Show your extra long screwdrivers...

[Ton ton]

It's been an interesting thread so far.

 

[Nutria]

Three marginal ones.

 

[KnurledNut]

Three marginal ones.

Those old screwdrivers have so much character and patina.

 

[GreyOwl]

My two longest ones, one 20" Craftsman #2 Phillips and an unmarked 30" flat blade I picked up on clearance at a lumber yard years ago.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Bit of a cheater, it's a flexible shaft that takes 1/4" bits. Bought it for one specific job. Damned if I can remember what it was though.

 

[CBassB]

@M-EGT
That bit driver would be great to have even if it was rarely used.
I guess it would also work as a 1/4 nutdriver.

I made one for my Snap-On ratchetting handle. I cut a removable shank in half and extended it with a piece of stainless rod and TIG welded it

 

[4lug39]

Bit of a cheater, it's a flexible shaft that takes 1/4" bits. Bought it for one specific job. Damned if I can remember what it was though.

I forgot that I had a 1/4dr long flex shaft driver. I do remeber why I bought it, For removing heater cores on GM B-bodys.

 

[KnurledNut]

@4lug39
Ooooo...man thats nice!

 

[ste6168]

My Vessel set.




Purchased here http://vesseltools.com/handtools/screwdrivers/screwdriver-sets/6603a-detail

Well, just found something else I need to buy. Not sure what I would ever use them for, but, you know, just in case...

 

[OCD]

 

[KnurledNut]

@OCD
Is that one of the 48” promotional screwdrivers from years ago (2016?)

Like this:

 

[OCD]

@OCD
Is that one of the 48” promotional screwdrivers from years ago (2016?)

Like this:

Yes it is!!

 

[seber]

The one without a handle came from my dad's shop. It is a bit socket. The big one has no markings at all.

 

[Blt2Lst]

Here's mine, the long straight blade one comes in handy on lower radiator hose clamps, used it last weekend on my 57 chevy.

 

[bwringer]

I use this Masterforce 24” #2 Phillips all the time in the data center, very handy for reaching into racks…

I have one of these too. Great for adjusting throttle body sync in specific motorcycles (Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom) without removing as much of the bodywork and tank. If you're brave and pure of heart, with eagle vision and steel nerves, you can poke it deep into the bowels and juuuuuuust snake the tip onto the adjuster screw.

But now a REALLY want one of those super-long bit holder drivers. I had no idea such a thing existed but now I need one. Dammit, Garage Journal...

 

[bwringer]

OK, I give up -- can someone provide a link or part number or some sort of lead for an extra-long (24" or so) bit holder screwdriver?

 

[Renegade1LI]

I wish Home Depot still carried these ridgid usa drivers, luckily i bought a lifetime supply when they were being clearanced. It’s too bad the Husky line of usa drivers has ended, they are pretty decent.

 

[KnurledNut]

I wish Home Depot still carried these ridgid usa drivers, luckily i bought a lifetime supply when they were being clearanced. It’s too bad the Husky line of usa drivers has ended, they are pretty decent.

Man those Ridgid screwdrivers are hard to find, and often demand a premium. Those long drivers must be even more so. Nice!

 

[Renegade1LI]

Man those Ridgid screwdrivers are hard to find, and often demand a premium. Those long drivers must be even more so. Nice!

When they were closing them out I bought about 100 drivers, mostly for the shop but kept a full set home, definitely my all time favorites.

 

[Iridium rand]

My Wiha 1/4" insert bit holder screwdriver is the longest screwdriver I have. It's about exactly 6' long. I apologize in advance for the pics, my camera is currently set up more for macro photography and I didn't want to change it.

If I'm honest, I don't use this bit handle much. The tool is so long compared to the diameter of the shaft, that it often takes one additional full handle revolution before I notice the screw I'm installing has already seated itself fully and stopped turning. It has the same issue when I'm trying to break a tight screw loose.

everyone just gonna pass over this absolute insanity?

man where the hell did you get that? spent some time googling and checking the numbers on the handle couldn’t find anything even close to it, that’s at least 3x as long as the longest driver I’ve ever seen

 

[Ton ton]

everyone just gonna pass over this absolute insanity?

man where the hell did you get that? spent some time googling and checking the numbers on the handle couldn’t find anything even close to it, that’s at least 3x as long as the longest driver I’ve ever seen

It's fake. LOL.

 

[Bubba Fett]

I want to believe.

 

[AJHD]

Questions for you guys...
What do you work on?
How often do you use these extra long drivers?

It's something I don't own and I can't recall ever having the need for them working on cars. But I've often thought about buying a few anyway.

 

[bwringer]

Carburetor or throttle body adjustments on motorcycles are the usual times when I need to reach out and turn something far away. You can save a lot of time and disassembly sometimes. I also have some extra-long metric ball-end hex drivers in 4, 5, and 6mm that have been indispensable for motorcycle work. Flex and wobble extensions in 1/4" drive also come into play quite often.

Hose clamps buried in impossible places and angles are another such situation.

The extra-long flex drivers a few have posted are sold as carburetor adjustment tools for cars. You can avoid the need to remove the air cleaner, and get a better adjustment with the air cleaner in place.

 

[KnurledNut]

Questions for you guys...
What do you work on?
How often do you use these extra long drivers?

It's something I don't own and I can't recall ever having the need for them working on cars. But I've often thought about buying a few anyway.

They make great stethoscopes. Im being serious.

 

[jobo1004]

They make great stethoscopes. Im being serious.

I've had mine for close to 10 years and that's all I've ever used them for. I have a half gallon milk jug that I cut in half and I put the handle in the pour spout to amplify the noise.

 

[Ton ton]

I just bought a 16" slotted screwdriver from my local Carquest. I want to try cleaning the undercarriage on bobcat T 300 with this screwdriver or one similar to it. The downside is these long shaft screwdrivers are expensive. Just my 2 cents.

 

[AJHD]

They make great stethoscopes. Im being serious.

How does that work with a soft grip or hard handle? Which works better?

I normally use one of my Snap On prybars with the striking cap for that purpose. But a long screwdriver may be easier to use.

 

[KnurledNut]

Which works better?

Hard handle wins.

 

[4xdog]

I'm a Vessel Megadora fan, including their long screwdrivers.




Note that the two screwdrivers have different colors in the handle and different finish to the chrome plating because the slotted/matte/grey one is older than the crosshead/shiny/black one.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

OK, I give up -- can someone provide a link or part number or some sort of lead for an extra-long (24" or so) bit holder screwdriver?

2 Pc 20'' Bendable 1/4'' Socket Bits Driver Set Long Reach F

www.prolinemax.com

Can't vouch for quality.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sunex-parts/3-pc-flexible-shaft-tool-set/9813d~sx/

These look better but mo' money.

 

[Kevkx125]

Here is one of mine.

 

[Kevkx125]

Here are my three extra long