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Review on Extra Heavy Duty Screwdriver Set by Jay Williams

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Consider these vintage instrument replicas a project

I've always liked HD Smith's old "Perfect Handle" instruments. Of course, these Chinese copies are in better condition and much cheaper than the real vintage copies you can find. The steel runs all the way through the handle and feels quite thick. However, you should think of these screwdrivers as a kit or project. Wooden handles are rough and you need to sand them down and fill them with polyurethane or even better replace them with your favorite exotic wood. All blades are too thick to fit in a regular slotted screw head, especially on a smaller screwdriver. You have to grind them down before they can be used as regular screwdrivers. I'm just thrilled to be able to bring back the past with screwdrivers that I can afford to actually use rather than flaunt. Whether the steel is of the right quality remains to be seen.

Pros
  • Solid forged steel from tip to tip with durable lacquered wood handles
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.