Harbor Freight Quinn Screwdriver Review vs Snap On, Gearwrench, Tekton, Craftsman, and Wiha
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- Comparing the Harbor Freight Quinn screwdriver set to other budget screwdrivers and other professional brands. What is the best screwdriver for the money?
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I've been watching CZcams videos for as long as there's been a youtube. In that time, I've never commented on a video. I really like your video, it has an authenticity to it that is in short supply these days. Keep doing them. Subscribed.
That means a lot to me. I really appreciate it!
@@RedemptionGarage have you ever heard of sonic tools? Id be interested in what you think of them, there return policy is crazy good. You take a picture of any broken tool and they over night you a new one.. Atleast that's what i hear...i cant afford them and no need to, given i just work on my own cars
I was a mechanic for 27 years and I never remember 1 person ever paid attention to my tools only my mechanical ability and my work
I was a craftsman guy. But as Sears started to fade away the warranty got harder and harder. I have a Harbor Freight store within a 20 minute drive. No emailing, no waiting for a replacement to arrive. I can break something and have replacement in hand and back to what I was doing in an hour. That's HUGE
Lowes will replace most craftsman tools such as screwdrivers ratchets, sockets etc. Absolutely free and They don't ask for receipts just swap and go
@@HC-oy3jr i got denied on a socket lol. Thats where i quit on them and went with Harbor Freight.
Everyone owns at least one of those old craftsman screwdrivers.
Sure do! Was my dads.
YESSIR! They are practically indestructible and definitely get the job done!
Hahaha can confirm. Don't even use it cause I reach for other screwdrivers but it takes up space in my drawer.
True bro my dad gave me all of his
still have full set, I got them from my old man when he retired
I love Craftsman tools when it was Craftsman. I use a very old wood handle Craftsman most of the time. My finger imprint is in the wood I use them so much but I have some Quinn's, and snap on and Quinn is definitely my go to out of the two
My first mechanic job I showed up with craftsman tools and I got alot of jobs not because my tools but because of my skills
The hex hole in the handle of the Quinn screwdrivers are there to insert another screwdriver through the handle for added torque. I've used them a dmfew times like that and it works nice. Easier than putting a wrench on the shaft which is also easy with the square shafts. Makes it easy to lean-in on a tought screw and apply additional force with the driver through the handle. Worked nice for me.
Like Snap on wrenches screwdrivers and sockets
Think they are the best.
Tools like breaker bars and extensions are not worth the premium price
The tools you own and use dont make you a crappy or good mechanic it's how well you use the tools
Very true brother.
@@RedemptionGarage yep brother great video
There was a video of a guy fixing cars with a cheap tool set from Kmart...he was making money using the cheap set....he was like you don't need fancy expensive tools
@@LongIslandP8ntball I agree with him.
This is exactly why everyone says Snap-On tools last forever. I have interacted with over 2,000 heavy equipment mechanics in my line of work and every single one says the same thing, they do not use their Snap-On tools for rough dirty jobs. They use secondary tools ( usually Pittsburgh) because they don’t want to abuse the Snap-Ons. I can understand it because I do the same thing. Anything greasy or requiring a pipe on it automatically gets a cheaper tool to get the job done and the clean easy work gets the high end tools.
So spend big bucks to keep it pretty and when it's time for real work ya use the cheap. Sounds like a woman who buys expensive purses and keeps em in the bag in her closet. If I buy a better tool I'm damn sure using it all the time not just when the Sunshine's right on a dogs ass lol
Snap On tools are to hang on a wall and look pretty. The Craftsman screwdriver that he said he didn't like are my favorites. The biggest thing with tools is that they get "lost" either by the owner leaving them somewhere or from someone "borrowing" them. The Mac set he showed that there were only a few left is a good example. To replace the missing ones would likely cost more than a new set.
Its the psychology, we tend to TAKE CARE of the things that we spend HIGHER price on...
...and thats why SNAP ON last forever...lol.
Simple...
