Screwdriver advice sought
- Thread starter Leo_B
- Start date
https://www.brownells.com/tools-cleaning/general-gunsmith-tools/screwdrivers-sets/magna-tip-44-bit-professional-screwdriver-set/sku=080110804
I like this set with the magnetic handle.
If too expensive, I have a small set of the Wheeler’s that seem okay.
I like this set with the magnetic handle.
If too expensive, I have a small set of the Wheeler’s that seem okay.
Definitely NOT Scrap-On, the blades are taper ground NOT parallel ground. Not good for gun work.
I was a mechanic for over 40 years.
As @Kraken McGraw said Magna Tips.
I have the same set of snap-on screwdrivers that I've had since I was a mechanic 40 years ago and they still work great.
DaveTooley
Gold $$ Contributor
Wheeler has different sets starting small and going to over $100 on Amazon. One should fit your needs and budget.
Rwfish
Silver $$ Contributor
These are a little pricey but USA made and are very high quality. The ratchet handle is extremely fine and can be rotated 1 click at a time moving about 12deg rotation and handle 400” pounds. They are not 1/4” hex drive however so you can’t use other bits without an adapter. I’ve used the ratchet with the handle attached to keep the drive straight and apply pressure on overtorqued small fasteners and it works without damage every time….
www.specialized.net
Wadsworth Deluxe Mini Ratchet & Screwdriver Set 3, 44-Piece
The WFMC Deluxe Mini Ratchet Tool Set 3, with 44 pieces, is effectively used for quick and easy repairs, maintenance, assembly and disassembly. It can easily operate with only a 12° ratcheting arc in small and tight spots. The high precision ratchet tool features a heat-treated, stainless steel...
www.specialized.net
If you decided to start working on Revolvers you would see why those type of screwdrivers are ok for automotive, But you will ruin a revolver quick with the use of them, And to be honest, Any tapered flat screwdriver should be outdated for automotive as well.
The way the taper works, The more pressure you exert, The more it wants to force the screwdriver up and out of the slot.
I have the Large Wheeler set, The Brownells standard set, A Full set of Grace wooden handled screwdrivers and a Chapman set. They are all good, For some reason I gravitate to the wheeler set, I guess because there are so many bits you can find the right one for the perfect fit.
I also have some Forster screwdrivers, Very nicely made.
Last edited:
Not designed for working on guns, UNLESS you parallel grind them, you will bugger up the screws.
I have the big wheeler set, they fit pretty good, but I have broken some of the thinner flat blade bits. Pretty good price point though.
wkdickinson
Gold $$ Contributor
Here is a picture of my Wheeler set. The blades are "hollow ground" and I believe very good quality (at least I haven't broken any yet). It does everything I need.
DRK
Silver $$ Contributor
Yes & yes. I use both for my day job & at home. I use a Klein 11 in 1 90% of things, including firearms unless it won't fit.
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.