I was sorting through my ratchets and sockets and came across one of these spinner/drivers. I wasn't sure where it came from or what it was used for so I decided to watch your video. I guess this tool would come in handy for something but I prefer using a ratchet. Much easier on the hands.
Glad I found this video again. I recently bought a NOS US GOVT surplus 1/4 set branded JS technologies, the ratchet is a dead ringer for Stanley and the spinner handle is 100% identical to the Blackhawk you've got there. I guess being that the ratchet is Stanley made it makes sense that the spinner handle is too. I was told JS Technologies sourced everything from various manufacturers, but knowing this spinner handle is a Blackhawk I did some googling and the universal joint is a dead ringer as well. It looks like the whole set was produced by Stanley / PROTO.
I've got an old circle V code ( unknown MFG mid 80's and earlier ) Craftsman spinner handle and I compacted it to fit in my main 1/4' set. It was easy enough to do it pulling the shank out then drilling the hole deeper and reinserting it. Overall I quite like it, but I just don't know why it had to be stamped 1/4" extension when it doesn't have a female drive on the back. I found a yellow handled proto like yours in a tool box from my grandfather, but the the female drive on the back was busted open and half of it had fallen out.
Actually both of those are made here in the US , most likely by Western Forge. I didn't see the MFG code, but Home Depot often used the same exact manufacturers for Husky as Sears did for Craftsman. In a side note, husky used to be a standalone tool company of very well made tools. I don't know when they were purchased by Home Depot, but they did purchase Husky just as Sears purchased Craftsman in the early 1930's.
The Stanley fatmax is a nice 1/4 driver that uses the fatmax screwdriver handle. Same as Facom one but I don't get on with their handles. Not a through style so can't double up as extension but still nice. I like it especially for the thin shaft as it shoulders at the square end and has a tight fit to adapter.
Old video just came across it,my girlfriend at the time bought me a 3 drawer toolset 25 years ago from MasterCraft,it was actually a decent set and I doubt you could find a more complete set now.
I have a black craftsman that has way too much wobble/slop or whatever you want to call it. I also have one of the newer Stanley Black and Decker Craftsman ones they sell at Lowes and I like it quite a bit. A good set of sockets, a 1/4 hex adapter with bits and a 3/8th adapter (and subsequent sockets) you have a tool that can be many, many drivers in one.
That is cool to hear. it's a good idea to make driver handles with varying links they could be very handy because you don't have to fiddle with extensions
The thing that makes or breaks a spinner handle is the ball detent. If they used a puny ball the socket rattles around loosely and ruins the experience. Unfortunately this is a pretty unpredictable aspect and even expensive handles sometimes have small balls. The biggest strongest ball in my collection is on an inexpensive Taiwanese handle.
Nice post sir. I tend to think the bit drivers have replaced the nut driver and they do have all kinds of adapters, I should say that I do. I bought a Craftsman 155pc set that came with a black bit driver that works really nice it's larger handle that's what I like about it
Yes the Mastercraft pro set that I got 20 years ago would be competitive today I was not expecting much but when I received the set and inspected it I was very pleased with the quality
I was sorting through my ratchets and sockets and came across one of these spinner/drivers. I wasn't sure where it came from or what it was used for so I decided to watch your video. I guess this tool would come in handy for something but I prefer using a ratchet. Much easier on the hands.
Glad I found this video again.
I recently bought a NOS US GOVT surplus 1/4 set branded JS technologies, the ratchet is a dead ringer for Stanley and the spinner handle is 100% identical to the Blackhawk you've got there.
I guess being that the ratchet is Stanley made it makes sense that the spinner handle is too.
I was told JS Technologies sourced everything from various manufacturers, but knowing this spinner handle is a Blackhawk I did some googling and the universal joint is a dead ringer as well.
It looks like the whole set was produced by Stanley / PROTO.
Great review CatMax!
