Best Screwdriver Set For The MONEY? Tekton | Kobalt | Snap On | Klein | Craftsman | Stanley
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2017
- DIY BRI Gives you an in-depth review testing 6 of the most popular screwdriver sets on the market today! Bri puts these screwdrivers to the test, testing and comparing the torque power, durability, warranty, tip strength, prices, handle/grip and the overall use! This is the best comparison on CZcams comparing Kobalt, Tekton, Klein, Snap On, Craftsman, and Stanley complete screw driver sets!
Link to each screwdriver set:
Kobalt: www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-12-Pi...
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Klien: amzn.to/2g76iiW
Snap On: store.snapon.com/Product-Deta...
Stanley: amzn.to/2wAeSOe
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background music isn't important and not needed when you are giving info. people are here to hear what you have to say.
I have to agree. The music drove me nuts. I highly recommend reuploading this video without the music.
8:47 Torque comparison
19:58 Strip test comparison
21:13 Durability test (RIP table)
23:33 Included tool set comparison
31:35 Results
37:57 Conclusion: Winner(s)
Miron Liu Not all heros wear caps
Thx
The music is so annoying! It's distracting from the video and louder than your talking
Great that Kobalt did so well since last year the local Lowe's was blowing them out at $5.00 each and I bought 6 sets for the regular price of one set. 😎😎😎😎😎
Help, I'm looking for the Green Homak tool Cab you have in this video @36sec, can you provide a model # and possible link to purchase??
What precision screwdriver maker do you like as in small torx?
whats the best budget set you can hit with a hammer and has and grab with a spanner?
This is likely the best screwdriver review in all of CZcams. I can’t believe how good Kobalt is, what a huge surprise for a $30 set. Great job, keep up the good work.
I knew it 3 years ago when I bought my first one, not bought another brand since. Another great feature not mentioned is the built in nut near the handle for if you need extra torquing power.
Extremely helpful. Thanks.
Is there a tekton demolition screwdriver like Stanley's? I don't see one on their sight advertised as such. Someone snagged my old Stanley slotted demo driver so I'm lookin to replace it.
I love my Wera's! Fairly reasonably priced for a set (I want to say high 30's).
Are the screws on a Honda really Phillips? Or are they the JIS heads?
That Honda uses JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard ) screws. SAE phillips screwdrivers cam out quickly in these.
I wonder how the wera 334 set would compare?
I'm not sure I have been told they make a very nice screwdriver.. Seem to have some similar features as the Klien screwdrivers for some reason to me... However I bet they are very good.
For imports I would try Vessel JiS screw drivers.
I have Klein. Love em
Best ratchet bit driver? 1/4 inc ?
I have a newer snap on set I love the way they feel n fit but the tips are always breaking
Great comparison! Thank you.
I was looking for a set of good-quality screwdrivers to replace my 20-year old Chinese no-name screwdrivers that were heavily used and worn. After looking at several online video reviews including yours, I took a trip to Lowe's and looked at the Kobalt 12-piece set myself and ended buying it. I think it's a great set and I'm very happy with the purchase.
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time.
I'm watching a screwdriver review and @ 0.46 seconds I literally thought you where gonna start break dancing...
I just used the S shaped Kolbat screwdriver to unscrew the drawer stopper on my desk. Only tool that could do it. Invaluable
I have multiple different sets of Wera screwdrivers, I really love their handle design. I have a regular set, torx set and recently i got a HD set that can be used with a wrench and a ratchet! Yep, you can even stick a 1/4" ratchet in the back... really innovative brand.
I'm going to try a set of those!
Agreed, I really love the Wera screw drivers.
Wera Chiseldrivers and Lasertips are my favorite go to screwdrivers.
I love my Wera screwdrivers with the laser tips. I have several brands including old school Craftsman, Milwaukee, Crescent, Felo, Klien, and Wiha. The Weras are absolutely my favorite to use on anything and everything. Check out their chisel drivers with the 1/4 inch square drive hole on top for even more torque with a rachet.
I love Kobalt and the brand Kobalt. they make very good stuff. I have Kobalt screw drivers, wrenches, impact driver, sockets. I have to say i am very impressed.
Thanks for your feedback!
Federer2001. I hear ya, I'm a fan of Kobalt myself. Great tools at a reasonable price.
Federer2001 I'm not much of a fan of kobalt I prefer Klein and crescent. Probably cause I grew up using there tools.
They are out of business buy what you can.
I have owned klein tools as an electrician and then a mechanic for 13 years, and i have used my flat klein screw driver as a puncher, to scrape, jack handle, to make holes in dry wall to get some cables into construction work and it have never broken, i hammer on the back of it, and no problem, i love their screwdrivers and pliers set, is super durable, at this point i still use that flathead until it breaks its a very sentimental tool that i will forever keep because it was my first screwdriver given to me by my father.
