Snap on ratcheting screwdriver

[clark_nicholas]

So are they worth the price

 

[canuckian]

IMHO, yes.

 

[PowerGenGuy]

IMHO no! To each their own! Not for me at that price, but if you must check out the williams branded one, a little cheaper!

 

[ElasDray]

I reach for mine if I remember it's there.

 

[chadster1]

Based on the millions that have been sold over the years and the fact that it is still a very good selling item. I would have to say yes.

 

[Syndicate]

IMHO, yes.

I think you forgot to tell the OP that you own several bordering on BUNCHES

I have 7. I use 4 of them. Kinda like that sham wow commercial. 1 for the shop, 1 for the car, 1 for the kitchen and 1 for the truck.

 

[Dz_speed]

I love mine, can't beat the multiple bits and ratchet action when you have many fasteners to work with. I had a few but have only managed to keep ahold of my orange one.

I've seen some of the fellow gj members collections in post and I'm impressed. I actually tried finding the thread yesterday, but couldn't find it. Someone should start a " show us your ratcheting screwdrivers" thread

 

[j.c.whitney]

Yes, worth the price. One of the handier tools you'll own.

 

[tbobbo]

I use mine everyday

 

[jjjrmx5]

Based on the millions that have been sold over the years and the fact that it is still a very good selling item. I would have to say yes.

Chad echos my response.

If the tools you own consist of soemthing in the "sh&t dwr" in teh kitchen that only the wife uses, than no. No need.

If you work on anything regularly or especially more than regularly or even professionally, than yes.

Find someone that has one and try it out.

If you work on cars, or especially car interiors and their components, I can't see how you don't have one already.

 

[DudeManSpecial]

i have one i keep at home. great tool, but i could never get into ratcheting screwdrivers for some reason. so if you like the idea then yeah its worth the cost. best one you will use.

 

[peterbilr98]

I wount be without my 3 or 4 of them + a Williams + a crapsman

 

[mlittle29]

I am no a pro but love mine. I have three. Snap on is the only way to go.

 

[KLG73]

I just ordered the master set stock number SGDMRC108A, havent got it yet but i got a nice student discount so i am sure i will be happy with the purchase!!

 

[PowerGenGuy]

Snap on website, 69$, amazon williams currently 25$.....

 

[DrkMtnDew]

I've got 3 of them that I am constantly using. great tool, well worth the money.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Snap on website, 69$, amazon williams currently 25$.....

And that is the best deal if you are bargain hunting and do not drink the S-O koolaid.

I agree 100%.

On the other hand it is one of the few tools that you cannot buy off the shelf anywhere, is killer efficient and has a life long warranty that is always just a phone call or driver away.

Think of the snappy children. pleeeeeeeeeeease... LOLOLOLOLOLOL.

Also keep in mind one of my many home boxes.

The orange SO driver keeps charge over teh C'man minions.
Thus the name "The henchman".
I hear the screams at night but I just let those tools in charge do what they know is best.
Hahahahahaha.

 

[vintagefan]

Another great alternative is the Wera... I think they look a little funny, but they sure work great.

 

[plinker]

I have five hard handle style, one soft grip, one hard handle stubby, One mini soft grip. (I think that's all of them)

Plan's for later include buying a T handle driver and soft grip stubby version's


I would not be caught dead without one.

 

[mooman]

Yes, I'd sleep with mine if my wife would let me.
Never pay retail on that item. They can be had for much cheaper on ebay or here as well. I never paid more that $35 for mine and all 4 of them were in great shape.

 

[rmsg0040]

It was ok for me, but now that I bought a dewalt 12V max screwdriver, I sold it.

12V dewalt + piquic = greatness

 

[Scuderia-F1]

YES, and I can´t keep myself from not buying more of them.
Mmmm, the Snappy Koolaid is THE BEST...

 

[TonyCH]

I always thought that no way - too expensive, cannot be worth that much. Cheap ones are only few bucks after all. Then, by accident I got 2 of them in a batch of tools I bought (didn't know they were included). They are almost new. The ratchet mechanism is very very smooth, made the cheap ones feel like bucket of rocks. I instantly changed my mind: they are so worth it! I will buy another from my SO rep soon so I will have one at home too!

There they are in lower right corner:

 

[must86]

Worth very penny of the $5 + tax I paid at a local pawn in garland.

Jerry

 

[Krokodil]

I also bought one recently and can't be happier. It was my first ever new SO purchase!

