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So far I see wera, and Felo. Anyone else? Looking for flathead.

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You mean you don't use a 4 pound sledge to hit the handle of your Instinct grip snappy screwdriver? Shame...haha
 

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Klein makes one. Actually 2. They call them Demolition drivers. I have them and they are pretty damn good

I gotta back up Brownsfan on the Klein demo drivers. I was thinking about getting one and he pushed me over the edge. I liked it so much I got the bigger one and another regular one for a buddy on his birthday who also liked it enough to clear a main spot in his tool belt for it.

The Klein numbers are: 602-4DD and 602-7DD
Get some.
 

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Wiha with striking cap are very nice. Grip texture is super nice.
 

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I just got a Channellock 6 in 1 screwdriver in a 3 piece set I picked up at Menards for $15. I think that's the first multi bit screwdriver I've ever seen with a striking cap before
 

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I bought a Stanley set a few years back. It might be rebranded as Dewalt now, but I'm not sure. I think HF sells these as well.
 

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Dewalt makes them. I bought these for that purpose. They come in a 2 pack at Home Depot.
 

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Witte Protop Impact

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You know, I was thinking about making a thread like this last week. I had to change hub bearings in 17 different hubs last week. I've been using an old no name green handled flathead screwdriver with a striking cap on the end. I use it to knock stubborn dust/grease caps off the hubs. That got me thinking about trying to buy a new one to keep in the toolbox.Glad this thread came along.
 
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You know, I was thinking about making a thread like this last week. I had to change hub bearings in 17 different hubs last week. I've been using an old no name green handled flathead screwdriver with a striking cap on the end. I use it to knock stubborn dust/grease caps off the hubs. That got me thinking about trying to buy a new one to keep in the toolbox.Glad this thread came along.

What are you going with?

I'd like the Wiha. I think that and the Mayhew would be toughest.
 

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What are you going with?

I'd like the Wiha. I think that and the Mayhew would be toughest.

I will most likely go with the Mayhew set. I've got Mayhew pry bars that I like so I feel confident these will be great too. Also the longer size Mayhew bars will be useful for me since sometimes I need a longer shank screwdriver to clear coulter blades to knock off the dust caps.
 

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I love this... I was discussing these screwdrivers with a couple of co-workers today. Classic example of the wrong tool for the rite job. Only to be made the right tool for the job.
 

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So, I went to the Garret Wade site to look at the striking screwdrivers. Judging by the prices, they are extremely proud of them. A two piece set non specific sizes, stock number 05R01.30 is $59.40. The special treat, the're imported. Go for the Mayhew or any other name brand. Ken.
 

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I have the Felo but I have not used them yet and I wont abuse them. I wouldnt mind mind having a cheap set i could destroy without getting upset.
 

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I have a couple of the Mayhew striking screwdrivers. They used to be green/orange for PH./Flat and sold as "Cats Paw", although the last one I got showed up red/black and labelled "Mayhew Select". I really like them, and don't feel bad using them as a prybar/chisel/punch Snap-on HH I am looking directly at you.

I think that some of the other Mayhew products linked earlier in the thread were the straight tip Dominator pry bars. The Mayhew screwdrivers are surely much smaller and handier than those.

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When I saw this tread the 1st thing that came to mind was impact driver too but then if you need a long shank you're hooped. You can never have too many tools.
 

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When I saw this tread the 1st thing that came to mind was impact driver too but then if you need a long shank you're hooped. You can never have too many tools.

hhmmm...do they make a long shank for hand impacts? To the googles...
 

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When I saw this tread the 1st thing that came to mind was impact driver too but then if you need a long shank you're hooped. You can never have too many tools.

or if you're using them for a prybar.

I was going to suggest PB Swiss, but changed my mind. The Cat's Paw seem kind of expensive for Chinesium (which I believe they are). I suppose you could just buy a Wera Chiseldriver set on Amazon for 40 bucks, but that seems kind of expensive for something that'll get torn up.

You can buy individual 900 series Weras on Amazon for what it's worth.
 

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or if you're using them for a prybar.

I was going to suggest PB Swiss, but changed my mind. The Cat's Paw seem kind of expensive for Chinesium (which I believe they are).

I've had good luck with the Mayhew ones. As I recall, the Cat's Paw/Mayhew Select are from Taiwan. You can get singles from Tooltopia and MSC I think.
 

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So, I went to the Garret Wade site to look at the striking screwdrivers. Judging by the prices, they are extremely proud of them. A two piece set non specific sizes, stock number 05R01.30 is $59.40. The special treat, the're imported. Go for the Mayhew or any other name brand. Ken.

Yeah, I'm the one who posted the link, but I know exactly what you mean.

Truth be told, while I have a bunch of these type prybars, and like them a lot, most of mine were US made and are really old. The imported ones don't nearly have the quality handle fit of the oldies.
This is the sort of thing I GRAB at flea markets, and they generally sell cheap. The current production ones are way overpriced, and just don't have the same quality. Ahh, nostalgia, it just isn't what it was anymore.

If I were buying today, Mayhew, in a heartbeat. I've got the Craftsman Pro prybar set (basically the bent version of the same thing), and they're fantastic.

Oh, and somebody mentioned the green handled no-name ones.
I have a set from HF that matches that description. I don't use them as designed, but keep them in the drawer for those times when it's faster for me to
 
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