Yetti Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Had some ratchets that needed to be rebuilt for 5 years. Some of my grandfathers screwdrivers got some new blades. And I bought a new #2 phillps. $20.00 Was driving out I-10 and saw him at a shop. Had to make it happen, was only several minutes late to the meeting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 1/4 inch Snap-on ratchet. Probably my favorite tool. Had to have mine rebuilt a few years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I love the local airport snapon truck..lifetime warranty and they mean it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 It's the little details,like that red screw driver....looks like any other but look close...see that hex base...know what that is for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 If you need to put a wrench on a screwdriver you're doing something wrong. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi Yetti, Great tools. This is my single favorite SnapOn tool for aviation. Beautifully strong fine ratchet. Think I purchased in 1990...still going strong on the 2nd ratchet mechanism: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I've used Snap On ratcheting screwdrivers since they came out, worn a few out. Sorry but I've never needed to add a wrench to a screwdriver. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 14 minutes ago, M20Doc said: If you need to put a wrench on a screwdriver you're doing something wrong. Clarence *If you use a brand new bit so it doesn't slip* it can be a lifesaver to get serious torque on a stubborn / corroded screw. Mainly used for loosening rather than tightening. Even a square shank screwdriver can be helped out by a small open end wrench to break loose a touch screw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, M20Doc said: I've used Snap On ratcheting screwdrivers since they came out, worn a few out. Sorry but I've never needed to add a wrench to a screwdriver. Clarence I have a non ratcheting one that takes bits and has a hex on the shank. Mainly done with fixed bit screwdrivers like Yetti's above that have the hex profiling at the base of the shank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I understand that some screwdrivers have a hexagonal portion and I understand what it's intended use is. In more than 30 years in aircraft maintenance I've never had a need to add a wrench to my screwdriver. I've managed to twist off Apex and Snap On bits without a wrench. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSMooniac Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi Yetti, Great tools. This is my single favorite SnapOn tool for aviation. Beautifully strong fine ratchet. Think I purchased in 1990...still going strong on the 2nd ratchet mechanism: That is the best screwdriver ever made! I've got a couple...one for home/garage and one for the hangar.Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 I like the ratchet screw drivers. The professionals that I work with use the palm/T handle snap on ratchets. The straight ones you can still do the spin in the palm/finger tip spin to speed things up :-) If I did it every day, I would probably have more ratchets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 On 2/7/2017 at 5:08 PM, M20Doc said: If you need to put a wrench on a screwdriver you're doing something wrong. Clarence Three different A and P / AI swear buy that for breaking loose a frozen screw at my field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Glad that it works for them, personally I've never found a need for it. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Ok..I was just pointing out little details that make a product great...nobody says you have to use them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N201MKTurbo Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 On 2/7/2017 at 6:26 PM, M20Doc said: I've used Snap On ratcheting screwdrivers since they came out, worn a few out. Sorry but I've never needed to add a wrench to a screwdriver. Clarence Not on an airplane, but there is life outside the airport fence where things are not so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Ain't it the truth..things like rusted disc brake roters held on by frozen counter sunk Phillips head screws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 A maintenance outfit who I wasn't very happy with left a 1/4' snap on ratchet in the empennage. I kept the ratchet. My favorite tool by far. - Brad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M016576 Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 On 2/9/2017 at 1:13 PM, thinwing said: Ok..I was just pointing out little details that make a product great...nobody says you have to use them! There are those that put a wrench to the driver, and those that strip and drill out. Then there are those that do both.... these days, I opt early for the wrench! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I guess if you don't have a wrench for your screwdriver you can use this, I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Have you tried this? Does it work anything like advertised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 It does work combined with a good bit, better than a drill and screw extractor. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Not that patient. Dremel tool with disc cutter, slot that sucker and put a straight blade in it. Can't do it on panel screws, but on other less cooperative screws out comes the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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