Nut Drivers?

[littletoes]

Am I one of the only guys that use 'em???

I use 'em at work all the time, but don't have a set in my home tools.

If you guys use 'em, what do you like? How 'bout the magnetic version?

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Thedroid]

I like the hollow shaft, but a magnetic 7/16 and 10mm would be ok.

 

[sawatch]

I've got a set of Proto's that are great to have/use when needed. I've used them a lot more than I thought I would have, over grabing my 1/4" drive stuff.

 

[GTO]

I like my Klein Long Shaft Nut Drivers.

 

[willf650]

I use them al the time at work, at home not so much. Allot of the equipment I work on use a mixture of 1/4" , 5/16" and 3/8" headed screws. I like the klein magnetized ones myself. I do keep a hollow shaft 10mm in my bag for clamps on actuators I mess with regualrly.

 

[Jack Olsen]

I use them all the time.

 

[Fedwrench]

Except in areas where clearance is an issue, I use magnetic nut setters on the end of a CT561 cordless screwdriver more than any regular nut driver.

 

[sberry]

I have several sets, would be lost without them, tool of choice if applicable. Use 5/16 and 7/16 a lot, just added a couple more 10mm to the collection as I am doing more auto work these days.

 

[RLRRLRLL]

i use them when i need them, sometimes its the only thing that works.

 

[mcdtommy23]

I use them everyday. 1/4 and 5/16 being the most common.

 

[solows10]

i use keilns(i cant spell) and i hace a gearwrench racheting set as well

 

[Basskiller]

I seem to be grabbing the gearwrench ratcheting set more and more.

http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/s...geardriver_nutdriver/setdetails.jsp?part=8916

 

[Scout Driver]

If anything, a 5/16" is handy for hoseclamps.

Scott

 

[Honda 1]

I have the Craftsman versions. Both SAE and Metric. I use them fairly often and like them.
They have saved my bacon on a few occasions.
The Craftsman sets when on sale are a good value for the price.

 

[Jim C.]

I seem to use the 10mm and 1/4" more than any of the other sizes. Nut drivers are not usually my "go to" tools, but like any other tool....... When you need one, you need it, so a few basic sizes are good to have on hand.

 

[plinker]

I have 1/4 & 5/16 Craftsman for hose clamps & misc. stuff at home. I did pick up a 10mm recently though.

 

[sberry]

If anything, a 5/16" is handy for hose clamps.

I got a guy that worked for me just couldn't understand why I threw out perfectly good hose clamps,,, if they are not 5/16 I don't want them. (of course the smaller ones are 1/4 and there is no way around that but toss a lot of those as well in favor of spring band clamps) When I see clamp I want to grab one tool, buy many extra nut runners just for them. Have hundreds of clamps, don't want odd ball sizes.

 

[Scout Driver]

I got a guy that worked for me just couldn't understand why I threw out perfectly good hose clamps,,, if they are not 5/16 I don't want them. (of course the smaller ones are 1/4 and there is no way around that but toss a lot of those as well in favor of spring band clamps) When I see clamp I want to grab one tool, buy many extra nut runners just for them. Have hundreds of clamps, don't want odd ball sizes.

Very true. Lately I've noticed at the stores with open-stock nutdrivers, they are usually out of 5/16". Do you have all of them??

Scott

 

[NOTABLAZER]

I use them all the time,I just have a cheapo set that I got from carquest. Works fine and has a lifetime warranty.

Recently I couldn't find my 5/16 from that set so I grabbed this POS that was in my tool box just to tighten up a hose clamp (you know the type of screw/nut drivers,with the clear colored handles). Well once the clamp got snug,the handle shattered in my hand. I tossed the rest of those shortly after that

 

[JayL]

I purchased the Craftsman metric nut driver set ( good quality ) but don't like using it much. Maybe because the handles are a bit small for my liking.

Thinking to get myself some T-Nut drivers soon.

 

[Scout Driver]

I purchased the Craftsman metric nut driver set ( good quality ) but don't like using it much. Maybe because the handles are a bit small for my liking.

Thinking to get myself some T-Nut drivers soon.

I have a Craftsman 1/4" drive socket set with a sliding T-bar. The T-bar is actually comfortable to use, especially with a long extension.

Scott

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Since I got a set of the Craftsman T-Handle nut drivers I don't think I'ved touched my other nut drivers. I really like using them when practical...

 

[Indy_500]

If anything, a 5/16" is handy for hoseclamps.

