Quality, Comfortable Screwdrivers

[ApexPredator]

I am starting to collect some tools for my personal use/collection and I am currently looking for a quality set of screwdrivers that are comfortable in the hand. I have a set of cheapy clear plastic cman screwdrivers that kill my hand when ever I use them hard. I am looking for quality and comfort. What do you guys recommend and why?
Thanks

 

[NinetyTwoFifty]

In a word, Wera.

 

[tschmitt]

Pb Swiss Swiss Grips

 

[Bikes&Bowties]

Wera in my toolbox as well

 

[Davo3]

+1 for Wera. Good value on the XXL set.

 

[Duarte]

Crafstman Professional

Wera

Witte

Wiha

I've been eying some PB Swiss drivers also..

 

[Altec]

I have this set. They are very nice. I can post pictures if needed. Very comfortable, and good tips. Good grip, and ergonomics. The handle design also promotes how I like to use three fingers to spin a fastener quickly. And the tips simply fit amazing...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200643630925

These are the same as the Snap-on Hard Handle drivers. Very comfortable!

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-6PD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-8MD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-6SD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-5MD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets

Craftsman Professional drivers are nice as well. I'd give them about a 7 out of 10. They get bumped up in my mind though simply because the ease of warranty...

 

[dwm]

Wera.

 

[Duarte]

@Altec

I've actually been looking at those Hazet drivers on eBay. Post some pics if you can.

 

[Altec]

@Altec

I've actually been looking at those Hazet drivers on eBay. Post some pics if you can.

Here you go.

How it arrived from Germany. I believe it took about ten days. Not bad, I thought...

Packaging.

*****...

Opened.

Tips.

 

[Fedwrench]

Felo, NAPA (blue and yellow trilobal handles),

 

[Duarte]

Thanks Altec,
I love the packaging! Talk about "*** sells". Just a bit more cleavage would be perfect. If the eBay seller had a pic of the packaging they would sell like hotcakes. I think I will buy a set now

 

[fr0mastaj]

I have both CMan Pro and Wera...and i strangely reach for my CMan Pro's first.

 

[balane]

I have Wera, Wiha and the last three generation of Snap On screwdrivers. I like the Wera tips the best but the most comfortable handles for me are most definitely the Wiha drivers. I always grab them first because of it. It's this style Wiha, I just love the way these feel in my hand.

 

[smogtech]

channellock screwdrivers are pretty decent

 

[GTOGreg]

I prefer Wiha drivers from Germany. They're all great, but especially the minis...they have a rotator plastic top that allows you to keep downward force on the fastener but keep spinning it with minimal effort.

 

[machine_punk]

My Japanese Vessel screwdrivers are my absolute favorite...I'll have to post a picture of mine tomorrow. These are, hands down, the most comfortable screwdrivers I've ever used. Here are online pics...

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I bought mine while I lived in Japan (and bought a couple of extra sets). You can order them online here...

http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/ball-grip/view-all-products.html

Kev

 

[NinetyTwoFifty]

Here you go.

Okay, I just found my next screwdriver set.

 

[wchamberlain]

I have Matco, Snap On and Mac.

I have to say comfy/quality wise, it would be the Matco/Witte Top Torque II that are the most comfy/quality. German built, should last a minute!!!!!!!!!!!!

If your looking at ratcheting, I love the Mac ratcheting screwdriver, very comfy and the controls are so much better than the Snap On soft grip controls.

 

[BackTracker]

I always reach for the Matco// witte first. Love em' comfy no slip grip.

 

[earlthegoat2]

After finally buying a set of Weras based only on Internet hype, I am less than impressed with them. Laser tips, whatever that means, dont really last to well. So then I did something kind of reckless and bought a set of Wihas based, once again, on internet hype. These were quite nice though. Felt better and the tips last longer. I guess the story is the Weras fit the fasteners better but dont last as long and the Wihas have better durability.

All that being said I use CMan Pros at work as pictured above. I would highly recommend them as well as the Wihas.

