Nut Drivers

[newoldtech]

I like to use the all in one screwdrivers like the Klein 11/1,or Irwin. My biggest problem is the 5/16 seems to round out within a year. So I'm curious hows the quality of the Klein 5/16 nut drivers? Will they last a long time or do they round out as well? Thanx for any insight.


I'm talking specifically about a stand alone 5/16 nut driver not a all in one tool.

[JimmyM]

I use the cheap 6 in one drivers that Home Depot carries. When the 5/16 end wears out I just grind it down a little and it is good for a few more months.

[pdrake65]

I like to use the all in one screwdrivers like the Klein 11/1,or Irwin. My biggest problem is the 5/16 seems to round out within a year. So I'm curious hows the quality of the Klein 5/16 nut drivers? Will they last a long time or do they round out as well? Thanx for any insight.


I'm talking specifically about a stand alone 5/16 nut driver not a all in one tool.

I bought a Klein 5/16 nutdriver specifically for that reason...it is the size I use the most. 3 years and still looks likes new....well almost like new anyway!

[Shur]

...3 years and still looks likes new....well almost like new anyway!

1 year and mine is holding up well. The magnet doesnt seem to be as strong as it was but I've had no rounding or distortion.

[EugeneTheJeep]

I have antique Vaco Nut drivers I bought 25+ years ago, and I only replaced the 1/4" and 5/16" a couple of times in all them years, maybe you need to put the driver more square on the screw head, or you are using Chinese tools?

[Texas-Tech]

The Klien drivers hold up quite a bit better then their screwdrivers. The long reach with the magnets are the way to go.

[Pascone10]

The Klien drivers hold up quite a bit better then their screwdrivers. The long reach with the magnets are the way to go.

Yea X2.

[newoldtech]

Thanks guys!

I just put the Klein 5/16 magnetic in my bag. I figure I will use it most(not all) of the time instead of the all in one and that should increase the life of my all in one substantially.

I don't know why they can't make a all on one that can stand up to the trade. If someone could they could make alot of money on it. I've tried them all, Klein, Irwin, Lenox etc. Irwin is the best I've seen but I still can't even get a year out of the 5/16.

[Chuck]

I'm thinking of going to klein as well. Have been getting about a year out of the Malco nutdrivers before they wear out. The boss replaces them so haven't been in a real hurry to change.

[CommtechinVA]

The Klien drivers hold up quite a bit better then their screwdrivers. The long reach with the magnets are the way to go.

X3

[belliott]

I've got Klien and Greenlee, the only problem I have is loosing them.

[jjwestbrook]

my nutdrivers last for years , because i use a cordless impact on most screws

[nick muniz]

Just do like I do, my bosch mini has the 1/4 mag nutdriver and my milwaukee mini has the 5/16 and the rest of the nutsetters in a baby bank bag hanging on my tool bag.
For long reach I use Xcelite mag nutdrivers, they are beefy.

[pdrake65]

I have antique Vaco Nut drivers I bought 25+ years ago, and I only replaced the 1/4" and 5/16" a couple of times in all them years, maybe you need to put the driver more square on the screw head, or you are using Chinese tools?

Thought I was being cost effective by buying the Husky brand from HD. Enough said!

[follett]

The ONLY nut drivers to buy are the snap on ones. I carry mostly cheaper tools because I lose them more often then wearing them out. But my 1/4 5/16 and 3/8 are snap on. Two main reasons why are they are fully red yellow blue from top to bottom with insulated sleaves on the shafts and more importantly they go to a square shape at the bottom of the handle so you can put an adjustable on it when you have to, instead of using vice grips on the other brands and tearing them up.

[Pascone10]

The ONLY nut drivers to buy are the snap on ones. I carry mostly cheaper tools because I lose them more often then wearing them out. But my 1/4 5/16 and 3/8 are snap on. Two main reasons why are they are fully red yellow blue from top to bottom with insulated sleaves on the shafts and more importantly they go to a square shape at the bottom of the handle so you can put an adjustable on it when you have to, instead of using vice grips on the other brands and tearing them up.

Are they magnetic? Have a link or a part number?

[joemach]

The ONLY nut drivers to buy are the snap on ones. I carry mostly cheaper tools because I lose them more often then wearing them out. But my 1/4 5/16 and 3/8 are snap on. Two main reasons why are they are fully red yellow blue from top to bottom with insulated sleaves on the shafts and more importantly they go to a square shape at the bottom of the handle so you can put an adjustable on it when you have to, instead of using vice grips on the other brands and tearing them up.

How do you loose tools?

I am constantly finding tools that other techs have left on the job. Why do people do that?

I never leave my tools on the job when I am done.

I do like Klien's long handle nut drivers. Over a year and still like new.

[hmscool]

i have a excelite kit that the 5/16 hasnt worn out in 3 years. i do use a malco long 5/16 with magnet. usually tho i use a screw gun with 5/16 adapter. yeah i know i should just use one but i love tools!

[EugeneTheJeep]

I have a Veto Pro Pac, every tool goes back into the same pocket and I inventory before I zip up, I don't lose tools. As far as magnetic nut drivers go, I prefer hollow shaft to put the nut driver over a long screws, such as on motors. If I need to hold a screw, a little black tape will tighten up the screw fit into the driver.

[newoldtech]

I have a Veto Pro Pac, every tool goes back into the same pocket and I inventory before I zip up, I don't lose tools. As far as magnetic nut drivers go, I prefer hollow shaft to put the nut driver over a long screws, such as on motors. If I need to hold a screw, a little black tape will tighten up the screw fit into the driver.

The Klein ones are magnetic and hollow.