Snap on Tools are Show Queens not really meant for Heavy Industrial use. Anyone dealing with heavy equipment their choice is ingerson Rand over snap on
I like the gearwrench set it is actually good. I use them at work.
I like the wiha screw drivers man they are really good. Nice review man
Jacob Jackson wiha and Wera make awesome stuff. Not cheap at all! Built to last!
Quality is the reason to buy not where it is made.......made in the USA means overpriced and NOT NECESSARILY QUALITY
shit dude that's a lot of screwdrivers, I have alot and always end up using the same 2
Lol defintely is some are for work some are for home some are for my truck and I'll give some away I'm sure. Thanks for watching brother.
Totally agree nobody uses over the same 4 screwdrivers day to day, most driving is done by impact nowadays anyways.
I have about 7 types of screwdrivers and my favorite is Masterforce. Made in the USA and sold at Menards. Very strong blades, good magnetic hold and comfortable grips. Also, super affordable so you can keep a spare set around!
Here here. Using the same master force screwdrivers since starting my industrial maintenance apprenticeship. Not much else masterforce in my box.
I had the Snap On set and for me they sucked and wore out fast and didn’t grip that well. In several months the tip of my #2 Phillips wore out so I dumped them. I’ve had a Matco set made by Whitte in Germany and those things took about 12 years of daily use before I wore out a tip. I’m still using the same set for about 14 years and only had to replace one so far. They grip screws way better than those snap on’s. Instead of paying a lot on the Matco truck you can go online and order the Whitte version and they look identical.
That's why I said in the video that everyone had their preferred screw driver depending on how they feel and work for you. The matco set is good I just don't like the hand grips as much. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching brother.
Redemption Garage they really do. Some people have had great luck out of those snap on’s so go with what you like.
I have a full set of witte and snap ons in my work box...i love both honestly but...the wittes have better tips tho for sure
It's funny I just picked up a whole set of channel lock screwdrivers off ebay for 48 bucks shipped. 19 drivers total. so 2.50ish a piece. full length shafts, striking caps, laser etched ID's on the caps, comfort grips, magnetic tips and the larger ones have hex shafts so you can put a wrench to them for more torque. even got a 1/4 driver with a 1/4 drive in the back of the handle to use it as a 6 inch extension. great video man.
Wow that sounds like a nice set man!
@@RedemptionGarage check em out, i don't care for the colors much, i wish i could have found the black and blue versions instead, but for the price i couldn't bitch about the blue and red. they call em 'code blue' from channellock. they've even got a set of nut drivers to match.
Great video ! Also I think the best description of Harbor Freight tool/ price comparison I’ve heard !! I have that Quinn set and I like it however I really like the Gearwrench set !!
I had recently purchased some Tekton tools and had been very pleased. I was considering their screwdrivers, but after this video I may look at the Gear Wrench set too. If I hadn't of seen your video I wouldn't have even considered Gear Wrench.
Nice to see you this evening thanks for the video and great job ;)
I have the tekton set. Just get the free magnet tray from harbor freight and use it to magnetize your tekton/snapon screwdrivers.
Another great video. I watch these because I value your opinion. Personally, I agree with your use of screwdrivers and other tools. You have beater sets and good sets. I appreciate your honesty about using screwdrivers for prying and chiseling. I think that is a sin for some. Keep these reviews coming. PS-For those making comments on your audio quality, i hope you are sending Redemption new equipment to help with your complaints.
Thanks brother I appreciate it. Whats sad is I invested 500 dollars in a wireless recording system and I have been trying to tweek them but they are not very good. If I could do it again I would have gone a different route. Thanks again.
