Who uses nutdrivers?

[vavet]

There have been few times in my tool using career where I reach for a nutdriver. I usually don’t even think about it and just reach for a socket and ratchet and extension if necessary.
It seems like a handy enough tool, but it’s just not my go to.

How about you?

 

[Bert_]

Depends on your line of work. As an electrician I use them daily.

 

[scissor]

For automotive stuff I use 10mm and 5/16 a bunch. The others very occasionally.

 

[metaldad]

yes............ and no.

 

[toolaholic]

5/16 nut driver for hose clamps. Used one to install the heat shield that came with the K&N gen II air intake on my Dakota R/T . Low torque so I used a but driver. I use a nut driver on nuts that have screwdriver slots too. Again low torque.

 

[LXCam]

30yrs as a sparky, I've worn out my fair share. However I rarely if ever grab one for regular mechanical work.

 

[Davefr]

I do. Most sockets don't come with a 6" long (or longer) hollow shaft useful for long studs. Nor are they thin enough to reach thru very tight spots.

Once again you pick the appropriate tool for the task at hand.

I used one today to take an electric motor apart. However I probably wouldn't use one to remove a cylinder head.

 

[Old Man Roger]

See AC guys using them often.

 

[The Cobbler]

I use them for when I know it's low torque and such

 

[PassnThru]

I did today actually tearing a dryer apart. I just grabbed them because I knew everything was 5/16 but one hose clamp was 1/4. At the end of the day, sheet metal screws don't really come out any faster with a ratchet.

 

[Junkdrawer Dog]

Back in the day, when my dad had the TV shop, he had a couple of awesome sets of Xcelite nutdrivers in the roll up pouches. Both long and stubby sets. Those were his go to tools. He also used Xcelite needle nose and diagonal pliers. Crescent Tool for slip joint pliers and adjustable wrenches.

 

[BajaScout]

For electronic equipment they are nice.


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[samss]

I swapped most all of my nut drivers for an M12 with bits. Carpal tunnel is no fun.

 

[L.Cheapo]

I use them all the time. Hose clamps, small engine repair, HVAC units, electronics.

 

[Indexmill]

Honestly, a 1/4" and 5/16" nutdriver are really handy for most any type of work. Try it.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

I frequently use metric and sae Snap-on sets.

 

[seanb02]

I need to get a set of dedicated nut drivers. I typically use a Snap-on 1/4" driver handle with sockets for hose clamps and whatnot, but dedicated nut drivers would come in very handy for many things.

 

[PFSard]

I do.

 

[MarvinBerry]

Sorta. One of my most used items is a 1/4 spinner handle with whatever size socket.

Used all the time for electronics & repair of musical instruments...guitars drums pianos etc.

One day I might get a set of actual nut drivers but that'd be what, like 16-20 handles vs one?!

 

[Empty Pockets]

I use them from time to time

 

[pscrow86]

I use my set for hose clamps, but they are my go-to tool when wiring trailer lights using the black plastic junction boxes. I'm a long time member of "over tighteners anonymous" and always seem to crack the plastic when I use a 1/4 inch drive and socket. I have an old clear handle Craftsman set I got from my dad in metric and standard.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Never unless they are on an impact driver

 

[Sine Swept]

Proto, Milwaukee and PA Pro Points.

 

[Bighead38]

They are nice when you need to “feel” what your doing. You don’t get the same feedback with a ratchet.

 

[FigureItOut]

I keep meaning to get a set, but other things end up taking priority. I do use 1/4" hex drive nut setters constantly though, far more often than I use sockets.

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[Wamsutta]

They are my most widely used tool; above and beyond anything else.

 

[GTO]

I love my long shaft Kleins,I also have the magnetic long shaft 2 pc set,1/4 and 5/16.

 

[CR888]

They are my most widely used tool; above and beyond anything else.

Shopping carts?

I use Wiha T-handle nut drivers a bit, great for small engine work. Metric set has Red handles, SAE has yellow. Come in 6' & 9" shank lengths I think. Can put a fair amount of torque through a T compared to regular handle.

 

[Mr_B]

I tend use 1/4 drive deep sockets on long extension with gearless palm ratchet or t-bar more than nut drivers .
really depends on type of work you do but nice sets of hollow shaft drivers always handy have and pretty cheap.
both of my sets are tidy vintage used picked up for pocket change at tool fairs .

 

[crewchief888]

1/4", 5/16", & 7mm for hose clamps

5/16", 7/16" for starting grease zerks

11/32", 3/8" for mechanical gauge wiring

i work on const eq.

 

[seber]

I use 1/4" drive screwdriver handle. I don't even know where my nutdrivers are.

 

[Max]

I use mine mostly for electrical work. I have an Xcelite set that has small drivers with a larger slip on handle. They work great.

Max

 

[sberry]

I have about 10 in 5/16 and 7/16, bought an extra 10mm a while back. Plus those have about half a dozen sets, 3 Klein or so.

 

[joel63]

I have full sets of Snap on sae and metric.

1/4, 5/16, 11/32, and 3/8 are the sizes I use the most.

I also use the 1/4, 5/16, and 3/8 in the extra long length.

Don't think I've used the metric ones yet. Maybe some day.

 

[KBigg]

I use mine pretty much every time I need to do interior work on my vehicles, hose clamps, engine covers, and aiming headlights.

 

[CR888]

I have 2 x Gearwrench palm/finger ratchets in 1/4" & 3/8" which are half decent little tools. I'm gonna start using them more, I've had them about two years and not ever used them.

 

[johninct]

One of my most used tools.

 

[Hawk]

Used my old hollow shaft 7/16 last Saturday to replace the door handle on my 91 S10.

 

[TXpintail]

I have the snap on non-conductive set in sae. Love them for electrical or non-electrical work. The 5/16 seems to be about the only one I ever need though.

 

[bonneyman]

See AC guys using them often.

Yep. 3/16" up to 3/8" are the most used, with 11/32" being very handy for electric motor work.
Though I switched to magnetic sockets and a palm ratchet for daily work.