Nut Drivers Set

[Donald]

Besides Xcelite, who else makes nut drivers that have many sizes by the 32nd?

 

[Jim K]

Nut Drivers , I thought this was a post about me.

 

[John105]

Nut Drivers , I thought this was a post about me.

being in the Philly area (ghost cars are not pursued), I too had something else in mind

 

[Donald]

being in the Philly area (ghost cars are not pursued), I too had something else in mind

I added the word "set" to the title to clarify.

 

[Astro14]

Klein makes a few by /32nd sizes. Some of their sets include 9/32” and 11/32”. Is there a specific size you need?

 

[LeeA]

As noted by @Astro14 , Klein make great nut driver sets. They also make single multi drivers. Depending upon how deep you need, you can get a SAE hex driver set also.

 

[doitmyself]

Proto makes all three common ones: 7/32, 9/32,/11/32. For smaller 32nds look at "hobby sae nut drivers". An all inclusive set seems unobtanium.

Would a 1/4" drive spinner handle with sockets work? Pretty good reach with deep socket. Goofy ones available too.

 

[sloinker]

To me the most important feature of any nut driver is a long hollow shank. I have a few name brands that have no or too short of a recess for the threads on long fasteners.

 

[Donald]

For the most part working on my boat's VP engine I prefer a nut driver to loosen SS hose clamps. I like a nut driver over a screw driver. So it may just be two sizes I will use most of the time. For small and larger hose clamps. And I prefer a nut driver rather than a 1/4" socket. Sockets pop off and land in hard to get to bilge. A 30 second getting a hose clamp off task endsup taking 30 minutes fishing for the socket with hands, magnet, bent clothes hanger. Often I cannot see, only feel.

 

[NYEngineer]

I’m pretty sure my Snap on set comes in 32nds.

 

[paulo57509]

When ever I need just a few and not a whole set of tools, I consider McMaster. It's not HF pricing but blah, blah....

McMaster-Carr

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[ElectroMechanoMan]

Most of the hose clamps I’ve been around are usually 1/4” or 5/16”. I’d go to HF and get just those 2. Even with other work I’ve done, those are by far the most used sizes on electrical or HVAC equipment.

 

[Cherrybomb]

For the most part working on my boat's VP engine I prefer a nut driver to loosen SS hose clamps. I like a nut driver over a screw driver. So it may just be two sizes I will use most of the time. For small and larger hose clamps. And I prefer a nut driver rather than a 1/4" socket. Sockets pop off and land in hard to get to bilge. A 30 second getting a hose clamp off task endsup taking 30 minutes fishing for the socket with hands, magnet, bent clothes hanger. Often I cannot see, only feel.

Totally agree with the losing the socket vs using the nut driver.My old Freightliner had a really small bolt and nut going thru the wiper blade.Standing on a tire,flash lite in your mouth,little screw driver'wedgy type',I don't need to have to look for no darn socket!!!!! I also drilled a small hole and added a piece of string with a knot to try and grab!!!!L.O.L

 

[GMBoy]

I don't use nut drivers much at all but I keep a set of SAE and METRIC on hand for the rare time I need them. I just bought an inexpensive set from Duralast and they are decent quality.

 

[wtd]

I found a set of SAE and Metric made in the USA Craftsman nut drivers at a flea market last year for cheap. I use them occasionally, especially the 8mm one for use on worm style hose clamps.