Ok, first off, I'm glad I found this channel. I will go and watch some of you other videos but for now, I have subscribed. I like the way you deliver your opinion and leave room for the average JOE not to be shamed for liking his Craftsman set of screwdrivers. Thats cool of you. Pointing out the fact that you may need to get on a payment plan for the top tier line is also a plus for you. (In my opinion) The fact of the matter is that 80% of guys that are age 45 or older have a toolbox/chest/collection. I wrench every single day! I have craftsman wrenches from the 70's, Husky tools and Pittsburgh and oh yes 1 Snap-On tool. My point is that over my 40 plus years of wrenching is that every tool has its place. A homeowner that rotates his tires 3 times a year by himself does not need snap on 1/2 inch lithium impact wrench for $500+. A guy that rotates tires all day everyday is wise to invest in top tier equipment. A #2 screwdriver fits a #2 phillips. A $20 screwdriver to sink or remove a screw is INSANE! The tip is the work end so you are paying for the handle. Again, if your job is to screw in widgets all day every day and Snap-On is the only driver that works for you and its a write off on your taxes because you are a professional then absolutely go for it. YOU ARE PAYING FOR A HANDLE! Thats my take. $180 for scredrivers makes me laugh. Work all week to make a payment to the truck. SMH. Anyone can make money. Its how much you get to keep when the job is done that makes you successful. Next up, Snap-On breaker bar compared to harbor freight.......
Thanks a lot man i appreciate it i really do and i totally agree with you. Yes that is definitely one of the videos i plan on doing. Thanks again.
@@RedemptionGarage stop by my channel and sub. You'll be the first to know when I pimp your channel to my followers. 😉
On my way!
I have the pittsburgh pro screwdrivers, I think it was like $8 and i literally use them for anything and everything, and they have been pretty awesome. NO FEAR of beating on them. really they are my first set of screwdrivers, but amazing nonetheless. Thanks for the video.
I love my snappy screwdrivers. I get all my Snap-on stuff at student prices so that makes it even better😏
Bastard... Don't worry that's only the jealousy talking.
For someone who dont know, If your screw driver is not magnetic, get yourself a Magnetizer/Demagnetizer...
Thanks for the tip brother
you can do it yourself with a speaker
I like on the Craftsman that you can put a socket on them. I have had to do that before.
Or a box end wrench
I agree with you the snap-on stubby screwdrivers are not very comfortable but they are shorter than any others so you can get them into tighter places. I would like to see a durability test on all the screwdrivers
I am glad I am not the only one with a beater set of screwdrivers. When I was turning wrenches for a living I was a huge Craftsman guy in the 80's. I am disappointed in Craftsman and not going back as there are better quality options at better prices. Keep on doing it brother! Cheers!!
Love the video but just wanted to state if im correct, the diamond bit craftsman are made in the USA. They've been out for a super long time.
I think those holes in the Quinn handles is so you could stick another screwdriver through and use it to help turn.
I am sure you could definitely use it for that. Thanks for pointing that out brother.
Patrick T I think it was made for hanging on a hook although you can but I don’t thing that was the manufacture’s intent.
TAC Systems True. I’ve seen that in other screwdriver reviews as a feature. I’m not sure if Quinn was designed for it though. Just an observation.
Looks like a hex key fits that hole.
Slide a Philips no2 ,through the hole for lots more chat (torque)
Nice video, first time seeing that wiha set, thanks for sharing. Keep em coming!
I own that set of Gear-wrench screwdrivers. The warranty works by you mailing it to their warranty department. They then inspect the tool in question, and either repair it or replace it. They mail it back to you. You do pay shipping to them, but not back to you. They are in North Carolina if I remember right.
Thanks for the info man I really appreciate it.
There's old style Craftsman's have a unique place as well, I don't know if you are aware but you can slide a box and wrench over top of the handle and it actually holds onto the handle just as it would a bolt or fastener and there are times down at the base I would even clamp a big pair of channel locks around them for leverage, I still have two of the bigger ones flat heads that are for the sole purpose putting a box end wrench or channel lock pliers to get a good twisting force and they work well for that
Harbor freight's quality of tools just keeps better now,at least from what it seems like
Personally for my favorite grip I like klein, maybe that's just my electrician side escaping, I've also notices some tips don't fit as well as the others
SCREWDRIVERS,RATCHETS,SOCKETS AND WRENCHES BUY THE BEST YOUR BUDGET ALLOWS IT PAYS OFF LATER ON! SO MANY CHOICES IT'S UNREAL THESE DAYS.