I've got an old circle V code ( unknown MFG mid 80's and earlier ) Craftsman spinner handle and I compacted it to fit in my main 1/4' set. It was easy enough to do it pulling the shank out then drilling the hole deeper and reinserting it.
Overall I quite like it, but I just don't know why it had to be stamped 1/4" extension when it doesn't have a female drive on the back.
I found a yellow handled proto like yours in a tool box from my grandfather, but the the female drive on the back was busted open and half of it had fallen out.
Yes that Proto design was not very good. That's a good idea to redrill the handle to make it more Compact and stubby
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Worked out well.
I've also used a 2" US made 1/4" adapter bit to make a small spinner handle for my compact set.
The craftsman and husky look like they are made in the same Chinese factory
Both those spinner handles do look like they are made by the same Factory but they are both older us made ones
Actually both of those are made here in the US , most likely by Western Forge.
I didn't see the MFG code, but Home Depot often used the same exact manufacturers for Husky as Sears did for Craftsman.
In a side note, husky used to be a standalone tool company of very well made tools.
I don't know when they were purchased by Home Depot, but they did purchase Husky just as Sears purchased Craftsman in the early 1930's.
The black one (on the left), is it a Snap On? I have a new cheaply that looks identical. Made in Taiwan. Purchased in Australia.
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The Stanley fatmax is a nice 1/4 driver that uses the fatmax screwdriver handle. Same as Facom one but I don't get on with their handles. Not a through style so can't double up as extension but still nice. I like it especially for the thin shaft as it shoulders at the square end and has a tight fit to adapter.
Mastercraft looks like the Edward's on Amazon, which also looks like the Williams. All 3 are made in Taiwan.
Old video just came across it,my girlfriend at the time bought me a 3 drawer toolset 25 years ago from MasterCraft,it was actually a decent set and I doubt you could find a more complete set now.
I have a black craftsman that has way too much wobble/slop or whatever you want to call it. I also have one of the newer Stanley Black and Decker Craftsman ones they sell at Lowes and I like it quite a bit. A good set of sockets, a 1/4 hex adapter with bits and a 3/8th adapter (and subsequent sockets) you have a tool that can be many, many drivers in one.
Yes indeed some do wobble a bit more than others the Proto in this review is one of the most loose-fitting where the SKS are really nice and tight
Mac makes some extensions with handles on them. I don’t think I have that many in my box. Great vid
That is cool to hear. it's a good idea to make driver handles with varying links they could be very handy because you don't have to fiddle with extensions
I love those drivers tho, especially with torx bits
10 spinner handles?...i have 5 and I thought I had a lot...lol
When you see them for a dollar Why not pick one up
Catus Maximus I agree. Especially if it may be an upgrade 😉
Is it possible to buy screwdriver handles and buy 3 extensions 1/4in, 3/8in & 1/3 and install it all the way through the screwdriver handles?
Wow almost 2k on subscribers congratulations!!! Maybe we will get to see the 1k subscriber toolbox tour for 2k? 😋😋
Thank you and a tour will be at some point I'm sorry for the delay
@@CatusMaximus thank you and no need to apologize. I'm just really intrigued because of the variety you have in your videos
The thing that makes or breaks a spinner handle is the ball detent. If they used a puny ball the socket rattles around loosely and ruins the experience. Unfortunately this is a pretty unpredictable aspect and even expensive handles sometimes have small balls. The biggest strongest ball in my collection is on an inexpensive Taiwanese handle.
Does anyone make SHORT spinner handle extensions? Ex: 4" total length?
I've been tempted to make some if I can't find any.
Klein makes some that are just a tad bit longer than the handle
Nice post sir. I tend to think the bit drivers have replaced the nut driver and they do have all kinds of adapters, I should say that I do. I bought a Craftsman 155pc set that came with a black bit driver that works really nice it's larger handle that's what I like about it
They have indeed
Haha that's funny how you got your first set
Yes the Mastercraft pro set that I got 20 years ago would be competitive today I was not expecting much but when I received the set and inspected it I was very pleased with the quality