Snap On ratcheting screwdriver

[saturdaymechanic]

I found the GW flexible shaft worthless. First job I tried it with even a small amount of torque and the shaft would twist like a pigs tail. I grabbed my Mayhew Cats Paw flex shaft driver and had zero trouble.

I've only used that shaft in an electronic capacity that didn't need alot of torque, just some funky access that worked well.

All the more reason to get my SO!

 

[GirlnAgarage]

How often do you guys really use yours and on what applications? I have a stubby one but I find it awkward to use. Just looking for some input before I possibly drop money on getting a standard size

It is first one I reach for. I keep the phillips bit in there and don't really like swapping out bits but will if I have a number of screws to work with.

I keep standard screwdrivers and use those too. But ratcheting is nice (especially working with one hand). I've been thinking about buying another as I've gotten a lot of use out of this one.

 

[Brucegbombara]

I just got one with the 8 in shank and it only has 1 knurled part where as my other ones have 2. I'm confused...

 

[Tjc]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-Ratche..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item3f148a29ca

here ya go buddy

 

[volunteers]

Do a search, but I recall seeing a thread that showed how to open them up, remove a retaining clip, and install an o ring to make them into removable shafts.

-Jeff

yes, discussed in this thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22536&highlight=snap-on+ratcheting+screwdriver