snap on screwdrivers not fitting great?

[gagreen]

That was me. My issue wasn't so much about their being from Vietnam, but that it simply wasn't what I ordered or what I would have ordered if I had known. I couldn't get All Spec to deal with the situation in a timely manner and I ended up having to use the pliers and couldn't return them. The pliers are working fine, but I won't be buying from All-Spec again.

I really like my vietnam wiha pliers. Definitely some of the better needle nose available today. I think you'll be happy in the long run.

If you like the European drivers, you might also look at Felo

Felo is fine if you don't mind the rubber turning into a slimy mess in the presence of hydraulic fluid. The only reason I keep them in my box is to loan out as if they didn't return I wouldn't be upset in the slightest. Personal pref tho

 

[Wamsutta]

I'm ready for the flames...

There is no one size fits all for screwdrivers. I'm restoring a nanchang cj6 (chinese aircraft) I have found my snap on drivers to not fit well or at all esp in the slotted screws. Facom flatheads on the other hand seem to fit them nearly perfectly, then there are some that only want witte. The problem continues into the phillips. My facom ph2 is my rarest used driver, it wants to cam out every ms or an screw... but it is money on imported hardware. When saving hardware is crucial it's important to expand your screwdriver drawer as each make is different enough to make the smallest difference. When your only supply of oe hardware has to come via a shady network of contacts, limited availability, and some irreplaceable parts the cost of a set of screwdrivers from another manufacturer makes sense. Of course I may also have a slight addiction.

Snap on in general is the hands down best, but when you get to working with restoration type things variety in screwdriver selection is nice.

Is that a KRL1022 box?

 

[merbie]

so pb swiss the way to go? im not so keen on the weras or wihas tips where way too fast i really like that grainy finish on the witte handles matco sells does witte sell that handle also?

 

[gungatim]

As a student many years ago we were taught the proper way to dress a screwdriver tip. Do you not know how to do that, or is that not taught anymore? I have a few old screwdrivers that I have no compunction when it comes to grinding the tip to fit the screw that need a bit of extra care or torque.

lg
no neat sig line

Hey - this is a new one on me, we were never taught that. Could you please elaborate on the process? I know i've modified many a flat blade to fit carb jets, gun screws, etc. but never phillips. I would like to know a good process, maybe I can make some of my ill fitting phillips usable. On a side note, I learned about JIS on here too, and got my first set earlier this year and LOVE them! Use them all the time now that I know...

 

[petalmasher]

I really like my vietnam wiha pliers. Definitely some of the better needle nose available today. I think you'll be happy in the long run.

Felo is fine if you don't mind the rubber turning into a slimy mess in the presence of hydraulic fluid. The only reason I keep them in my box is to loan out as if they didn't return I wouldn't be upset in the slightest. Personal pref tho

I am happy with the pliers, just not happy with the website that misled me. Could have gotten them cheaper elsewhere, but paid a few extra dollars thinking I getting the German-maid version. you may be right about the Felo handles and hydroponic fluid. I love mine and the way the tips fit, but I work on medical equipment. They do fine with body fluids and isopropyl alcohol

 

[gagreen]

Is that a KRL1022 box?

yes

so pb swiss the way to go? im not so keen on the weras or wihas tips where way too fast i really like that grainy finish on the witte handles matco sells does witte sell that handle also?

http://crawfordtool.com/witte-screwdrivers.html protop and maxxpro plus look to have the same grainy material.

 

[merbie]

Got my first pb in the mail today it's tiny! Great for the gauges we do at work

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