Screwdrivers

[brycez28]

What do you guys have for screwdriver sets? Do you have one large matching set (if so, where did you get it from?), or are you like me with a bunch of small mismatched sets and miscl. screwdrivers that make up your collection?

 

[Arps]

I have several mismatched sets.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Nothing but instincts for me. They fit my little hands perfectly. My hand does not wind itself down the shaft like on regular hard handles.

 

[RRmech]

I have two screwdriver sets:

Enderes, in my tool box.

KAL-Japan, in my car.

 

[Itinerant]

I just got two sets of PB Swiss SwissGrips (the phillips and slotted sets) that I haven't even turned a screw with yet, a large set of Craftsman and a smaller set of Stanley's, both of which I've had for better than 20 years and a set of Pittsburgh Pros that stay in the truck.

 

[ken w.]

I started with a large Craftsman set when I was in school then went to a Snap On set of black handled.Since then,I have either lost or misplaced most of the Craftsman and some of the SO. I now have a miss matched set of SO , Mac , and a set of Craftsman Pro's that I buy on sale or clearance. I have smaller hands and am kinda picky about the handles.

 

[tshetter]

Wera.

They make good stuff.

 

[T-Mac]

numerous sets strewn about-have organized into separate sets but they just seem to leap out and desegregate all by themselves

 

[AV tinker er]

I've said this before but if you ask 100 different people you'll get 100 different answers. The old school MAC HH drivers to be my favorite. They fit my hands the best. I just found a NOS sealed set on eBay for around $65 shipped. The others I have pieced together.

I do have some SO instinct mini screwdrivers that are great also.

 

[shooting4life]

I bought the large set of Cman clear handles when I started out. After using them for a year and a half I really am wanting to upgrade. I have really only used like 4 of the various screw drivers out of the big set. I am probably going to just replace those, I still have not figured out what purchase to replace them though.

 

[kams1973]

I like the snap-on and williams hard handled drivers, but the wiha drivers have become my go to drivers at work.

 

[archirelic]

I've got Wera [laser tipped & chiseldrivers], Wiha [extra heavy duty & microfinish heavy duty], Matco [rebranded Witte], Felo Ergonics, Channellock, and Greenlee drivers. Just ordered some Snap-On Instinct's yesterday. My only two ratcheting screwdrivers are Snap-On as well, which I just recently picked up.

All my screwdriver sets are pretty "comprehensive" you could say, with my Wera assortment prob. being the most complete...torx, nut drivers, full-range of slotted, stubbies, ph1-ph3, precision drivers, esd drivers. But generally, most of my screwdriver sets will have the most common slotted and ph1-ph3 and a bit holder w/bits.

Seems like I've got quite an assortment of drivers, but they're all used frequently and I've found it's easier to keep separate sets in varying bags/boxes based on jobs, travel, etc.

Thankfully I've never actually paid full retail on any of my screwdriver sets, or else I'd be out quite a bit of money!!

 

[BigAl62]

I have Snap On old school hard handles in my work tool box and Craftsman regular in my home tool box and Craftsman Professional in my "to go" tool box. As for where I got them, it should be obvious. I like all of them, but if I had to choose I'd go with the Snap On ones.

 

[The FIB]

I have a set of Klein screwdrivers with the large rubber cushion grip handles that I use in my "traveling" set of tools. Klein makes a great screwdriver, I believe they are still made in the U.S.A. , suburban Chicago.

In my box I have a set of older craftsman's also with the big cushion grip, the big grip lets your put more torque to the screw, especially if you have larger hands.

 

[Jawn]

For the money, I like the Pratt-Read "Classic" ones (clear hard handle). I picked up a pile of these a while back.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Craftsman clear handles, Craftsman Pro, Snap-On soft grip , Facom ErgoTwist, Wiha suede grips, and Mac for sets here. A few sets of old skool wood handle flat blade and philips as well as hand me downs.

Too many to list as one-sies and two-sies.

Set your budget and your need/locale for warranty issues.

Fixed blade screwdrivers are wear items. Even if used correctly.

And PH screwdrivers once worn out make great picks/allignment tools if ground down to a point on a bench grinder.

BTDTx, oh 50+.

LOLZ.

 

[jd_1138]

I received a 40 piece set of Craftsman for a wedding present about 12 years ago (right at the time I was starting to get into tools and working on cars/houses), so that's my main line. I've added a few SO ones here and there. I don't really like the hard handles on the CM ones -- should sell them perhaps, but they have sentimental value.

 

[AndrewV]

I have several brands. While i love my snappys, the cost isn't practical for every place.
I have the newer full shank channel-locks in the jeep, love them.
The Astro's are in my tool cart, with my Sunex's. Those feel good to, and all full shanks, like snappy's.
And the green snappy's at work.

Stock pics here.

Astro set

Sunex set

And you all know what snappy greens look like.

 

[Heavy tech]

I have several brands, but my Ultra Pro's are my favourite. Comfortable handles and the tips last pretty good. They're the same as Carlyle only Carlyle has hex bolsters on the shafts.


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[cagullett1]

I have several brands. While i love my snappys, the cost isn't practical for every place.
I have the newer full shank channel-locks in the jeep, love them.
The Astro's are in my tool cart, with my Sunex's. Those feel good to, and all full shanks, like snappy's.
And the green snappy's at work.

And you all know what snappy greens look like.

