IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GREAT GEN. PURPOSE SCREWDRIVER SET - CHECK THESE OUT.

[chief38]

NOTE: Not Gunsmithing screwdrivers!

As some here already know I am sort of a tool addict. I must already own at least 250+ screwdrivers (not kidding - probably more) but I am always on the hunt for a quality set. Got sets in my work shop, train room, cars, motorcycle, garage, gun bag, kitchen - etc.

Again, this post is not regarding screwdrivers used on guns - those would be Hollow Ground style only! These are for general purpose use around the home and garage.

I just received three, 8 piece sets of Williams screwdrivers (one for me and two for Holiday gifts) which consists of 8 pieces each, three size Philips Head and 5 standard blades. Williams is a brand name purchased by Snap-on years ago and the Williams set IS a Snap-on set emblazoned with the Williams name. They are the old style Snap-on black squarish handles with standard Snap-on blades - including the anti-cam-out grooves on the Phillips blades. They also have the hexagon nut just below the handle so a wrench can be used for really tight screws. They also carry the Snap-on life time warranty and are Snap-on screwdrivers with the older style handle.

However the price is nothing like Snap-on, LOL!! A Snap-on set off the tool truck this size is well over $200 bucks and this set cost me $50 each, delivered! While this set has the older style hard black handles which I personally prefer, those who prefer the newer soft multi-colored red/black, orange/black, green /black handles - this set doesn't have those.

I figured an 8 piece screwdriver set made in the USA and that comes with a lifetime warranty is worth talking about to anyone looking for a truly great set of screwdrivers! I ordered mine from Zoro Tools and they were on sale for $50.56 (regular price was $56) delivered. Sometimes Zoro runs much better sales but I needed two of the three for Christmas gifts so had to buy them now.

OK - not gun related, not very exiting to most, but to "Tool Guys" it might be worth a look! Oh - the only disappointment was the plastic storage pouch the tools come in - cheap Chinese made junk, but went in the trash anyway!

BTW the picture of the set is in post #3 by Pittpa - thanks for posting it!

 

[RodD]

Grace hollow ground with wood handles are good tools.

 

[pittpa]

Is this it?
Not very sexy.

 

[DeathGrip]

I have the Snap-on set in bright green. I bought them over 20 years ago and other than a bit of grease stain they're as good as new. Great drivers and if you can pick up a set for that price you'd have a hard time doing better.

I also got a matching ratcheting driver from Snap-on, I wonder if Williams has that in their line now. It's been a great driver.

 

[Rpg]

I’m not much of a mechanic nor am I a particularly ambitious do it yourself guy.

I’m much more likely to buy screwdrivers at garage sales for $.10 each than to pay $50 (let alone $200) for eight screwdrivers.

The price of my screwdrivers doesn’t have any noticeable impact on the outcome of my limited projects.

 

[chief38]

Is this it?
Not very sexy.

Yes - may not be "sexy" but I've never made love to a screwdriver anyway - LOL

I guess to me the beauty is how they're built and how they work. Personally I really find the old Snap-on style hard handle much more comfortable than the softer ones they have now. They are just more comfortable in my hands.

 

[chief38]

Grace hollow ground with wood handles are good tools.

For guns - yes. The screwdriver set I posted about is for general purpose use around the home and garage - NOT for guns. The problem with using "gun screwdrivers" for cars, machinery or around the house is that the Hollow Ground screwdriver tips are less robust and usually more brittle. They will not stand up very well if used on a daily basis for non gun related work.

Plus, as much as as I am the first to say never use a screwdriver as a pry-bar, with a hammer, as a chisel etc. we all know we are guilty of that when we get lazy. I would never do that with Hollow Ground tips!

 

[chief38]

I’m not much of a mechanic nor am I a particularly ambitious do it yourself guy.

I’m much more likely to buy screwdrivers at garage sales for $.10 each than to pay $50 (let alone $200) for eight screwdrivers.

The price of my screwdrivers doesn’t have any noticeable impact on the outcome of my limited projects.

The cheap screwdrivers are usually poorly made with tips that are either too soft or too hard. Sometimes the grip materials are just uncomfortable in someones hand. That said, if you only use them on a rare occasion and they work for you - great!

I am always fixing , building or adjusting something and use screwdrivers on a daily basis for something. While I will only use Hollow Ground screwdriver bits on guns, I use regular screwdrivers for general purposes. These are not only excellent for that, but they are comfortable and quite durable. If I do jack one up - then it gets replaced free of charge.

