Screwdriver, Ratcheting, Multi-Bit (69-189)

You don't realize how much work and space it cuts down on until you have it in your toolbag. Seriously, my toolbag used to have a dozen single drivers in a variety of flat and Philips sizes and a magnetic non-ratcheting driver for all my various star/torx/square bits. Now I have this one and a couple small sized drivers for tight spaces. The ratcheting action works great and in tight spaces and corners is very helpful. First time I used it was to remove a heavy aluminum outside door in a tight alcove, which would have been a major pain without the ratchet. The sleeve holds the bits very well and works with any standard 1/4in bits. Since most of the standard bits now have notches on them it will not only lock the bits that comes in the handle, but most other's as well. The handle compartment hold 8 bits + 1 in the sleeve, which means you can have 9 on hand at any given time with just this one driver, combined with a 50-bit set you will have everything you would need in almost any circumstance.I bought one for myself last Christmas and liked it so much I bought one for my dad for Father's Day as well. Both of them were $12 and I would consider that a bargain. At the current price of $8 you would be crazy not to have one of these in your toolbag. Excelent item.

I got this ratcheting screwdriver because of the size and the price. I'd always used my friend's craftsman (which has the same clk/ccw selection apparatus) and I loved it, but I wasn't willing to shell out 30 bucks for ascrewdriver. This driver rocks my socks off! the handle fits my hand perfectly, the shaft length is great (everything else on amazon in this price range seemed too short), and the magnetic bit locking system works so well... it actually locks the bits in!The bits that coms with the driver are the same quality as the dewalt bits that I've got, and the handle actually stores up to 8 bits internally (so you can add some of your own as this only comes with 6). I actually like this better than the craftsman, and think it's going to make the greatest stocking stuffer this coming christmas.Bottom line: If you're looking for a ratcheting screwdriver, this is the one for you. It's durable, functional and comfortable!UPDATE:I have now had this screwdriver for over a year and still use it almost daily. The "locking" function has broken, but the magnet is strong enough that losing bits isn't a problem.For christmas my wife got me the Kobalt dual action ratcheting screwdriver (at $20!). As good as kobalt is and as nice as its features are, the Stanley feels more solid. The handle holds bits in seperate columns (whereas the Kobalt just has a hollow handle with no possibility of orginization) and the magnet in the tip for holding the bit in use is much stronger.This screwdriver has proven that it's durable, versatile and comfortable. I just ordered more to give out to my buddies when they come over to help me with my car. Still five stars strong!

First off let me say this is a GREAT product. I am not putting it down at all and for the price it cannot be beat.I have not used them long but for those who had the bit retaining lock collar funtion die I would recommend a touch of oil all around that part on day one. Hopefully that will make them work for ever. The collar works well for me. I like it !NowFor a little obsessive compulsive nit picking detail:I am a professional mechanic and have been for forty years. I use this type of driver (mostly for hex nuts and allen style cap screw bits) all day long every day.SoMy hands are toughened up and calloused as they are going to get right ?I have some drivers that I bought from a place in Europe through Amazon (Kamasa brand) and love them. Kamasa - 55846 (CD) Offline Screwdriver Problem is with shipping the price is silly expensive and they take weeks to ship. They were real eye openers because the handles are much larger than my old Craftsman or Snapon nut drivers and I can crack loose stubborn fasteners that I could not before AND I CAN EASILY GET BOTH HANDS ON THE HANDLE and really go after that one percent that is seized. No more stopping to grab a wrench.I was looking for an alternative to the Euro ones (I am going to buy many more drivers to replace my old Craft. and Snapon ) and I bought a couple of these Stanley FatMax drivers to compare. Grip and size wise they are about as good. Not quite as long a handle but a two fister none the less.My problem then ?It feels like they would give me blisters if I bought several and replaced my other drivers with them. Huh ! Some combination of the pattern on the truly grippy black rubber part and the pronounced ridges on the yellow plastic areas.The Kamasa driver handles are smooth with no rubber grip surfaces but the shape is triangular with flat areas in just the right place so I can easily get a death grip on them and NO BLISTERS. Very. very comfortable to use all day long, all week long.This will sound like a commercial but if you are used to using the old Bondus allen wrench drivers and the Craftsman socket nut drivers (my old Snapons were so small and wrong I stopped using them ) . . . the new generation of large handle drivers will be a whole new world for you.I just placed an order through Amazon for more of my larger handle Kamasa fav's from Europe.BE WARE THE KAMASAS THAT ARE MY FAV'S NO LONGER STOCK THE RATCHETING ONE. I never got one of those (the order was lost in shipping and out of stock for the second go'round ( yah we have a history )) and ratcheting is not a big deal with me. It is the handle size and shape that Kamasa has JUST RIGHT !SoYou want inexpensive and good and wear gloves get the Stanley's. They are totally worth it.If you are a tool turkey and so finicky nothing totally pleases you but you want the best get the Kamasa.Why don't they totally please me ? There was a similar driver with a better off line joint function sold by Sears that the Kamasa replaced. The Kamasa off line joint is not as functional (though plenty strong) but that is another review.