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[rword]

OK, I went to my computer to look it up.... Note that these are laser etched with a diamond coating so they grip very nicely. There is the standard 6 bit set that I bought at Ace. The other 13 drivers probably add up to about $200 when I bought them in April.

Make	Model	Len	Tip	Made	F	Comment
Milwaukee	MT201	3"	PH1	USA	D	MT200-6 set of 6 Made in USA
Milwaukee	MT202	4"	PH2	USA	D	MT200-6 set of 6 Made in USA
Milwaukee	MT203	6"	PH3	USA	D	MT200-6 set of 6 Made in USA
Milwaukee	MT204	10"	PH2	USA	D	($15)
Milwaukee	MT205	6"	PH2	USA	D	Demolition ($17)
Milwaukee	MT206	4"	SL 1/4"	USA	TD	MT200-6 set of 6 Made in USA
Milwaukee	MT207	6"	SL 5/16"	USA	TD	MT200-6 set of 6 Made in USA
Milwaukee	MT 208	6"	SL 5/16"	USA	TD	Demolition ($17)
Milwaukee	MT 209	8"	SL 3/8"	USA	TD	($18)
Milwaukee	MT 210	8"	SL 5/16"	USA	TD	Demolition ($21)
Milwaukee	MT211	3"	SL 3/16"	USA	TD	Cabinet ($12)
Milwaukee	MT212	6"	SL 3/16"	USA	TD	Cabinet MT200-6 set of 6 Made in USA
Milwaukee	MT213	8"	SL 3/16"	USA	TD	Cabinet ($14)
Milwaukee	MT214	10"	SL 1/4"	USA	TD	Cabinet ($15)
Milwaukee	MT215	4"	ECX 1	USA	D	ECX ($13)
Milwaukee	MT216	4"	ECX 2	USA	D	ECX ($13)
Milwaukee	MT217	6"	S1	USA	D	Robertson Square ($12)
Milwaukee	MT218	4"	S2	USA	D	Robertson Square ($13)
Milwaukee	MT219	6"	S3	USA	D	Robertson Square ($14)

Note a D means the tip is diamond coated and a T means it has a triangular tip. A triangular tip indicates that it is slotted, but not all slotted drivers have triangular tips; for example, PB Swiss and Grace.

If I remember correctly, it was not easy to pull the model number from the web site for all the versions, for example, MT215 and MT216.

Thanks ! Looks like the biggest set you can buy is 7 piece set. It’s the same as 6 but also comes with a long slotted.

 

[Ohio Andy]

Thanks ! Looks like the biggest set you can buy is 7 piece set. It’s the same as 6 but also comes with a long slotted.

Looks like I bought the singles from zoro

For example, two demolition drivers

https://www.zoro.com/milwaukee-tool-516-in-x-6-in-slotted-cushion-grip-demolition-screwdriver-made-in-usa-mt208/i/G806399428/

Slotted and square

https://www.zoro.com/milwaukee-tool-38-in-x-8-in-slotted-cushion-grip-screwdriver-made-in-usa-mt209/i/G406399361/

I won't bother posting the rest

 

[Etchase]

In store yet? Lowe's doesn't list them as in stock at any of the stores in what is, roughly an hour's radius near me.

I have free shipping through my rewards status, and $5 from buying a new charger and batteries to convert an old (and lightly used) Dewalt 18V kit over to 20V. I'm thinking about ordering them due to it costing me only around $10 counting shipping.

My biggest regret last year was not buying multiples. My Lowe's sucked at keeping them in stock as it got closer to Christmas. I think this year, when I buy my personal set I'll start getting the ones for gifts, as well as duplicates for every box and vehicle I've got tools in.

They had 22 in stock at my store in Kahului. Our stores generally are not representative of mainland stores.

 

[LeeG]

Some new Japanese Top screwdrivers.



Both are for my desk. I have the PB Swiss coin style in my garage toolbox.

 

[esben57]

This stupidly priced multi decorators tool. Lidl.
Was just about to buy Stanley at £13 and saw this . £3

 

[ETJ]

Couple of body hammer heads - Proto 1426 and Porter Ferguson BH-9. Now with Picard handles.

 

[SteadyC]

HF and the new 1/2" drive m12.

 

[Gangly]

Made in USA

I did not realize that Milwaukee now adds knurling to their screw drivers, interesting.

 

[Gangly]

HF and the new 1/2" drive m12.

After you put it through some good use, I would love to hear what you think of the 1/2" impact.

 

[terrific]

Made in USA

How grippy are the handles? I really like the knurling, and the hex on the shaft of the large sizes, but I hate how impossible it is to remove grease from rubber handles.