I have the kobalt set. I love em!
This is a good comparison video , thanks for posting it.
+Rons beers Thanks!
I love me Gearwrench tri lobe screwdrivers with the red acetate handles. No hot spots in the hand and provided a wonderful grip.
Love my Klein screw drivers I always end up going for them over all my others
Im an electrician and I only own Klein screwdrivers. You can always count on Klein to manufacture quality products.
I bought that Stanley set. The Phillips end was molded into the handle and the part that was supposed to go into the handle was exposed.
I bought a set of milwaukee screwdrivers at home depot 4 flat heads and 2 phillips and 2 square tips for 25 bucks and they work great
Thanks! I've learned a lot from that~ You guys know about E-design's electric screwdriver tool? That's practical~
Great knowledge. Personally, I prefer e-Design Screwdriver Bits ES-B7 for screwdriver bit set.
I HAVE SEVERAL DOZEN SCREWDRIVERS, THE ONLY HANDLE THAT HAS BROKEN IS A SNAPON.
But do you beat them with sledeghammers the way this guy apparently does every day while working?
WHAT DID YOU SAY I COULD NOT HEAR YOU
Did it break when you smashed it against your Caps Lock key?
#1: people that type in all caps are retarded. #2: people that say "i have lots only one that has broken is blah blah blah" 100% of the time have an agenda in saying this, and its usually an outright lie.
A bit surprised you didn't mention the Tekton set us made in the USA and made from CroMoly, that's what sold me on them; also I had no idea the Kobalt set was so good. Great video Bri!
Very good point!
Klein tools are geared more towards electricians. Was wondering if those screwdrivers could be used in a auto tech shop setting. I’m in the market for a good set of screwdrivers and I’ve eyeballing snap on, sk, and Klein sets.
Thanks Brian, Never would have considered Kolbalt before , Will have to give them a look see . Shane
Can not beat Klein and old hard handle craftsman screwdrivers are hands down the best imo. Even after 15 years of hammering, punching holes in stucco and I have used them as an electrician roofer metal work and mechanics and the only ones that cant take out a screw are the ones I've lost
Thanks for making this. If there’s a next time I would review shank design. Hexagonal shapes are better if you need some extra leverage. I use a crescent wrench to add leverage.
Missing the euro brands that are very high quality compared to the US stuff. Wera, Wiha, Witte, Felo, Hazet, etc.
You mean the Chinese stuff. US screwdrivers are very good quality.
Wiha for the win!
I am fucking your waifu and there's nothing you can do about it wera and wiha are german made screwdrivers. Not sure where the others are made but i inow for w face wera and wiha are NOT chineese junk...
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam yeah wera are fantastic
Bassin’ with Brandon Wera is a German company but their screw drivers are made in Czech Republic, and are fantastic. I have 4 of their screw drivers. Euro tools are great but I still prefer made in the USA.
I have about 25 different brands of screw drivers in my tool box built up over 25 years or more. I've been thinking of cleaning house and just getting one good set. I'll have to check out the Kobalts. One other thing to note, the only two drivers tested had the hex on the shank, Snap On and Kobalt. That comes in handy at times.
Good review and thanks for the video. Liked and subbed.
Thanks Bruce!
With a square shank you don’t need a hex on the shank.
what about Wera or Wiha drivers
I prefer german screwdrivers wera or wiha but the kleins are very good for machine screws.
You're review is incredibly thorough!!! Thanks so much!!! I'm buying a set for my husband and didn't want to accidentally buy garbage. 👍👍👍
Very nice Bri, thanks!
Thanks for you support and feedback!
Great vid. You made my decision a lot easier
id rather have silence and subtitles over all the music
Klein is hard to beat but my toolbox OCD makes me buy craftsman just to match my others
I have a Klein multi screw driver (6 in 1) in my main bag. I like it, looks nice, feels good. Mine was American made not sure if the new ones are. Klein stuff in my experience has been good quality at a reasonable price.
Still made in USA
Hey Check out this screwdriver from Rolgear!
Can you do a reivew on it?
I use Craftsman as my beater screwdrivers and Kleins as my nice screwdrivers for like electrical work
Great video. What part of WY are you from?
Anyone use Cornwall brand from box trucks?
No Wiha?
The craftsmen professional series with the black handles are great. Had a set for 15 years and they havnt worn down a bit, although they are kind of expensive, but under 75 bucks. Put you can realy pound on them! I have no fear pounding on the plastic handles with a hammet.
