Screwdriver suggestions?

[wildroamer]

Looking at buying a set of Phillips and standard drivers. Don't want to cheap out, but probably not going to spend top dollar, either.

I have some Wiha T-handles, but looks like a set of drivers is over $150?! Not gonna happen...

I see Witte Maxpro mentioned around. Also Wera. Have heard mixed reviews on Klein, maybe quality not what it once was?

Anyway, curious about your experiences.

 

[Guido Salvage]

I bought a bunch of Wiha's at a pawn shop with a whole bag of tools, I can post pictures tonight. I also have a bunch of Klein and Greenlee ones along with the requisite few dozen Craftsman ones.

 

[Plan-b]

 

[Marshy]

I suggest an Orange Dreamsicle screwdriver.

4 oz of Orange Juice (choice)
4 oz of Whipped Cream vodka by Pinnacle

Stir with ice and strained.

Careful, they are easy to drink and too much vitamin C could give you a headache.

 

[Genius]

I don't know if you have a Menards in your area, but I have been extremely happy with their Masterforce branded screwdriver's. They are Made in the USA too.

 

[stihl sawing]

Check the wrenches thread, I just bought some Husky and Craftsmans and both are USA made. The Huskys were really priced right.

 

[wildroamer]

Thanks gang, will look into your suggestions. Except maybe the SO, bot too pricy, me thinks.
Not sure about Menard's, I'll check.
FC I think I like your suggestion best so far!

 

[plcnut]

I really like my Kleins, but haven't bought any for a few years. All my new ones have been *Wera, and I really like them. I get my *Wera's (as well as my Knipex pliers) from automationdirect.com

*Edit: Used the wrong name...

 

[Plan-b]

Hit up Amazon and type in Williams screwdrivers... They are just like the snap offs, just black.

 

[cantgitright]

+1 for Klein...I like SK's also

 

[Plan-b]

Look at the proto duratek, they are the same as the Mac tool ones.
Proto also makes a classic yellow hard handle. So does Gray tools.
I don't like the newer snap on ones because the handle is too large to fit in my service case...
You know the price won't matter much if you don't like using them. Find someone who has the ones you are thinking of buying, and turn a few screws with them.

Screwdrivers are more of a touchey feely sort of thing, they gotta feel good in your mitts.
Oh, if you buy a soft handle version, know that if you expose it to chemicals, it turns to mush...

 

[DSS]

Wera. They sell them on Amazon. Not crazy expensive either. I like them, soft handles

 

[wildroamer]

I have been eyeballing those Weras a bit. Also the Wiha. Partly because I really am impressed with the T-handles I have, and partly because it's just fun to say, "WEEEE-HAAAW!"
I'm considering going with something on the heavy-duty side, that I could take a hammer to if need be. I see several that have a metal cap option, including the Wiha's. Also, I notice that on the heavy duty models the shaft goes all the way through the handle, which I like.

I see Wiha has a micro finish and a soft finish. Those with experience, what do you think?

Oh, no Menard's up here...

Think I'm staying away from the Craftsman, more out of principle than anything.

Thanks all for your suggestions and experiences! This place ROCKS!

Everyone have a balloon, a drink, and a hit... On me!

 

[cantgitright]

Everyone have a balloon

there aint even enough balloons there for all of me...better get some more!

 

[DSS]

I have a set I bought at Napa that the shaft goes all the way through. You can beat the piss out of them if you have to.

Of course they don't make them anymore

 

[wildroamer]

Looks like I'm going to give the Wiha's a shot, extra heavy duty, micro finish. We shall see...

 

[wildroamer]

I know I ruled out Wiha in post #1, but they are less than a hundred, so....

 

[stihl sawing]

Wera. They sell them on Amazon. Not crazy expensive either. I like them, soft handles

What?? I know you like some things hard.

 

[stihl sawing]

Looks like I'm going to give the Wiha's a shot, extra heavy duty, micro finish. We shall see...

You goin with the cows suggestion? Of course you know he was voted biggest butthole on SH. Gotta keep an eye on him.

 

[DSS]

You goin with the cows suggestion? Of course you know he was voted biggest butthole on SH. Gotta keep an eye on him.

No, he's going Wiha, not Wera

Nevermind my ass. This is a serious forum