You can magnetize and demagnetize any of those over and over again with a cheap tool available anyplace that sells tools.
Ive recenty purchased a 12 piece set of tekton screwdrivers for my starter set and im really satisfied with them for 30 bucks
They are good screwdrivers.
@@RedemptionGarage for sure i got them at meijer and just in case your intrested all meijers have 25% off there tekton tools till April 13th .
Wow thats awesome. Thanks for sharing that Chris.
Stick a Philips though the hole For leverage
Good review and good video man
personally I look at the cleanliness of the tool box of the mechanic over the tools. I have some cheap tools but I live by the rule if I use it enough to break it, I will buy the better tool. if I use it for 5 years and it breaks well then I'll keep the cheaper tool. not all snap on is worth the money. there are other tool brands that can be just as good. I only have a couple snap on tools, most of mine are mastercraft ( Canadian tire brand) and I have had zero problems.
I agree brother
There are a few trades who probably use their screwdrivers for their intended purpose. The automotive trade isn’t one of them. They are mainly pry bars to us.
Very nicely done. You say it like it is. Keep these great videos coming. Enjoyed watching this.
I know it's late but thanks a lot man I appreciate it.
I bought my uncles and my grandpa the Quinn sets for work (they do construction) they use them daily and haven't had any problem with them and nobody else on the job site has them so they know whose screwdrivers are whose
Wiha, Wera, and felo. W in German is pronounced V. 🙂. I have ton of these including torx and hex and
and these are my important task drivers I use when you CANT strip or damage a fastener. I have just as many beaters of all brands like HF, Craftsman, Husky, Stanley. I've never owned a Snap on so i cant say but the German drivers are pretty good. I got a 8 piece set of the striking cap Wiha for $98 so you can find some decent deals. Great selection of drivers you have there and a great overview. Thanks
I have snap on drivers, but i also love my old school SK. SK makes great tools. You in Blue Man Group?
Love the old WF forged Craftsman also, and the old hard handled SK. I don't really like the new soft grip SK ones.
@@markkobza8129 yeah i guess those new soft handle ones are meant for Millennial mechanics now with Nitrile gloves...only dark green SK handles here.
Thanks for the video. I have a set of Craftsman drivers that are 30 years old. I have had to replace a couple but they work fine for me. I find I use the same couple of 6 in one drivers 90 % of the time anyhow. I do pick up a couple of HF 6 in 1 drivers for my wife to use/lose with her crafting.
My favorite screw driver is channel lock code blue.
Mine too! They just feel great in my hand and they look good too.
Wiha and Wera drivers (slotted and torx) are what we all use at work (machine shop).
Tekton makes some solid wrenches and sockets for the price. Socket sets don't skip sizes. US company in Michigan. I think they make their screwdrivers in US,
U forgot to mention the mac ones, witch u can also get branded as proto, have chemical resistant handles.
Thanks for that info brother
Im not a professional by any means,but heard great things about proto
I’m yet to find the perfect match of tip & handle. Vessel. Wera. Sunflag. They come close but not entirely.
r tekton good?
I've used that set of Quinn screwdrivers for the last 6 months and they are a huge improvement to harbor freights other lower end sets. I've not noticed any wear in the tips. The steel seems to be high quality. Your right about the handles the quality of the handles does not match the quality of the steel in the Quinn. It's my understanding that the handles of snap on screwdrivers do not have a warranty. Which is a good reason not to beat on those.
I have had Snap-On, Craftsman, Mac, Pittsburg Forge, Stanley, & Quinn.
I Now own the new Icon tools.
With HarborFreights Pittsburgh Forge and then the brands Craftsman & Stanley they make both good and garbage screw drivers.
Don’t expect to get a quality screw driver set for under $10
At harbor freight if you buy the $20 or higher screwdriver sets you have a pretty safe bet.
My Icon are just as good if not better than my Snap-On for half the price. The Quinn set is also on par with those sets. I bought the Quinn set when I was out of town & didn’t have a screw driver set with me.
Over time I will sell off all my hand tools & eventually go over to all Quinn.
