The Best Screwdrivers
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I can fix anything
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None of the above.
jjjrmx5
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LOL.
Does this mean that if you were selected to be in the Group stage of the World Cup you are the best team in the world?\No.
For screwdrivers:
Availablity as to where you are on the planet.
Quality.
Warranty.
Hand fit and handle human factors.
Hardness and type of tip.
Lenghts of blades available.
Extent of line and offerings.
Ease of exchange if damaged and quality control.
Sorry.It's just not that simple.
Nice collection though.
Does this mean that if you were selected to be in the Group stage of the World Cup you are the best team in the world?\No.
For screwdrivers:
Availablity as to where you are on the planet.
Quality.
Warranty.
Hand fit and handle human factors.
Hardness and type of tip.
Lenghts of blades available.
Extent of line and offerings.
Ease of exchange if damaged and quality control.
Sorry.It's just not that simple.
Nice collection though.
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I can fix anything
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I do like the looks of those Felo's in the first pic.
For $36 I may have to try some.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012CRXU0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
For $36 I may have to try some.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012CRXU0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
CHRIS LUCKYMAN
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Screwdrivers should not have holes in the handles.
Stuey
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Merkava, is that you?
In any case, many of my favorites are in ramonki's photos. + PB Swiss drivers, very comfortable handles.
truckdriver
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If he polishes the tips of his screwdrivers and likes fat girls it might be Merkava.
AZ_Catskinner
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Best in the world is too subjective - personally, I hate ALL of those "ergonomic" handles by ALL manufacturers. I'd rather use my old school hard handles than be in pain for days at a time (those things kill my hands after about 2 minutes).
tyjoja
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my vote is for klein with rubber grips
Jeff
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I'm partial to PB Swiss:
ricleh
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My vote goes to the wooden handled Nepros.
Wow... this is even a harder question than asking which ratchet is best...
I've come to a few conclusions about screwdrivers though.
1. Tip durability is a high priority
2. You may need several different sets depending on your project needs.
3. "comfort" rubbery grip drivers like so many of the german brands are fancy but if you like to clean your tools after use or on a somewhat regular basis, good luck!
4. Sometimes I get tired of the gimmicks
5. Hard handled drivers seem better for dirty work, and comfort grip drivers are better for precision work
6. Having at least one good set of impact drivers is probably a smart idea
7. The old Klein brand drivers have more durable grips and tips than the new ones
8. Don't buy $.49 screwdrivers unless its a mistake on amazon.com
That's all I can think of at this late hour...
I do have a few questions though:
a.) where do you get those hard handled orange/amber colored wera drivers?
b.) are the inexpensive wood handled wilde screwdrivers on epstein's good quality?
c.) is pb swiss all its cracked up to be?
d.) why is it so hard to find the witte protop ii impact at a decent price?
e.) are the black JH williams drivers identical to the old hard handled snap-on ones?
f.) which USA made drivers currently being made, have the most durable tips?
I've come to a few conclusions about screwdrivers though.
1. Tip durability is a high priority
2. You may need several different sets depending on your project needs.
3. "comfort" rubbery grip drivers like so many of the german brands are fancy but if you like to clean your tools after use or on a somewhat regular basis, good luck!
4. Sometimes I get tired of the gimmicks
5. Hard handled drivers seem better for dirty work, and comfort grip drivers are better for precision work
6. Having at least one good set of impact drivers is probably a smart idea
7. The old Klein brand drivers have more durable grips and tips than the new ones
8. Don't buy $.49 screwdrivers unless its a mistake on amazon.com
That's all I can think of at this late hour...
I do have a few questions though:
a.) where do you get those hard handled orange/amber colored wera drivers?
b.) are the inexpensive wood handled wilde screwdrivers on epstein's good quality?
c.) is pb swiss all its cracked up to be?
d.) why is it so hard to find the witte protop ii impact at a decent price?
e.) are the black JH williams drivers identical to the old hard handled snap-on ones?
f.) which USA made drivers currently being made, have the most durable tips?
blue dog
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I'm partial to PB Swiss:
x2
Pb swiss madness on amazon last year was good to me. I have double this amount now.
I found that pb swiss fit fasteners better then any other.
Attachments
american lockpicker
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I'm partial to PB Swiss:
That is the finest screwdrivers in the world.
earlthegoat2
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All of 'em.