Scott

i use a screwdriver, it's a pain in the ****

 

[Mantovani idiom]

I have both SAE and metric Snap-on sets and use them all the time.

 

[Scout Driver]

i use a screwdriver, it's a pain in the ****

Get yourself a nice set of nutdrivers for Christmas!

At least try a 5/16" socket on a 1/4" driver.

Scott

 

[Indy_500]

Get yourself a nice set of nutdrivers for Christmas!

At least try a 5/16" socket on a 1/4" driver.

Scott

i could try the 5/16" socket on a 1/4" driver, but a screwdriver is quicker i'll maybe ask for those some other time, they are something nice to have. I need other things first like bigger air compressors, top box, and a welder.

 

[Sh1thead]

I use them all the time at home for stereo and interior work but seldom use them at work for anything outside of hoseclamps

 

[gatewaysysop]

I have the Craftsman versions. Both SAE and Metric. I use them fairly often and like them.
They have saved my bacon on a few occasions.
The Craftsman sets when on sale are a good value for the price.

x2 on this. They're definitely a good value and, at least mine, are US made. I actually like the zipped pouch they come in too. Definitely get them on sale though. Speaking of which, I believe they're currently on sale.

 

[baubau]

i use 7 mm, 8mm and 10 mm all the time in autobody shop.....it is one of my "go to " tools when fitting new panels on the cars, especially cheaper steel aftermarket parts so that i dont strip the threads....i also have gearwrench metric nut driver set that i use a lot....



but has anyone tried this?.....

http://www.aetools.com/products/hazet/basic-tools/reversible-t-handle-ratchet-wrench.html

now this looks both speedy and controlable ....

 

[MrMark]

nutdrivers are great for working on equipment, appliances, lawn mowers, hvac, etc., where you know most all fasteners are low torque 1/4, 5/16 or 3/8. I like to just put those three out and then you can just grab and go. Nutdrivers are a great convenience item and they add speed to the job.

I prefer Wiha hollow shaft, but the Klein with the mag tip are really nice too. I have three lengths of the Klein in 1/4 and 5/16 for doing electrical and the mag tip comes in handy on other applications as well. The Klein stubbies are awesome and essential for working on light cans.

 

[Krokodil]

I've got a wera hollow shaft set. The thing to look out for in nut drivers is really the hollow shafts. I use them a lot with my 1/4" dr ratchet on the other end when tightening bolts with nuts.

 

[babewatcher]

Don't own any, actually never used any. Sometimes I'll put a deep well 1/4 inch drive socket on a 1/4 inch spring flex shaft screwdriver type handle but that's as close as I come.

 

[JayL]

Since I got a set of the Craftsman T-Handle nut drivers I don't think I'ved touched my other nut drivers. I really like using them when practical...

Unless clearance is a problem I think these would be a better go to set than the screwdriver type. Of course it's still a matter of personal preference and others might still like the screwdriver type more. I too like the screwdriver type but there are times when I find I need more torque to break a fastener and find that hard to do with my craftsman set.

This is the one I have.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00904197000P?prdNo=5&blockNo=5&blockType=G5

 

[Lump]

I LOVE nut drivers. Very fast and convenient to use. Hose clamps are just one obvious application. Me like-um nut drivers!

 

[Canadian Charlie]

I love my Beta metric set, going to get a 5/16" one for hose clamps

 

[Hal]

I have at two in 5/16. My maple sugaring equipment and pipelines are loaded with hose clamps. Flat blade screwdrivers are a poor second best choice. Any odd sized clamps get flying lessons about the first time the screwdriver slips on them.

 

[sberry]

Very true. Lately I've noticed at the stores with open-stock nutdrivers, they are usually out of 5/16". Do you have all of them??

I ask the guy at a supply house about that, he says,,, well as soon as we get a couple in they are sold, I said,,,, you ever think about ordering a couple extra?

 

[sberry]

I been buying some 5/16 at Menard's lately, about a buck a piece cheaper than the Klein's but also different handle, easier to spot.

 

[RRmech]

I used a set of old VACO nut drivers, everyday at work, for almost 30 years.

Steve

 

[babewatcher]

I have at two in 5/16. My maple sugaring equipment and pipelines are loaded with hose clamps. Flat blade screwdrivers are a poor second best choice. Any odd sized clamps get flying lessons about the first time the screwdriver slips on them.

But, wouldn't a 1/4 in ratchet with an extension and a 5/16in socket be ten times faster?