View Full Version : The Best Little Screwdriver
fishies
04-06-2005, 04:42 PM
In my opinion, this (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=6447&group_ID=702&store=canada&dir=catalog) is the best screwdriver in the market. I bought one almost 15 years ago, and t this day, it works flawlessly.
The grip feels good in the hand. Not too big, and very sturdy. The handle holds your bits, and the shaft retains a slight magnetic charge, reventing those screws from falling into the void of your case.
The ratchet drive works wonderfully. Very smooth.
Though the cost is a bit steep, (I remember paying $15.00 for it) at $80.00, this will be the last screwdriver you ever purchase.
Frakk
04-06-2005, 04:49 PM
$80 for a little screwdriver? wow. and youre complaining about those mini keyboards being expensive? :D
fishies
04-06-2005, 04:51 PM
That keyboard will break. I've used said screwdriver as a prybar, and it works flawlessly. The lifetime replacement warranty also helps.
$80 for a screwdriver, someone once told me, thats for people with more money than brains.
fishies
04-07-2005, 09:13 AM
A more useful tol than a keyboard that's only about status.
My screwdriver has lasted 15 years. Can you say that about those keyboards? I'd say $80.00 for a tool that I'll never have to replace is excellent value for the money.
If you have nothing nice to say Zed, please don't post.
JesDer
04-07-2005, 02:00 PM
Nah it is 67.25 CAD ... So that is what about $10 US ? .. JK
The problem with things like screwdrivers .. I tend to misplace them .. forever.
fishies
04-07-2005, 02:28 PM
That was 15 years ago. Prices go up over time.
Frakk
04-07-2005, 03:44 PM
A more useful tol than a keyboard that's only about status.
My screwdriver has lasted 15 years. Can you say that about those keyboards? I'd say $80.00 for a tool that I'll never have to replace is excellent value for the money.
If you have nothing nice to say Zed, please don't post.
I think having a $80 screw driver isnt any different than having a $200 keyboard. you can have a screwdriver for 99c at the dollar store and a keyboard for $5 too. I dont think that those k.b.-s only about status, they are very practical imo and I'm sure there is a reason for their price. all the reviews ive read about them say only good things. and how do you know they dont last for 15 years? in the end it again comes down to what ppl think and value more. we are all different and spend our money different and i dont see any reason why it should be a subject of discrimination and make comments about brains and money.
fishies
04-07-2005, 09:00 PM
I think having a $80 screw driver isnt any different than having a $200 keyboard. you can have a screwdriver for 99c at the dollar store and a keyboard for $5 too. I dont think that those k.b.-s only about status, they are very practical imo and I'm sure there is a reason for their price. all the reviews ive read about them say only good things. and how do you know they dont last for 15 years? in the end it again comes down to what ppl think and value more. we are all different and spend our money different and i dont see any reason why it should be a subject of discrimination and make comments about brains and money.
How many keyboards have you had for over 10 years?
How many keyboards have you had for over 10 years?
I had 5, even had to get AT-PS\2 converters because I didnt want to give up those great keyboards. Handling both the Happy Hacker and the older IBM AT keyboards I would say they are both on par with build quality, sturdiness, and abuse handling. I can almost safely say the Happy Hacker will last 10 years and hopefully there will be an adapter available to make it useful down the line when even USB will be old school technology.
That screwdriver might be fantastic, but it won't last 10 years and not because it will break, but because I will lose or misplace it. I always find it weird to spend alot fo money on small objects, after all the money is gone it just doesnt feel like you bought anything.
Like $1000 for a CPU just feels weird to me.
Frakk
04-07-2005, 10:26 PM
actually i have the keyboard and mouse from my very first 486 pc. the keyboard has been used for about 10 years and the mouse is in perfect working condition as well, although they need AT-PS2 and serial port-ps2 adapters
Matthew
04-07-2005, 11:16 PM
I have one sitting right next to me I have had for 15 years, and don't plan on getting rid if it any time soon. As for a small screw driver I got the RadioShack. Its an electronic screwdriver. Comes as a 20 piece set. Got everything you will need while working on electronics (As far as Screws go anyway...). Its only around $15. I think it is worth it. (Lifetime guarantee too)
Whisp
04-10-2005, 01:57 PM
I have a keyboard that has lasted me 7 years and still on a system.
As for screw driver I have had aone for 6 years now and still hasnt broke or any issues and cost me 15 bucks. I also have screwdriver i got like 24years ago that had all the differnet head sizes and other then loosing some screw heads it still works. that one cost me like 5 bucks at the canadian tire lol.
So far though I think this is my favourite one and it has lasted about 4 years or more. Cant remeber what xmas i got it for and they where 14.99.
http://www.whisptech.com/images/mods/tools/screwdriver.jpg
Combined with this 15 dollar kit i am good to go lol.
http://www.whisptech.com/images/mods/tools/screwattachments.jpg
Guttenaffe
04-13-2005, 03:12 AM
I have one like that Snap-On but the Mac version; my brother bought it for my birthday off the tool truck. It’s a sweet little driver though the Mac version has tons of bits with it and other junk.
IMO Mac tools are the best now because Snap-On dropped their guarantee to a bunch of BS. Though I like cooper-hand tools aswell (cheaper)
I'll edit in a pic in a bit.
Edit:
here it is
http://img9.echo.cx/img9/824/toolset6na.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
I have a nice little makita driver with a bit set, has a cool locking feature and a swing out handle within the handle if you need extra torque. great little set I think It came free with a drill I bought once. I'll have to take a picture of it since I cant seem to find an image online.
Whisp
04-15-2005, 01:17 PM
I have one like that Snap-On but the Mac version; my brother bought it for my birthday off the tool truck. It’s a sweet little driver though the Mac version has tons of bits with it and other junk.
IMO Mac tools are the best now because Snap-On dropped their guarantee to a bunch of BS. Though I like cooper-hand tools aswell (cheaper)
I'll edit in a pic in a bit.
Edit:
here it is
http://img9.echo.cx/img9/824/toolset6na.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)
Thats a nice set. Especially those very long bits.
is that bit under teh drivers shaft an antiwobble holder? I need to find a mini one of those.
Guttenaffe
04-15-2005, 03:30 PM
No it is a quick change for useing bit drivers with a drill, mostly for the long bits and the slightly longer ones to the top left.
I've looked all over trying to find how much this kit cost so I know ~ how much to spend on him, I can't find it anywhere online tho. He got it off the Tool Truck, gonna have to find a Mac catalog I guess.
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