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Curious question: anyone here big on ratcheting screwdrivers?





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They have a time and place, just like ratcheting wrenches. I think it's hard to find quality ones though.
 
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I’ve got a Milwaukee brand I’ve had for years that’s been great. Seen a lot of ‘em that are import junk though from the Workers Paradise?.
 

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I've got a few (probably 10 or so) Snap On ratcheting screw drivers. The older hard handle ones work good, and have been more reliable than my stubby soft grip version. It seems to get "stuck" in neutral and takes a little effort to get to toggle into one direction or the other. The SO guy says to being it onto the truck and he will swap it out. I don't use it that often so I don't remember to take it with me!
 

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Wanna give this one a try and report back?


https://www.lttstore.com/products/screwdriver
I'll let you know when mine eventually arrives. Got in early on the first wave but went black shaft which will take a little longer. I had the old school hard handle snap-on years ago when I was a tech and loved it so if it lives up to that it'll be worth the money to me.
 
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I'll let you know when mine eventually arrives. Got in early on the first wave but went black shaft which will take a little longer. I had the old school hard handle snap-on years ago when I was a tech and loved it so if it lives up to that it'll be worth the money to me.
There were a few reviews that were done with it on YouTube if you do a quick search for it, it's quick to find.
 

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snapOn ones work great and give more torque than a regular screwdriver. I use them all the time when I can find them.. they are often misplaced.
 

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I have this one along with a 200 piece bit set in the Jeep. Pretty much useable for any type of fastener that can be removed by hand.

Milwaukee 48-22-2302 Multi Bit Ratcheting https://a.co/d/0H86uC4
 

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In my opinion, these things are solutions looking for problems. If a regular screw driver won't do the job handily, I go straight to the the m12 Impact or Drill.
 

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To clarify, these work great
Jeep Wrangler JL Ratcheting Screwdrivers 1665028661808

But if you can't find one I'd use a regular screwdriver
 

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There were a few reviews that were done with it on YouTube if you do a quick search for it, it's quick to find.
Oh yea Im an avid Project Farm viewer as well as LTT so I've seen them. Looking forward to it finally showing up.
 

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Got it about a week ago, and it really is as nice as everyone says. The ratchet in it is great and has very little back drag, the magnet is strong and I wont have any worries losing a screw off the end of it. Also the bit holder is nice, but the only concern I have with the whole thing; I can see myself snapping off the arms holding them in just due to being in a rush or my own negligence. Now only time will tell how well the plastics will hold up to grease and oils. Luckily I dont clean my tools with brake clean anymore so Im sure that will help lol
 
 







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