Offset screwdriver

[ToolGlutton]

I'm trying to buy a good set of offset screwdriver. It seems that Snap on only has the Blue Point version.

Does anyone know if they are good?

Thank you!

 

[hamburglar]

I have to admit that I've never thought about quality in terms of that particular tool, there's always been a no-name brand one lying around somewhere that worked fine.

If you're worried about having the Taiwanese one (as a guess) round out the screwhead and then break off and put your eye out, I guess you could buy a set of these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00023ED8U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I can see where the handle might be of some value.

 

[ToolGlutton]

Thank you for the fast reply. Good to know the regular will work fine. The one in Amazon looks nice, but kind of expensive. I saw the Craftsman set is only $8.

I have to admit that I've never thought about quality in terms of that particular tool, there's always been a no-name brand one lying around somewhere that worked fine.

If you're worried about having the Taiwanese one (as a guess) round out the screwhead and then break off and put your eye out, I guess you could buy a set of these:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00023ED8U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I can see where the handle might be of some value.

 

[peter_x]

I have the Cman ratcheting screwdriver.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...and+Tools,+General+Purpose&sName=Screwdrivers

Does anyone know where I can get bits for it?

 

[Merkava_4]

Check these out:

http://www.aeincorporated.com/kasta...kcml2ZXImcGFnZT1zZWFyY2gmc2VhcmNoX2luPWFsbA==

KASTAR makes Blue Point:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=11620&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

Check these out:

http://www.aeincorporated.com/kasta...kcml2ZXImcGFnZT1zZWFyY2gmc2VhcmNoX2luPWFsbA==

KASTAR makes Blue Point:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=11620&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Yeah.. those are way better than the offset screwdrivers you'r asking about. You can put pressure ontop of the ratchet and actually break loose/tighten the screws. Unless you really have a tight working space.. these are good. I have the c-man set, looks exactaly like those Kstar ones. I hardly use the angled ones tho..

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Offset screwdrivers are good for removing driver's airbags from MK IV Golfs. Other than that, never used one.

 

[Danglerb]

I'd say you need both kinds, the ratchet with a bit, and the Z shaped thing for the really tight spots. I think I have Craftsman and also Harbor Freight, they both **** so much I now refuse to put back on a clamp without a hex head.

 

[64merc]

If I were you, I would just buy the C-man Z shaped one (or a set) first and then one of those C-man ratcheting types as well. You don't need to get too fancy on this stuff.

 

[eschoendorff]

If I were you, I would just buy the C-man Z shaped one (or a set) first and then one of those C-man ratcheting types as well. You don't need to get too fancy on this stuff.

I have that Craftsman version (got it in a set of screwdrivers) and it does a great job of sitting in the bottom of my toolbox I think I might have a Kobalt version to. In fact, PM me... I might have an extra one....

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I have used those z shaped ones twice. Both my grandfather (who once owned a garage, then worked at another years later), and my father, also have/used one by General tools. Just one more brand to keep your eye out for (hardware stores carry this brand).

 

[Coach James]

I've got the Z shaped ones in C-man and Husky. They were just the thing when I was putting together our kids cribs.

Coach

 

[WOOS1]

The two Skewdrivers that I have are a bit different than what you have pictured, but these have proved invaluable when I was in college working in high end car audio installations:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2u5hldpJeEZ/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=180SPK4042

 

[ButterBread]

I have this craftsmen ratchet screwdriver http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947478000P?vName=Tools&cName=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&sName=Screwdrivers
and it works great for the times i have to remove and install mudflaps or fender liners.

Although it is the only time i have seen use for it, it does its job well.

It also works with any 1/4" bit.


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