THANK YOU...for sharing. Enjoyed.

"Whoever designed those screwdrivers, did a great job... ". Wera did it. This is Wera Kraftform design.

That Craftsman - it was made by Schroeder in Germany. They make a very nice ratcheting tap wrench too.

Those are some really interesting screwdrivers. Thanks for sharing this.

I have a vintage "Screwball" ratcheting screwdriver. It is orange and ball shaped. Made in the USA. Can't say that I use it, more of a collectible piece. Also have a vintage ratcheting "Versatool" with the original box I might add. Both are pretty cool pieces.

I have the Kobalt Driver but it’s branded Duralast. The actual mechanism is great but the driver itself is just to bulky and heavy. I have the Snap-On and I love it so I purchased the Channellock version for my mobile bag and I actually like the Channellock the most. That is one smooth ratcheting Driver. It has become my go to Driver for everything now.

Would love to work next to this guy. He seems like he has a wealth of knowledge.

Loved the Kobalt. I think we all have our favourite screwdrivers and like you, mine have a square shank (great for putting a spanner on) and full tang with a pound through handle (and I guess came from China). My most used two were a pound apiece 25 years ago and have taken a lot of abuse and give you a much better feel to a job than a powered screwdriver ever can. I remember when the ratchetting screwdrivers became popular in the 70's before we all had cordless drill/drivers and impact drivers and we all thought they were great as it saved getting blisters when putting in lots of screws. As always a really enjoyable video and a big thumbs up.

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Tony! Imagine those poor souls with only two Screwdrivers, one Phillips and one slotted... 😃 One day people will look at slotted screws as primitive! Lol Years back an old timer around the corner had a NOS set of SK Clear Green Screwdrivers with the white stripe for sale and I passed on them... Still kicking myself in the ass everytime I think of it... Thanks Tony! 😃👍

That Skewdriver was cool , but I really liked that Cobalt . That one is new to me . My Tool chest top is loaded with screw drivers just as yours is . My best driver set is in my second drawer and organized . But my most used hand screw driver set is a Full Harbor Freight set organized in slots on top of my work bench , and all my good bit sets are sitting in my second drawer with my good screw drivers so I can always find them when I need them . My common Law son , just did not like the drawers that went under his bed . So I asked if I could have them . Now I have an 8 drawer set I built under my 8 foot work bench . I might do a video this summer on my garage/shop set up .

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, It's funny how we have out favorites when it comes to tools, I always used to say you can't judge a screwdriver until you've been using it for 20 minutes straight, that's when you start to feel if you're going to blister-up or cramp-up. I would love to see your shop! I always enjoy seeing different workshops! Thanks!

The yellow one you show second in the video has a grip that reminds me of the modern Wera screw driver grip. I love it as well. That skewdriver is really interesting. Never seen anything like that. I imagine that could be useful for a mechanic with those hard to reach screws. PS. Im jealous of how organized your tools are. My shop is a chaos :)

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Kopsu- You’re right about the Wera design- I’m going to have to give them a try but they are a bit pricey... The Skewdriver is cool but I’ve yet to use it! 😃 Unfortunately my shop is a mess too! My biggest problem is I ran out of room! I need to get rid of stuff but I save everything! I read somewhere that a clean organized shop is the sign of a sick mind! 😂😂😂 Thanks!

Sweet set of screwdrivers! I could have used that Kobalt rachecting driver today. I visited my aunt and was put to work on her fence attaching a new metal latch by hand. ( she lost the electric drill/driver I kept at her house and I don't keep power tools in my wife's car ) let's just say I appreciate my power tools 😆but if I kept a ratcheting screwdriver in my her car I wouldn't have suffered so much driving #2 screws into P.T. wood.

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos, We are all addicted to our battery drill/drivers but there is something special about using hand tools that gets lost when using power tools. I wouldn't want to drive in 50 screws by hand but nothing beats hand screwing a half dozen screws with a good comfortable well fitting screwdriver! -and I feel your pain with the pressure treated for sure! Thanks!

