Screwdriver?

[nukem]

im after a screwdriver like linus has, ratcheting and magnetic willing to pay up to 30-35$ ish as long as its decent quality. suggestions?

saw a few cheap ones on amazon but most of them are magnetic to hold the screwdriver bits but thats all.

[unidentical]

Local hardware store is probably your best bet. Then you can get a feel for it, make sure you like the grip and the wait.

 

I don't like the idea of buying tools over the internet.

[joelthezombie15]

Over your budget but this is the one he has if im not mistaken. 

 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=634146&group_ID=675083&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

Btw. there have been around 5 other threads about this. 

 

 

Local hardware store is probably your best bet. Then you can get a feel for it, make sure you like the grip and the wait.

 

I don't like the idea of buying tools over the internet.

I agree 100% unless you tried it in the store and its cheaper on the internet or something, buy from the store. 

[911^NEmeSis]

Over your budget but this is the one he has if im not mistaken. 

 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=634146&group_ID=675083&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

Btw. there have been around 5 other threads about this. 

 

 

I agree 100% unless you tried it in the store and its cheaper on the internet or something, buy from the store. 

Wow $60 for a screwdriver... That's one expensive tool! I mean I understand and value good tools but I could never personally justify that much money for one. Good find though mate.

 

In my opinion, just check out local stores and see what they have. If it's available online but cheaper, go for it just as you have a good feel over what you are buying.

[MJOLNITR VIPER]

im after a screwdriver like linus has, ratcheting and magnetic willing to pay up to 30-35$ ish as long as its decent quality. suggestions?

saw a few cheap ones on amazon but most of them are magnetic to hold the screwdriver bits but thats all.

Spend double get the same one he has and I can guarantee that it will last forever, my dad still has his and its almost 40 years old and still works the same as the day he got it. 

 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=630565&group_ID=675083&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

[Puppet]

Snap on is worth the money, that's where most of my tools come from, can't beat a lifetime warranty. Just make sure no one nicks them ;)

Your best bet is to try and meet up with one of their reps, they tour around the automotive industry in big trucks globally, you should be able to talk them down a bit on price too :)

[joelthezombie15]

Spend double get the same one he has and I can guarantee that it will last forever, my dad still has his and its almost 40 years old and still works the same as the day he got it. 

 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=630565&group_ID=675083&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Same my dad has tools from his dad that are over 70 years old and they are in AMAZING condition and the snap on ones are really solid. 

[MJOLNITR VIPER]

Wow $60 for a screwdriver... That's one expensive tool! I mean I understand and value good tools but I could never personally justify that much money for one. Good find though mate.

 

In my opinion, just check out local stores and see what they have. If it's available online but cheaper, go for it just as you have a good feel over what you are buying.

Yeah its expensive, all Snap On's are but they last forever unlike may other tools they you can get at a hardware or department store.  Like i said in my last post my dads has lasted 40 years with no corrosion at all and I can see it easily going for another 40.

[nukem]

thanks for the info, and sorry if there was already a thread like this but couldnt see anything with just a quick search, anyway i actually don't mind paying 60$ if i know its going to last me a long time because i will be using it all the time.

although i might do as some of you said and check out my local hardware store first. also ill have to see how much shipping is to Australia lol might not be worth it.

[MJOLNITR VIPER]

thanks for the info, and sorry if there was already a thread like this but couldnt see anything with just a quick search, anyway i actually don't mind paying 60$ if i know its going to last me a long time because i will be using it all the time.

although i might do as some of you said and check out my local hardware store first. also ill have to see how much shipping is to Australia lol might not be worth it.

They have an AU site as well 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=634146&group_ID=675083&store=australia&dir=catalog

[Puppet]

You will have Snap on reps in Oz for sure, ask a local garage if you can...

 

Also Bluepoint tools are made by Snap-on, same deal lifetime warranty etc but usually a bit cheaper.

[nukem]

just checked, they dont ship to AU so i would have to buy it from ebay for $80 AUD

 

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Snap-On-screwdriver-Magnetic-Ratcheting-Red-Handle-Hard-To-Find-Brand-New-/271168801876?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item3f22eb8c54

[nukem]

They have an AU site as well 

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=634146&group_ID=675083&store=australia&dir=catalog

 

You will have Snap on reps in Oz for sure, ask a local garage if you can...

 

Also Bluepoint tools are made by Snap-on, same deal lifetime warranty etc but usually a bit cheaper.

 

 

ohh ok , thanks guyz

[CadillacVic]

As a diesel mechanic I can tell you that Snap-On tools are expensive but the will last forever been in the business for 12 years now with about 100,000 dollars worth of tools and boxes. But for a PC builder 63$ is a lot of money for a screw driver get it if really want it but any dollar store screw driver will work.

[nukem]

As a diesel mechanic I can tell you that Snap-On tools are expensive but the will last forever been in the business for 12 years now with about 100,000 dollars worth of tools and boxes. But for a PC builder 63$ is a lot of money for a screw driver get it if really want it but any dollar store screw driver will work.

thanks again for the info

at the present time i am using a crappy $5 non magnetic non ratcheting screwdriver and its a pain to work with,

i have my own little side business of computer repair so i can definitely justify spending even $80 on it.

[MJOLNITR VIPER]

thanks again for the info

at the present time i am using a crappy $5 non magnetic non ratcheting screwdriver and its a pain to work with,

i have my own little side business of computer repair so i can definitely justify spending even $80 on it.

Good luck in business and pick whats best for yourself.

[nukem]

Good luck in business and pick whats best for yourself.

thanks buddy!

[CadillacVic]

thanks again for the info

at the present time i am using a crappy $5 non magnetic non ratcheting screwdriver and its a pain to work with,

i have my own little side business of computer repair so i can definitely justify spending even $80 on it.

If you have a side business with a lot of computer repairs get it. It will serve you well.