What's your go to screwdrivers?

[Draftpick1]

My go to are PB swiss

 

[jives]

I have some Wiha, K-Tool, HF 6-in-1, and other assorted. By far I go to the K-tool because the tri-lobe handle fits so well in my hand, does not slip, allows more force without having to squeeze the handle super hard.

 

[Fusion13]

Bought these a few weeks back, really like them so far...

 

[McGR]

I just received a set of Williams screwdrivers. They are nice tools, however, one of the slotted drivers is defective - the plating on the tip is chipped. Kinda disappointing. Hopefully getting it replaced under warranty won't be a hassle.

I guess they could have been my favorite were it not for this.

 

[Ton ton]

Tekton maybe, not sure.

 

[captmoto]

Does anybody have a need for slotted screwdrivers in everyday work any more? I know there are some uses for antique applications but making a living with them? I think the only time I use one is to remove an electrical cover or switch plate and that doesn't really take anything special. I have hollow ground tips and a handle if I need to work on any of my rifles.

 

[macgee]

Does anybody have a need for slotted screwdrivers in everyday work any more?

I do everyday but what I work on is not the norm. I restore a lot of machinist tooling on a daily basis and seem to be using more slotted drivers than Phillips lately, I'm using from 3mm up to 8mm slotted almost everyday. I really like using hollow ground the most, it makes a big difference on what I'm working on but like you said, if your going to work on things like electrical outlets and covers, then most common 1/4, 3/16, 1/8 & 5/16" drivers will be fine.
Hollow ground drivers are really hard to find as full screwdrivers and most available as hex bits. I use PB Swiss, Felo and been liking a lot lately is Vessel's hollow ground bits, they don't have much selection like Felo or Pb Swiss (both are really good). PB Swiss have incredible finish, the Felo's work almost the same but half the price and have much selection in slotted sizes with multiple tip thickness.

The most important thing about slotted tips is not the width as much as the thickness is and how deep the tip can recess into the slot.

Here is one of Vessel's newest VoHa 62 slotted bits (they call it a SL 6), its a prefect fit inside this set screw which is proprietary thread and non standard (and not replaceable). A lot of the slotted screws I work on are usually non-SAE standardsand are hardened. Typically wedge style slotted tips are not as good, it's not even close but they can work.

 

[Ton ton]

I use a slotted tip in my line of work pretty regular. But I am a farmer.

 

[Rickster]

I recently sold off my old black handle Craftsman Pros and opted for a new set of the current model Craftsman‘s that I picked up at a garage sale. They’re working out quite well so far.

 

[Forgottonia]

I'm guessing my record for keeping a full set of screwdrivers together is no more than a couple of years. Right now I have screwdrivers of various sizes from about ten different sets on my bench. They always get lost, broken or just seem to walk away.

My favorite set was a black handled Craftsman set from about 20 years ago. I guess I kept that set together for several years. But only because I didn't use them much, instead using the odds and ends of other screwdriver sets I'd bought previously.

 

[dnschmidt]

For Phillips it's Vessel or TOPTUL because they work in conventional Phillips or JIS screws. The Red, White and Blue Craftsman #2 Phillips has killed more Japanese motorcycles than 18 wheelers. They are absolutely guaranteed to mangle any JIS screw they happen to encounter.

 

[Mikeske]

I years ago transitioned away from slow twist to faster twist with a Snap-on ratcheting screwdriver with interchangeable bits. Then I went with a Mikita buttery electric driver. Nowadays if I grab a screwdriver it is for prying. With arthritis is both hands and wrist from 45 plus years of mechanical work much easier on the limbs

 

[jdcompman]

My Matco Witte style green screw driver set is my go to. When I want to beat up a screw driver I have a set of DeWalts with striking cap and I still have my USA made Craftsman and a cheapo JEGS set.

The Matco Witte are my go to as well. Love those screwdrivers.

 

[livinloud11]

Klein, just love em.

 

[anndel]

My go to's are SO comfort grip or hard handles, SK comfort grips or Craftsman stink handles.

 

[JMToolCo]

Toptul striker handles or Wera chiseldrivers

 

[consti2tion]

The Ol WF stinky craftsman’s end up in my hand more often than the others I have. Maybe because they’re a dime a dozen and I’m not really concerned if I break one, which I haven’t done in a long time. Hell I don’t even know where half of them came from. They just appeared in my toolbox I guess. For fasteners I don’t want to take a chance of messing up I have some Proto/Mac that are pretty slick. I’ve got the Channellock acetate set that I like as well. In my service truck I have SK soft grip that I like a lot!

 

[dnschmidt]

JMtoolCo, mentioned the TOPTUL striker handles. Let me tell you a story. Five years ago I gave Eric O. of South Main Auto a set of these and now five years later he is still using them in most of his videos. If you know anything about Eric he is the ultimate tool abuser. He could break an anvil. One of the other tools I gave him is a Kuani Gear impacting ratchet. He went through these like water. Why? does Kuani not make a good tool. NO, because he runs his airlines at 175 PSIG and the spec for that tool is 90 PSIG. Did Eric give a **** in spite of my protestations: NO. That's the reason I hooked him up with my friend Chris Pettit of Astro for him to be their ultimate torture tester when Chris and his team are developing new tools. That's how good these TOPTUL screwdrivers are: ERIC O. CAN'T BREAK THEM. There is no higher testimony.