Snap-On long reach screwdrivers...

[Dirty Diesels]

Has anybody that owns a set of these long reach screwdrivers, actually found a need to have them for a specific task ?

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...D=646697&group_ID=682253&store=uk&dir=catalog

 

[AndrewV]

Have never needed them. Would waste space in the cart, and box for me.
But can see some fields of work, where they would be needed.

 

[jethro29]

i use them fairly often for things like a severely recessed hose clamps,under dash work and adjusting the headlights on certain vehicles.

 

[AndrewV]

i use them fairly often for things like a severely recessed hose clamps,under dash work and adjusting the headlights on certain vehicles.

Damn jethro.
Rarely do we get to adj. head lights anymore. But don't get much dashwork over here, customers don't want to pay for it.

Good points though.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

i use them fairly often for things like a severely recessed hose clamps,under dash work and adjusting the headlights on certain vehicles.

Those tasks are exactly what I have in mind for them, thanks

 

[Packard V8]

I use mine as often for a light-weight tight clearance pry bar. Often under the dash or down in the bowels of the engine compartment a component just needs to be nudged or positioned for the holes to line up. When fingers can't fit and real pry bars are too cumbersome, the long screwdriver gets the call. Just have the discipline not to actually try to pry anything too hard.

jack vines

 

[Jaralaccs]

never to screw anything

I grab mine to help me put belts on FWD stuff in tight areas

 

[Dirty Diesels]

I use mine as often for a light-weight tight clearance pry bar. Often under the dash or down in the bowels of the engine compartment a component just needs to be nudged or positioned for the holes to line up. When fingers can't fit and real pry bars are too cumbersome, the long screwdriver gets the call. Just have the discipline not to actually try to pry anything too hard.

jack vines

I see where your coming from, cheers for the advice.

 

[Rosso]

Use mine daily for radiator hose clamps and stuff around the engine bay. Euro cars might be tighter than US stuff.

 

[Chace365]

I have a long reach, #2 Phillips. My last job was working on power equipment for a large landscaping company. The Kawasaki backpack blowers had a small phillps head screw holding on the engine cover, right above the gas tank. Other than that, I have never needed a long reach screw driver.

 

[bob15]

Long Phillips # 2 is nice for removing carb boot clamps on snowmobiles. Used the long slotted screwdrivers working on farm tractors.

 

[Alienbaby17]

I grab mine to help me put belts on FWD stuff in tight areas

I have this set although I can't remember exactly why I bought it.

Like Jaralaccs said, I primarily use the longest standard blade one for helping position belts into place in tight areas. The smaller two of each size are pretty nice general use screwdrivers. The longest Phillips I can't remember ever using.

 

[Brownsfan]

I have them and really only use the p2 for screws in places like recessed in dash vents and other hard to get to areas. Also use the bigger slotted as a prybar on some light work interior stuff. Don't use them much but when you do need them you will be really glad you have them.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Thanks guys, I can see there are unlimited tasks where these screwdrivers will be required, time to invest in a set, cheers

 

[ChevyEFI]

Not that brand, but my long #1 phillips makes later-model Chevy distributor caps easier to access.

 

[rcupp]

I use mine a lot for heavy equipment/truck work for the same as above, those hose clamps mounted in deep chasms are a ***** without them or unlocking wire connectors...some of mine are 3footers
I'd pick them up on Ebay cheap, I really wouldn't think you would need a whole set of them.

 

[devoncoolman]

Use mine alot mainly the long philips and flat head. Use for hose clamps. Rescessed screws and various other stuff. I saved some coin and bought craftsman professional series and the have held up well very happy with them.

 

[Waggoner72]

Used mine for the first time yesterday. Putting up a tv on the wall in the garage. A safety screw on the mount was impossible to reach with a normal screwdriver, perfect use for my long Phillips. But other than that, nope. I can see them being used a lot for hard to reach hose clamps esp on motorcycles

 

[KEH]

I'm not a professional mechanic, but have found long screwdrivers to be occasionally useful. Started with a flat and Phillips wood handled cheap impors from the flea market, they are still in good shape so obviously I haven't used them much, but they are so nice when used. Finally came across a long used SO phillips, and got a new Craftsman Professional long flat.

KEH

 

[cheechi]

I got this one for the same reasons you're considering, but mostly for knuckle clearance. That one gets me to several recessed screws that **** otherwise.

 

[NewEdgePerf]

I got this one for the same reasons you're considering, but mostly for knuckle clearance. That one gets me to several recessed screws that **** otherwise.

I had a mechanic teach me that having more room for your hands to work the tools is key. Long extensions, long screwdrivers, allow you to change your position and givr a different perspective as you perform certain tasks, often for the better. As long as you have good lighting (work and task lights) and a reasonable line of sight to the fastener, long tools can help to get difficult tasks completed.

 

[byoungblood]

Used mine for the first time yesterday. Putting up a tv on the wall in the garage. A safety screw on the mount was impossible to reach with a normal screwdriver, perfect use for my long Phillips. But other than that, nope. I can see them being used a lot for hard to reach hose clamps esp on motorcycles

Yup, that's the same reason why I sprung for the 16" P2 Craftsman Pro I own. Nothing else was long enough to get behind the narrow space behind the TV.

 

[wise]

They get used a lot I find. Usually nothing my ratcheting screwdriver with some 1/4" extensions and various bits on the end can't handle though...

 

[nicksnothereman]

Has anybody that owns a set of these long reach screwdrivers, actually found a need to have them for a specific task ?

Assuming it's a reach issue I'm not sure how you get the fastener back in if you can't reach it with a standard (under say 12") screwdriver. Even if it's magnetic tipped it's a game of hot potato...at least it is with me, you drop it and doom!

 

[Dirty Diesels]

I got this one for the same reasons you're considering, but mostly for knuckle clearance. That one gets me to several recessed screws that **** otherwise.

Yeah I see what you mean, a few jobs I've done in the past on FWD light commercials (Citreon Relay, Peugeot Boxer & Fiat Ducatto vans) , taking out the fuse boxes either side underneath the dashboard to access the strut top mountings, these screwdrivers would be the perfect tool for the job & thus saving knuckles in the process, thanks.

 

[Dirty Diesels]

I had a mechanic teach me that having more room for your hands to work the tools is key. Long extensions, long screwdrivers, allow you to change your position and givr a different perspective as you perform certain tasks, often for the better. As long as you have good lighting (work and task lights) and a reasonable line of sight to the fastener, long tools can help to get difficult tasks completed.

Yeah, they are good points, saves splitting knuckles...

 

[Dirty Diesels]

Assuming it's a reach issue I'm not sure how you get the fastener back in if you can't reach it with a standard (under say 12") screwdriver. Even if it's magnetic tipped it's a game of hot potato...at least it is with me, you drop it and doom!

It can be, but depending on how & what the obstructions are, but there are always means & ways of getting around it.