 

[MrMark]

Wera Laser tips grip like Snap on ACR bits, but don't last long. They are very soft like Klein. Better than Klein - what isn't?, but still not that great. Wiha is a better tool than the laser tips. Wera Chiseldrivers may last longer as they are much harder. Still, for grip and durability I don't see anything that can beat the Zephr/Snap-on ACR bit. Felo would be my choice with the Wiha and Chiseldrivers.

 

[jensputzier]

Thanks Altec,
I love the packaging! Talk about "*** sells". Just a bit more cleavage would be perfect. If the eBay seller had a pic of the packaging they would sell like hotcakes. I think I will buy a set now

Duarte,

do you really think that that would work? I am more the conservative person as far as design goes as you might have guessed from my Ebay auctions. but if you think, I'd give it a try.

Regards
Jens

 

[Duarte]

Duarte,
do you really think that that would work? I am more the conservative person as far as design goes as you might have guessed from my Ebay auctions. but if you think, I'd give it a try.

Regards
Jens

Hi Jens,
Apparently Hazet thought so.. I was actually quite (pleasantly ) surprised to see the packaging. I'd expected something more conservative from Hazet... but some marketing person apparently had other ideas..

It would be an interesting test to add an image of the "package" to the listing and see how it affects sales.

Cheers

 

[IndyGarage]

For me, Wera. I also have some Felos that are very nice.

I have a few Snap on hard handled ones, a bunch of the Craftsman red/blue/clear hard handles and a few super cheap Stanley "Economy" which I've bought about 3 times over the years when I'm stuck on the road and needed tools. All of them are at the back of the cabinet and will probably get given away soon.

 

[rocco]

i got that Hazet set a while back and i'm extremely pleased with them, they are my got to's right now.

 

[diesel research]

I am starting to collect some tools for my personal use/collection and I am currently looking for a quality set of screwdrivers that are comfortable in the hand. I have a set of cheapy clear plastic cman screwdrivers that kill my hand when ever I use them hard. I am looking for quality and comfort. What do you guys recommend and why?

Bosch, makita, dewalt, or milwaukee. Why? Comfort, power, speed. flexibility, and easily serviced/repaired (as far as tips go) Also takes up less space in the tool box.

 

[mrholeshot]

I have quality screwdrivers in many differant brands. Ever since I got my first Weras they are all I reach for. I absolutly love them and I never thought I would find screwdrivers I like better than my Snap-Ons

 

[bart1]

I don't have a lot of screwdrivers, but have those Hazets and really like them. Actually the black rubber handled one pictured here (802, I think) is a little nicer, i believe. Also more expensive.

I always have to post this when people ask about the HZ drivers:

Also, if you look at the German version of the Hazet catalog, it's obvious they think *** sell over there. The US version is the same, just without the females in many cases.

 

[earlthegoat2]

^^^^^

Note the tip is non magnetic.

 

[bart1]

^^^^^

Note the tip is non magnetic.

Correct. I think some of Hazets are made by Witte and some by Felo.

 

[ramonki]

The Felo's Ergonic 400

 

[Monte]

The Felo's Ergonic 400

These are nice !!!

 

[AL`]

These are the same as the Snap-on Hard Handle drivers. Very comfortable!

http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-6PD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-8MD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-6SD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-100P-5MD-Hand-Tools-Screwdrivers-Driver-Sets

I'll give another vote for the Williams hard handle sets. I purchased the 6 piece Premium Slotted and also the 6 piece Premium Phillips Sets. The price of both those sets together is way less than buying an 8 piece combo set from Snapon, Mac or Matco. For Torx drivers I went with the Wiha 36267 12-Piece T5-T40 Torx Driver Set since I couldn't find a comprehensive set from a US manufacturer. They are nice. I was tempted to buy their mixed Phillips and Slotted set but opted for the Williams instead.

My only criticisms of the Williams Slotted set are the lack of a stubby driver and the forging of the ends is somewhat crude. The tips are fine, which is what counts really, but the forging of the ends look irregular. That's a nitpick but I was a little surprised nonetheless. They are a great value and I like the feel of these hard handles.

 

[Steve_P]

the phillips tips on almost all of the williams I bought were horribly machined (and others have complained about this also)- my HF $1 each drivers were 10X better and actually held up quite well. I returned them, switched to Wiha, haven't looked back.