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Posted: 5/23/2023 9:39:04 PM EDT
I've been using Kline for quite a few years now. They wear or break to quickly. Residential hvac work.
They're fairly cheap so not a huge deal.
But I'm looking at maybe changing it up.

Options on looking at currently
Staying with kline
Wera
Wiha

What's your pick


Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:39:51 PM EDT
[#1]
I like strap on tools.... snap on
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:44:37 PM EDT
[#2]
Williams.

I go through a lot of #2 Phillips bits so I get those from the Snap-On guy.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:45:05 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm a wera guy
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:47:18 PM EDT
[#4]
I have a full set of craftsman, milwaukee, and dewalt.  It all depends what I need it for.  If want to beat the shit out of somethin, I use the milwaukee.  If I need to pry on somethin, I use the craftsman.  If I need to turn a screw, I use the dewalt.


Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:48:37 PM EDT
[#5]
I have Craftsman. Never needed anything else.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:48:40 PM EDT
[#6]
Wiha.

Willy Hahn knows how to make a screwdriver.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:49:14 PM EDT
[#7]
USA Williams and Snap On even though they are both the same except for handles.
I also like the Wiha precision screw drivers.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:49:15 PM EDT
[#8]
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:51:34 PM EDT
[#9]
I just ordered a couple vessel megadora phillips yesterday to give a try.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:52:24 PM EDT
[#10]
Snap On and Wera.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:53:17 PM EDT
[#11]
I’m not a blue collar guy, so Channellock or older Craftsman, made in USA at a decent price
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:53:33 PM EDT
[#12]
Wera
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:55:25 PM EDT
[#13]
Witte. 3 sided handles, no ribs, with the black fuzz.


These specifically. They have a lot of handles, these are the best.


Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:56:52 PM EDT
[#14]
I use Craftsman older series, clear handle, made in USA and Klein.  Also have a few Snap On scattered about

Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:58:12 PM EDT
[#15]
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Wiha.

Willy Hahn knows how to make a screwdriver.
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Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:59:19 PM EDT
[#16]
Pittsburgh
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 9:59:41 PM EDT
[#17]
I like Wiha.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:00:20 PM EDT
[#18]
Wera, I use them daily.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:01:09 PM EDT
[#19]
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Witte. 3 sided handles, no ribs, with the black fuzz.


These specifically. They have a lot of handles, these are the best.

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I have that matco branded set too. They are very good.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:01:09 PM EDT
[#20]
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:03:07 PM EDT
[#21]
Wera and Vessel for me.

Vessel (made in Japan) are the best I've used so far. JIS and love that ball grip design. Their ratcheting drivers are great.

Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:03:20 PM EDT
[#22]
Electrician here.

I use Wiha precision when working in panels. Klein for everything else.

The Klein 14 in 1 and 11 in 1 multi bits are great. They come in handy when I encounter the odd torx or if I need a common nut size. The bits are of ok quality.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:04:41 PM EDT
[#23]
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:05:26 PM EDT
[#24]
Williams for outdoor rough stuff, Wiha or Wera for gun/finer stuff.

Do I have any real basis for this? No, the Williams are out in the garage. Funny enough, I watch a lot of YT shit, and Navy ships, electronic dudes, Antarctic bases, gunsmiths, all seem to have Wiha or Wera.

*I had the 6-8pk of Williams, some wouldn't fit nicely in some screws, so I bought the other brands, and...
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:06:15 PM EDT
[#25]
If it ain't Klein it ain't mine
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:07:42 PM EDT
[#26]
I like the old school hard square handled Snap-On screwdrivers made by Williams.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:08:26 PM EDT
[#27]
I only use vessel anymore. Previously enjoyed Wera. Wiha is getting shitty. Klein is always a solid classic.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:09:21 PM EDT
[#28]
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I have a mix of craftsman, Pittsburg, snap-on, and Matco.
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Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:09:54 PM EDT
[#29]
wiha and wera were nice
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:10:14 PM EDT
[#30]
Wera or Wiha.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:10:19 PM EDT
[#31]
I've been using lots of craftsman (made in Taiwan) and Icon lately.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:11:31 PM EDT
[#32]
Titos or grey goose
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:17:17 PM EDT
[#33]
Wera by a country mile.

People that say Wiha haven't tried Wera. I have a ton of both and it's not even close.

I actually would pick PB Swiss as my second favorite. I have been really liking theirs that I've been buying (which is whenever Wera doesn't offer something).
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:18:47 PM EDT
[#34]
Klein...
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:19:17 PM EDT
[#35]
My truck brand screw drivers held up well. My early 80's Craftsman held up well. I was a field/garage tech most of the time from 80 to 98. Even as a salesman, I had to use my tools maintaining displays as most of the other salesmen couldn't pour piss out of a boot.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:27:31 PM EDT
[#36]
lol, I'm a mechanic, and I can't remember the last time I used a screwdriver...

What they really need to do is bring back the Alexander pocket flathead with a magnet on the end...all the tool trucks can get now is the chicom junk where the magnet breaks off after a couple weeks.

(My screwdrivers are Snap-off in the rare case I use one)

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Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:27:38 PM EDT
[#37]
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:28:51 PM EDT
[#38]
Wera
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:30:13 PM EDT
[#39]
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Pittsburgh
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Those work up to about 10 pounds of force. Then the handle spins loose.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:30:45 PM EDT
[#40]
SNAPON because the more expensive a driver is the better I am at screwing it up.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:32:50 PM EDT
[#41]
Vessel, they're Japanese imperial standard, a little different than Philips. they don't slip as easily they're even have impact  versions.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:33:03 PM EDT
[#42]
Snap-On for screwdrivers and sockets
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:35:20 PM EDT
[#43]
Kettel 1 and simply made?
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:36:08 PM EDT
[#44]
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:36:34 PM EDT
[#45]
I have a Matco set that I bought in 1988. Maroon handles. They've been great.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:39:08 PM EDT
[#46]
I like my SK set. I always find myself using my Mid 2000's Craftsman Ratcheting Screwdriver however.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 10:42:10 PM EDT
[#47]
Snap On is #1

I have two shitty pitsburg flat heads, small and a little bigger size, they are actually surprisingly grippy
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 11:14:56 PM EDT
[#48]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
lol, I'm a mechanic, and I can't remember the last time I used a screwdriver...

What they really need to do is bring back the Alexander pocket flathead with a magnet on the end...all the tool trucks can get now is the chicom junk where the magnet breaks off after a couple weeks.

(My screwdrivers are Snap-off in the rare case I use one)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/577817/20230207_144012_jpg-2827048.JPG
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FYI, yer buddy there took your ladder.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 11:16:35 PM EDT
[#49]
Discussion ForumsJump to Quoted PostQuote History
Quoted:
lol, I'm a mechanic, and I can't remember the last time I used a screwdriver...

What they really need to do is bring back the Alexander pocket flathead with a magnet on the end...all the tool trucks can get now is the chicom junk where the magnet breaks off after a couple weeks.

(My screwdrivers are Snap-off in the rare case I use one)

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/577817/20230207_144012_jpg-2827048.JPG
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lol...plenty of phillips and flats in the marine world my friend.
Link Posted: 5/23/2023 11:17:07 PM EDT
[#50]
another Wera
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