ReplyI was just at the same point myself. Ordered a set of chisel drivers from each manufacturer. I will post back once they get some time on them. 1 thing is for sure though, these things are built like tanks.
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I just got the new tech veto. I am thinking of getting a new set of screwdrivers. Does everone still think klein is the way to go. What about the klein journeyman???
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I was just at the same point myself. Ordered a set of chisel drivers from each manufacturer. I will post back once they get some time on them. 1 thing is for sure though, these things are built like tanks.
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Yes Klein. MADE IN USA!!
I like the original cushion grip
Gotta have the right tool for the job!
Where is all the stuff MADE IN THE USA?
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Yes I agree Klien is problably the best but also usually the most expensive. Craftsman make good screwdrivers as do Stanly. Stanly also has a design similar to the klien cushion grip,it even looks close to the same and is a little cheaper. Just giving you some ideas if you dont want to spen alot.But klien is my choice as evinenced by my choice of tool bags.
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I got my veto.I have a history of losing tools. I am hoping veto eliminates this. Someone could have some nice tools following me up and down roof hatches.
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I'm a Wiha fan, still use my Kleins for prybars and chisels.
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what set do you have
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When I first started I was all about Klein... then I lost them... about 2-3 times...
Now I buy whatever feels good and works well and I don't care if it will be crap in 1-2 years, cuz I will probably leave it up on a ceiling tile or inside a roof top unit before then.
I take that back I still have one faithful, useful and CHEAP Klein 11-in-1... I usually have 2 or 3 of these on-hand around the house/office/truck.
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The 5 piece set #32091
Have duplicates of #2 phillips, 3.0 & 4.5 slotted.
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what set did you get from wera
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I was the same way till I got my Klien tool tote.Before I would just use an old belt pouch or the cheap plastic boxes. I broke down and bought the klien bag while at home depot and since I havnt lost any tools! Cany believe how that bag has helped.I can see most every thing at a glance and know when somethng is out of place or missing.I was the worst loosing tools.Ill bet ive lost well over $1,000.00 on klien linesman pliers alone.Its really nice with my tools being organized. It makes for alot easier work.Originally Posted by hvac17011
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This one.
http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-32091-100...3262200&sr=8-4
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I'd bet, I haven't lost no more than 4 tools in the last 30 years. Take that back, just lost a cheapo G&B fishtape recently.
I lost an 8" Proto Clikstop adjustable or thought I did.
It hapened to turn up one day in a plumbers tool bucket. When he broke for lunch I retrieved my wrench. Hell, he never missed it.
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+1 for Wiha. The best phillips I've ever owned. The flats are great screwdrivers, now use my larger Kliens for prybars too.
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That stuff really staems me! Should have emptied a tube of silicon caulk in that bucket!I was taught a lesson my first year in the trade.Bought my first battery drill,remember the small 9.6-v makita drills with non-replaceable battery that you just plugged in the charger to the handle?Any way I took my drill around a wall in a basement and went to retrive my ladder, walked straight back around the wall and it was gone!didnt take more than a few seconds to get the ladder but that was all it took for a thief.Never saw it again.I assumed it was a laborer with another co. but couldnt prove it.If I find a tool on a jobsite I either find the owner or turn it in to the gen contr. superintendant. Then if owner cant be found its mine.I always tell my workers dont steal! If I catch you I will call police and fire you on the spot!Thats the worst thing that you can do on a job is steal from anyone!I'd bet, I haven't lost no more than 4 tools in the last 30 years. Take that back, just lost a cheapo G&B fishtape recently.
I lost an 8" Proto Clikstop adjustable or thought I did.
It hapened to turn up one day in a plumbers tool bucket. When he broke for lunch I retrieved my wrench. Hell, he never missed it.
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I worked with him (the plumber) for 23 years. Pretty decent guy overall, was always willing to lend a hand. He just had a reputation for picking up toiols.That stuff really staems me! Should have emptied a tube of silicon caulk in that bucket!I was taught a lesson my first year in the trade.Bought my first battery drill,remember the small 9.6-v makita drills with non-replaceable battery that you just plugged in the charger to the handle?Any way I took my drill around a wall in a basement and went to retrive my ladder, walked straight back around the wall and it was gone!didnt take more than a few seconds to get the ladder but that was all it took for a thief.Never saw it again.I assumed it was a laborer with another co. but couldnt prove it.If I find a tool on a jobsite I either find the owner or turn it in to the gen contr. superintendant. Then if owner cant be found its mine.I always tell my workers dont steal! If I catch you I will call police and fire you on the spot!Thats the worst thing that you can do on a job is steal from anyone!
Maybe he was getting back at me for super glueing his tools to his work bench.
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Xcelite square blade screwdrivers.
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Has anybody picked up the Kobalt ratcheting screwdriver that Lowes advertises? I have recently bought a few Kobalt tools and they are pretty good quality. I'm thinking about getting the screwdriver, looks pretty slick.
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I would buy klein or greenlee...... do they still sell the regular klein screwdrivers..... I remember a while back seeing that everyone was changing to those pro klein screwdrivers......think they have an all black handle......
I use a cheap 3.00 six in one most of the time. Gotta buy another one soon cause I lost one of the bits for it.....and while I have a bag full of bits for those type scredrivers they are all the slotted type and not the phillips type like I need.......lol
The screwdriver that I use more than any other is a 1/16th inch craftsman screwdriver that I found above a ceiling..... its the greatest control screwdriver I have ever seen..... I went to sears a while back to buy some similar ones but with a bit bigger blade size and what they sell now is cheap junk.
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I have a question for you hedtedjr. How do you like your wera chiseldrivers. Where id you get them from. I am stuck between insulated or chisel drivers
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