GM Guy
Manual Trans. 2WD Enthusiast
Hey all,
I figured i would spread the word of awesomeness.
Back when I was in college working part time for dad's farmer/ tractor broker buddy, I got to use a 19 in 1 screwdriver. He had bought it new at carquest, handle was blue in color, was carquest branded on the label.
best damn screwdriver ever, and I commented on that. Guess who got one for a christmas bonus.
This screwdriver is a ratcheting type with a hold position, had 3 nut drivers in the multi-handle, and any extra double ended bits go under a threaded cap in the end and drop into holes in the thick plastic handle. it has hex, square, torx, and phillips and flat. it is the only multi-screwdriver to have #3 phillips to my knowledge, which on our equipment is useful. the torx bits are the right size for many GM applications. I know, pretty awesome.
This tool is the prime example of how there is nothing wrong with import stuff, as long as it is built correctly, is durable, and made of quality material. too bad so many import tools dont adhere to the requirements. IIRC it is made in taiwan.
anyhow, I was helping him a few weeks ago on a project, and commented about the screwdriver of lore and legend again. Our buddy exclaimed that they quit selling it!! SHTF, and the search was on, we had to find a source for the worlds best screwdriver that ever lived, and ever was.
I was like this for an hour or two:
crappy screwdrivers were coming up in every search and every window, hurting morale and sanity. an adequate looking import channel-lock 16 in 1 was the only glimmer of tolerable compromise.
then.....
Contact.
Found it.
different color handle, different brand, same everything else.
searched the brand and description, and low and behold, its buyable through the sears website, but not from sears, but rather a "sears partner".
the same thing is offered by a few "sears partners" from mid 20 dollar range up to 60 dollar range. believe me, I would have bit at 60 if unable to find cheaper, its that good.
here is the direct link to the cheapest sears partner: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2406939003P?loginFlow=Yes&storeId=10153&catalogId=12605
here is some eye candy in case you fear to click the link.
In conclusion, I havent put it through its paces, but it showed up today and it feels and looks identical to the original, so I am 99 percent sure its the same factory that built the carquest one. I honestly like the second gen color scheme better, Its Gleaner colors!
I hope its ok to post a link to an offsite vendor if it isnt pickup truck part related.
if a moderator thinks this fits better in product reviews, go ahead and move it, I though shop section was where it belonged.
I figured i would spread the word of awesomeness.
Back when I was in college working part time for dad's farmer/ tractor broker buddy, I got to use a 19 in 1 screwdriver. He had bought it new at carquest, handle was blue in color, was carquest branded on the label.
best damn screwdriver ever, and I commented on that. Guess who got one for a christmas bonus.
This screwdriver is a ratcheting type with a hold position, had 3 nut drivers in the multi-handle, and any extra double ended bits go under a threaded cap in the end and drop into holes in the thick plastic handle. it has hex, square, torx, and phillips and flat. it is the only multi-screwdriver to have #3 phillips to my knowledge, which on our equipment is useful. the torx bits are the right size for many GM applications. I know, pretty awesome.
This tool is the prime example of how there is nothing wrong with import stuff, as long as it is built correctly, is durable, and made of quality material. too bad so many import tools dont adhere to the requirements. IIRC it is made in taiwan.
anyhow, I was helping him a few weeks ago on a project, and commented about the screwdriver of lore and legend again. Our buddy exclaimed that they quit selling it!! SHTF, and the search was on, we had to find a source for the worlds best screwdriver that ever lived, and ever was.
I was like this for an hour or two:
crappy screwdrivers were coming up in every search and every window, hurting morale and sanity. an adequate looking import channel-lock 16 in 1 was the only glimmer of tolerable compromise.
then.....
Contact.
Found it.
different color handle, different brand, same everything else.
searched the brand and description, and low and behold, its buyable through the sears website, but not from sears, but rather a "sears partner".
the same thing is offered by a few "sears partners" from mid 20 dollar range up to 60 dollar range. believe me, I would have bit at 60 if unable to find cheaper, its that good.
here is the direct link to the cheapest sears partner: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM2406939003P?loginFlow=Yes&storeId=10153&catalogId=12605
here is some eye candy in case you fear to click the link.
In conclusion, I havent put it through its paces, but it showed up today and it feels and looks identical to the original, so I am 99 percent sure its the same factory that built the carquest one. I honestly like the second gen color scheme better, Its Gleaner colors!
I hope its ok to post a link to an offsite vendor if it isnt pickup truck part related.
if a moderator thinks this fits better in product reviews, go ahead and move it, I though shop section was where it belonged.