Good Video just way to long. Found myself scrubbing through the oak wood screw test. I had a set of Stanly fat max with magnetic tips work great.
Great video. One small point, on Japanese motorcycles the screws that look like phillips head are actually JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) cross point. A phillips head screwdriver will almost always slip out of a JIS cross point screw. Vessel Megadora are the best JIS cross point you can get. They are easy to get on eBay and the number 2 cross point is about US $8 to 12.
The snap on instinct screwdrivers are a much better screwdriver than those snap on ones, it's too bad they weren't in the comparison. Wera makes a nice screwdriver as well. Great video as always though! Always love watching your content
Thanks so much!!
will the slip on handles on the kleins work on craftsmans?
I have the Tektons, the Craftsman, the Stanleys, and the same set of Snap-ons. I have used the Kleins and the Craftsman (old and new production). The Snap-ons feel good in the hand, but the tips of the phillips drivers are badly worn, even though they were never my main set. I have abused the hell out of the Stanleys, and would still use them if they hadn't been stolen. The Kleins are comfortable and easy to turn. A good set of the Craftsman are great to use, the bad sets might as well be made of soft plastic. The Tektons have great tips and fit screws well, but the handle takes some getting used to but are comfortable.
Thanks for your feedback!
Great video! It is necessary to prepare this kind of insulated manual screwdriver. Not long ago, I bought this kind of insulated screwdriver of the renhotecic brand. During normal use, it is very safe. Everyone can prepare one if needed.
An easy way to judge the best is : which ones do Twinkies need to borrow the most ?
Which ones disappear?
Your answer may vary.
Then, which ones do you buy again because you just gotta have them to do good quality work without damaging customers fasteners or running up his bill with replacement fasteners?
Food for thought and benefit of 'sperience.
I'm not a fan of Kobalt tools at all, but that particular line of their screwdrivers is one of the best out there. I won't trade my Wera's for them though. I've never understood the craze over Klein. I'm sure they were great 30yrs ago, but today there are MUCH better options for a lot less money.
+athhud I completely agree...I'm not actually a big fan of kobalt tools, especially the power tools I think are not very good.
Hey thanks for your feedback, maybe I need to take a second look at those..
You know what has raised the life of screwdrivers for me? A good set of punches. Menards sells an American made brand called Wilde. Affordable quality. I have a pry bar set from them too. It lives in several different boxes/bags. I like it too. Big handles for pry bars too.
Have an older set than you have there of the craftsman screw drivers. I always found the handle a bit small for my hands. But that has a set come out again a long time ago. With different shapes heads and I still love them. I have misplaced the number 2 Phillips recently. But I am sure it’s just in the house somewhere. They were by far the best ones I have used. Looking to upgrade my tool box in the garage. So I have been looking at the Tekton and Wiha as well as Wera models. But maybe I should add the Kobalts to the list.
How is Felo not int the contest?
Thank you. Keep it up
That Honda uses JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screws instead of phillips. No Phillips is going to fit quite right. You can get JIS screwdrivers from Vessel. They have a lot more bite.
Love my Irwin screwdrivers
I love wiha heavy duty micro finish screwdrivers. About 100$ for a set of 8. KC tool has a bunch of high quality german tools.
I run Klein, wera and husky for different applications. Klein and wera when I absolutely need a tool that can work all day. Huskys in my home studio for light duty tasks.
Craftsman Screwdrivers Made in the USA by Pratt and Reed or Western Forge. Great screwdriver set.
I have the older Craftsman too. No complaints, but I'm surprised by the Kobalt brand. Hmm. 🤔
Good review, man. 👍
I'm totally surprised they stacked up so good too! Thanks!
I have to question the judgment of someone who smashes a hole in their workbench with a sledgehammer for fun and cracks up laughing.
I’ve been in the market to replace my 30 year old craftsman screw driver set they’ve been great but not very comfortable to use and lacking in grip area. So leaving right now to head to Lowe’s to buy the kobalt this video made my decision much easer thank you. Lowe’s also has a life time warranty and is only a 15 min drive for me if ever need to use the warranty.
I've got a couple of the Kobalt screwdrivers, and to be quite honest, they are pretty darn good, especially for the money. I use them on my tough stuff, and have had hem for a few years, no issues and I would purchase again. That is if the same quality is there.
Overall an excellent Video. I am going to consider buying a Kobalt screw driver sets based soley on this test. Thank you
Don’t do it. Trust me
Brett Heller Me too!
9:10 - How is this an accurate test of measuring torque??
GHN1013 it shows how good the handles are, showing how much torque you can put into them
will - And exactly how is this _measuring_ how much torque the handles can actually take with any accuracy?