Scout Driver
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I still like the Snap On or Williams hard-handled drivers.
Scott
Scott
Carl B
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Gee..... I could have sent you the three I just threw in the trash yesterday. I'll go look to see if they are still in there... Black Hard Handle Snap-On - the plastic crumbled and they were only 20+ years old.
Nothing with plastic handles could be considered "best", if you believe that the best of anything is always highly regarded and sought after 50 years later. Only time will tell what was indeed the best.
Yes, I like the Snap-On hard handles too - I have a Yellow Set now - but I doubt that they will be passed on to my grandchildren - they will crumble within my son's lifetime.
Oh yes... Why did I throw them away? Because it is next to impossible to track down a Snap-On dealer around here.. Just wasn't worth the effort..
FWIW,
Carl B.
Tarheelgarage
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Actually, the Harbor Freight screwdrivers are great for the money.
jeffmoss26
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I use Craftsman and Klein mostly. Craftsman for the warranty, Klein for the grips and the wide range of electrical related stuff.
littletoes
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Ergonomics???????
Guys, learn me this-for those of you that have used BOTH, are the European designs any good, better, or just different???? I've seen them, but have never spent the money on them, but have always been curious.
They are all good looking drivers....I do have some older Wiha that have the steel caps on the end, that were advertised to be hammered on, but they are not much different than the Snappy's.
Guys, learn me this-for those of you that have used BOTH, are the European designs any good, better, or just different???? I've seen them, but have never spent the money on them, but have always been curious.
They are all good looking drivers....I do have some older Wiha that have the steel caps on the end, that were advertised to be hammered on, but they are not much different than the Snappy's.
I was wondering if the smaller Weras (P0, tiny flatheads) would replace my Generals with spinner knobs (to maintain pressure while spinning), and they totally have, even though they don't have moving parts. The wide part in the center is great for spinning with fingertips while the knob sits between the pads at the base of the index and middle finger, yet they grip very well when having to really apply pressure - at least for my needs.
Without a doubt many of the European ergonomic designs are greatly more ergonomically superior to quite a few of the traditional American designs.
Using an old barrel handled Klein driver or hard handled Snap On after using a soft grip Wiha, and the comfort is night and day. Granted, that's also a personal preference.
I'm also incredibly impressed with the Matco branded Wittes, albeit the Wiha soft grips blow everything out of the water when compared in terms of value as well.
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jeffmoss26
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I've never used the Greenlee or Ideal but they do look just like Klein.
BrokewrenchLS1
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I think they're just "different". My Wiha screwdrivers - much as I like them - to me aren't really any more comfortable than any of the old-school Stanley and Craftsman screwdrivers I have. Granted, I won't turn a whole bunch of screws at once with them (that's what power tools are for), but while the Wiha handles are comfortable, I never found the "non-ergonomic" American handles to be uncomfortable.
AZ_Catskinner
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The European designs are just different. If it's the sort of thing you broke in with, they might be OK, but if they aren't, you'll hurt the hell out of your hands trying to get used to them.
I've found over the years that 99.9% of "ergonomically designed" **** causes me more pain than it's "unrefined" counterparts. My favorite example of this is dozer controls - I can do 16 hours on a D11N without a concern. The "comfort" controls on the D11R and D11T's retired me from the dirt business. I can't run one for an hour without my wrists feeling like they are on fire, after two hours the numbness sets in.
I've found over the years that 99.9% of "ergonomically designed" **** causes me more pain than it's "unrefined" counterparts. My favorite example of this is dozer controls - I can do 16 hours on a D11N without a concern. The "comfort" controls on the D11R and D11T's retired me from the dirt business. I can't run one for an hour without my wrists feeling like they are on fire, after two hours the numbness sets in.
earlthegoat2
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HAHAHA
I hope you are playing a fun joke. You dont need a Snap On dealer around to warranty those drivers.
That said, I also dont think Snap On makes the best drivers. I dont really know who does though.
AZ_Catskinner
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I dig those little Facom T-handles - they look like some kind of bar of soap.
woody 73
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The screwdrivers in picture#2 look like they would kill my hands are they all that comfortable?
William Payne
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Anyone used the wooden handled hazets? what are they like?
plinker
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Best is subject to the user's frame of reference.