The Tool boxes you talked about the U.S. General tool boxes was never a box trying to compete against snap-on or Mac.
U.S. General is meant to be competing against craftsman, DeWalt, Kobalt, Husky, & blue point. They do so with no problem.
Now Icon is the new professional series that HarborFreight has & those tool boxes are built to the same if not better than Snap-On, Mac, Matco etc,..
The big difference being is that they are about half the price of those brands, and unlike those brands Icon has a lifetime warranty on their tool boxes. So if you break your Icon tool box you can warranty it out.
If you break your Snap-On, Mac, or Matco tool boxes then you have a giant expensive piece of scrap metal.
Good review man and i agree these guys will dog China tools and will ignore that milwaukee is from China lol. Thanks for sharing.
Big Bob amen! Lol
Some fluke meter are also made in china, like milwaukee. And noone says anything about quality lol
Terri Fenrich I love my dewalt demo drivers!
the milfuckee demo screwdrivers are pretty good though.
Personally I like the whip screwdrivers for electronic work. My snap on screwdrivers are by far my favorite. Expensive but well worth it. Bought my set in the 1980’s and I like the handles better than new ones. One you break a blade, snap on dealer removes the broken blade and inserts new one into handle. They have held up with daily use for 35 years
Im with you sir a beater set and a good set. I walked into my napa, they had a 26pc set for 20. Bucks with a stand Evercraft. Nice screwdrivers
I wish all these screwdriver sets had the same size handle on all the drivers. My hands are the same size, no matter which one I am using!
I have a nice snapon set for screwdriver use, but I also have those Quinn screwdrivers for beaters and they surprised me I actually really like them.
When I worked in my father's garage I didn't find that screwdrivers were worked very hard by the fasteners on cars, but they did get used as chisels and pry bars. I was happy to use a good but not expensive set of screwdrivers, or maybe have the extra beater set of screwdrivers like you have. Now working on my house or woodworking projects I need a better screwdriver because it can be difficult to drive screws into wood. Similar amount of torque? There IS a difference in how the tips work for one screw and how they work after being used a long time, you have to really do the test to determine that as other youtube channels have done.
These look very similar to Husky, compare the 14 piece set to the Husky, similar sizes in the set and handles despite color and texturing look very similar.
I've never used the husky brand screwdriver. Which ones do they look like?
@@RedemptionGarage The Quinns look very similar to the Husky ones, the set you have pictured has almost all if not all the same exact same sizes as the similar size husky set that's what 14 pieces?
Your balance test with the Quinn vs Tekton is a bit off. You chose a longer Quinn screwdriver so naturally the balance point is further forward
One issue with Wiha warranty is they require you to send the tool back to them, postage prepaid, for inspection. With items like a screwdriver, it is often not even worth the money to bother with the warranty vs just buying a new one. To me, that is the same as no warranty.
The best ones I have ever found is made by channel lock
Any experience with icon?
Thanks for the review. You definitely have some nice tools brother. I am definitely no professional but I have recently been putting together a good set of tools for myself. I love hearing other peoples opinion on what to look for, it helps me from me from wasting money or making a mistake by buying something that sucks. Thanks for your help.
Thanks brother. It's no problem i like talking about tools lol. I'm glad I can help
I am by no means a mechanic, carpenter but have been in maintenance my whole life, I need a chisel, I use a chisel. I need a pry bar, I use a pry bar. My screwdrivers drive screws that’s it, except for maybe a paint can IF someone misplaced my paint can tool…..again😀
Actually, Ive warrantied my whip tools before, simply by sending an email with a photo of the damaged item. I was sent a replacement immediately and Ive also had a pair of pliers that I had to send in and I was promptly sent a new pair. Great, simple company to work with. Not as easy as hopping on the Snap on truck but it all works out none the less..
