Harbor Freight Quinn Screwdriver Review vs Snap On, Gearwrench, Tekton, Craftsman, and Wiha 

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I was a craftsman guy. But as Sears started to fade away the warranty got harder and harder. I have a Harbor Freight store within a 20 minute drive. No emailing, no waiting for a replacement to arrive. I can break something and have replacement in hand and back to what I was doing in an hour. That's HUGE

Everyone owns at least one of those old craftsman screwdrivers.

My first mechanic job I showed up with craftsman tools and I got alot of jobs not because my tools but because of my skills

The tools you own and use dont make you a crappy or good mechanic it's how well you use the tools

Nice to see you this evening thanks for the video and great job ;)

I like the gearwrench set it is actually good. I use them at work.

This is exactly why everyone says Snap-On tools last forever. I have interacted with over 2,000 heavy equipment mechanics in my line of work and every single one says the same thing, they do not use their Snap-On tools for rough dirty jobs. They use secondary tools ( usually Pittsburgh) because they don’t want to abuse the Snap-Ons. I can understand it because I do the same thing. Anything greasy or requiring a pipe on it automatically gets a cheaper tool to get the job done and the clean easy work gets the high end tools.

I love Craftsman tools when it was Craftsman. I use a very old wood handle Craftsman most of the time. My finger imprint is in the wood I use them so much but I have some Quinn's, and snap on and Quinn is definitely my go to out of the two

Nice video, first time seeing that wiha set, thanks for sharing. Keep em coming!

shit dude that's a lot of screwdrivers, I have alot and always end up using the same 2

The hex hole in the handle of the Quinn screwdrivers are there to insert another screwdriver through the handle for added torque. I've used them a dmfew times like that and it works nice. Easier than putting a wrench on the shaft which is also easy with the square shafts. Makes it easy to lean-in on a tought screw and apply additional force with the driver through the handle. Worked nice for me.

Thanks for the video. I have a set of Craftsman drivers that are 30 years old. I have had to replace a couple but they work fine for me. I find I use the same couple of 6 in one drivers 90 % of the time anyhow. I do pick up a couple of HF 6 in 1 drivers for my wife to use/lose with her crafting.

I have the tekton set. Just get the free magnet tray from harbor freight and use it to magnetize your tekton/snapon screwdrivers.

I have about 7 types of screwdrivers and my favorite is Masterforce. Made in the USA and sold at Menards. Very strong blades, good magnetic hold and comfortable grips. Also, super affordable so you can keep a spare set around!

It's funny I just picked up a whole set of channel lock screwdrivers off ebay for 48 bucks shipped. 19 drivers total. so 2.50ish a piece. full length shafts, striking caps, laser etched ID's on the caps, comfort grips, magnetic tips and the larger ones have hex shafts so you can put a wrench to them for more torque. even got a 1/4 driver with a 1/4 drive in the back of the handle to use it as a 6 inch extension. great video man.

I like the wiha screw drivers man they are really good. Nice review man

Good review and good video man

I had recently purchased some Tekton tools and had been very pleased. I was considering their screwdrivers, but after this video I may look at the Gear Wrench set too. If I hadn't of seen your video I wouldn't have even considered Gear Wrench.

I had the Snap On set and for me they sucked and wore out fast and didn’t grip that well. In several months the tip of my #2 Phillips wore out so I dumped them. I’ve had a Matco set made by Whitte in Germany and those things took about 12 years of daily use before I wore out a tip. I’m still using the same set for about 14 years and only had to replace one so far. They grip screws way better than those snap on’s. Instead of paying a lot on the Matco truck you can go online and order the Whitte version and they look identical.

Personally for my favorite grip I like klein, maybe that's just my electrician side escaping, I've also notices some tips don't fit as well as the others

I have the pittsburgh pro screwdrivers, I think it was like $8 and i literally use them for anything and everything, and they have been pretty awesome. NO FEAR of beating on them. really they are my first set of screwdrivers, but amazing nonetheless. Thanks for the video.

Great video ! Also I think the best description of Harbor Freight tool/ price comparison I’ve heard !! I have that Quinn set and I like it however I really like the Gearwrench set !!

I am glad I am not the only one with a beater set of screwdrivers. When I was turning wrenches for a living I was a huge Craftsman guy in the 80's. I am disappointed in Craftsman and not going back as there are better quality options at better prices. Keep on doing it brother! Cheers!!

I agree with you the snap-on stubby screwdrivers are not very comfortable but they are shorter than any others so you can get them into tighter places. I would like to see a durability test on all the screwdrivers

Thanks for the review. You definitely have some nice tools brother. I am definitely no professional but I have recently been putting together a good set of tools for myself. I love hearing other peoples opinion on what to look for, it helps me from me from wasting money or making a mistake by buying something that sucks. Thanks for your help.

