I'd like to know everyone's thoughts about the older Stanley 100 Plus screwdrivers and other tools. I came across a few in some piles of tools I had bought a couple weekends ago and they seem to be made super robust and heavy duty. I would say that they are probably the most heavy duty screwdrivers I currently own. I like to hex shank on the bottom and the square body that the bigger models have. Does anyone else have any?!
Stanley 100 Plus Screwdrivers
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Stuart in MN
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They still sell them, here's a set on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NIGJMM/?tag=atomicindus08-20 They're good quality. I've seen a number of older ones selling on eBay for pretty reasonable prices (I collect Stanley Workmaster screwdrivers and often see the 100 Plus screwdrivers in my searches.)
woody 73
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Wow, awesome collection, Woody! One of the best features of these screwdrivers, minus the hex bolster and beefy build are the full size handles! Not many screwdrivers I own have a proper full size grip like these beasts do! Thank you for sharing!
GrayFlattop
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They have been my default screwdriver for at least 35 years and they will take a beating. They have seen field service in construction trades and in heavy manufacturing / millwright applications during that span. The ones with the Hex bolster are particularly tough and can readily be used as a chisel (sorry, I know, but sometimes you only have the tools you have for a task at hand) or a punch. I have a stash of new replacements squirreled-away that may never see the light of day, but they exist in case I need a replacement and new ones are no longer available or somehow cheapened.
I must admit I like the feel of the Wera screwdrivers (and have a fair number of those as well) and I particularly like their laser-etched tips for gripping the slot, but there is something about the heft and feel of the 100+ - even the tiny 1/8" cabinet tip - that shouts permanence and quality. Totally in-line with my quality expectations.
I must admit I like the feel of the Wera screwdrivers (and have a fair number of those as well) and I particularly like their laser-etched tips for gripping the slot, but there is something about the heft and feel of the 100+ - even the tiny 1/8" cabinet tip - that shouts permanence and quality. Totally in-line with my quality expectations.
I have these that I purchased over 45 years ago. I am not sure when the 100+ ones started. These are visually the same but are just marked Stanley. The fact that I have used them for over 45 years and they are still perfect other than cosmetic damage to the handles from use says something.
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Stuart in MN
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Those are Workmaster screwdrivers. They were introduced in the late 1960s and manufactured until sometime in the early 1980s. I collect them, see my thread here for more information: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395499&highlight=workmaster
rlitman
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Yep. IMNSHO, BEST screwdriver handle shape ever! I really wish they still made them.
The 100 Plus is a top quality forged screwdriver, and its hex bolster would be an improvement to the Workmaster series, but I don't really like the hex handles on the 100 Plus.
I’m not sure if I’ve ever handled a work master screwdriver with the triangular grip, but I’ll definitely keep my eye out!
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ProGun3400
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Thanks for the heads up, ordered a set. I've been using a few from garage sale finds. A very nice set for the $$....
