Comments on: Easydriver Set

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:41:41 +0000

The new design has shafts that are spring loaded and will not fall out like the one I had back in the 80’s. I have artritis and can not imagine not having my easydriver in the kitchen drawer. I have a lot of other screwdrivers in the cabinet downstairs and never use them. It is well worth the money and the company is wonderful to deal with. Great Christmas gifts and all of my family feel the same way as I do. So easy to use and I find myself using it all of the time. (I am done with my shopping again this year thanks to the easydriver folks!) I don’t care about the sound it makes because it works.

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Toolmonger » Blog Archive » The Week In Tools: Toolmonger Top 5 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:28 +0000

[...] Easydriver Set Many years ago I either bought or was given the original Easydriver. This version did not use standard hex bits: It has a simple shaft with a slotted screwdriver on one end and a Phillips on the other. Nevertheless, I did find it useful, and I still keep it in the kitchen tool drawer. [...]

By: Bob in IL

Bob in IL — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:44 +0000

I have an older version of the Easydrivers consider them worthwhile for woodworking projects.

The large Easydriver works well for installing screws in harder woods. I place my palm over the large spherical handle and that causes less stress on my wrist than a conventional screwdriver handle.

A drawback is that the shape and size of the Easydriver handle requires more room when storing it in a drawer or toolbox.

By: fritz gorbach

fritz gorbach — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:12:00 +0000

I hope you don’t mean all ratcheting screwdrivers are a novelty, because I don’t think you’ll find a pro who doesn’t swear by one or the other. ! Anyhow, my grandpa had something like this that he loved, and I might get one, except 30 bucks puts me halfway to another one of those snapons that I swear by. I’ll probably be giving a couple of those this christmas, though.

By: johnnyp

johnnyp — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:04:40 +0000

I received one as a gift back in the seventies. Did not like it at all. The ball does not give you the grip that you would think. Ratcheting is just a novelty. For $5 buy a multi tipped
screw driver with all the tips stored on board

By: Dave P

Dave P — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:51:25 +0000

Many moons ago, my father had one of these. I spent hours as a youngster trying to figure how to turn on the lightbulb inside of it. I guess I thought anything made of colored transparent plastic must, somehow, illuminate. Hours of frustration. I don’t remember if I gave up, or if I realized that my premise was faulty…

By: Fred

Fred — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:37:41 +0000

Sorry to say I have owned two of these. Both failed after light and short use. The rachet stopped working in one and the tensioner would not hold the blade in on the other one. If it doesn’t work, it’s not worth 3 cents let alone a ridiculous $30!

By: ShopMonger

ShopMonger — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:50:37 +0000

I have one like this, but not the exact one. I use it often enough that i would buy another one…. I like ratcheting driver sets…

ShopMonger

By: ToolGuyd

ToolGuyd — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:19:42 +0000

While I would enjoy receiving one, I probably wouldn’t buy one any time soon. I saw these drivers online a few months ago and was about to order a set. But, I then questioned why these drivers are not sold by major distributors or retail outlets, and my hesitation got the better of me.

By: uqbar

uqbar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:54:41 +0000

I have an original Easydriver also - I can’t remember when I last used it, but somehow I can’t seem to part with it. Yes, the ratchet does make a nice sound - the grip is easier on the wrist, but I don’t feel like I have as much control as I do with a standard grip. On the other hand (no pun intended), the ball grip does make it much easier to apply pressure on the screw head. If I was going to drop $30 on a screwdriver, I don’t think this would be the one.