Craftsman 6 in 1 screwdriver discontinued?

[scott vroom]

It looks like Craftsman has discontinued their 6 in 1 screwdriver? That's the best combination driver I've owned and was hoping to pick one up for the camper toolbox. I've owned several other brands including an awful one from Ace Hardware....nothing compares to the Craftsman IMO. I find it particularly handy for electrical work.

[Jason Lester]

Ever tried the Klein 10-in1's? They're my favorite.

[Matt Day]

What’s the difference between that Stanley and the cheapo harbor freight?

https://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers-nutdrivers/screwdrivers-screwdriver-sets/4-in-1-screwdriver-with-tpr-handle-61988.html

[John Lanciani]

Ever tried the Klein 10-in1's? They're my favorite.

+1. I’m not a fan of multi tip drivers but the only one I would buy with my own money is the Klein.

https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/screwdrivernut-drivers/10-1-screwdrivernut-driver

[Lloyd McKinlay]

Wiha makes high quality multi tip screwdrivers in several configurations.

[Ole Anderson]

I like the Milwaukee. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-11-in-1-Multi-Tip-Screwdriver-with-Square-Drive-Bits-48-22-2761/302174859?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD25T%7C25-1_HAND+TOOLS%7CNA%7CLIA%7c71700000043839315%7c5870 0004592003384%7c92700038837660276&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_XpBRCCARIsAItJiuQK5jFyqqYsliNDefiz 2FWOkT5NAZhBV-ZgCD2tUirCWPMeCi75J7saAmv_EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/201ec9b8-646c-4155-91b6-ce2d4243b7e3/svn/milwaukee-multi-bit-screwdrivers-48-22-2761-64_1000.jpg

[Tom M King]

Another vote for the Klein. I haven't tried the others, but these are on a peg in Home Depot, and I like Klein screwdriver tips as good as any.

[John K Jordan]

Another vote for the Klein. I haven't tried the others, but these are on a peg in Home Depot, and I like Klein screwdriver tips as good as any.

I have the Craftsman, Milwaukee, and others, some no-name cheapies from Northern Tool. However, my favorites are the Klein. Got the first one from my electrical supply house and bought five or six more since. I keep them in the shop, house, vehicles, and of course in my electrical kit. I use the square drive bits a lot when wiring outlets and panels and such. The nut driver sizes are a plus.

JKJ

[David Buchhauser]

It looks like Craftsman has discontinued their 6 in 1 screwdriver? That's the best combination driver I've owned and was hoping to pick one up for the camper toolbox. I've owned several other brands including an awful one from Ace Hardware....nothing compares to the Craftsman IMO. I find it particularly handy for electrical work.

Hi Scott,
There are several new Craftsman 6 in 1 screwdriver sets on Ebay right now. Here is one of them.
David

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-6-in-1-Screwdriver-41161-New-w-Tag/392355085177?hash=item5b5a2f7b79:g:VacAAOSwsJRdJ3a H


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[Art Mann]

I also have a Klein 4 way screwdriver. I bought it many years ago as part of an electrician's set. It has been used to install a zillion wall outlets and switches and always works just like I want it to.

[David Buchhauser]

Hi Art,
Thanks for your reply. I have some of the Klein tools and the are very nice! I still like the old Craftsman, but it's getting harder to find the NOS stuff.
David

[Peter Kuhlman]

I have that Craftsman and it really is a decent driver. Mostly I use the Klein’s now and did all my years working. Klein makes a 5 in 1 and a 10 in 1. The 5 is awesome for most tasks as it holds the double sided bits in tight but is limited to just flat and Phillips. The 10 has more tips but since they are the short insert tips they fall out much easier and tend to get lost at inopportune times. My best made driver is an old Snap-On that has the ratcheting stem for fast driving. Mine is at least 40 years old and still looks new.

[John K Jordan]

The 10 has more tips but since they are the short insert tips they fall out much easier and tend to get lost at inopportune times. ...

Yikes, I've not once had a tip fall out. Could the spring-loaded detent balls be gunked up? Maybe drop of oil?

JKJ

[Dick Mahany]

Here's a Wera compact combo driver that I have found very handy. The spring loaded Rapidaptor driver shank can be extended with a push of the retaining collar or removed completely for use in a drill/driver. Six bits can be stored in the handle.

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[Gary Ragatz]

Lowes is selling a Craftsman 6-in-1 with a different handle design:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-6-Piece-Set-Multi-Bit-Screwdriver/1000596633

[Brian W Evans]

I bought a Klein when Lee Valley stopped carrying my absolute favorite:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=53912&cat=1,43411,43417,53912

The description doesn't mention that each end of the shaft is a different size nut driver. The ball detents on the bits work extremely well.

They haven't sold it in a while, but it is still listed on their site for some reason. Maybe if we bug them enough, they'll bring it back.

[Ben Rivel]

Here's a Wera compact combo driver that I have found very handy. The spring loaded Rapidaptor driver shank can be extended with a push of the retaining collar or removed completely for use in a drill/driver. Six bits can be stored in the handle.

413368

413369

413370
Ive got a couple of these and love them!

[Peter Kuhlman]

On the Klein 10 in 1 I would lose bits when they would friction fit into a screw and then pull out of the screwdriver when pulling it back. This would frequently then cause the bit to come lose from the screw and the bit then disappears. I was working offshore on oil platforms and it was anywhere from 90 to 200 feet down to the water so no way to get the bit back! Happened often enough that many of us quit using the 10 in 1s.

[Jerome Stanek]

I have several but my favorite is the Wright flip tip screwdriver

[Rod Sheridan]

The Lee Valley and the Klein have Robertson tips included, the others don't, so for me they're off the list.

The klein one is good, not as good as a real Klein screwdriver however.............Rod.