Hi, I've been in the market for some precision screwdrivers for a while. For christmas I recieved a set from sears, craftsman brand. The screwdrivers seem to be quality, and when I researched them a week ago the salesman reassured me that if the blades got mashed (which has been a frequent problem in the cheapo sets i've had in the past) all i have to do is take it into any sears and they will replace it for free. This seems like a great deal to me, unless they break every other day. Am I better off with a better set to begin with? These tend to retail for ~$2.50 a piece, with my 24 piece set at ~$40.00, while better brands seem to be double that price. I'm willing to pay double if the tool lasts me twice as long, any other recomendations? I am an EE student who does engineering work at a radio station and alot of electronics hobbying/casual repair, I use these tools a fair amount. Also does anyone have any source for a pouch to store these in?
Thanks.
2006-12-25 11:26:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Proto brand is awesome, garranteed, Williams is good too, just depends whats in your area
2006-12-25 11:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Skeeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I have also had problems with control screwdrivers. The problem is, with repeated use the ends will twist and deform. What I did was, following the example of a co-worker, took a slightly larger screwdriver and ground it so that it fit European type terminal strips. If you keep the metal cool it will not afffect the heat treating. This screwdriver worked very well. I lost it after a while and have since replaced it with a Klein control screwdriver which is also very durable. Hope this helps.
2006-12-25 19:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by greg 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craftsman tools are OK, the nice thing about Craftsman is if you break a tool just return it for a replacement, no questions asked. It's that simple, but to answer your question about high quality precision tools Klein makes a good screwdriver. http://www.smarthome.com/89071.html Also check this one out for good quality tools in electronic tool kits. http://tmt.stores.yahoo.net/atkit.html Hope this helps. Good luck...
2006-12-25 21:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by blacktrain11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the link, you'll find the drivers, pouches and accesories, plus a nice tabletop rack to keep them at hand while you are working.
2006-12-25 20:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have tools in my toolbox that have lasted 20 - 30 years!
You only get what you pay for.
2006-12-25 19:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the Craftman screwdrivers
2006-12-25 19:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get titanium ones fella
2006-12-25 19:28:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