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11-07-2009, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LawnGuyLandSparky
WOAH! How'd I get dragged into this?  |
The guys are making up for the time you were away 
Back to the topic at hand. One thing I haven't seen anyone mention is the lower quality of the screws that companies have been using. Using good tools on garbage hardware will ruin them several times faster than using good hardware. To satisfy my own curiosity I experimented a little and I can safely say that it really makes little difference if you're using a high end screw driver or a generic one on crap material. The good tool will obviously last longer, but not enough to justify buying it if you're going to just be using it on crap material.
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11-07-2009, 11:57 AM
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I like the craftsman screwdrivers myself. The ones the look just like the klein ones.
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11-07-2009, 12:10 PM
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Make mine Kleins with 1000 volt insulation for screwdrivers,Klein dykes
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11-07-2009, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnettica
However, I have broken a few of the 9/16 nutdrivers, don't ask me how though.
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I have a 9/16 nut driver, but I like to use my socket set on the larger nuts and bolts.
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11-07-2009, 02:07 PM
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Quality American made steel tools- try here.. http://www.wrighttool.com/
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11-07-2009, 05:41 PM
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I broke 2 differant klein linesmans the jaw came right off
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11-07-2009, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by modified electric
I broke 2 differant klein linesmans the jaw came right off
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How did you break them?
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11-07-2009, 05:53 PM
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they are not intended for use as a hammer all the time my 2nd pair I threw into a brick wall
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11-07-2009, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by modified electric
they are not intended for use as a hammer all the time my 2nd pair I threw into a brick wall
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Well that explains it then. I think there is a good story behind the pair that was thrown up against the brick wall.
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11-07-2009, 07:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nolabama
OK I wont ask how you broke a 9/16 Nutdriver. But of all the klien tools that is the least likely thing i can see breaking.
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Same here.
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11-07-2009, 07:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike_586
Back to the topic at hand. One thing I haven't seen anyone mention is the lower quality of the screws that companies have been using. Using good tools on garbage hardware will ruin them several times faster than using good hardware. To satisfy my own curiosity I experimented a little and I can safely say that it really makes little difference if you're using a high end screw driver or a generic one on crap material. The good tool will obviously last longer, but not enough to justify buying it if you're going to just be using it on crap material.
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I agree with this. I think it also has to do with all the combination head screws manufacturers use these days. Phillips screwdrivers seem to cam out more easily on slot/Phillips screws than on straight Phillips.
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11-07-2009, 07:58 PM
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#6 copper fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by william1978
I have a 9/16 nut driver, but I like to use my socket set on the larger nuts and bolts.
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I use the 9/16 for one reason, attaching the lags to the shields when attaching the 2x4's the concrete foundation wall for the panel boards.
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11-07-2009, 07:59 PM
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#6 copper fan
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Quote:
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How did you break them?
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I broke mine one time when I was pissed off at my boss and threw on the ground. 
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11-07-2009, 09:22 PM
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I bought a set of wiha awhile back. So far they are holding up pretty good, the #2 phillips has made it more than a month.
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11-08-2009, 01:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnettica
I broke mine one time when I was pissed off at my boss and threw on the ground. |
Do you still get mad at the boss? 
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11-08-2009, 01:00 PM
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How the hell do you break tools?
Lose them, ? yeah. 
Blow them up?, OK
wear them out? ...of course 
..... but break them?
I've had the same few screwdrivers for many years.
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11-08-2009, 04:21 PM
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I bought a new set of insulated Wera drivers. I only just started using them but they seem pretty incredible. I really like their Robertson drivers.
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11-09-2009, 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 220/221
How the hell do you break tools?
Lose them, ? yeah.
Blow them up?, OK
wear them out? ...of course
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I've had the same few screwdrivers for many years. |
That's what I was thinking. I've only had to replace what I've lost over the years.
Of course I've had to toss out some dykes and linemans with burn holes in them, but never broke any.
I think Klein is the best out there, I have a square shank screwdriver that I've had for 20 years.
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