I have a nice snapon set for screwdriver use, but I also have those Quinn screwdrivers for beaters and they surprised me I actually really like them.

Another great video. I watch these because I value your opinion. Personally, I agree with your use of screwdrivers and other tools. You have beater sets and good sets. I appreciate your honesty about using screwdrivers for prying and chiseling. I think that is a sin for some. Keep these reviews coming. PS-For those making comments on your audio quality, i hope you are sending Redemption new equipment to help with your complaints.

Ok, first off, I'm glad I found this channel. I will go and watch some of you other videos but for now, I have subscribed. I like the way you deliver your opinion and leave room for the average JOE not to be shamed for liking his Craftsman set of screwdrivers. Thats cool of you. Pointing out the fact that you may need to get on a payment plan for the top tier line is also a plus for you. (In my opinion) The fact of the matter is that 80% of guys that are age 45 or older have a toolbox/chest/collection. I wrench every single day! I have craftsman wrenches from the 70's, Husky tools and Pittsburgh and oh yes 1 Snap-On tool. My point is that over my 40 plus years of wrenching is that every tool has its place. A homeowner that rotates his tires 3 times a year by himself does not need snap on 1/2 inch lithium impact wrench for $500+. A guy that rotates tires all day everyday is wise to invest in top tier equipment. A #2 screwdriver fits a #2 phillips. A $20 screwdriver to sink or remove a screw is INSANE! The tip is the work end so you are paying for the handle. Again, if your job is to screw in widgets all day every day and Snap-On is the only driver that works for you and its a write off on your taxes because you are a professional then absolutely go for it. YOU ARE PAYING FOR A HANDLE! Thats my take. $180 for scredrivers makes me laugh. Work all week to make a payment to the truck. SMH. Anyone can make money. Its how much you get to keep when the job is done that makes you successful. Next up, Snap-On breaker bar compared to harbor freight.......

For someone who dont know, If your screw driver is not magnetic, get yourself a Magnetizer/Demagnetizer...

Great review very comprehensive,I only buy expensive tool when I have to like torque wrenches or impacts,but the tool I use the most are husky mainly because of warranties

I love my snappy screwdrivers. I get all my Snap-on stuff at student prices so that makes it even better😏

Stick a Philips though the hole For leverage

There's old style Craftsman's have a unique place as well, I don't know if you are aware but you can slide a box and wrench over top of the handle and it actually holds onto the handle just as it would a bolt or fastener and there are times down at the base I would even clamp a big pair of channel locks around them for leverage, I still have two of the bigger ones flat heads that are for the sole purpose putting a box end wrench or channel lock pliers to get a good twisting force and they work well for that

Wiha, Wera, and felo. W in German is pronounced V. 🙂. I have ton of these including torx and hex and and these are my important task drivers I use when you CANT strip or damage a fastener. I have just as many beaters of all brands like HF, Craftsman, Husky, Stanley. I've never owned a Snap on so i cant say but the German drivers are pretty good. I got a 8 piece set of the striking cap Wiha for $98 so you can find some decent deals. Great selection of drivers you have there and a great overview. Thanks

I bought a 8 in snap on indexing pry bar to stop using the large snap on flathead

I own that set of Gear-wrench screwdrivers. The warranty works by you mailing it to their warranty department. They then inspect the tool in question, and either repair it or replace it. They mail it back to you. You do pay shipping to them, but not back to you. They are in North Carolina if I remember right.

I like on the Craftsman that you can put a socket on them. I have had to do that before.

Im with you sir a beater set and a good set. I walked into my napa, they had a 26pc set for 20. Bucks with a stand Evercraft. Nice screwdrivers

+1 for having a good set and a beater set. Mine are snap on soft grips and my beaters are the Milwaukee demolition screwdrivers. 👍

I definitely agree the snap-on is a great tool, have the same set just different color I use husky for my beater set they are ok and easy to warranty.

The Wiha set looks awesome.The Gearwrench sets looks pretty good too.

There are a few trades who probably use their screwdrivers for their intended purpose. The automotive trade isn’t one of them. They are mainly pry bars to us.

Personally I like the whip screwdrivers for electronic work. My snap on screwdrivers are by far my favorite. Expensive but well worth it. Bought my set in the 1980’s and I like the handles better than new ones. One you break a blade, snap on dealer removes the broken blade and inserts new one into handle. They have held up with daily use for 35 years

I am snap on for the most part but I had a older set of MAC with the big triangle handles they were the best feel for me . Would like to try the Teakton for sure good price

You can magnetize and demagnetize any of those over and over again with a cheap tool available anyplace that sells tools.