And that's totally true I just to judge my co workers tools... About 11 years ago, but something bad happened to me and I ended one day asking for a job with only a hand tool box and a set of Pittsburgh professional flex head ratchet sets and sockets and the 8 piece blue Pittsburgh screw drivers set, my current boss was like" are you bringing your tool box tomorrow?" I'm like..." I don't have one" lol I ended getting the job based on experience but if not for that I'm sure I wouldn't, unfortunately including my younger me, tend to miss judge based on tags, and it's understandable you wouldn't want a barber to shave your beard with a sharpened spoon per say, 2 years after I got this job I still have the same tools and hand box and use them every day, I obviously expanded my tool range, but it's a lesson in life, to not judge the book cover with out reading the book.
I bought a 8 in snap on indexing pry bar to stop using the large snap on flathead
I have stripped and broken more Craftsman screwdrivers than any other tool ive ever broken. Same goes for Craftsman sockets, I have shattered many of those. I was using some of them (not all) on a weak impact but I have an old set of Northern Tool branded sockets that i have been abusing for 11 years now on an IR231 without breaking any.
Edit: I do have 1 #2 stubby Craftsman left in my tool box. My father scribed his first and last name in the handle during the early 90s.
+1 for having a good set and a beater set. Mine are snap on soft grips and my beaters are the Milwaukee demolition screwdrivers. 👍
I can't believe I watched a 40 minute video on screwdrivers. Lol.
Love what you said about the made in China stuff. I’ve been preaching the same thought for years now. I didn’t like the Phillips tip on the Quinn’s. Seemed to cam out and didn’t seem to sit as well in the screw. I’d like to see an update after you’ve used them all for a month or 2 👍🏼
I didn't test the tips so much but i will test them out and maybe try to do a short video. And it's true man lol.
Very inclusive video except for Wera screwdrivers. It’s striking cap not tip.
You are definetly right I misspoke for sure thanks for pointing that out!
Redemption Garage you’re the one with the courage to put yourself out there. Your videos are appreciated.
Thanks man that means a lot it really does
Warching the video on X1.25 speed was very enjoyable.
I definitely agree the snap-on is a great tool, have the same set just different color I use husky for my beater set they are ok and easy to warranty.
For me i buy tools that are reliable and help me get the job done. I have my Craftsman made in the USA screwdriver set, harbor freight screwdrivers Pittsburgh Pro, HF long hammer cap pair, HF Quinn pair, Milwaukee hammer cap pair, a set in a rack from Ace Hardwares, a small Kobalt set with mini screwdrivers, some old Stanley (partial set), a new PT Orange handle set, old popular mechanics (WalMart) w/4 magnetic bit tip screwdrivers and a few other sets. And I have a couple of impact screwdrivers. These all do specific things well. I actually like the Craftsman straight blade screwdrivers but the Phillips torque out of fasteners. The Pittsburgh pro and Quinn Phillips have great fitment and rarely strip a screw. The ones with striking caps are scrapers chisels or pry bars. I keep the Quinn, Pittsburgh Pro, Milwaukee striking cap, and long Pittsburgh striking cap screwdrivers.in my tool cart.
Great review very comprehensive,I only buy expensive tool when I have to like torque wrenches or impacts,but the tool I use the most are husky mainly because of warranties
Thanks man. I agree with you there are a lot of tools where the cheaper brands will work just as well.
Truth of the matter is... the odds of somebody judging you for having Harbor Freight tools are so incredibly slim. The vast majority of people know nothing about tools and probably couldn't tell the difference between any of them. If someone knows enough about tools to judge you for what you have, odds are they can do the job themselves.
A lot of tools nowadays are made overseas, in China and Taiwan, mostly for tax and labor reasons. Several brands are all, or partly, made in Taiwan, like some Tekton (who has been slowly moving their production back here), Gearwrench, some Snap-on, Wiha, etc. However, that's not a bad thing. In both China and Taiwan there are some very high tech, precision, tool manufacturing facilities that rival anything in the U.S. I've seen videos putting Gearwrench ratchets against Snap-on and Gearwrench took more torque to break than the Snap-on.
