Screwdriver addict...

[Pete999]

Oi less of the "Old Boy"

Still got me old Stanley electricians screwdriver, no not for sale at any cost, although got 2 of em so could be tempted for the right price, anyone?

 

[Dustydazzler]

Just been browsing eBay for a snap-on ratchet...

is there any differences between the various colours and styles?

i see a red , orange , green , yellow & black in a hard plastic

and various what look like a soft grip version

is That the only main difference...??

 

[telectrix]

Just been browsing eBay for a snap-on ratchet...

is there any differences between the various colours and styles?

i see a red , orange , green , yellow & black in a hard plastic

and various what look like a soft grip version

is That the only main difference...??

basically, yes. the only problem with the soft-grip version is that the cap falls off when using it and spare bits in the handle fall out, usually never to be seen again.
upside is guaranteed for life. i had the ratchet fail on one. snap-on rep fixed in his van in 15 minutes. FOC.

 

[Dustydazzler]

If I can pick one up for £25-30 on eBay I will get meself one and give it a bash...
i see they do limited edition pink version , so might buy it for the wife for Christmas...
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On a side note my Klein & milwakee insulated screwdrivers I ordered should arrive tomorrow so I will try them for a week and give my opinion on them.
never tried Klein or milwakee Insulated screwdrivers Before,
I did have a Klein normal screwdriver once upon a time before I lost it...

 

[Timbo]

I did have a Klein normal screwdriver once upon a time before some barsteward appropriated it...

FTFY ? (three words)!

 

[7029 dave]

I still use my dad's old yankee driver sometimes. Good when you need extra reach, eg when fitting shelf brackets.

My mentor had one, I hated it, old chippys tool anyway. lol

 

[Dustydazzler]

If I can pick one up for £25-30 on eBay I will get meself one and give it a bash...
i see they do limited edition pink version , so might buy it for the wife for Christmas...
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On a side note my Klein & milwakee insulated screwdrivers I ordered should arrive tomorrow so I will try them for a week and give my opinion on them.
never tried Klein or milwakee Insulated screwdrivers Before,
I did have a Klein normal screwdriver once upon a time before I lost it...

well my parcel arrived today, 3 Klein slotted and 2 milwakee pozi drivers.
the kleins have a decent grip so reckon they will be good to use but the milwakee feel rock hard , smooth and quite slippy...
see how they go , but reckon the miwakee will end up on ebay

 

[Andy78]

well my parcel arrived today, 3 Klein slotted and 2 milwakee pozi drivers.
the kleins have a decent grip so reckon they will be good to use but the milwakee feel rock hard , smooth and quite slippy...
see how they go , but reckon the miwakee will end up on ebay

Yeah the Milwaukee ones are rebranded cheap rubbish. They honestly feel like the Aldi ones.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Yeah the Milwaukee ones are rebranded cheap rubbish. They honestly feel like the Aldi ones.

more than likely , they feel like generic cheap screwdrivers you get in a pack from Aldi For a fiver.
the grip is horrible and plasticy.
only paid like 3 quid each as they were on offer

 

[Dustydazzler]

basically, yes. the only problem with the soft-grip version is that the cap falls off when using it and spare bits in the handle fall out, usually never to be seen again.
upside is guaranteed for life. i had the ratchet fail on one. snap-on rep fixed in his van in 15 minutes. FOC.

im just going to bid on a snap on and just noticed not all are the same size Shaft.
standard screwdriver bits are a 1/4 inch bit...?
are all snap on are 1/4 inch ??? I don’t want to end up with some funky American size I can’t get bits for

 

[telectrix]

snap-on drivers are 1/4" square shaft into handle and standard hexagonal bits like any other interchangeable bit driver. however i think you can get shafts with 1/4" sq. end for use with sockets. the pic in my post 57 appears to be this. the shafts are interchangeable so buy one with the hex end for bits as you can get hex to sq, adaptors, if that makes sense.

 

[MJPD29]

I'm looking for a new ratchet driver. Think I'll go for Wera though as I've been impressed with my recent Wera purchases.

As have I bought quite a few wera items in the last 12 months seem to be very good quality but pricey

 

[Dustydazzler]

Well the milwakee screwdrivers ended up in the bin , the small 3mm slotted tip snapped after about 2 uses...
absolute garbage , how Milwaukee can put there name to these screwdrivers beggers belief...

 

[Dustydazzler]

On the flip side I paid 20£ for this set of Kleins & they seem pretty good...

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CM87FRsOgc

 

[Dustydazzler]

snap-on drivers are 1/4" square shaft into handle and standard hexagonal bits like any other interchangeable bit driver. however i think you can get shafts with 1/4" sq. end for use with sockets. the pic in my post 57 appears to be this. the shafts are interchangeable so buy one with the hex end for bits as you can get hex to sq, adaptors, if that makes sense.

thank Tel...

if you were going to buy w snap on ratchet screwdriver would you opt for the soft grip or hard plastic handle...?