQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I think Klein is the answer here for all your nutdriver needs.

 

[nicksnothereman]

For more sizes I believe Proto and Xcelite make sets above the 7 piece set.

Checkout the Wiha or Wera stuff.
I have a Witte set with one Wiha.

These look nice and comfortable. I don't give a s&it about nutdrivers though. I've got the craftsman grey handles and they do what they need to do. I only use them to hold bolt heads in place when threading a nut (sometimes) other times I just use two ratchets because I'm a crazy man!

There's gotta be at least another two ratchet hillbilly on here, it's just not possible for there not to be one. Super fast if you're using nylock nuts.

 

[Brownsfan]

By that I meant not carried at local stores or other varieties are even made. Such as long shank or magnetic. Even on ebay there is less than a full page when you search for metric. Yes I see they are available on amazon but I am a buy in a store type. I said not AS available as sae. I think I may get the Williams set. They offer more extensive sets. They have a 9pc sae and 12pc metric. Not all that expensive either. Yes I know they are Taiwan made. And they are long shaft.

 

[24X26]

I have a bunch of them but hardly use them.

 

[redwrench60]

By that I meant not carried at local stores or other varieties are even made. Such as long shank or magnetic. Even on ebay there is less than a full page when you search for metric. Yes I see they are available on amazon but I am a buy in a store type. I said not AS available as sae. I think I may get the Williams set. They offer more extensive sets. They have a 9pc sae and 12pc metric. Not all that expensive either. Yes I know they are Taiwan made.

Ahhh Roger that, I'm a lay hands on it before I buy kind of guy also. I don't have any experience with the Williams nut drivers, where do you find them in store?

 

[Brownsfan]

I have a industrial supply store local that carries Williams and Wright. They have a show room with a lot on display. They don't carry the metric in store(why would they) they would have to order and drop ship from Williams. I guess nut drivers are used more by industrial guys and electricians that rarely use metric. I mainly work on vehicle electrical so I spend 95% of my time in the interior where large bolts are not used. And also many different sizes are used. I loose more sockets this way. This is where nit driver come in handy. I would be the opposite, I mainly use metric

 

[nicksnothereman]

I have a bunch of them but hardly use them.

Durabilt nut drivers (or do my eyes deceive me on those black nub handles?)? Those sir, do not exist Target sells/sold those? I have their crappy screwdrivers in a drawer (they're actually pretty good for a buck). Hide them before people question your tool-nobility.

 

[24X26]

Durabilt nut drivers (or do my eyes deceive me on those black nub handles?)? Those sir, do not exist Target sells/sold those? I have their crappy screwdrivers in a drawer (they're actually pretty good for a buck). Hide them before people question your tool-nobility.

Hey! Those black beauties are Mastercraft! I use those even less than the Exceliite ones. I really never use nut drivers.
I inherited these.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Hey! Those black beauties are Mastercraft! I use those even less than the Exceliite ones. I really never use nut drivers.
I inherited these.

It's all good man. I know those handles, that's my outdoor philips head (hose screwdriver). It's a factory rebrand conspiracy!

Some guys use nutdrivers on here (or say they do). Not sure what the advantage would be over using sockets (except on say...worm style hose clamps)

 

[ddo]

For SAE I use Felo Smart system - interchangeable heads with option to convert to T-Handle. Hollow shaft like others and less bulk to deal with than other options.

For Metric I have hollow shaft and magnetic Felo M-Tec sockets. Attach to a spinner handle and are a socket with a spring loaded magnet inside. Comes with ratchet and spinner in the set with the Felo Ergonic handles.

Both sets come in boxes maybe 1.5 x 6 x 8" and serve as full nut driver sets. Cases are extremely well made and couldn't be happier with the sets I have.

The Smart system also has interchangeable blades for torx, hex, spinner, bit holder, etc. Handy for things like recessed pozidriv and square drive that you run into in electrical systems. Unlike other interchangeable blade systems, I like that they have 1/4" hex vs. 6 mm like Wera and Wiha versions - the handles can serve as holders for other bits as well.

I work a lot in the field and do not have luxury of a tool cart. Work out of portable bags often and up in the air and having self enclosed interchangeable sets with multiple options is a necessity.

 

[GoodEnough]

I don't understand why you need so many nut drivers.
When do you even use them?

 

[Aberdale]

I just ordered the GearWrench 8916 16 Piece Ratcheting Screwdriver Nut Driver Set.

I have the regular old Craftsmans, but I have been looking for a nut driver set with a ratcheting handle. These fit the bill.

Sizes are 3/16"-1/2", and 5mm-12mm.

'dale

 

[zkling]

I don't understand why you need so many nut drivers.
When do you even use them?

They are real handy for low torque applications on say interior of a car, appliances, computers, small engines, etc. Typically smaller, <~9/16" fasteners. I use mine (cman came with a large set) all the time.

 

[GoodEnough]

They are real handy for low torque applications on say interior of a car, appliances, computers, small engines, etc. Typically smaller, <~9/16" fasteners. I use mine (cman came with a large set) all the time.

But, doesn't your bit driver set basically come in 1 or 2 sizes?
Why do you need 10 different handles?

 

[Larey]

I have to say when O'Reilly's was clearing out KDT tools and that included gearwrench I jumped on it as I liked the options of having a T-handle. The nuts driver set is nice as it is ratcheting as well. If you get the screwdriver set it makes the options endless.
The nut driver set comes with one stubby handle and all the nutdrivers, the screwdriver set comes with a regular handle, stubby handle, T-handle, flexable extensions and multiple options that can be used with both sets. I really wish they where in a blow molded case instead of an insert. I really like having one handle for them all.

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[Larey]

They are real handy for low torque applications on say interior of a car, appliances, computers, small engines, etc. Typically smaller, <~9/16" fasteners. I use mine (cman came with a large set) all the time.

I use the nutdrivers when I am working on any small engines or as many people have already posted use them on hose clamps. They are great for reassembly and then if anything needs heavy torque or tighten use the ratchet or torque wrench there.


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[spacedoutbob]

I have the Snap On sets in both SAE from 1/8" to 5/8" and Metric from 4mm to 14mm. I've owned them for more than 35 years.

Bob

 

[Brownsfan]

Was all set to buy the Snap On today and his truck was down. He was riding around in his personal truck just collecting payments today. *****. Maybe it was a sign to get the Kleins or just keep my craftsman set. I may wait until the t-handle set goes on sale for $20 a set.

 

[Ray-CA]

I just use a screwdriver type handle and my sockets. That way I have a full set of both metric and SAE nut drivers available.

Ray

 

[upgrading]

Is this set made by Witte ?
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/SPGND10TC/10-PIECE-METRIC-NUTDRIVER-SET/
This one too ?
http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...E-II-3-BLADE-NUTDRIVER-SET/?source=igodigital

Pricey, but you can get your green and orange tool **** fixes.