Last week we talked about some of our favorite screwdrivers and asked about your favorites. Now we’re going to talk a bit about our go-to drivers. You know, the ones that are up front, within easy reach on the bench.
For speed and production driving, I grab my SnapOn ratcheting driver (see the above photo, driver on the left). Meanwhile, the two Wera Classic drivers in the middle are excellent for fast, quick work. The bright red Wiha ClickFix on the right is loaded for Torx & Robertson bit applications.
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All of these drivers fit well in the hand and offer excellent ergonomics, but the Wera drivers are a notch or two better for continuous use.
Wera Kraftform Screwdrivers via Amazon
Wiha ClicFix Driver via Amazon
Snap-on Ratcheting Screwdriver via Snap-on (SSDMR4B)
m4ff3w
I have a set of “Channel-Lock” that I picked up at Sam’s. They have a metal cap on the end for when i (mis)use them the way I tend to use them. They are not USA made, but they have been tough so far.
Sam
My go-everywhere is a Klein 10-in-1. Not the most ergonomic, but the versatility keeps it close at hand.
JeffD
@ Sam – I agree, versatility is paramount. I’d rather grab one drive for a quick project then making trips back to the shop.
IndyEngineer
I carry a Klein 10 in 1 along with a Knipex 7″ Cobra Pliers and a pocket screwdriver with me at all times while working during the day. I get about 25% of my work done with these 3 tools. Like Sam and Jeff say, it keeps me from running back and forth to the tool box all day and gives me a lot of versatility .
Chris Mosley
For a quick and easy go-to screwdriver I grab my Megapro. Its a bitloader and seems to do what I need it too. Otherwise I grab the old Klein cushiongrips.
Travis M
Without a doubt, my go to is a Snap-on SSDMR4BO. I have torx, allen, Slot, and Philips in the handle. I use it for everything. If I think I need a different bit, I grab a little bit holder that has a ton more. The ratcheting is what keeps me going to it every time.
SteveR
Travis–I think I have the same one you do; it has a standard 4-inch shaft, with an orange handle and end cap. It’s so orange it would be difficult to leave behind after a job. It’s an SSDMR4A model (from 1991, I think). It looks like Stuart’s in the first photo (above), so no fancy rubberized grip as is now available. I use it all the time, and bought the plastic carry case for it, PB55 (no longer available), that has space for lots of different screwdriver bits and more. The “more” is a BTWOS angled ratcheting driver, as well as its brother, the BTWROS. With these, I can accomodate most small screws/fasteners that life chooses to throw at me.
Dennis
Oh boy where to begin. My klein 10-1, craftsman, recently I just came across this brand from ocean state job lot.. PRAZ they are identical looking and feel similar to klein or greenlee just made in China. Depends on my work I have klein nut drivers but when I just run on quick jobs I have a few ivory classic nutdrivers, torx and Robertson square drive thrown in my tool bag.
Dennis
Sorry for auto spell correction. The tool brand is ivy classic not ivory.
James Burnett
Can someone explain the difference between the Snap-On SSDMR4B & SSDMR4A please?
Stuart
Sorry, I can’t find any details on this. It looks like the B model replaced the A, but the changes aren’t obvious or easy to identify from the few images I found online.