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05-01-2008, 03:56 AM
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Best Screwdrivers
I am interested to know what people regard as a high quality screw driver/screwdriver set.
A good set of screw drivers has been hard for me to find.
So far I only believe Wiha to be worthy.
Recently I had a guy from Snapon try to sell me a set of insulated screw drivers for AUS$316. (What The!?................!!!!!!!  )
Was he taking the pi$$ with that quoted price!??
Any feed back on this subject would be much appreciated.
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05-01-2008, 06:38 AM
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Wow, this is a very debated subject lately. I have always liked Klein and Whitte but, had an issue with Klein breaking as of late. Whitte and Wiha is still a good choice. Here are a couple good places to search price.
http://www.ktool.net/servlet/Categories
http://www.idealindustries.com/
http://www.specialized.net/ecommerce...tegory%5Fid=21
http://mytoolstore.com/
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05-01-2008, 07:13 AM
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"FACOM" used to be good, but now they are a "STANLEY TOOLS" company, so I guess they will end up the way of RK's latest "KLEIN" screwdrivers and break off all to easy.
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05-01-2008, 07:19 AM
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I can't see paying the price for snap on. Gatti's snap on insulated linemans were like $150. Our shop gets Klein insulated tool kits for @ $240, three screwdrivers and several pliers
http://www.mytoolstore.com/klein/33526.html
I haven't seen the Ideal screwdriver yet that some guys on here like. I like the feel of Klein, I hate the plastic handled Craftsman stuff.
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05-01-2008, 05:30 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I'm leaning still towards Wiha.
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05-01-2008, 05:40 PM
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I don't worry too much about long-term quality.
Within a year, mine are either lost, stolen or I've beat it to death with a hammer.
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05-01-2008, 10:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
I don't worry too much about long-term quality.
Within a year, mine are either lost, stolen or I've beat it to death with a hammer.
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I still have tools from back when I helped out my grandfathr and uncles as a kid.
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05-01-2008, 11:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
I don't worry too much about long-term quality.
Within a year, mine are either lost, stolen or I've beat it to death with a hammer.
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Hey Sparky save your nice screwdrivers from the hammer........ I find these extremely well built and works great with the hammer.
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05-02-2008, 12:08 AM
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Witte, Wera, Knipex, Etc.
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05-02-2008, 12:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by randomkiller
I still have tools from back when I helped out my grandfathr and uncles as a kid.
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I carry one old (BIG phillips) wooden handled screw driver that I use maybe 2x a year. It is the last of a set that were among the first tools I bought with my own money (about 36 years ago now... gawd, I'm getting old guys).
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05-02-2008, 12:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BryanMD
I carry one old (BIG phillips) wooden handled screw driver that I use maybe 2x a year. It is the last of a set that were among the first tools I bought with my own money (about 36 years ago now... gawd, I'm getting old guys).
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Your just a baby, I have a 43yr old estwing, bought new for me to pull nails from forms
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05-08-2008, 05:37 AM
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What about Irazola Screwdrivers? Anybody have any remarks about those?
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05-08-2008, 05:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZONE
What about Irazola Screwdrivers? Anybody have any remarks about those?
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I might just buy a set and find out.
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05-08-2008, 06:21 AM
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For me it is a toss up between Wiha (Made in Germany) and Irazola (Made in Spain)
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05-08-2008, 06:42 AM
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Hey Gatti, do you ever use any of your tools? 
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05-08-2008, 11:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZONE
Recently I had a guy from Snapon try to sell me a set of insulated screw drivers for AUS$316. (What The!?................!!!!!!! )
Was he taking the pi$$ with that quoted price!??
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That's all he wanted? I'm surprised he didn't ask for one of your kidneys too.
As I work in a shop that works on autos, Snap-On is all the rage here. I shake my head every day when I see the guys blow their wallets up on this stuff. For example, plier type crimpers by Ideal are $9 - the same thing by Klein is $23 - the same exact thing by Snap On a whopping $53!
Snap On is nice, but you can find equal or better quality stuff for half the price. Especially if you buy stuff online.
Snap off!
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05-09-2008, 05:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackie
That's all he wanted? I'm surprised he didn't ask for one of your kidneys too.
As I work in a shop that works on autos, Snap-On is all the rage here. I shake my head every day when I see the guys blow their wallets up on this stuff. For example, plier type crimpers by Ideal are $9 - the same thing by Klein is $23 - the same exact thing by Snap On a whopping $53!
Snap On is nice, but you can find equal or better quality stuff for half the price. Especially if you buy stuff online.
Snap off!
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Have you seen the post with the $150 pliers? Snap on is out of line with their prices but as long as people buy their stuff it won't change. I think the Craftsman Professional line wrenches look like they come out of the same molds. With some tools the only thing that seems different is the model numbers.
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05-09-2008, 07:12 PM
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Apparently Klein has a recall on for their screwdrivers....saw a note at one of my suppliers about a recall but I did not see anything on Klein's website???
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05-10-2008, 08:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdnelectrician
Apparently Klein has a recall on for their screwdrivers....saw a note at one of my suppliers about a recall but I did not see anything on Klein's website???
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We need details.
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05-10-2008, 09:06 AM
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Quote:
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We need details.
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I knew that would get your attention.
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