I've got one of these, it's a nice set. But to be honest with smaller screws, I like fixed drivers a little better.
If these had a "lock" position like the full size they'd be just fine though.
Just my take on these.
I agree.
When the mini;s first came out back in 2006/07, I wanted a set from my driver, but after using them they really solved no problems and in fact added a few .
Ratcheting mechanism was adequate, but with only going down to P0 and P1, use in electronics was limited due to shaft end sizes that were available or came with the set.
Add in the fact that if used heavily or for light manufaturing, the tips became a wear items just like regular screwdrivers, hence the desire for bits like the std. ratcheting screwdriver. But alas, Snappy did not design them that way although tiny bit drivers are avail. from other mfgrs. If used heavily, you really often need the bit system IMHO.
Add in the steep price and the fact that the "4-in1" and "6in1" style shafts fit no other Snap-On tool and I found it a boutique style item that was great if not used regulary.
Now since NLA, and gettting new shafts nearly impossible, it's kinda a tool equiv. of the dodo bird.
I think my S-O driver sold 15 std and stubby ratcheting screwdrivers for every mini ratcheting set above and this was on a mfgr. campus of over 2000 employes where 95% had a tool box.
