bart1

Trust me, just one was easier. That's why I said I had it balanced - little twisting added.

Hazet screwdrivers are made by Witte, btw.

axl911

So what's the difference between the Williams and the Snap-on screwdriver?

I am also looking to buy a set of Snap-on. Somehow I have ONE Snap-On phillips screwdriver with the hard black handle in my toolbox. It is the BEST screwdriver ever!!! Doesn't slip, never strip a screw, and showed no sign of wear of all the years I have it.

IXLR8

And when you get down to it, the best "slotted" of "flat" screwdrivers aren't even correctly shaped.

The slots in screws are parallel. Almost every single screwdriver tip is a wedge. Go figure!

I prefer the tips or bits that are ground parallel; the bits almost always are.

FisterD

Snap On tools are very addictive. The Snap On salesman comes to the shop every Thursday and like all good crack dealers shows me his specials and sits back and watches me drool and go thru withdrawels.......man I LOVE GOOD TOOLS!
After using our Snap On ratchets, the old Craftsmen ones really feel like garbage...seriously no comparison.

PorscheDoc

If you haven't tried these yet, I highly recommend the tilt head ratchets......Best snap on ratchets I have used. I probably use the 1/4" the most.

bart1

I think only the name on the handle.

As you likely know, you want Swiss standard tips. PB Swiss is a great brand for that, or the Hazet 800 series.

arcteryxbird

Thanks Bart, now I know where to buy replacements ! Great price as well , could they be produced by the same company? They look identical...

+ 1 Doc, those ratchets save skin ! worth every penny

FisterD

Yes, I've seen those. I may need to pick up a couple of them.

JM993

Fixed it for ya.

I'm with Bart - love Hazet and Stahlwille tools. Facom (France) makes wonderful sockets/ratchets.

Cheers,
Joe

IXLR8

And the difference in operation is in the ratchet action.

I still have the 3/8" drive Snap-On ratchet I bought in 1974. The mechanism has been replaced once some time ago. As it is my only ratchet (other than my 1/4" drive), I chose to go with the model with fewer teeth for longer life and more torque capability.

My tools have been one of the only things I never sold when times were tough.

Slow Guy

After 30+ yrs. the only Snap On screwdrivers I have left. All the others walked off in the night. And I bought this set used from the Snap On driver.

FisterD

Thanks Joe!

Our new Snap-On ratchets (3/8 & 1/2) have 80 gear teeth (1/4 has 72), so they are very nice and smooth and require very little movement to catch the next tooth. Plus the ergomics, head and handle design all add up to make them a real pleasure to use. Crap, I sound like a Snap-On salesman....no affiliation

Funny how that works!
You know they do still sell them.....just be prepared for little sticker shock compared to 30 years ago.

IXLR8

Those are the advantages of the high number of teeth.

Ahhhh, with three Snap-On torque wrenches in the chest, I might just splurge again and look at some fine toothed ratchets as well.

What I really need to do is a better and larger tool chest/cabinet with ball bearing drawer slides.

TxnBluDvl

This is my favorite ratchet by far. If I could do it all over again, I would have started with these.

Screwdriver action when you want it. Ratchet when you want that too.

+1 I use the 1/4" the most. 3/8" next. 1/2" mainly for impact (yes, impact sockets -- not the regulars that can shatter).

axl911

Okay....what part number is this or what's it's called?