Also, you should check out what are, in my opinion, the best screwdrivers made, Wera. They are the Knipex of screwdrivers. A German tool company with their main facility in the Czech Republic. They are precision made with laser etched tops that grip like crazy. Here is Real Tool Reviews pulling around a 600 pound tool chest just using a Wera phillips head inserted into one of its screws:
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The phillips will actually hold themselves horizontally in a screw by themselves! Here is a set of regular Wera screwdrivers, be sure to look at the review images:
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They also make what they call Chiseldrivers, which have a striking cap and are made to be hit with a hammer:
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These are coolest of all, the ones you'll probably like best, not only can they do everything all the others can do, but they have a place in the top of the handle for a ratchet for some real leverage:
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Those links are just for small sets. You can go to www.kctoolco.com if you're looking for something not in those sets.
To me, the best pair I’ve owned is the kobalt. There Phillips head seems to get better grip than even my wiha screw drivers, or snap on. I bring it up because the Quinn’s look a lot like kobalt. Just my opinion. I think the wiha would last longer though..
Good video.
Some random thoughts....
When you say a "pair" youre meaning a "set" of screwdrivers or a beater "set" of screwdrivers. When you say a "pair" - it in fact means 2...at least it does in the english language.
The "nut" for turning with a wrench is called a bolster...
With the Wiha drivers with the striking cap youre comparing apples to oranges. They dont belong with the rest.
Why not review Klein? Also Wera is another great screwdriver with a much better handle than Wiha. Although Wiha seems to have better steel.
The Gearwrench look decent but they really dropped the ball not having the tip shape marked on the handle. By now, every damn screwdriver made should have that. Theres no excuse not to.
Agree with you on the Snapon !! Although they are specifically for mechanics or mechanical work. Everything Snapon is fantastic however i just cant justify dropping any of my hard earned dollars on it - even used. Its just too much damn money. When a used snapon 1/2" electric impact is over $500 its ridiculous.
Oh and the old acetate craftsman are pretty bad. I have many many of them - some are even brand new.....
Another point is that screwdrivers are somewhat different depending on the use - some are for electrical (klein, wera, wiha), some are meant for general use (craftsman), and some are more for mechanics (Snapon, Mac, Proto)...
The large hole in the quinn handle can be used for more torque by putting another screwdriver in and turning. Like a wrench bolster. The Quinn look really decent for the money.
You could talk a bit on the different steels. S2 tool steel is some of the best steel youll find for screwdivers and the european ones likely have it.
Youre overly concerned with the magnetic tip...see a doctor about that problem and get youself a tip magnetizer. You wont have to worry so much and be able to sleep at night...www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/wiha/40010/431-1056-ND/511149?mkwid=sCaeHASrP&pcrid=311959929589&pkw=&pmt=&pdv=m&productid=511149&slid=&gclid=CjwKCAiAv9riBRANEiwA9Dqv1U8gw0nxeJoR9EJ-NUs-TSCWyICzQb-SOyc498AEQuua8P3P3utqIxoCGekQAvD_BwE
Again your best vid yet !
Oh those gloves make you look like youre getting ready to do a prostrate exam....😂😂😂
You made alot of excellent points..👈 (no pun intended)... Not all drivers are for every job.... Yes a mangnetizer will magnetize and De- magnetize easily.... Personally I don't see a need for a bolster....I just grab an impact driver if it's that necessary....
I don't think he'll like the feel of Wera screwdrivers. I don't even have big hands, the handles are way too small for me to get a good grip on. They just feel awkward in the hand. Tekton screwdrivers have way better feel in the hand. I don't think I'll get another set from Wera. However, the wera set I have does feel nice and high quality especially the tips.
@@Brian-uq6jm you are probably right. Weras feel great to me as do just about any triangular shaped handles. Its quite funny how everyone is different. You would think that what feels good to one guy would feel good to everyone. Thats definitely not the case.
I have both wera and wiha, and I prefer wiha. Also the wera striking cap is tiny if you compare it to the wihas. To each its own I guess
So I do like the black Craftsman screwdrivers, BUT if you put a lot of torque on them the shaft will spin in the handle. They are still great around the house and the tips are great. I have never used the Quins, but other reviewers have found that they do not work well with most phillips screws. That's where I feel like your review is lacking. There are too many videos on youtube where guys show off tools and never even try them. Nothing personal, but I'm guessing you've not turned any screws with the Gearwrench, the Tektons, or the Quinns. Maybe not even the Wihas.
