Do any of you guys use a screwdriver like this?

[wireguru]

This screwdriver is called 'Combo Drive' its basically phillips and slotted in the same tip specifically for the screws on wiring devices. I like it because you get the torque of using a slotted driver without the problem of it slipping out. Anyone using them?

 

[tkb]

I like it.
Who makes it???

 

[ultramegabob]

I bought a couple a few months back and gave one to my helper, I bought mine at Menards, I cannot remember what brand it is, but it is Made in the U.S.A. It works pretty good, less slippage and chewing the screw head up, I hate those combo screws they put on things.

 

[wireguru]

These are made by Pratt-Read in the USA. Wiha also makes one I believe.
Note that while the handle looks like a Klein knockoff, Pratt-Read is actually the handle OEM for Klein.

 

[SiddMartin]

haven't seen that before, but I do use a square tip for devices that works well

 

[Flex]

Its like 9 bucks on the Pratt Read site. I wonder if anywhere local carries it.

 

[brennan]

What is that style of tip called?

 

[hurk27]

What is that style of tip called?

your choice "straightPhillips" or "Phillipsstraight" or S&P or P&S for short

 

[Cow]

Pretty cool, I'll bet it does work great on those device screws. But I'll still use my little 12v Li-Ion Milwaukee drill driver anyways, I try not to turn a screwdriver manually anymore than I have too.

 

[wireguru]

What is that style of tip called?

They call it 'Combo Drive'

 

[crazyboy]

I like it, I think I need to draw a line somewhere with how many screwdrivers I carry though :/

 

[SiddMartin]

Pretty cool, I'll bet it does work great on those device screws. But I'll still use my little 12v Li-Ion Milwaukee drill driver anyways, I try not to turn a screwdriver manually anymore than I have too.

i am right with ya, i use a 4V milwaukee... need to upgrade to the 12v li-ion!

 

[360Youth]

I'm sold. Gotta find one of those.

 

[dbuckley]

Heck, I always thought those screwheads were a Chinese invention that allowed one to use either a crosspoint or a flat blade tool, neither of which fitted well. That there is a tool that fits them astounds me! Now I need to find out if you can actually get such a tool in New Zealand...

 

[Doug S.]

Now I need to find out if you can actually get such a tool in New Zealand...

Try here.

I bet they'll ship it your way.


See page five of THIS .pdf, they are calling it a Slotted-phillips.

 

[macmikeman]

I won't be willing to endorse it until I have ruined a few from beating it against some concrete while making a slot for the box connector screw. :grin:

 

[LarryFine]

Pretty cool, I'll bet it does work great on those device screws. But I'll still use my little 12v Li-Ion Milwaukee drill driver anyways, I try not to turn a screwdriver manually anymore than I have too.

Same here. I wonder if you can get that tip on hex-dive bits?

 

[LarryFine]

Same here. I wonder if you can get that tip on hex-dive bits?

Would you believe hex drive?

 

[dreamsville]

Thanks I like that, think I'll find me one. Better torque less slippage. :smile: