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02-15-2009, 01:48 PM
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Worst Screw drivers.
Husky tips bend easily.
Kliens with Carbide tip, the tip snaps off.
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02-15-2009, 02:13 PM
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screwdrivers made by evolv. you can get them at sears my helper broke the tip off trying to twist a KO out of a recess light
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02-15-2009, 03:32 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: michigan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
Husky tips bend easily.
Kliens with Carbide tip, the tip snaps off.
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You must be a lot stronger than I am I've had good luck with the Kliens.
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02-15-2009, 03:40 PM
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Member
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Location: Silver Spring, MD
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I usually buy craftsman screwdrivers now, they seem to take a beating and if they do not, I just return it. But this Klein rapi drive sucks. its a waste of effort.
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02-15-2009, 03:50 PM
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semi-electrician
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: New Jersey, out in the woods
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Quote:
Originally Posted by europamo
I usually buy craftsman screwdrivers now, they seem to take a beating and if they do not, I just return it. But this Klein rapi drive sucks. its a waste of effort.
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I am sure there are 1000 guys that would disagree with you on that one, you need to be smarter than the tools your using.
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02-15-2009, 03:53 PM
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village idiot
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Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MechanicalDVR
I am sure there are 1000 guys that would disagree with you on that one, you need to be smarter than the tools your using.
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X2. I love my Rapi drives. It took a bit of getting used to about 15 years ago, but have never had a problem since. Nearly every electrician I have ever worked with uses them and loves them.
Jeff
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02-15-2009, 03:58 PM
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semi-electrician
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piette
X2. I love my Rapi drives. It took a bit of getting used to about 15 years ago, but have never had a problem since. Nearly every electrician I have ever worked with uses them and loves them.
Jeff
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Never cracked a device with one of tore up a wall from slippage like I so many guys do with drills.
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02-15-2009, 05:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piette
X2. I love my Rapi drives. It took a bit of getting used to about 15 years ago, but have never had a problem since. Nearly every electrician I have ever worked with uses them and loves them.
Jeff
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X3. I love 'em. 
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02-15-2009, 05:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnJ0906
X3. I love 'em. |
X4. Been using them for 20 years and loving 'em!
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02-15-2009, 06:30 PM
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Sparky
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X5 Love to use them when I can
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02-15-2009, 06:33 PM
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Seen your member
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X6. Once you learn how to use them, they're great.
Most people don't apply enough pressure when using them to install a device, too much when installing the cover, or mistakenly believe the tool does all their thinking for them.
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02-15-2009, 06:51 PM
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i think your misunderstanding me, I just do not like the klein one.
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02-15-2009, 09:38 PM
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I only use Sears Craftsman.. I always bend the tip trying to unlock a frozen screw on a neutral bar or a rusted MP lug. They give you new ones for free without asking questions. I trade mine in at least 2 times a year from wear and tear.
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02-15-2009, 10:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MechanicalDVR
I am sure there are 1000 guys that would disagree with you on that one, you need to be smarter than the tools your using.
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When I did a lot od S&P I loved mine.
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02-15-2009, 11:54 PM
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EURO who else makes a similar product?
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02-16-2009, 01:42 AM
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Burger Flipper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
EURO who else makes a similar product?
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Pretty sure I have seen a craftsman bent screwdriver as well. I have the phillips as well as the straight klein ones though.
~Matt
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02-16-2009, 01:43 AM
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Burger Flipper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
Husky tips bend easily.
Kliens with Carbide tip, the tip snaps off.
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Screwdrivers arent prybars. 
~Matt
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02-16-2009, 01:43 AM
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Burger Flipper
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Oh and husky AND kobalt [the 2 big box brands] are both garbage quality.
~Matt
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02-16-2009, 07:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TOOL_5150
Screwdrivers arent prybars.
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WHAT?!?
 
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02-16-2009, 08:31 PM
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Member
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Location: Silver Spring, MD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
EURO who else makes a similar product?
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Greenlee is what I have, but just about all of them do. problem with the klein one i had is the crank action sucks, maybe its a defect who knows
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