 

[moemc]

I did not realize that Milwaukee now adds knurling to their screw drivers, interesting.

I think only the USA ones which are pricier but very nice. Up there with my favorites. Combine that series plus their excellent ECX tip, and that is possibly my favorite screwdriver I own.

 

[moemc]

HF and the new 1/2" drive m12.

Thanks for the post. It reminded me to check local inventory again, and the magnetic mat finally showed up in stock at a store 15 min away. Now I’m in the parking lot petting it.

 

[msharley]

Can't show them (MacroHard/Micro blame Soft updated my confuzer to UNUSABLE)...

But!

Purchased a set of MAC SCREWDRIVERS & MAC WRENCHES (from 1" to 1-1/4") and a good 12" caliber from member

PINNE!

Everything arrived today, was well packed and LIKE NEW!

Thank you @Pinne

Would deal with him at any time!

Later, Mark

 

[Pinne]

@msharley got some new tools from me and I got a few cheaper tools from the Amazon...

Need to do the struts on a new to me BMW and realized I'm missing a few things.

A small variety of knuckle spreaders two different sockets and a small press style one.
A set of strut sockets as my offset wrenches didn't seem quite deep enough (and I don't own pass through sockets either).

Also got some epoxy mixing nozzles which will be super nice to have - but not for this project!

 

[shoggoth80]

Another addition to the E Torx arsenal arrived today. Sunex, and still Taiwanese too. Probably gonna need to cobble a rail up that can accommodate them, and the progression of drive sizes.

 

[rword]

How grippy are the handles? I really like the knurling, and the hex on the shaft of the large sizes, but I hate how impossible it is to remove grease from rubber handles.

I’d describe the rubber portion as more of a cushion than grippy.

 

[rword]

I did not realize that Milwaukee now adds knurling to their screw drivers, interesting.

Just These USA ones I believe.

 

[Stridercondor]

Picked up a pair of the snap on water pump pliers to replace my broken knipex pliers. I didn't plan it but as soon as I stepped on the truck, I saw an assortment of pliers and picked up a pair and immediately liked how they felt. Plus they came in green

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Picked up a pair of the snap on water pump pliers to replace my broken knipex pliers. I didn't plan it but as soon as I stepped on the truck, I saw an assortment of pliers and picked up a pair and immediately liked how they felt. Plus they came in green

Just texted my dealer that I wanted a pair of these this Thursday.

 

[Beerhippie]

"Adjustable Joint Interlocking Channel Pliers" is by far the longest name I've seen for those.

 

[Stridercondor]

They were also $20 off which made it easier to impulse buy lol.

 

[Ohio Andy]

I did not realize that Milwaukee now adds knurling to their screw drivers, interesting.

I really like the handles, easy to grip. And I like the knurling. Might prefer the knurling on the vessel megadora, but still very nice.

 

[Beerhippie]

I really like the handles, easy to grip. And I like the knurling. Might prefer the knurling on the vessel megadora, but still very nice.

I've never thought that knurling on a screwdriver shaft would be a good idea--until now, when I'm aware it's a thing. Now I want it--but I have too many screwdrivers already.

 

[Ohio Andy]

I've never thought that knurling on a screwdriver shaft would be a good idea--until now, when I'm aware it's a thing. Now I want it--but I have too many screwdrivers already.

I was very disappointed the new Tekton does not have it. After you try it, it is hard to not have it. I bought one Williams and one snap on ratcheting screwdriver and ignoring that I prefer the snap on handle, I bought more snap on based on the knurling.

Now if PB swiss had knurling....

To be fare, I only use it for fine control so mostly smaller things and when things are loose.

 

[Beerhippie]

I was very disappointed the new Tekton does not have it. After you try it, it is hard to not have it. I bought one Williams and one snap on ratcheting screwdriver and ignoring that I prefer the snap on handle, I bought more snap on based on the knurling.

Now if PB swiss had knurling....

To be fare, I only use it for fine control so mostly smaller things and when things are loose.

I'm always spinning screws in or out using the shaft. Damn all your all's eyes--you all cost me too much money!

 

[Ohio Andy]

I'm always spinning screws in or out using the shaft. Damn all your all's eyes--you all cost me too much money!

Yeah, huge difference for that. HUGE....

Now here is my Amazon affiliate link...

Just kidding, no link.