The video was so long and i was covering so many different brands that testing them in this video would have added more time, which i didn't want to do. That's why I said in the beginning of the video this was more based on look and feel than function, but with that being said you are right and they should be tested so I am going to test them and we will see. I have used the snap on the most over my life but have used the other brands on occasion. Thanks for watching brother and I really do appreciate your advise.
Gearwrench can be warrantied by snap on as well
Red Dead Redemption Garage, what you should of said about the Snap-On screwdriver set is the first time you held one in your hands is like holding gold in your hands!
I agree with you when you say too each his own because I love the Craftsman that you hated and I like the Snap-on and Mac hard handles I hate the rubber soft handles and as a professional mechanic I feel the hard handle are better because they don't get that sticky feel after a while and I just like the hard handles better feel wise too I only bought a few Snap-on from the tool truck because they are hard to get the hard handle so I just buy the rest at pawn shops.
I wonder if HF will come out with an ICON set similar to the hard handle Snap-on ones.
They are releasing an ICON screwdriver set I am not sure when or what they will look like though
I think the kolbalt screwdrivers are pretty solid and Klein tools makes really good ones too
You do know Craftsman sells 2 different types of screwdrivers don't you? They sell the straight grip, which is what you have, and the contoured grip.
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I believe the hole in the quin handle is to put another screwdriver through the hole and use it to add more torque.
I am snap on for the most part but I had a older set of MAC with the big triangle handles they were the best feel for me . Would like to try the Teakton for sure good price
The Wiha set looks awesome.The Gearwrench sets looks pretty good too.
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Fun video seeing many brands at once but.....USA Craftsman Phillips head are the best. Many others brands are too pointy and the head doesn't sit down in the grooves. PS Lowes Craftsman screwdrivers are all Taiwan made if you look...but at Ace they are still the USA made.
I would like to know how they magnetize a diamond tip. Last I heard diamond was a stone not metal. Maybe diamond dust on them.
That's a good question Dave I think you're probably right about the dust but not really sure
Craftsman screwdrivers are NOT currently made in USA. And they were not when you made the video. When they were, they were either made by Western Forge (WF) or Pratt Read (PR). Those companies are now both owned by Ideal Industries. The one you have is older. The Craftsman brand is now owned by Stanley-Black&Decker and all the hand tools I see in Lowe’s or Ace Hardware are marked made in either China or Taiwan, but they’re priced as if they are still American made.
I usually reach for my Made in USA Craftsman screwdrivers that you don’t like or my older Stanley Handyman (USA) and I also have a Vermont American set I bought in the 80s, all with the acetate non-ergonomic handles. MOST of my work is with wood and wood screws. I hate the “ergonomic” handles because when you lay them down they will roll off whatever you’re working on and possibly fall and damage your customer’s whatever is under what you’re working on.
The Craftsman handle is unique in that it fits a box end wrench to give you more torque. The Stanley Handyman (also apparently no longer available) has the same shape. The V/A set has a more square handle - it doesn’t roll away on you for sure. Back in the day, Ace Hardware brand screwdrivers were identical to the V/A.
I can’t understand a Craftsman “not working”. If you break it, they give you another one, no questions asked.
If you use screwdrivers for pry bars or chisels, you’re misusing them, no matter who makes them. Use a damn pry bar or chisel.
I have Stanley and Craftsman if u use them right they will last u a lifetime. Bought The DeWalt Demolition Screwdrivers and They are better than any Snap On or high brand screwdrivers. Milwaukee also has The Demolition ones. The old timers didn't need much to make amazing pieces of art with regular house tools and carpentry tools
Great great in-depth comparison video!!!! This was probably one of the best screwdriver comparison videos I have ever watched!! 🔥🔥🔥💯💯🤘💪💪 Thank you for what you do and for the awesome content!!!