I made one with a failed Phillips screwdriver handle. Pulled out the old shaft, drilled a hole all the way through with a bigger hole for head. Used a 6", 1/4 extension. Works well.Better than made in USA, made by me!
Nothing beats the solid feel of a nutdriver. I have a couple of USA Craftsman nutdriver sets that I love. I use spinner handles for convenience but I will always go to nutdrivers as first choice.
You do know they're not designed for wrenches right ? I've seen so many acetate handle Craftsmans with rounded over corners or just busted handles from people using wrenches on them. Theres a reason drivers with the hex bolster exist.
@@TylerSnyder305 Well, for not being designed for it, it's a pretty good fit and I've had zero problems with damage to the handles. Even if I did, it's Craftsman.
I have an old Snap-On 1/4" drive handle I found c. mid 80's... that also features an extension passing throughout. It was worn/decrepit looking even back then; and I've used it several times a week since... but still going strong! Wouldn't be without.
Bahco 7756 and Bahco 6956 look like they'd fare well against the Williams, but I haven't laid my hands on those ones yet. Thanks for the thorough review of the Williams!
I have tekton and carlyle they’re through shank as well and seem to be made in the same factory. I like them a lot one for the box one for truck bag very useful. Tekton came in a set and the napa carlyle is $8.49 currently on their website.
I have a 1/4" socket set with one of these made by craftsman. Not a pass through shank but feels very solid with the same handle design as a Phillips driver. Has a circle v where the 'wf' stamp would be; might be made by easco?
Cat Max, Thanks for all the great videos. But you you need help! How many 1/4" spinner handles do you need? I count at least 13 based on previous videos, including 4 with the thru handle extension. How many 3/8 ratchets, pliers, wrenches can you use at a time... ONE. if you stop buying tools you don't need you could have the worlds nicest tool cabinet or a new truck. BTW after searching for years, I just picked up a nice NAPA #NM64 USA made spinner handle with the extension feature from a pawn shop but I'm not going to tell you what I paid for it.
@@CatusMaximus I’ve seen a 3/8 from Williams, but it didn’t have the socket drive in the handle. I’ve never seen a 3/8 channellock. I believe SnapOn made one years ago, but I havnt been able to find one.
They should make these with those triangular handles like they use for the Tekton high torque screwdrivers so you can put a bit of extra torque on them before putting a ratchet on them.
Check out the 2442 from WRIGHT tool, I think you'll like it. You just gotta make sure you buy it from somewhere that isn't confusing it with the model without female drive though, ( abolox tool is a good source) the picture and model number is often used interchangeably and I've bought the wrong one twice already before finding a proper source. I wanted to try one of the William's 1/4 sets but I was disappointed to see that the spinner handle in their set was imported. I'm sure the quality is fine, but that's just a no-go for me. I can't get a 1/4 T for my WRIGHT set which is why I was interested in trying a Williams set
I made one with a failed Phillips screwdriver handle. Pulled out the old shaft, drilled a hole all the way through with a bigger hole for head. Used a 6", 1/4 extension. Works well.Better than made in USA, made by me!
These same spinner handles are sold under the name "Edward Tools" on Amazon and Ebay for $6 to $8. You paid a premium for the Williams branding.
The one described as a gray handle looks like the same color and the Edwards Tools version on Amazon.
Nothing beats the solid feel of a nutdriver. I have a couple of USA Craftsman nutdriver sets that I love. I use spinner handles for convenience but I will always go to nutdrivers as first choice.
I never knew about these thru shank ones that have a ratchet point. I'm just used to the six point craftsman handles to put a wrench over.
You do know they're not designed for wrenches right ?
I've seen so many acetate handle Craftsmans with rounded over corners or just busted handles from people using wrenches on them.
Theres a reason drivers with the hex bolster exist.
@@TylerSnyder305 Well, for not being designed for it, it's a pretty good fit and I've had zero problems with damage to the handles. Even if I did, it's Craftsman.
I love spinner handles. No clue why.
They're so versatile and handy.
As a driver, an extension, a finger spinner.
Put a sliding T on it and you can spin fasteners out pretty quickly.
I have an old Snap-On 1/4" drive handle I found c. mid 80's... that also features an extension passing throughout. It was worn/decrepit looking even back then; and I've used it several times a week since... but still going strong! Wouldn't be without.
Bahco 7756 and Bahco 6956 look like they'd fare well against the Williams, but I haven't laid my hands on those ones yet. Thanks for the thorough review of the Williams!
I have tekton and carlyle they’re through shank as well and seem to be made in the same factory. I like them a lot one for the box one for truck bag very useful. Tekton came in a set and the napa carlyle is $8.49 currently on their website.
Tactix also has one, very useful more sets should come with them as they double as an extension
Crescent had ones similar but I believe the were clear and grey
I have a 1/4" socket set with one of these made by craftsman. Not a pass through shank but feels very solid with the same handle design as a Phillips driver. Has a circle v where the 'wf' stamp would be; might be made by easco?
Western forge
I got that Williams on sale a few months ago for I thing $8-9. It’s pretty good for what it is.
Thanks for the excellent review. Love your channel.
Cat Max, Thanks for all the great videos. But you you need help! How many 1/4" spinner handles do you need? I count at least 13 based on previous videos, including 4 with the thru handle extension. How many 3/8 ratchets, pliers, wrenches can you use at a time... ONE. if you stop buying tools you don't need you could have the worlds nicest tool cabinet or a new truck. BTW after searching for years, I just picked up a nice NAPA #NM64 USA made spinner handle with the extension feature from a pawn shop but I'm not going to tell you what I paid for it.
This is an imposter! This is not Catus! Catus always says "Hi" and introduces himself!
I’ve searched high and low for a 3/8 version of this, any decent brand. Can’t find one.
Williams has won I know channel lock made some just searched around
@@CatusMaximus I’ve seen a 3/8 from Williams, but it didn’t have the socket drive in the handle. I’ve never seen a 3/8 channellock. I believe SnapOn made one years ago, but I havnt been able to find one.
Same here looking for a 3/8
Always a great video.
I appreciate that
Williams is basically Snap On. Same company. Just not sold out of a truck.
Well what happened to your opening line?
They should make these with those triangular handles like they use for the Tekton high torque screwdrivers so you can put a bit of extra torque on them before putting a ratchet on them.
Those look like good tools to have around.
Yeah isn't the other one the blue one white comfort grip snap on style trilobe handle 1/4 inch spanner handle
Great review, Ty. At least they aren't chinesium...
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Check out the 2442 from WRIGHT tool, I think you'll like it.
You just gotta make sure you buy it from somewhere that isn't confusing it with the model without female drive though, ( abolox tool is a good source) the picture and model number is often used interchangeably and I've bought the wrong one twice already before finding a proper source.
I wanted to try one of the William's 1/4 sets but I was disappointed to see that the spinner handle in their set was imported.
I'm sure the quality is fine, but that's just a no-go for me.
I can't get a 1/4 T for my WRIGHT set which is why I was interested in trying a Williams set