That cheap Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver does not have knurling, but you can spin the larger portion that that you use to change directions

CRAFTSMAN Ratcheting Screwdriver, SpeedDrive, 2” Double Ended Bits Included, Handle Holds Up To 6 Bits (CMHT68129) - Amazon.com

CRAFTSMAN Ratcheting Screwdriver, SpeedDrive, 2” Double Ended Bits Included, Handle Holds Up To 6 Bits (CMHT68129) - Amazon.com

a.co

$15 at Amazon again. I bought a bunch at Ace hardware cheap. Heavy and not my favorite because I do not prefer double sided bits and this does not have a locked not ratchet mode. Still like it.

So snap on it is... Should ask PB Swiss why they don't have knurling

 

[SteadyC]

After you put it through some good use, I would love to hear what you think of the 1/2" impa

After you put it through some good use, I would love to hear what you think of the 1/2" impact.

Torque test channel on youtube is a great resource for specs.

 

[MattL]

Went to a cycling fair a some days ago and Beta was handing out this kit to anyone who followed them on IG. It’s from their entry-level line, but hey....free tools are free tools!

 

[Qualitytools]

Went to a cycling fair a some days ago and Beta was handing out this kit to anyone who followed them on IG. It’s from their entry-level line, but hey....free tools are free tools!

Welcome to the forum, thanks for sharing.

 

[Dr.JohnnyFever]

Got my first Sure Shot sprayer. I am like "Flying cars! Space travel! The future is now!" When describing it to my family, they were all like "that's nice..."

 

[rword]

Been on vintage craftsman kick lately . Tools made in USA, tape measure in Dominican Republic.

 

[INSP380]

Treated myself to a new set. My old ones had seen better days and had been ground and re-ground… They do hold up well.

Steve

 

[moemc]

Personal injury with lifelong consequences has never been so convenient !

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Personal injury with lifelong consequences has never been so convenient !

I bet that turns out to be handy as hell

 

[zanyad]

Personal injury with lifelong consequences has never been so convenient !

I bet that turns out to be handy as hell

It'll sure unhand you in a hurry!

 

[moemc]

It'll sure unhand you in a hurry!

Somehow I have made it this far in life without having used a Chainsaw more than once, maybe twice. This little thing is probably deceptively dangerous so I will likely watch a few chainsaw safety videos in case there is some need-to-knows I am not yet aware of.

Anyone have a recommendation for bar & chain oil? I didn't even realize that chainsaws had a liquid consumable until I opened the box and saw the note.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

Somehow I have made it this far in life without having used a Chainsaw more than once, maybe twice. This little thing is probably deceptively dangerous so I will likely watch a few chainsaw safety videos in case there is some need-to-knows I am not yet aware of.

Anyone have a recommendation for bar & chain oil? I didn't even realize that chainsaws had a liquid consumable until I opened the box and saw the note.

Whatever is cheapest bar oil you find at HD, Lowes, Menards, Ace or wherever you shop.

It's all gonna get slung out anyway.

I have a cordless Dewalt I bought just because I had a bunch of Dewalt 20V batteries - it leaks all the bar oil out in no time when it's not in use. I store it in a cardboard box to absorb the leaked oil and don't put very much in at a time.

 

[four.cycle]

Whatever is cheapest bar oil you find at HD, Lowes, Menards, Ace or wherever you shop.

^ Bar oil is bar oil. It's going to get sprayed all over everything. Stihl is higher priced, but the little droplets don't fly any farther.

 

[SouthernIllinois]

^ Bar oil is bar oil. It's going to get sprayed all over everything. Stihl is higher priced, but the little droplets don't fly any farther.

My Dad used to use used engine oil without any problems.

 

[Beerhippie]

Whatever is cheapest bar oil you find at HD, Lowes, Menards, Ace or wherever you shop.

It's all gonna get slung out anyway.

I have a cordless Dewalt I bought just because I had a bunch of Dewalt 20V batteries - it leaks all the bar oil out in no time when it's not in use. I store it in a cardboard box to absorb the leaked oil and don't put very much in at a time.

One advantage better bar oils have is stickyness--they don't sling off so quickly.

There are also specific oils for different temperature ranges. For winter use here, where it can be sub-zero for part or most of a day, the oil is very thin. For summer use, where the daytime temps run 80-100F, it's thick and sticky stuff.

I'd give more details, but I just buy it at the local saw shop and ask for summer or winter oil, depending.

For occasional, casual use, yeah, pretty much the cheapest bar oil you can find will work. It's running a saw hard all day long that benefits from using the better stuff. It'll probably all leak out of the saw while it's sitting between uses, anyway.

Speaking of which, get a tub of some sort for the saw so the oil stays close and not all over the garage. I line a Rubbermaid "bus tray" with absorbent pads to catch the oil and keep the saw halfway clean of it.

I've heard that not all saws leak. I've never personally seen one that didn't.