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shiftdrift

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Williams 19 piece for 90ish is what I have. They're the snap on classic with Williams logo.
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radrush said:
$975 :eyecrazy: for the "Master set of 10 Mesquite Classic Screwdrivers".

If you ignore the racial profiling in the name of the set, I'm still not sure if that should be on the thread of Awesome or the thread of WTF.

"There's a sucker born every minute."

Could just grab a Craftsman $28 multi bit and then go on vacation with the other $950.
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Or do something in between and get a full set of quality screw drivers for about $100. No need to go the multi bit route unless space is a concern.
 
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radrush said:
Hey, that's a "pro" multi-bit, don't under-rate it. :)
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While multi bit screwdrivers are popular in my trade (electrician), I have always been wary of them. We rarely have to work live these days. But, if a bit from a multi tool fell into a hot panel or gear… It would get really hairy really fast. I keep some multi tool/apex bits in my screwdriver bag, but i really only use them with an apex and cordless drill.
 
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Plus, I was always taught that "anything that does multiple things, rarely does anything well". I prefer to have all the individual screwdrivers.

I do keep a security bit set in my spillover tools in my car. Every once in a while that set saves my ****.
 
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lakebilly said:
Any ideas on a great deal for some quality screwdrivers?

I realize this is a highly subjective topic, but for the tool I use more than anything, I'd like something with some quality to it.

Thanks!!
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A few months ago I felt the urge to upgrade my screwdrivers and at least get a few that match. I bought the 6 pc Wera Kraftform set and it is pretty nice. I bought a larger flatblade and P3 drivers for another $16 to round out the set.

Yet while researching, I came across this "shootout"

http://www.truckinweb.com/editorial/1303tr_ultimate_screwdriver_shootout_truckin_tough/

and elected to try the winners out---the Eastwood 9 pcs set (made in Taiwan) is only $25 delivered:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eastwood-9-..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item35d1d9eb67&vxp=mtr

I have to say that they are indeed extremely nice screwdrivers, and the best deal I could find anywhere. Definitely worth trying.
 
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That's a highly useful and interesting shootout. I've said the HF Pitt Pro set was good and great value for the money. They've rated it much higher than many of the more expensive sets. Interestingly, much higher than the Craftsman Pro set here, which is the top US made set but only #10 on the list at that. Many have recommended that as a high quality set as it is same as SK. The Eastwood set looks very interesting to try. The Channellocks too but those are not US made either (they really should be). Also, anyone get the NEW HF pro set and tried it out yet? As good as the old one? Here: http://www.harborfreight.com/33-piece-comfort-grip-screwdriver-set-61255.html

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does buck bros still make screwdrivers with this handle? i cant seem to fine any.
 

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radrush said:
$975 :eyecrazy: for the "Master set of 10 Mesquite Classic Screwdrivers".

If you ignore the racial profiling in the name of the set, I'm still not sure if that should be on the thread of Awesome or the thread of WTF.
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Perhaps I'm oblivious, but I don't get the "racial profiling" comment.

Mesquite is a nice wood for small handles. It's a little hard to select and work, likely with plenty of rejects. It's not worth the effort for a working tool, but there might be a market for showpiece 'antique' tools. (Hey, there is a market for new pre-rusted "antique" stamped metal toys that cost 20x in comparable dollars. Except with zero kid appeal, fake wheels and extra sharp edges. Complete with 'not a toy' and 'made in China' stickers.)
 
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pauls_workshop said:
That's a highly useful and interesting shootout. I've said the HF Pitt Pro set was good and great value for the money. They've rated it much higher than many of the more expensive sets. Interestingly, much higher than the Craftsman Pro set here, which is the top US made set but only #10 on the list at that. Many have recommended that as a high quality set as it is same as SK. The Eastwood set looks very interesting to try. The Channellocks too but those are not US made either (they really should be). Also, anyone get the NEW HF pro set and tried it out yet? As good as the old one? Here: http://www.harborfreight.com/33-piece-comfort-grip-screwdriver-set-61255.html

- Paul
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I would be interested to hear people's opinions about the Pittsburgh pro screwdrivers. Do people really like the channellocks? I discounted them because I thought channellock was only good at pliers.
 
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I have a dozen Williams Snap on style handles. 5 Snap on hard handles, but honestly I think the hard handles kinda **** on the screwdrivers. They're great on ratchets and pry bars. Out of 50+ screwdrivers I own the first I grab is my SK Tri-Molded set, or (don't laugh) I have a 5pc set of these and the handles just fit so well:
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ArcStyles said:
However if you are not matching the fastener with the proper driver, then you have a far greater problem than the performance of any high-end driver. The tips, shaft and handles are perfectly balanced and sized for the fasteners for which they are intended. Exceeding these limits to the point of damage is not the fault of the manufacturer.
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So true. I went on a screwdriver binge at the end of last year with all the holiday deals-- picked up some PBs, Vessels, Weras and Wihas. Last week I finally had a chance to do some head to head testing with eight more or less seized #1 Phillips screws in an old (~1970) desk lamp. The key finding from my unscientific trial:

4. PB Swiss indeed have the most comfortable grip but the tips were not up to the task and came out with the most damage.
3. The Wera Kraftforms would cam out before the screw or driver could sustain damage.
2. The Vessels were able to break some of the screws loose (in that sense, more successful than Weras or PBs) but in other cases the driver was too soft. Sustained less driver damage than the PB, though.
1. Wiha (the blue-handled one) was the clear "winner." Stayed put long enough and held strongly enough that I was able to snap 2 of the eight screws cleanly in half.

Which screwdriver is best? Well I suppose the conclusion is in this case that if you just want to turn the screw head, whatever the consequences, the Wiha wins. Better craftsmen than I will of course say that just turning the head isn't always the best standard. And I think they would be right.
 
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There are several different Eastwood sets in the posts above so be careful what is being quoted at what price. Some are smaller sets, some are more inclusive.

So anyone know who makes this Eastwood set? Or who makes the Channelock set? Taiwan? China? I wonder if they might be the same supplier as they are numbers 1 and 2 in the shootout list. I'd be tempted to try the Eastwood drivers myself or maybe those Channelocks. - Paul
 
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