The 8pc set adds in another (smaller size) Phillips driver and 2 cabinet-style “electrician’s screwdrivers.” The 5pc set comes with 3 slotted and 2 Phillips screwdrivers. If you ask me, the 5pc set is the best starter set for most users, although the 8pc set has a better cost ratio if you think you can use the added screwdriver sizes. That is less likely to happen with these screwdrivers.Īnd, if you do come across tasks that require greater leverage, they do have hex bolsters for use with a wrench. While some comfort grip screwdrivers have thicker handles that aid in higher torque applications – the wider the handle the greater the leverage – I have found that softer handle materials might tug at my hand and lead to fatigue or soreness. These screwdrivers have slim handles, which might in theory be a cause of concern for higher torque applications, but they’ve handled well in my experiences. That’s a whole big topic on its own, as there’s no “best” handle shape, style, or material, but I mention this as an example of why one might opt for hard handle screwdrivers. Hard handled screwdrivers are usually easy to clean, and can be more durable than soft-handled screwdrivers. There’s also the warranty consideration – Snap-on has tool trucks and Williams doesn’t – but the price difference negates that for most people. I have seen a couple of comparisons over the years, and if I recall correctly the consensus was that there are some differences in tolerances or quality, but not enough to make a difference to most people. The 5-piece set that’s shown above is typically priced between $40 and $44, and you can get an 8pc set for $54-$58. Williams hard-handle screwdrivers are similar in style to Snap-on’s much-loved hard-handle screwdrivers, which isn’t surprising since Williams is a Snap-on Industrial company, but they’re priced a lot lower. That comes out to around $28.57 per screwdriver. These aren’t my favorite screwdrivers, but I do enjoy using them, and they’re quite different from most of the other screwdrivers I typically reach for more frequently.Ī 7pc set of Snap-on hard-handle screwdrivers, with Phillips and slotted tips, is currently $200 via their website.
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