Can someone recommend a set of good gunsmith type screwdrivers? I am ok with paying a bit more for something that is quality and will last a while.
Can someone recommend a set of good gunsmith type screwdrivers? I am ok with paying a bit more for something that is quality and will last a while.
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I have the Wheeler set. I've been using them for probably 10 years, but I'm just a hobbyist, not a professional! I like 'em and haven't had any issues whatsoever.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/43...crewdriver-set
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Brownells has this $20 (plus shipping) "shotgun" set with which you can use ALL of your existing hex headed bits in its magnetic tip. This one may say "Remington Shotgun" in its description, but the handle accepts ALL.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...prod25475.aspx
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I have a couple sets of the bonanza hollow ground drivers I like but they don't always have just the right size. Brownells have a good selection of screw drivers both standard and hollow ground. I like the hollow ground bits. For a simple set the chapman drivers arnt bad.
I have the Wheeler's and the Brownell's. I like the Brownell's better because the bit sizes are graduated and a slightly larger or smaller bit can be selected with little effort. The Wheeler is well made and has a similar assortment of bits numbered in a cryptic fashion with the bit number having no relationship to bit size. Mush easier to find the 'exact' fit with Brownell's. For handles, I prefer the 'mid-size Brownell's handle with the magnets. I have used the Brownell's clip-lock handle when parts can move due to the magnets but mostly the magnetic handles work more easily. Brownell's does have a few firearm specific bit sets that do work well for those guns: Marlin, S&W... I've got Lyman, Pachmayr, B-Square but the Brownell's are the easiest to use. (50+ years of 'tinkering')
I prefer the Grace screwdrivers. The tips are hollow ground and that helps prevent them from "camming out" of the screw slots. My set has been in use since about 1990 and only ever had to replace one of them, and that was operator error. They used to have wooden handles which I prefer, could be in plastic now though.
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I have accumulated 3 small gunsmithing sets over the years , Midway , Brownell's and Pachmayer . All three have different sized bits and all eventually get worn , lost or broken. Small sets are OK but limited in bit selection . All three are designed for gunsmithing .
Those three small sets have served me well for 30+ years .
I decided it was time to get a nice new big set to cover a lot of screw sizes , slots, phillips , torx , allen ... and whatever else they have come up with .
Looked at plenty and went with a Wheeler Engineering Professional Screwdriver Set , 72 pieces.
I like it....lots of different sizes and geared toward gun screws . Reasonably priced too .
Gary
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I have wheeler and Grace. Grace
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I recently bought Grace and like the wooden handles.
And ALSO a set of these
https://chapmanmfg.com/pages/gunsmith-screwdriver-sets
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Screwdrivers?
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Brownells private brand has been used for some time now and work well for me. It’s jice to have 30+ flat heads of assorted thickness and length to fit exactly. They were my fathers before he passed.
Grace. Have had a set since 1969.
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Mine are Forsters. Had since 85. Covers most of my
needs.
Steve,
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I have 2 sets of Chapman, like them.
I have Brownells and Chapmans. You can never have enough.
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