I've used that set of Quinn screwdrivers for the last 6 months and they are a huge improvement to harbor freights other lower end sets. I've not noticed any wear in the tips. The steel seems to be high quality. Your right about the handles the quality of the handles does not match the quality of the steel in the Quinn. It's my understanding that the handles of snap on screwdrivers do not have a warranty. Which is a good reason not to beat on those.

Actually, Ive warrantied my whip tools before, simply by sending an email with a photo of the damaged item. I was sent a replacement immediately and Ive also had a pair of pliers that I had to send in and I was promptly sent a new pair. Great, simple company to work with. Not as easy as hopping on the Snap on truck but it all works out none the less..

Thanks dude I appreciate it

I bought my uncles and my grandpa the Quinn sets for work (they do construction) they use them daily and haven't had any problem with them and nobody else on the job site has them so they know whose screwdrivers are whose

My favorite screw driver is channel lock code blue.

Great video brother

Ive recenty purchased a 12 piece set of tekton screwdrivers for my starter set and im really satisfied with them for 30 bucks

I have had Snap-On, Craftsman, Mac, Pittsburg Forge, Stanley, & Quinn. I Now own the new Icon tools. With HarborFreights Pittsburgh Forge and then the brands Craftsman & Stanley they make both good and garbage screw drivers. Don’t expect to get a quality screw driver set for under $10 At harbor freight if you buy the $20 or higher screwdriver sets you have a pretty safe bet. My Icon are just as good if not better than my Snap-On for half the price. The Quinn set is also on par with those sets. I bought the Quinn set when I was out of town & didn’t have a screw driver set with me. Over time I will sell off all my hand tools & eventually go over to all Quinn. The Tool boxes you talked about the U.S. General tool boxes was never a box trying to compete against snap-on or Mac. U.S. General is meant to be competing against craftsman, DeWalt, Kobalt, Husky, & blue point. They do so with no problem. Now Icon is the new professional series that HarborFreight has & those tool boxes are built to the same if not better than Snap-On, Mac, Matco etc,.. The big difference being is that they are about half the price of those brands, and unlike those brands Icon has a lifetime warranty on their tool boxes. So if you break your Icon tool box you can warranty it out. If you break your Snap-On, Mac, or Matco tool boxes then you have a giant expensive piece of scrap metal.

Harbor freight's quality of tools just keeps better now,at least from what it seems like

Very nicely done. You say it like it is. Keep these great videos coming. Enjoyed watching this.

I think those holes in the Quinn handles is so you could stick another screwdriver through and use it to help turn.

Love the video but just wanted to state if im correct, the diamond bit craftsman are made in the USA. They've been out for a super long time.

Think I’m gonna try a set of Quinn’s

I like the ratcheting set,very useful.

I have snap on drivers, but i also love my old school SK. SK makes great tools. You in Blue Man Group?

SCREWDRIVERS,RATCHETS,SOCKETS AND WRENCHES BUY THE BEST YOUR BUDGET ALLOWS IT PAYS OFF LATER ON! SO MANY CHOICES IT'S UNREAL THESE DAYS.

U forgot to mention the mac ones, witch u can also get branded as proto, have chemical resistant handles.

I wonder if HF will come out with an ICON set similar to the hard handle Snap-on ones.

I think the kolbalt screwdrivers are pretty solid and Klein tools makes really good ones too

Any experience with icon?

Quality is the reason to buy not where it is made.......made in the USA means overpriced and NOT NECESSARILY QUALITY

These look very similar to Husky, compare the 14 piece set to the Husky, similar sizes in the set and handles despite color and texturing look very similar.

Thanks this is a Good tool video.

personally I look at the cleanliness of the tool box of the mechanic over the tools. I have some cheap tools but I live by the rule if I use it enough to break it, I will buy the better tool. if I use it for 5 years and it breaks well then I'll keep the cheaper tool. not all snap on is worth the money. there are other tool brands that can be just as good. I only have a couple snap on tools, most of mine are mastercraft ( Canadian tire brand) and I have had zero problems.

I am by no means a mechanic, carpenter but have been in maintenance my whole life, I need a chisel, I use a chisel. I need a pry bar, I use a pry bar. My screwdrivers drive screws that’s it, except for maybe a paint can IF someone misplaced my paint can tool…..again😀

When I worked in my father's garage I didn't find that screwdrivers were worked very hard by the fasteners on cars, but they did get used as chisels and pry bars. I was happy to use a good but not expensive set of screwdrivers, or maybe have the extra beater set of screwdrivers like you have. Now working on my house or woodworking projects I need a better screwdriver because it can be difficult to drive screws into wood. Similar amount of torque? There IS a difference in how the tips work for one screw and how they work after being used a long time, you have to really do the test to determine that as other youtube channels have done.

I wish all these screwdriver sets had the same size handle on all the drivers. My hands are the same size, no matter which one I am using!