Lets keep in Mind a couple of things. Looking at the screwdrivers you are using to include the craftsman Some have a place to put a wrench on then to turn them easier. Craftsman has the handle that a specific sized wrench will actually fit the plastic or Acrylic handle. This would certainly tell the strength of the actual tip. Just a thought.
Why no Robertsons though?
Try PB Swiss,Witte (Matco in US) and Wiha.
Any Japanese motorcycle and ATVs use a different style phillips,a JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard).If you see a dot on the screw head,avoid using a regular phillips screwdriver and use the JIS screwdrivers which are not cheap to buy.
wafrederick vessel screw drivers aren't a bad price. $8 for a #2 JIS screwdriver.
My favorite screwdrivers are SK, though I’ll admit I’ve not tried the new Snapon. On the other hand, I’m also using the older style SK.
Craftsman are nice apart from the handle. Stanley I only use to install door handles, and that only because I still haven’t upgraded everything. But if you’re a kid starting out like I was when I got them, go ahead unless you’re mostly using them on vehicles. Then I’d say save your money.
I have abused/hammered/pry'd with my Kliens for 30 years
only one bad phillips in all that time
of course there was a 12" one that got arc'd to 4" ... :(
Totally agree, I'm a marine field technician and love my Kobalt's so much it's all I buy now. You didn't mention the built in nut just below the handle for extra torquing power.
Best screwdrivers ever!
Thx, like this test. Out of fairness maybe Stanley FatMax next time, “just” Stanley is DollarStore tools. To have quality like Kline, SnapOn, Stanley FMX is the brand to use. Now I’m from Northern Europe and is pro Whia, Wera, Kline, Bahco and SFMX. Thanks anyway.
I remember my grandpas screwdriver set don't know who made the wooden handled and black and orange set think they were black and decker funny how a screwdriver can bring back a memory
Black and orange from 40 years ago might have been Roscoe I still have a couple
No Robertson’s tips?
Just remember there are wayyy better Stanley screw drivers out there. Like the fatmax screwdrivers.
I think the Snap-on screwdriver has a spot for an adjustable wrench, so you can get more torque than what your hands can do.
Kobalt has that too
Did you check your Snap On screw driver tips, Snap On will replace them under warranty if worn. You can still buy the old style Craftsman screw drivers, dont know if they are made in the same factory or by the same vendor- but Im pretty sure they are the only Craftsman screw driver made in the U.S. Any chance you can review the newer Diamond tip Craftsman screw drivers? Kobalt has a very nice high visibilty set that comes in a nice foam tray. They come in green vs. blue and are very similar to Mac screw drivers down to the tray.
Wow, nice move with the sledgehammer LOL, good thing the screwdriver didn’t fly up and stab me in the eyeball.
I've had the Craftsman set for a number of years now, and I have to agree with most of what was said here. Good screwdriver, great selection of sizes available in addition to the standard set, but the newer non-chromed Phillips shafts tend to build up a patina I don't like. I'm a big fan of Tekton but I'm holding on to my Craftsman screwdrivers.
Just bought my son a set of Kleins, but he IS an electrician (apprentice) so it was an obvious choice.
I also wanted to comment on the torque test… although I appreciate the comparison, Phillips screws/drivers are designed to "cam-out" under torque in order to prevent stripping the head … so maybe a screw driver that "slips" under load is better designed?? Just a thought.
Good point...Thanks for you input Brian
Why didn't you use Stanley FatMax drivers? You are comparing a $3 screwdriver to $10+ screwdrivers.
No eyes protection?
Uhhhh what about Milwaukee?
As a professional mechanic I hate those Comfort Grip Snap On handles I like the old plastic ones and the Craftsman are great too I use both as a professional never had one fail.
I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to show us which one is best! I know which one I'm going to get now. You deserve a like and a subscribe from me! If you can, unless you have already, you should do a video with a ratchet screw driver and bits. Oh and by the way, those tools you don't use come in hand for door knobs.. Not much but they help a lot with out stripping the screw. Keep up the videos! Cheersl
Craftsman still makes tools in the usa i just bought a screwdriver set ...well two one with cushion handles and one with old school . I know they have moved alot over seas but the made in usa are still available and they are dirt cheap compared to snap on or whatever else so if they arent up to par no great loss. .
Craftsman is now all overseas. You probably bought some NOS. If the handles are marked WF, they're Western Forge. They stopped making them a couple of years ago. Sears wasn't paying their bills.
I’ve been thinking about going for craftsman for my tools but my father wants me to go kobalt
Gks JSj get old school craftsman off of eBay. Usa made. Kobalt isn't horrible, but there's something about usa made tools