wrench ratchet screwdriver style

[FiendFX]

Are these any good? Which one would you get?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-pc...0947478000P?prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=G19

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-pc...0941716000P?prdNo=23&blockNo=23&blockType=G23

 

[Stuey]

Yes. I have Craftsman and Wera ones and use them both quite often. Craftsman if you want to try it out, Wera if you can justify the expense.

 

[Mickey O]

I have a few including the offset version, they work well just check the package to find out the COO. I had another Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver (Chapman style) that was USA made and I turned it in with a broken tip and got a Chinese replacement, didn't notice it until later, wasn't happy, it will be exchange for a USA one if I can find one or tossed.

 

[FiendFX]

thanks for the response guys. but which style is better, they got different heads? links above

 

[Holt]

Links are not working for me. But if the craftsman is the one I'm thinking of I would go with the wera as it has more teeth. The craftsman you can get with a angled head which is kinda neat

 

[Stuey]

41716 is offset 25°

47478 is straight.

47477 shows all 3 styles.

 

[FiendFX]

Links are not working for me. But if the craftsman is the one I'm thinking of I would go with the wera as it has more teeth. The craftsman you can get with a angled head which is kinda neat

41716 is offset 25°

47478 is straight.

47477 shows all 3 styles.

Sorry guys.. Just reuploaded the pics. They both have different head types. I'm undecided which would be more practical to buy. Let me know your opinions. thx

 

[domain]

Gearwrench. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062FSAVI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[wideopen1967]

I use these at work, http://www1.mscdirect.com/cgi/NNSRI...re=ItemDetail-_-ResultListing-_-SearchResults
very reliable and made in the USA!!

 

[FiendFX]

I'm just looking to spend less than $10, hence, craftsman.

 

[domain]

I'm just looking to spend less than $10, hence, craftsman.

Understandable.... BUT, these seem to be demanded in tight areas and I would not want a but ratchet with 10 teeth IMHO. This is one tool that is indeed, worth its weight in gold..

 

[Stuey]

Sorry guys.. Just reuploaded the pics. They both have different head types. I'm undecided which would be more practical to buy. Let me know your opinions. thx

No, the heads are the same. As I said the angles are what's different.

I have a 41716 offset model my hands. That picture is of the reverse side of the head. It looks like they did some photoshopping or something since the handle writing is on the wrong side.

 

[FiendFX]

No, the heads are the same. As I said the angles are what's different.

I have a 41716 offset model my hands. That picture is of the reverse side of the head. It looks like they did some photoshopping or something since the handle writing is on the wrong side.

oh interesting.. i guess it doesnt matter which one i get then.

 

[pacsguy]

Gearwrench. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062FSAVI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

These sets go on sale for 10 bux at sears every few months.

 

[rlitman]

Understandable.... BUT, these seem to be demanded in tight areas and I would not want a but ratchet with 10 teeth IMHO. This is one tool that is indeed, worth its weight in gold..

Agreed. My favorite one of these in my toolbox is a BluePoint with a roller ratchet mechanism. You can feel no backlash at all.
I've got an assortment of screwdriver tips for it.
It appears to be a hi-lok ratchet handle, but it fits tips with a round shank.
I don't think they make it any more though. I'll try to remember to find the part number later.

 

[Stuey]

oh interesting.. i guess it doesnt matter which one i get then.

It does matter. One is bent back 25° the other is straight.

The 1/4" bit holder part is the same though. Both have those black knobs on the back.

 

[FiendFX]

im going with the 5 piece.. thanks guys

 

[Mastermind]

check out the sunex one too, i have the ones the OP posted and have for years, the gearwrench one, and a kobalt on top of the sunex, i like the sunex best.

http://www.tooltopia.com/sunex-tool...utm_term=SUN9726&utm_campaign=pricegrabber_r1

 

[davesnothere]

I also like the sunex.

 

[Mastermind]

i do like the speeder knurling on the gearwrench at times, and some wheelwells require the reversed angled blue point one like the craftsman the OP posted.

 

[kythri]

My local store today had 2 packages of the "7-piece" set available, US-made, for $19.99.

Offset outwards, offset inwards and straight driver/wrenches, and 4 bits.

Picked up a set, been wanting them for a bit, just never went to get them. For all three, $20 isn't bad.