Andrew, are those Channellock made in the US? I saw a set similar to that at Sam's Club last week and thought, COOL.... until I saw "Made in China"

 

[Jrussell86]

I have a little bit of both. In my opinion screwdrivers are something you use almost every time your are in you box so you should spend some money and get a nice set.

 

[archirelic]

Andrew, are those Channellock made in the US? I saw a set similar to that at Sam's Club last week and thought, COOL.... until I saw "Made in China"

I can also answer this question, as I have some of the Sam's club black/blue Channellock screwdrivers. No, they are not made in the U.S., China-made just like their red/blue ones.

Really, really wish Channellock would source an American manufacturer for their screwdrivers.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Mostly Cman stuff but I generally reach for a SO or matco screwdriver. I like them better.

 

[Stokes_]

Wera.

They make good stuff.

Agree. Have yet to see a better screw driver.

 

[Aberdale]

I had Cman clear handles for years. I wore them out and got had black handle SOs. I've worn the SOs out and just recently bought a set of 33 Wihas (straight, phillips, square drive, and torx). I also bought a set of Vessels for Japanese phillips.

'dale

 

[AndrewV]

Andrew, are those Channellock made in the US? I saw a set similar to that at Sam's Club last week and thought, COOL.... until I saw "Made in China"

I'll have to check them for any coo stamping. I can tell you the gel(ish) handles feel good. Plus tops are printed with - and + for the individual one.
But the blue is blinding lol.

 

[Steevo]

I have never seen a single set from a single vendor that included all the screwdrivers I like to use.
My daily use screwdrivers are a mix of Craftsman, Husky, S&K, Matco, Snap-On, Bell System and some others.
None of the mentioned brands can singularly meet the needs of all necessary screwdrivers.

 

[Always_Thinkin]

To be honest I mainly use a craftsman 6-in-1 screwdriver.

 

[parnass]

I have never seen a single set from a single vendor that included all the screwdrivers I like to use.
My daily use screwdrivers are a mix of .... and some others.

Same here. I have a "mongrel" set of USA-made screwdrivers. There are several different brands, each reputable, but each with a different looking handle. That makes it easier to find the right tool quickly.

The only exceptions are my sets of Xcelite 99-series hex and Vaco Bristol spline drivers.

Having all the screwdrivers look the same would slow down the hunt for the right driver when I need it.

I have complete sets of Xcelite and Vaco hollow shaft nutdrivers, but the handles are color coded to speed selection.

 

[kippieland]

I like the snap-on and williams hard handled drivers, but the wiha drivers have become my go to drivers at work.

+1 for this. I have a blue set of Wihas that I love and have had for a long time. I just got a small set of Williams. I don't like the handles as much as the Wiha but they do a better job on the super soft metal screws. Plus the Wihas are a lot cheaper!

 

[NUTTSGT]

To be honest I mainly use a craftsman 6-in-1 screwdriver.

I have an off brand 6-in-1 that I've used the heck out of and have another inteh pocket of my turnout gear at the FD.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

What do you guys have for screwdriver sets? Do you have one large matching set (if so, where did you get it from?), or are you like me with a bunch of small mismatched sets and miscl. screwdrivers that make up your collection?

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32787&highlight=screwdrivers

 

[Ruger_556]

(2) SO ratcheting screwdrivers
(1) SO Intinct 6" long slotted
(1) SO Instict 6" philips
(1) SO Instinct mini 3/16" slotted

... and of course a box full of clear cman screwdrivers for prying on stuff

 

[mj_lover]

personally, I have the mac 20 pc set, has all the common screwdrivers I need
(sorry for the link, my box is to far away to take a picture)

http://www.mactools.com/ShopOnline/Product/tabid/120/productid/327545/variantid/318304/Default.aspx

 

[oldldh]

The 36 pc set of Proto Classic Professional Screwdrivers cost from $ 320-340.00 depending on your source....

The 19 pc set is available from Amazon for $ 96.95...

Then I added the 8 pc Phillips set and the 9 pc Torx set from Zoro tools...

Presto, a 36 piece set for less than $ 230.00...

They have apparently been discontinued (The yellow handles aren't listed anymore on Proto's website...)...

They are still buyable at the aforementioned dealers, and many more...

Absatively, posilutely the best screwdrivers I've ever held in my hand!!!

 

[trxrx7]

Wera with laser tips(best screwdrivers ever) and another set of Hazet

 

[HTGTS350]

Ive got so many screw drivers it drives me nuts. Full sets, mismatched sets, left overs from sets, individually bought specials etc etc somedays when I can't find the driver I need I feel like dumping the lot and just buying 1 set to do everything.

 

[nicksnothereman]

What do you guys have for screwdriver sets? Do you have one large matching set (if so, where did you get it from?), or are you like me with a bunch of small mismatched sets and miscl. screwdrivers that make up your collection?

I exclusively buy ****!

I use screwdrivers at home, not so much on cars except for prying, aligning parts, and "striking". I don't include torx, e-torx, and hex when I say screwdrivers. Is what it is. Besides the dollar store stuff it's very hard to find a "bad" screwdriver in my opinion. But my philosophy isn't for everybody; buy what you can afford and stomach to buy. A set more than say 6 screwdrivers (2 slot, 2 philips, 1 stub slot, 1 stub philips) is a bad idea unless you really love those screwdrivers.