 

[clark_nicholas]

I think i will get one next time SO guy comes I think im going to get the 5 Position Handle one unless you all have a reason not to

 

[bgott]

I think i will get one next time SO guy comes I think im going to get the 5 Position Handle one unless you all have a reason not to

I found one in a pawn shop. They are pretty slick, the only thing that might be a downer is if you are a tool polisher, oil and grease might get into the parting line of the two halves of the handle and drive you crazy.

 

[wacomme]

How does the SO compare to Wera?

 

[jjjrmx5]

I think i will get one next time SO guy comes I think im going to get the 5 Position Handle one unless you all have a reason not to

I suggest you try the multi-position driver out in person first.

Some love it, some hate it.

I have a co-worker that has one to use on heavily torqued allen cap screws for repetitive installs and it suits his needs, but the handle can change positions on you unexpectedly thus making the tool use experience less than a happy one.

I use the std. hard handle and soft grip ratcheting s/d's daily and found the 5-position annoying unless used as a specialty tool.

There's a reason the old school hard handle pistol grip was 1 piece and then SO dropped it. Neat idea with a small following. It wants to fill the gap between ratchteting screwdriver and ratchet making it a not regularly used tool.

The 5-postion was the hope to bridge that but be weary of the engineeering as it becomes a bit less ridgid and more prone to morphing and changing screwing angle during use due to that wacky handle.

How does the SO compare to Wera?

If I lived in Europe or anywhere that Snap-On did not service, the Wera is a perfect choice.

Given the fact the Snap-On is built like a tank, has a lifetime warranty that you can call and get parts or a replacement in a heartbeat and they've sold about a gajillion of them and likely one to almost every professional tech out there, it's a no brainer.

Not everyone needs them and most ***** about the price. OK-then buy the Williams or don't buy one at all. I dont care.
It's a damn good tool that is VERY good at what it does.
It's also one of the few tool's I'll sit there and pay full price off the truck for new every day of the week.
$60? No problem for me. Chump change for what ya get.

 

[DARKSCOPE001]

I suggest you try the multi-position driver out in person first.

Some love it, some hate it.

I was just about to suggest this. I panel screw that just would not go in and my 12v drill driver either didnt have the power to turn it or it keept slipping out of the head. A guy I work with got out his multi position driver and put it in pistol grip mode. and was able to sink that screw home. I want one so bad. Also I remember watching some guys struggle with some bonding straps on landing gear doors for hours and the pistol grip driver saved them too.

I want one and ill probably end up getting one from snappy after I pay off my latest purchases.

Good luck
Sean Scott

 

[clark_nicholas]

Thanks I think Sean just sold me on the 5 position

 

[Altec]

Another point I'd like to add, the mechanism hasn't changed... The finish has changed, and the ditched the rubber washer (For the better...), but the action is just as awesome as ever. Another thing is my old one still has just as good of a action as my new one.

Finish has changed a little bit. Has more grip to it.

 

[William Payne]

I really like the snap-on ratcheting screwdrivers. Have not used other brands so can't compare.

 

[losabio]

What length do y'all find the most useful in the T-handle version (short/reg/long)?

 

[zbadass28]

I like the regular hard handle myself. Right now I have 4 the stubby, the med, long, and extra long. next will be the pistol grip. (in black)

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[cgv69]

I absolutely love the SO ratching screwdriver. I have 2 in standard length and one of their socket drivers too. (never did find any need or desire for the other lengths). Are they worth the price? Well that's an individual question. I bought mine back when they cost less then $40 and at that price I'd say hell yeah but at $65 it's not that easy.

I can tell you I have used a lot of other versions and none of them compare except for the Williams copy. Sears has one that looks very similar but I've not bought\used one to say? The thing is, the Williams version is probably at least 95% as good at less then 50% of the price so from that perspective it's hard to say the SO version is worth it's full retail price.

I'd say for the average non-pro the Williams version is more then good enough but for a pro using it everyday\all day or someone who just has to have the best (or something that matches the rest of their tools) then I'd get the SO version. I do wish Williams would come out with the nut driver version.

 

[Nader]

Do these screwdrivers have any play when locked in the non-ratchet position?

 

[zbadass28]

Do these screwdrivers have any play when locked in the non-ratchet position?

they are tight when locked and work well as a regular screwdriver

 

[humpdawg]

Do these screwdrivers have any play when locked in the non-ratchet position?

a little bit. About 1/8" give or take. Enough to notice, but I dont use them as non-fixed drivers.

 

[Altec]

Both mine have roughly a degree worth of play when locked. Nothing really noticeable when in use.