Last but not least....... I am a tool guy that has a tough time using cheap tools. Sometimes you can buy really high quality tools at garage sales or at a flea market, but more times than not they are "beaters" or good for opening paint cans up.

 

[chief38]

I have the Snap-on set in bright green. I bought them over 20 years ago and other than a bit of grease stain they're as good as new. Great drivers and if you can pick up a set for that price you'd have a hard time doing better.

I also got a matching ratcheting driver from Snap-on, I wonder if Williams has that in their line now. It's been a great driver.

Actually Williams does have a ratchet driver too. Google Snap-on industrial tools OR Williams tools.

 

[ggibson511960]

Working on old stuff, guns and English motorcycles, will fatten up your tool collection. Here are my scrounged up heirlooms from my great grandfather/grandfather/father's barn. Note the absence of plastic from when mechanics were real men. All wood and steel. I renew my slotted screwdriver tips with the ever present grinding wheel. These 125 year old turnscrews (British term) work great for scrapers, prybars, picks, gouges or anything else that messes up the tips. The grinding wheel is always ready to restore them to like new condition. Wish I could do the same for Phillips head and Torx head drivers.

 

[wheelgun28]

The old Snap-On Philips was an amazing tool. If you had a stuck screw that was ready to strip, try the Snap-On and you stood a good chance of getting it out.
The older square handles seemed a bit small to me. Then they had the high torque triangle handle, some folks hated them. I've had them all over the years, some lost or stolen, some still around.

I also like the Williams brand socket sets, very good tools.

For electric and electronic work I like the Whia screwdrivers!

 

[chief38]

The old Snap-On Philips was an amazing tool. If you had a stuck screw that was ready to strip, try the Snap-On and you stood a good chance of getting it out.
The older square handles seemed a bit small to me. Then they had the high torque triangle handle, some folks hated them. I've had them all over the years, some lost or stolen, some still around.

I also like the Williams brand socket sets, very good tools.

For electric and electronic work I like the Whia screwdrivers!

I have two sets of Whia miniature nut drivers. One in metric the other in SAE. They are pretty good and come in a cloth pouch. Descent tools! I use them mostly for working on my Lionel Loco's and accessories which have very small nuts. While the old USA made stuff is SAE, all the new Lionel engines are metric.

 

[vmtcmt]

Have a link?

 

[chief38]

Have a link?

Just google Zoro Tools. Heads up is they have frequent sales ranging from 10% - 25% and free freight over $75 bucks if you leave your email they will send you flyers and sales.

 

[Muss Muggins]

I think everybody misinterpreted this thread and nobody who responded actually read the body of the post. He’s got a set. He was offering advice. Hence the question as a thread title, as opposed to a statement. Should have said “Here’s a good general purpose screwdriver set . . . “

 

[chief38]

I think everybody misinterpreted this thread and nobody who responded actually read the body of the post. He’s got a set. He was offering advice. Hence the question as a thread title, as opposed to a statement. Should have said “Here’s a good general purpose screwdriver set . . . “

Excellent point Muss! I am going to modify the title right now! Thanks.....

 

[DeathGrip]

Actually Williams does have a ratchet driver too. Google Snap-on industrial tools OR Williams tools.

I have three from Snap-on. I bought one for dad and another for my brother, both no longer alive.

So I took a quick look and didn't see the Williams offering but didn't search to hard.

 

[Golddollar]

At the last neighborhood garage sale day in the nearby development you could have picked up enough tools to stock a Buick garage. I don't think I have a Craftsman screwdriver that's less than 25 years old.

 

[chief38]

I have three from Snap-on. I bought one for dad and another for my brother, both no longer alive.

So I took a quick look and didn't see the Williams offering but didn't search to hard.

Google:

Williams WRS-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver 5-bits. About $31 bucks.

 

[chief38]

At the last neighborhood garage sale day in the nearby development you could have picked up enough tools to stock a Buick garage. I don't think I have a Craftsman screwdriver that's less than 25 years old.

All my Craftsman screwdrivers are at least that old too. They are all in excellent shape but the red & clear acetate handles turned stinky on me. The Williams set is going to replace them in my tool box and the Craftsman set will be going out to the garage.

The new Craftsman's are made in China I believe and I'd rather deal with the smell (outside it's not too bad) than with Chinese tools. I avoid Chinese tools like Superman avoids Kryptonite! lol