Comments on: Finds: Spec Tools’ Skewdriver Kit http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/18/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:59:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: GERALD JOHNSON http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/18/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/#comment-49953 GERALD JOHNSON Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:29:57 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/17/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/#comment-49953 If you go to www.qvc.com and type "spec tools"it will turn up a 46 piece master screwdriver kit for $29.68 plus shipping...this is one hell of a deal you get the offset driver head, 2 handles, 1 straight and 1 hinged straight/angled handle that rachets,..5 drillbits, 5 jewelers screwdrivers ,5 1/4 in. drive 5 inch screwdriver shafts ,2 magnetic bit holders , 1, 4-1/2in. and 1, 1-1/2 in. plus about 25 assorted bits including7 socket bits and a 1/4 inch driver adapter... If you go to http://www.qvc.com and type “spec tools”it will turn up a 46 piece master screwdriver kit for $29.68 plus shipping…this is one hell of a deal you get the offset driver head, 2 handles, 1 straight and 1 hinged straight/angled handle that rachets,..5 drillbits, 5 jewelers screwdrivers ,5
1/4 in. drive 5 inch screwdriver shafts ,2 magnetic bit holders , 1, 4-1/2in. and 1, 1-1/2 in. plus about 25 assorted bits including7 socket bits and a 1/4 inch driver adapter…

]]> By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Finds: The “Dual Action” Ratchet from Spec Tools http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/18/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/#comment-22323 Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Finds: The “Dual Action” Ratchet from Spec Tools Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:47:49 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/17/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/#comment-22323 [...] Besides picking up a Skewdriver (which we mentioned a while back and saw some great comments on — watch for a hands-on soon), we’re also thinking about grabbing Spec Tools’ “dual action ratchet.”  Think of it as a GearWrench-style pass-thru ratchet that also rotates when you squeeze the handles. [...] [...] Besides picking up a Skewdriver (which we mentioned a while back and saw some great comments on — watch for a hands-on soon), we’re also thinking about grabbing Spec Tools’ “dual action ratchet.”  Think of it as a GearWrench-style pass-thru ratchet that also rotates when you squeeze the handles. [...]

]]> By: dac http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/18/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/#comment-7847 dac Mon, 18 Dec 2006 18:28:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/12/17/finds-spec-tools-skewdriver-kit/#comment-7847 I've have the skewdriver for about 10 years, though over the years my various moves and such have misplaced almost everything but the geared offset head. That is really the heart of the kit, and has proved itself worth the cost of admission from time to time. It's not the best quality, but it works, and isn't really comparable to any offering from another manufacturer that I know of. It's a little difficult to get any serious torque on it, but most times I use it, it's *impossible* to get any torque with any other tool I have. The head is very compact, which makes it able to get into places that an angle drill can't. It's also very lightweight. The thumbpad/handle thing (chrome swoop-looking bit just to the right of the angled head in the photo) is removable and reversible to make sure you can get the head in where it goes. I don't remember what I paid. I'm not sure I'd pay $70 but one time of really needing it (and not having it) would probably make $70 seem like a bargain. I’ve have the skewdriver for about 10 years, though over the years my various moves and such have misplaced almost everything but the geared offset head. That is really the heart of the kit, and has proved itself worth the cost of admission from time to time. It’s not the best quality, but it works, and isn’t really comparable to any offering from another manufacturer that I know of.

It’s a little difficult to get any serious torque on it, but most times I use it, it’s *impossible* to get any torque with any other tool I have.

The head is very compact, which makes it able to get into places that an angle drill can’t. It’s also very lightweight. The thumbpad/handle thing (chrome swoop-looking bit just to the right of the angled head in the photo) is removable and reversible to make sure you can get the head in where it goes.

I don’t remember what I paid. I’m not sure I’d pay $70 but one time of really needing it (and not having it) would probably make $70 seem like a bargain.

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