Boy those drivers you showed really brought back some memories. My dad had one. I loved to lay

@johnhartley3596

6 жыл бұрын

...play with

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hi John! Same here! I would play with those for hours as a kid. I really was fascinated with the mechanism! Thanks! 😃👍

Thank you very much!

Rolgear makes a phenomenal wratcheting screwdriver. It uses ball bearings instead of gears.

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

I have one! The only thing is sometimes the ratchet mechanism reverses during use...

Thanks, a good video. I liked that Kobalt screwdriver, and the SKEWDRIVER. Youre Grandfathers wooden Yankee screw drivers are nice. Cheers !

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron! There are lots of gimmicks with this bunch! The Channellock is probably the most comfortable of them all.. Thanks!!!

Wow great video...that bench vise I sharp looking!

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt- you discovered my vise addiction! 😃👍

Hi I liked the Skew one..think they were around a while ago..never used one..Kobalt one was good,but no more Kobalt tools here,reason is Lowes who are Kobalt got involved in a disastrous joint venture with Woolworths supermarkets to create a hardware chain called Masters to compete with the well established Bunnings which is owned by suoermarket rival COLES..Well it was a SNAFU,that cost Woolworths $millions,and Lowes who were importing all the hardware and tools,brands such as Stahlwille and Kobalt went home..I dont know how much the Snap-On one would cost probably a arm and a leg..Years ago our manufacturer Turner Tools had a very good ratchet screwdriver..I had one once ..Then Stanley took over Turner and kept same design with their name on it for awhile then closed it all down and just imported stuff..Dont see many Yankees type tools these days and you are VERY right about the slipping aspect,problem was because you were further away from the screw trying to exert pressure it was easy to be fractionally off center and flat blades can easily slip,Philips not so bad though..keep up the good work ..Bob

I got the skew driver set. Had it for a long time.

Scout that channellock ratcheting screwdriver is USA made, or possibly canadian made by megapro.. I noticed the ratcheting version is the canadian made version.

Btw I can't help but remark that you did a great job on that Columbian 203. I have a Columbian 204, bare steel. As well as a couple of old Reeds and an old Chicago Morgan. Oh and while I'm talking about vises lol I also have an old General, a Jewel pipe vise, and a Ridgid BC 810 pipe vise.

Those yellow Chinese ones, handle looks same as a WERA.

Eye lyke Snap On Skrewdriverz 👍

I’d love to send you some of the best ratcheting screwdrivers...the Wera lasertip , Wiha soft grip striking head, Rolgear silent and the king Snap On comfort grip withe removable shanks.....Great 👍 channel

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

JN You know nothing beats a good ratcheting screwdriver! With the right tip they are such a joy to use!!!!! =D

Thanks a lot for a great video. Love the screwdrivers. Tell me, what lotion or cream do you use on your hands? I have problem skin, because I work full-time as a tailor, but sure enjoy being a handyman. You're the best!!!! Take care!!!

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Helo Steven! I have always had very dry hands! So much so that overnight before I go to sleep I take a dollop of Vaseline and rub down my hands... Certain soaps can do a job on your hands! We had this brown soap with pumice at work that if you used it twice in one day your hands were crocodile looking! LOL Thanks!!!!!!!!

Do you know of any screw driver out there that has a 3x or 4x turn ratio? So for every 1 full turn of the handle, the bit head spins 3 or 4 times. Thx

I like "Scewdriver" kit. Never mind, I like the Kobolt design. (ha ha)

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Wyatt- I will wear a shirt until it falls apart but I have no problem dropping $20 on a interesting tool! Lol. 😃👍

Channellock is a USA or even Canada rebrand by mega-pro, did you see the craftsman one I got recently? It is supposed to be a snap on rebrand but has a rounded handle like you like. I got it from my local ace for $18 after my biweekly reward coupon $7 off $20 or I get $5 off $5 or more from them monthly with 2 biweekly deals... I have plans of building up some nos craftsman with those coupons =)

Do you know what brand the ball handle red/black screwdrivers are? I like collecting odd tools lol and those fit the bill.

