Screw drivers

[kiwigtx]

I prefer the screwdrivers that have a metal shaft throughout so use can tap the end with a hammer if needed.
Naturally you sparkies probably don't have these in your tool pouch

Electricians prefer to use a Chisel or a Drift pinch when 'tapping' is required....screwdrivers were not designed to be used in such a primitive manner....we have evolved from Cavemen practices.

Electricians **** gold and piss perfection.

 

[kiwigtx]

Wiha and Wera.

Thanks. I even have a WIHA bottle opener.

 

[YY1]

Cheapest way is to get a decent hex bit driver and find a source for good quality bits with a good size and those grip ribs.

BTW my wife was a finish and cabinetry carpenter, and the square head is almost exclusively used in that trade.

 

[slimt]

I buy the apex bit that sets into the main driver housing there like 3 bucks each but well worth it.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Personally, I like Klein screwdrivers.


https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-85078-Cushion-Grip-Screwdriver/dp/B000ABADXI

 

[kiwigtx]

Personally, I like Klein screwdrivers.


https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-85078-Cushion-Grip-Screwdriver/dp/B000ABADXI

Nice drivers. ....but they re not insulated on the shafts. Probably not rated for high voltage either.

 

[ws23jrt]

Here is something that causes many of the problems with "phillips" screws and drivers.

First is that "Phillips" is a brand name and we got used to calling it that from a glance.
With "Phillips" screws --a driver of the proper size to fit the screw is required for best fit. (small driver for small screws).

With a "reed and prince" screw (that looks much like Phillips) One good driver will fit all sizes of screws.

A big plus for the reed and prince style is that tapping the driver into a damaged screw head will give a much better chance of getting a good bite on the screw.

In fact, a reed and prince driver also has a better chance at removing damaged phillips head screws.

 

[69BBody]

+1. The Snap On screw drivers are "relieved" on the right places to enhance grip and are precision ground. My tool box is almost 100% older USA Craftsman...except for the screwdrivers. They are all Snap On.

^^^ This ^^^

Only use Snap-on at work.

 

[kiwigtx]

A handy little trick for removing stubborn Philips head screws is to place a wide rubber band across the screw, then put the driver into the screw head, and turn.

(I only hope that rubber band is not a brand of condom)

 

[Bb70charger500]

Here is something that causes many of the problems with "phillips" screws and drivers.

First is that "Phillips" is a brand name and we got used to calling it that from a glance.
With "Phillips" screws --a driver of the proper size to fit the screw is required for best fit. (small driver for small screws).

With a "reed and prince" screw (that looks much like Phillips) One good driver will fit all sizes of screws.
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A big plus for the reed and prince style is that tapping the driver into a damaged screw head will give a much better chance of getting a good bite on the screw.

In fact, a reed and prince driver also has a better chance at removing damaged phillips head screws.

I learned something today !!!! Wooohooo that doesn't happen often anymore !!
Thanks for that ! I'm now going to look at my tools to see what I have!

 

[FJ6AAR]

Wife retired from Stanley tools. She was in HR at there small tools plant in SC. They made screw drivers for just about every body. One day Mac next day Proto etc.

 

[YY1]

Stanley owns a LOT of tool companies you know, but might not know their corporate owner.

 

[vintage chromoly]

Klein is what I use for the larger stuff and Wiha for the smaller "control" screwdrivers.

Klein sells a line of high voltage (technically medium voltage) screwdrivers and hand tools. They cost accordingly, but if you need the rating, they have it available.

 

[YY1]

IIRC, Klein tools are specifically marketed toward the electrical trade.

 

[451Mopar]

I'm in the market for a new set of screwdrivers. Don't need insulated.
A few years back I bought a pack of Channel lock Limited Edition screw drivers at Sams Club that were pretty decent. They look like the "Code Blue" ones with the three sided handles.
Also had some old Snap-On screw drivers with the square black handles that were really nice.
My wife and kids seem to take my screwdrivers and never return them, I need a good set to lock in the tool box.

 

[BeeKool]

I'm in the market for a new set of screwdrivers. Don't need insulated.
A few years back I bought a pack of Channel lock Limited Edition screw drivers at Sams Club that were pretty decent. They look like the "Code Blue" ones with the three sided handles.
Also had some old Snap-On screw drivers with the square black handles that were really nice.
My wife and kids seem to take my screwdrivers and never return them, I need a good set to lock in the tool box.

Channel Locks are good
I bought a set several years ago still have all of them. They came with a precision set that I use quite a bit for electronics

 

[Paul Boucher]

Stanley owns a LOT of tool companies you know, but might not know their corporate owner.

Yes they do my friend. We distribute for almost all of the Stanley B&D brands and some divisions are better to work with than others. Sometimes the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing.

 

[YY1]

You got that right.

I hate to have this attitude, but I guess I can take comfort knowing it's not just my profession.

 

[kiwigtx]

Sometimes the left hand has no idea what the right hand is doing.

For a second there, I thought you were going to say there is a line of left-handed screwdrivers available.

 

[YY1]

I'm sure there are.

Some have a switch that converts it from right to left handed