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Old 05-01-2013, 05:54 AM
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Unhappy 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!
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Old 05-01-2013, 06:09 AM
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Just checked around me,North Houston...out of stock.
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Old 05-01-2013, 06:18 AM
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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.
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Old 05-01-2013, 06:25 AM
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Snap-On has a very nice one. Price is around $60.00. Yes, it is very expensive. Nice ergonomic feel, guaranteed...forever.
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Old 05-01-2013, 07:06 AM
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$55.95. A work of art. I have two of them:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....store&tool=all
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Old 05-01-2013, 07:11 AM
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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.
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Old 05-01-2013, 07:11 AM
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I have a set similar to this, works great:

http://www.wayfair.com/Trademark-Glo...0-TMK1760.html
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Old 05-01-2013, 07:45 AM
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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.

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Old 05-01-2013, 08:18 AM
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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.
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Old 05-01-2013, 08:25 AM
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$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

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