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speyers 05-01-2013 05:54 AM

Small ratcheting screwdriver, help needed!
 
I have seen a couple of builders with a small ratcheting screwdriver in their tool box. Looks to be made by Husky and will not only accept different screwdriver bits but also 1/4 drive sockets as well. Would love to pick one up, but non of my local Home Deport Aircraft Supply stores has them in stock and I can't find them on-line for purchase anywhere. Does anybody else have them in stock near them? The link below will let you check availability at your local store.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-P...1#.UYCTsbV19uB

Would love it if I could send some cash to someone to cover purchasing and shipping back to the DFW area. Thanks!

pilot2512 05-01-2013 06:09 AM

Just checked around me,North Houston...out of stock.

chepburn 05-01-2013 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speyers (Post 767121)
I have seen a couple of builders with a small ratcheting screwdriver in their tool box. Looks to be made by Husky and will not only accept different screwdriver bits but also 1/4 drive sockets as well. Would love to pick one up, but non of my local Home Deport Aircraft Supply stores has them in stock and I can't find them on-line for purchase anywhere. Does anybody else have them in stock near them? The link below will let you check availability at your local store.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-P...1#.UYCTsbV19uB

Would love it if I could send some cash to someone to cover purchasing and shipping back to the DFW area. Thanks!

Try looking for a "Duralast/SAE ratcheting wrench adapter" set at Autozone or equivalent. They are adaptors to fit ratchet wrenches. I use this set all the time for tough to reach areas with sockets and driver bits.

noelf 05-01-2013 06:25 AM

Snap-On has a very nice one. Price is around $60.00. Yes, it is very expensive. Nice ergonomic feel, guaranteed...forever.

Pat Hatch 05-01-2013 07:06 AM

$55.95. A work of art. I have two of them:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
:)

dpansier 05-01-2013 07:11 AM

Eastwood has this on sale.

http://www.eastwood.com/bit-ratchet-...-eastwood.html


I have the set and the quality seems to be good, made in Taiwan.

ccsmith51 05-01-2013 07:11 AM

I have a set similar to this, works great:

http://www.wayfair.com/Trademark-Glo...0-TMK1760.html

Beer30? 05-01-2013 07:45 AM

There are some here
 
There is supposedly two of them at a Home Depot near me. I bought something similar at my local Lowes. I would be happy to check for you and work out shipping.

David
ddalton536@gmail.com

Rupester 05-01-2013 08:18 AM

The one I have I got at Renovation Hdwe about 10 yrs ago,before they went fancy-schmancy. It was only about $10 and is one of the most used items in My toolbox. There's also an excellent wratcheting offset screwdriver that works great in spots with minimal access. I'd have to dig for the link.

Aryana 05-01-2013 08:25 AM

$3.99 at Harbor Freight. Not "Snap-On" quality, but has worked very well for me over the past 5 years.

http://www.harborfreight.com/8-piece...ver-92630.html


RV6_flyer 05-01-2013 08:47 AM

I have been using a Chapman tool kit since before I built the airplane.


http://www.all-spec.com/products/432...FeeDQgodcUUAPg

Screwdriver, allen bits, and 1/4" square drive adapter.

aerhed 05-01-2013 08:51 AM

General makes a little clicker ratchet that isn't too elegant, but is the shortest one I've seen. It comes with a phillips on one side, flip it to use the straight blade on the other side. Most guys grind off the straight blade so you can use a finger or a prybar on top. Like $6.

larrynew 05-01-2013 10:54 AM

Picked one up at Sears just a couple of months ago. Craftsman on the handle and it was only about $6 or $8.

Mike S 05-01-2013 12:05 PM

Randy Thorne ----Sport Air Serv here on VAF, showed me these a few years ago, I bought two, one for the plane and one for the shop.

Even given them as gifts to a few folks.

TOTALLY happy with the tool, would recommend them to all RVers. Strong well built, fine toothed ratchet works well in tight quarters.


Husky 8-Piece Bit Ratchet Set
Model # 64723T



SmilingJack 05-01-2013 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RV6_flyer (Post 767181)
I have been using a Chapman tool kit since before I built the airplane.


http://www.all-spec.com/products/432...FeeDQgodcUUAPg

Screwdriver, allen bits, and 1/4" square drive adapter.

The Chapman set is one of the best I have used.

You can cut a apex bit in half and really take advantage of the slim size for those tight spots.

AMURRAY 05-01-2013 12:36 PM

vim hbr5
 
The husky tool is made by Vim Tools P/N HBR5 Check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...rds=vim%20hbr5

Mike S 05-01-2013 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMURRAY (Post 767279)
The husky tool is made by Vim Tools P/N HBR5 Check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...rds=vim%20hbr5

Good info, quick Google search found the actual manufacturer's home page.

Made in USA even:D



http://www.vimtools.com/home.asp

speyers 05-01-2013 04:57 PM

Thanks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer30? (Post 767162)
There is supposedly two of them at a Home Depot near me. I bought something similar at my local Lowes. I would be happy to check for you and work out shipping.

David

Thanks for the help! That was quick!

az_gila 05-01-2013 09:08 PM

I have the Sears equivalent - I don't use it often but there are times when it is the only tool that works :)

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1..._tnt=39869:4:0

speyers 05-02-2013 07:31 PM

I don't always...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by az_gila (Post 767411)
I don't use it often but there are times when it is the only tool that works :)

Hahaha, made me think of this:



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