A good set of screwdrivers is the key to build, taking apart, tightening, loosening, repairing, installing, and otherwise working on a practically unlimited number of things, from car stereos to flatpack furniture to kitchen cabinetry. If your own screwdriver collection is lacking, particularly if you’ve lost some over the years, do yourself a favor and pick up a new set today.
The Craftsman 39-Piece Screwdriver Set is just $40 at Amazon, an eminently reasonable everyday price for tools with so many applications that, assuming you can keep track of them, should last forever.
Audience FavoriteBesides its classic red, clear, and blue paint job, what makes this set distinct is that it includes both a dozen fixed bars (traditional screwdrivers) and a multi-bit handle that can hold one of the 26 included bits at a time. The fixed bars are generally more pleasant to use, particularly if you’re just using one on a specific task, because there’s no hunting for tiny pieces of metal or worrying that they might fall out. It is hard to beat the handle and bits system for portability, as it makes it easy to carry a full suite of screwdrivers with you so you’re ready for whatever. By including both, this set has the best of both worlds, all for a price that’s better than buying these components, which are made of super sturdy acetate (handles) and alloy steel (shanks), separately. Plus, they come with a tray that helps keep things organized when not in use.
One shopper wrote that this set is “built like the old Craftsman tools I grew up with.” That’s because “the handles feel substantial in your hand, the shafts are sturdy, and the entire set has a solid, durable feel.” On top of that, the variety of available sizes “has been useful for everything from household repairs to working on RC cars.” Using them is also a pleasure, as “the tips fit screws well without feeling sloppy, and the larger handles provide good grip and leverage when you need it.”
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The Craftsman 39-Piece Screwdriver Set is as good a set of screwdrivers as any, with a compelling best-of-both-worlds approach that makes its $40 price tag feel like a bargain. If you ever find yourself in need of a new set of screwdrivers for yourself or as a gift, they should be at the top of your list of contenders.
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Cameron LeBlanc
Commerce Writer, Autoblog