Snap-on hhandle compared to Wiha

[Jure]

Please can someone tell me how good "tough" are tips on hard handle snap on screwdriver compared to wiha tips,or tips on old leatherman (one on the picture) i took wiha screwdrivers for comparison becouse i use them,same as leatherman,and tips on leatherman super tool are the best tips that i ever seen.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

I've honestly never found a tougher screwdriver tip than the old Snappys. Most of the Wihas I have used seemed softer, more like electricians' type screwdrivers.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Snap-on / Matco (Witte) has pretty strong tip from my experience.

 

[Jure]

what about williams? they are made by snap on right? they are made of same steel like snap on's?

 

[bobcatdan]

Never held a wiha so I can't say, but in 15 years I havn't broke or worn out a hard handle and that includes prying with them. The wittes are pretty damn good screwdrivers too. I'm kinda surpise they get little to no respect here.

 

[bobcatdan]

what about williams? they are made by snap on right? they are made of same steel like snap on's?

They look identical to the old SO, but some here will say the tips are not. Then the same number of people will say they are the same.

 

[Jure]

Never held a wiha so I can't say, but in 15 years I havn't broke or worn out a hard handle and that includes prying with them. The wittes are pretty damn good screwdrivers too. I'm kinda surpise they get little to no respect here.

more then enought

 

[Pantsfall_McFixit]

They look identical to the old SO, but some here will say the tips are not. Then the same number of people will say they are the same.

I was hoping to get a set, I can't justify Snap-On prices with the amount of heavy duty screwdriver sets I already have, and people say these are the same as Snap-On but a lower price.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I was hoping to get a set, I can't justify Snap-On prices with the amount of heavy duty screwdriver sets I already have, and people say these are the same as Snap-On but a lower price.

Agreed...On something as basic/simple/plentiful as a screwdriver...why spend the SO prices? From a guy who has a handful of the SO's....and I agree they are great, the only reason I got em was Dad gave em to me. Other then bragging rights, the SO drivers arent SOOO Much better then the Craftsmans, or heck any of the premium drivers are just as good. When you could throw away the entire set every year for 5 years and get a new one and still have less invested then buying a set of SO's...

Not saying the SO's arent good...they are great...I got plenty of SO tools, but they just arent worth MSRP.

 

[MrMark]

Yes, but Snap-on replaces the blades for free.

 

[wreckerman5357]

Saying Snap-On screwdrivers are not that much better thanCraftsmans, as was done in a post above, is unrealistic. The tips on Craftsman #2 Phillips drivers would last me about six months before being so badly worn down that it was useless. The tips do not fit screws very well so they cam out a lot and because they are so soft, they wear out quickly from camming out. They also strip out screws easily. I have never these problems with SO.

You can get the six piece set of Instinct drivers for about $100. It contains everything you are going to need day in and day out and a pro user will get their $100 worth out of it easily. I don't know what the OP will be using the drivers for, they might not be as practical from a DIY standpoint.

 

[vintagefan]

I find the Wiha to be amongst the most durable I've used, besides pre-bahco Belzer. I prefer them for general use (very comfortable handles) and the Snap on for when I really need to crank somethng down (hex bolsters, ACR phillips tips, and tri-lobular handles). The lifetime blade replacement doesnt hurt either, when you're really cranking on something...

 

[GSteg]

I have a bunch of snap on screwdrivers, but my favorite is PB Swiss. The tips on those are not too shabby! One of these days when I have time, I'll do some hardness test on the tips just to get a reference of how hard these tips are.

 

[vintagefan]

I have a bunch of snap on screwdrivers, but my favorite is PB Swiss. The tips on those are not too shabby! One of these days when I have time, I'll do some hardness test on the tips just to get a reference of how hard these tips are.

I absolutely love PB Swiss, but the handle shapes they offer just dont fit my hands. Even the "large" handles are too small for me. Theyre not all that much smaller than the Wiha, but the handle shapes just dont work for me for whatever reason.

If they made an XL handle version, I'd have a whole drawer full.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Saying Snap-On screwdrivers are not that much better thanCraftsmans, as was done in a post above, is unrealistic. The tips on Craftsman #2 Phillips drivers would last me about six months before being so badly worn down that it was useless. The tips do not fit screws very well so they cam out a lot and because they are so soft, they wear out quickly from camming out. They also strip out screws easily. I have never these problems with SO.

You may have a point there...and I would agree to a certian level...BUT I guess whats most shocking to me is that people actually use screwdrivers? Seriously I think the only manual screwdriver I've used in the last 6 months has been my Milwaukee Screwdriver with the ECX bit to install my recepicles and switches. My milwaukee 1/4" hex impact driver is used for all screws.

Other then being a mini pry bar (Flat) or hole alignment tool (Phillips) whats a manual screwdriver good for?
My favorite "manual" screwdriver has got to be my ratcheting SO driver. Replaceable shanks & tips so wear is a moot point. I got it back then because it was the first one around...since then everybody & their brother has come out with one, and my Kobalt isnt that much worse. 15.00 for the set vs $135.00.

What I was trying to say, is given the usage of screwdrivers in 2012...why pay 5x more for a tool which will barely get used?

Back to the OP and original question...I got a set of Whia Soft-Grip Security Torx screwdrivers 6 months ago. No complaints, really nice handles. And obviously, not highly used, if the handles last, I would like to get more of the Whia's myself.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

You may have a point there...and I would agree to a certian level...BUT I guess whats most shocking to me is that people actually use screwdrivers? Seriously I think the only manual screwdriver I've used in the last 6 months has been my Milwaukee Screwdriver with the ECX bit to install my recepicles and switches. My milwaukee 1/4" hex impact driver is used for all screws.

Other then being a mini pry bar (Flat) or hole alignment tool (Phillips) whats a manual screwdriver good for?
My favorite "manual" screwdriver has got to be my ratcheting SO driver. Replaceable shanks & tips so wear is a moot point. I got it back then because it was the first one around...since then everybody & their brother has come out with one, and my Kobalt isnt that much worse. 15.00 for the set vs $135.00.

What I was trying to say, is given the usage of screwdrivers in 2012...why pay 5x more for a tool which will barely get used?

Back to the OP and original question...I got a set of Whia Soft-Grip Security Torx screwdrivers 6 months ago. No complaints, really nice handles. And obviously, not highly used, if the handles last, I would like to get more of the Whia's myself.

I wear out 10-15 screwdrivers a year. The old equipment I work on, as well as my old cars is famous for putting screws where you AREN'T going to get a screwgun. Even my little tiny Snapon 7.2 screwdriver isn't getting in a lot of these places. A long, skinny shank is your only hope.

Also when you are dealing with Phillips and Flathead screws that surpass ¼-20 in size, An electric isn't happening.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Also when you are dealing with Phillips and Flathead screws that surpass ¼-20 in size, An electric isn't happening.

I'd say your wrist isnt happening either... Thats treading on 1/4" Ratchet territory.
1400-in/lbs...
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/tools/cordless-tools/drilling-and-fastening/impact-drivers/m18-cordless-lithium-ion-1-4-inch-hex-compact-impact-driver/2650-21

I think you thought I was talking about one of the rinky-dink ones... I use that milwaukee for everything. They do sell 1/4" hex extensions as well...I've got a few I use for those tight spots.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

I don't think anyone makes a 1/2" flat or a #4 phillips in 1/4" hex, do they?

Most of the time we run across these, it isn't torque that is the issue, more the need to not tear up the heads.

 

[vintagefan]

I don't think anyone makes a 1/2" flat or a #4 phillips in 1/4" hex, do they?

Most of the time we run across these, it isn't torque that is the issue, more the need to not tear up the heads.

I think you can get a PH4 or 1/2 flat from some places, but that's really 5/16" insert territory there.

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

I think you can get a PH4 or 1/2 flat from some places, but that's really 5/16" insert territory there.

That is what I was thinking. I've seen them in 5/16, but never quarter.