Craftsman Professional Screwdrivers

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Is anyone using the more expensive Craftsman Professional screwdrivers? Black and red colored. What do they think. I have been using normal screwdrivers for 58 years (ok, maybe 53, I might have been 5) and they have done fine. I do have one old wooden handle one that was my Dads. I like that one.

I am going to buy a new set this month to fill out all the ones I have lost over the past several years and am deciding which Craftsman set to buy.
 
I have a set of the Craftsman Pro screwdrivers, they work very well. The grip is kind of rubberized so I can grip it better with greasy or slippery/sweaty hands and it provides more torque/turning power. I often reach for a Craftsman screwdiver before one of my Snap-On screwdrivers. I have had the Craftsman set for about 7 years now, had no problems with them at all.
 
JHZR2 is mistaken. The Craftsman Pro screwdrivers are USA made.


I think they're a big step up over the regular Craftsman screwdrivers. I like the handles, they have bolsters that you can turn with a wrench and the blades seem much higher quality than the regular Craftsman screwdrivers.
 
When I was looking at screwdrivers last time I ended up going with husky pro. They are made by western forge, who also made the craftsman pro line of screw drivers and at least around where I live there are more home depots than sears.
 
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
I have several 20+ years old cheap screwdrivers, none had been broken yet. How can anyone brake a screwdriver ?
I've broken plenty. between the shaft and handle separating, or having the tip strip and round off, or twisting the shaft, screwdrivers are easier to break than you think.
When you use a screwdriver, do you limit your use to changing light bulbs or something?
 
My selection is mostly regular craftsman too. My biggest complaint is that I wear out the Phillips tips too quickly. They need exchanging every year or two - so I basically have 2 or 3 each of the p1, p2, and p3s.

I also have some of those freebie HF screwdrivers. When new, they grip better than my craftsman but they wear out even quicker. Last weekend, I helped my cousin install toddler safely locks on his kitchen cabinets, and after about 30 screws into wood, the p2 tip was already rounding off. it's not like I really want to warranty a screwdriver after every project ( and yes, I have warrantied these free screwdrivers before already, lol )

I'm debating on whether or not to try out the HF green/orange handled screwdrivers, which seem to have good reviews, or to go to craftsman pro, or to buy some Vessel JIS drivers.
 
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The Craftsman Pro seem to be very well regarded. I would like to get one or two just because I like the handles.

I like my Wera set, also.

The regular Craftsman are going downhill. I have older ones that are better. Newer ones are softer. I use them when there's a bigger chance of breaking one, instead of my hard-to-warranty Wera.

I wear out Philips blades fairly quick, because it seems most general-purpose Philips screws floating around are not of good quality. Even my Weras have succumbed, but I just need to stop using nice drivers on [censored] fasteners.
 
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I have two sets of Craftsman Professional Screw Drivers, back when the handles were all black, and the shafts were not polished. They're the best screw drivers I own, and are no longer made.
 
Originally Posted By: stephen9666
JHZR2 is mistaken. The Craftsman Pro screwdrivers are USA made.


I think they're a big step up over the regular Craftsman screwdrivers. I like the handles, they have bolsters that you can turn with a wrench and the blades seem much higher quality than the regular Craftsman screwdrivers.


I'm glad. Ive looked at and actually own a few Craftsman Professional things, e.g. a small pliers set. Not made here - I was bummed.
 
Originally Posted By: MisterBen
The Craftsman Pro seem to be very well regarded. I would like to get one or two just because I like the handles.

I like my Wera set, also.

The regular Craftsman are going downhill. I have older ones that are better. Newer ones are softer. I use them when there's a bigger chance of breaking one, instead of my hard-to-warranty Wera.

I wear out Philips blades fairly quick, because it seems most general-purpose Philips screws floating around are not of good quality. Even my Weras have succumbed, but I just need to stop using nice drivers on [censored] fasteners.


Would Craftsman replace a worn out Philips head at no charge?
 
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
I'm glad. Ive looked at and actually own a few Craftsman Professional things, e.g. a small pliers set. Not made here - I was bummed.

Yes, I looked at those today while browsing at Sears for a good screwdriver. Did not find one. Those Pro miniature plier sets are a joke: burrs, uneven bite, bubbly metallurgy.. Next to it Knipex items were looking like fine jewelry. What happened to the Craftsmen brand? I try to by US made stuff, but it is getting harder and harder. I got the Craftsmen impact sockets though
 
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Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
I have several 20+ years old cheap screwdrivers, none had been broken yet. How can anyone brake a screwdriver ?
I've broken plenty. between the shaft and handle separating, or having the tip strip and round off, or twisting the shaft, screwdrivers are easier to break than you think.
When you use a screwdriver, do you limit your use to changing light bulbs or something?

I used screwdrivers for various jobs. Just checked the screwdrivers I have, most of old ones are made in USA, may be that why it lasted more than 20 years and still in great shape. The newer ones didn't have any mark where it's made.
 
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