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hello CrazyIrishMedic - yes those were Husky brand! 😃. Hope that helps!! I love screwdrivers! Thanks so much!!!

@crazyirishmedic9535

6 жыл бұрын

ScoutCrafter thank you!

Hey, that's my washing machine.

Those antique push driver screwdrivers, were they called a yankee screwdriver? Or was that a brand name of push driver?

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hello stuntcardriver- Yes! The Yankee brand was marketed by the North Bros. in 1899 and they made all types of variations to the design... Stanley bought the rights to the design in the 40's and made a gazillion of them in all varieties. Screwdrivers, push drills... They work well until the bit slips off the screw and you plunge your Yankee into your project... Then it went into the drawer waiting for the next unsuspecting user! 😃👍

Watch the Craftsman it's a hand biter, when u fold it straight

Just looked up the Kobalt on Amazon in the UK and it is £92 ($125), phew !!.

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Tony No Way!! I think I paid $15- for it here!!! It’s just a gimmick Screwdriver... The Channellock is the one to have!!! 😃👍

Nice job on the 203-1/2. I have one, as well. Are you on any of FB's vise groups? Come see us, if you're not.

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Felix! 😃👍

I dig your restoration on the Columbian.

@ScoutCrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Robert!!!!! I do love all sorts of vises! =)

@opcruiser5436

5 жыл бұрын

@@ScoutCrafter im with you on vises. I went on a buying spree, I'm up to around 20? My favorite is a cherry Versa Vice with the accessories.

Shame the US didn't adopt the Robertson screws, far superior to Philips..

@user-go6tz6pq7o

5 жыл бұрын

US > canada

push screw drivers were not aloud in some union jobs ,,,, you could put your eye out

@ScoutCrafter

4 жыл бұрын

BB guns too! =D

Can't stand ratcheting drivers anymore. Tired of finally getting into position and then having to stop everything so I can fondle my tool to screw anything. I got a solid shaft with a magnetic tip that's ready to screw anytime. Every ratcheting driver I've had is in a dump somewhere after it gave out trying to screw something tight.

hehe the yellow screwdrivers are a knock off of german wera, they still make the same shape, but with rubber inserts,regarded as the best screwdrivers int the world. AHH! stanley yankees, no thanks , i prefer having 2 eyeballs!

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Jusb- Yes- I think I bought the whole set years back from Garrett Wade Co. for $20- I always liked Clear/translucent handles and these are just very heavy duty. I probably use my trusty Craftsman Screwdrivers the most... I love the way they look. I would give Wera a try but they are quite expensive... You’re right about the Yankee’s but as a kid they made great toys! 😃👍

@jusb1066

6 жыл бұрын

i bought into stanley magnum screwdrivers (the first 2 part and triangular handle) they are still great, i bought a few sets of the common and a few less common, a big drawer full! , i still love those the most, coming on for 30 years old

@ScoutCrafter

6 жыл бұрын

Jusb1066 - I looked them up and they are still available- they must have been marketed in the UK because I never seen them for sale on this side of the pond. Triangle grips are naturally ergonomic and I wonder why more Screwdrivers don’t incorporate them! Looks like a great set! 😃👍

@jusb1066

6 жыл бұрын

yep my set are uk made, not sure about the current ones, and the older are grey with red or blue insets, the steel is very good and hard wearing, just sometimes you see a tool and know you love it

@Marcel_Germann

6 жыл бұрын

Originally the Wera Kraftform grips were fully plastic without rubber. They're still available as Wera "Kraftform Classic": www.amazon.de/Wera-Schraubendrehersatz-Kraftform-6-teilig-05031281001/dp/B000XIVZ2Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526164157&sr=8-1&keywords=wera+kraftform+classic The first ones were 1970s orange...then they turned over to black. The insulated ones are red.