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Post by Larry Madsen on Dec 30, 2021 18:23:51 GMT -5
For decades I had used Craftsman and, of course, been able to simply take them in to Sears if I had one going bad on me. With the demise of Sears and Craftsman as we once knew it, my screwdrivers were getting pretty derelict. The new *lifetime* warranty only covers those with serial number starting with 9. It's a complete no go for anything you've had for years. My son asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told him I would like some good quality screwdrivers. I got this in today's mail.  YFMS6995[1] by Larry Madsen, on Flickr I think I can make do with these.  |
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Post by stl80 on Dec 30, 2021 19:22:42 GMT -5
Nice.
Jim
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Post by rickyguitar on Dec 30, 2021 19:48:54 GMT -5
Yay
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Post by Ragtop on Dec 30, 2021 19:51:42 GMT -5
Schweeeeet.
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Post by RonC Picker on Dec 30, 2021 19:56:46 GMT -5
Great gift for a DIY guy like you!
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Post by LTB on Dec 30, 2021 20:15:18 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by Larry Madsen on Dec 30, 2021 20:17:48 GMT -5
I'm very happy to have them and I know they were not any sort of cheap.
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Post by Harleyboy on Dec 30, 2021 20:28:28 GMT -5
I'm a bit envious.. I have some nice hollow ground screwdrivers but rarely use them because I'm afraid to loose one. I hope you don't have this problem, nice drivers like that need to go to work.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Dec 31, 2021 7:06:00 GMT -5
The Gucci of screwdrivers!
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Post by ninworks on Dec 31, 2021 7:24:49 GMT -5
My biggest beef with screwdrivers is how the Phillips head ones fit screws. A quality screwdriver fits the Phillips head socket tightly because the angle of the tip is made correctly. I have Snap On and Stanley screwdrivers I have had for 30+ years and they STILL fit Phillips head screws tightly. All the cheap ones do is strip the socket in the screw if it is tight in the hole. Flat blade srewdrivers will work on just about any appropriate screw if using the correct size for the application. If they don't fit right they can be ground until they do. Quality flat blade screwdrivers will also hold their sharp edges longer than cheap ones.
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Post by LeftyMeister on Dec 31, 2021 8:17:50 GMT -5
The Gucci of screwdrivers! Klein is also topshelf and has a lifetime warranty. My biggest beef with screwdrivers is how the Phillips head ones fit screws. My biggest beef is that I can never find a phillips when I need one, while my tool box is full of straights. |
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Post by oldnjplayer on Dec 31, 2021 8:35:39 GMT -5
Real nice screwdrivers... I remember the Snap On truck stopping by the Truck repair shop I worked on when I was in college. Also remember bringing in a small box of Craftsmen tools for replacement to a local Sears for no questions asked replacement. I did find out that Kobalt hand tools from Lowes are made in USA. They have a decent warranty. Full disclosure I Have not owned or used them so I can't speak to quality.
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Post by fkaJimmySee on Dec 31, 2021 11:04:16 GMT -5
Way better than a tie for Christmas.
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Post by Larry Madsen on Dec 31, 2021 11:23:24 GMT -5
Way better than a tie for Christmas. Yes indeed, especially for me. 😋 |
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Post by NoSoapRadio on Dec 31, 2021 15:21:09 GMT -5
That's nice.
I can't see myself buying a set of Snappy screwdrivers for me -- but if someone else gave them to me I'd be pumped. I've bought some of their sockets, wrenches, and ratchets -- but you gotta draw the line somewhere if you're just a home gamer like me.
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Post by K4 on Dec 31, 2021 16:27:58 GMT -5
My only gripe with the "new" snap on screwdrivers is the handle, I wish they hadn't redesigned them.
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Post by walshb 🦒 on Dec 31, 2021 22:18:54 GMT -5
I hate almost every Craftsman screwdriver that I've ever owned. The cheap plastic handle are junk.
I've never owned SnapOn screwdrivers, so I can't speak to their quality. They sure look great though.
I do own some Vessel ball grip Japanese made screwdrivers, and I can take a Phillips head driver, stick it into a horizontally mounted (Japanese) Phillips screw, and it will remain in place until I remove it. Never stripped a screw with them, they are the best I've ever used.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 1, 2022 3:29:17 GMT -5
I'm a fan of Felo, made in Germany. They are tough, and they have beech handles with a full tang cap on the end. And not too expensive.
BUT! When I see a Snap-On anything at a garage sale, I buy it because they are top quality tools. Especially the older stuff.
Check this out.
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Post by LTB on Jan 3, 2022 10:13:20 GMT -5
The Gucci of screwdrivers! Klein is also topshelf and has a lifetime warranty. My biggest beef with screwdrivers is how the Phillips head ones fit screws. My biggest beef is that I can never find a phillips when I need one, while my tool box is full of straights. Yeah and when you need a straight slot all you will find are Phillips! 😁 |
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Post by Larry Madsen on Jan 3, 2022 10:55:36 GMT -5
Sadly, no test results for Snap-on  I know for sure these were more expensive than any of those tested, hopefully on par with the best in the test. As far as the "hammer test" ... that's nuts, in my book anyway. Not saying I have never pounded on a screwdriver. However, I can say I have never pounded on a screwdriver that I consider to still be useful as a screwdriver. I have heard of about chisels and punches. I still have a few of my old ones that are very usable. I'll sort through those and probably convert some (bad ones) into alternative use tools. My old Craftsman #3 phillips is still functioning perfectly ... which is a good thing because the Snap-on kit has no #3 phillips. |
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Post by Larry Madsen on Jan 3, 2022 11:03:42 GMT -5
I've bought some of their sockets, wrenches, and ratchets -- but you gotta draw the line somewhere if you're just a home gamer like me. That is true NSR. I would really like to have some Snap-on ratchets. As with screwdrivers, all my mechanic tools are Craftsman and the same warranty problem applies. Maybe I'll try to snag one here and there without it being too painful to the pocket book. I ran into a couple with problems while removing and disassembling my SBC, so I know I'll have that to deal with while I reassemble the engine as well. |
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Post by hushnel on Jan 3, 2022 11:43:49 GMT -5
I’ll tap them occasionally to brake the surface tension. I’ve got a set of no name screw drivers with wooden handles and square stock tool steel shafts that fit slot, and Phillip heads like a glove.
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Post by Larry Madsen on Jan 3, 2022 12:15:21 GMT -5
I just took steps to solve a long-time item on my "wish list". One of my bad ones is a long shaft #2 phillips. I just found socket adapter (1/4" drive to 3/8" drive). I'll cut the tip off the bad screwdriver, insert in the 1/4" opening and weld on the adapter giving me a 3/8" socket driver. I've looked at the "real thing" and the prices seem pretty crazy. I can do this for pretty much nothing. |
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Post by K4 on Jan 3, 2022 12:20:31 GMT -5
Not sure about the new snap on stuff but I have a set of screw drivers I bought in 1985 or so and they are not worn out yet. I used them professionally for many many years.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 3, 2022 12:32:37 GMT -5
I still have a few of my old ones that are very usable. I'll sort through those and probably convert some (bad ones) into alternative use tools. One supremely useful option for old screwdrivers is to heat the tip of a common/slot screwdriver to dull cherry red, stick it in a vise and put in a 45-degree bend 1/2" from the tip. These make really good small pry bars and I have a few in different sizes. Yeah, I know heating the tip pulls the temper from the steel, but you're not driving screws with these. The annealed steel still retains plenty of strength to work in the role of a pry bar. |
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