The best ones I have ever found is made by channel lock

Nice group of screw drivers

Tekton makes some solid wrenches and sockets for the price. Socket sets don't skip sizes. US company in Michigan. I think they make their screwdrivers in US,

And that's totally true I just to judge my co workers tools... About 11 years ago, but something bad happened to me and I ended one day asking for a job with only a hand tool box and a set of Pittsburgh professional flex head ratchet sets and sockets and the 8 piece blue Pittsburgh screw drivers set, my current boss was like" are you bringing your tool box tomorrow?" I'm like..." I don't have one" lol I ended getting the job based on experience but if not for that I'm sure I wouldn't, unfortunately including my younger me, tend to miss judge based on tags, and it's understandable you wouldn't want a barber to shave your beard with a sharpened spoon per say, 2 years after I got this job I still have the same tools and hand box and use them every day, I obviously expanded my tool range, but it's a lesson in life, to not judge the book cover with out reading the book.

I love my icon set

Nice video, man!

One issue with Wiha warranty is they require you to send the tool back to them, postage prepaid, for inspection. With items like a screwdriver, it is often not even worth the money to bother with the warranty vs just buying a new one. To me, that is the same as no warranty.

Truth of the matter is... the odds of somebody judging you for having Harbor Freight tools are so incredibly slim. The vast majority of people know nothing about tools and probably couldn't tell the difference between any of them. If someone knows enough about tools to judge you for what you have, odds are they can do the job themselves.

I have a set of screwdrivers from Home Depot Anvil brand that they sell at Christmas time they are for the price I paid under 20 bucks

I have stripped and broken more Craftsman screwdrivers than any other tool ive ever broken. Same goes for Craftsman sockets, I have shattered many of those. I was using some of them (not all) on a weak impact but I have an old set of Northern Tool branded sockets that i have been abusing for 11 years now on an IR231 without breaking any. Edit: I do have 1 #2 stubby Craftsman left in my tool box. My father scribed his first and last name in the handle during the early 90s.

Great video

Warching the video on X1.25 speed was very enjoyable.

Wiha and Wera drivers (slotted and torx) are what we all use at work (machine shop).

To me, the best pair I’ve owned is the kobalt. There Phillips head seems to get better grip than even my wiha screw drivers, or snap on. I bring it up because the Quinn’s look a lot like kobalt. Just my opinion. I think the wiha would last longer though..

I would like to know how they magnetize a diamond tip. Last I heard diamond was a stone not metal. Maybe diamond dust on them.

Red Dead Redemption Garage, what you should of said about the Snap-On screwdriver set is the first time you held one in your hands is like holding gold in your hands!

Great video bro

I’m yet to find the perfect match of tip & handle. Vessel. Wera. Sunflag. They come close but not entirely.

I agree with you when you say too each his own because I love the Craftsman that you hated and I like the Snap-on and Mac hard handles I hate the rubber soft handles and as a professional mechanic I feel the hard handle are better because they don't get that sticky feel after a while and I just like the hard handles better feel wise too I only bought a few Snap-on from the tool truck because they are hard to get the hard handle so I just buy the rest at pawn shops.

Gearwrench can be warrantied by snap on as well

I can't believe I watched a 40 minute video on screwdrivers. Lol.

I believe the hole in the quin handle is to put another screwdriver through the hole and use it to add more torque.

For me i buy tools that are reliable and help me get the job done. I have my Craftsman made in the USA screwdriver set, harbor freight screwdrivers Pittsburgh Pro, HF long hammer cap pair, HF Quinn pair, Milwaukee hammer cap pair, a set in a rack from Ace Hardwares, a small Kobalt set with mini screwdrivers, some old Stanley (partial set), a new PT Orange handle set, old popular mechanics (WalMart) w/4 magnetic bit tip screwdrivers and a few other sets. And I have a couple of impact screwdrivers. These all do specific things well. I actually like the Craftsman straight blade screwdrivers but the Phillips torque out of fasteners. The Pittsburgh pro and Quinn Phillips have great fitment and rarely strip a screw. The ones with striking caps are scrapers chisels or pry bars. I keep the Quinn, Pittsburgh Pro, Milwaukee striking cap, and long Pittsburgh striking cap screwdrivers.in my tool cart.

I subscribed before you hit 100k subscribers

Snap-on are crazy expensive but I like their handle sometimes large round handle make my hand start cramping after a while

Felo screwdrivers are great and they warranty through Bondhus great service I’ve had a few warranty exchanges and they never game a hard time

Love what you said about the made in China stuff. I’ve been preaching the same thought for years now. I didn’t like the Phillips tip on the Quinn’s. Seemed to cam out and didn’t seem to sit as well in the screw. I’d like to see an update after you’ve used them all for a month or 2 👍🏼