Snap-On Nut Driver Info

[flippin]

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Looking to add a couple of nut drivers to my mobile tools. Working so frequently on boat live-wells obligates me to deal with hose clamps all the time. Of course only 1/4" and 5/16" will be required and I am currently evaluating my options.

I have a Klein set which stays in my chest and they have served me extremely well thus far. My only knock is the monochrome black handles which make tool identification less than stellar even in a Veto Pro Pac. Subsequently I am looking at three options.

(1) Gearwrench has a really nice ratcheting set which is kinda the way I am leaning at this point. The ratcheting convenience will be a huge advantage especially in tight quarters. The stresses associated with hose clamps is non-existent and so "quality" and "durability" are not even factors.

(2) Snap-On red and yellow hard handles will be excellent in terms of quality and identification. But certainly less efficient than a ratcheting drive.

(3) My real question lies in a Blue Point product. It is classified as a "locking nutdriver" and designed for hose clamps. Here's a link to the website and images.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=&item_ID=646440&group_ID=682412&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

It looks a bit cumbersome. Any of you have any experience with this product or any others for that matter which I should also look at.

Many Thanks,

-Paul

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

I know someone at work that has them, they work great. It actually locks on the clamp, great if you can't get a second hand in there to prevent it from turning as your tightening them down. We have all done it, trying to catch the tip, and the clamps turn on you. It's a bit long for really tight applications, but it think they are pretty cool.

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

the 3rd you can get from another source and cheaper. (the original

 

[shockwave]

Look at witte they have some nice flexible nut drivers and standard nut drivers if u only use 1/4 and 5/16/8mm they are much better imo than snap ons check them out

 

[ToddyB]

If you like your Kleins you would probably like the Vaco nutdrivers. They have the same blades with but with clear color coded handles.

 

[flippin]

the 3rd you can get from another source and cheaper. (the original

Thanks Mr Nutcase!!

I have never seen these before. A bit of research revealed that they are sold by a bunch of different companies. "Home Hardware" is a huge Canadian chain and they also have them re-branded for less than half the price!!!