What’s the Best Multibit Screwdriver?
The $80 one, of course, but you can do pretty well for $10.
Synopsis: Multibit screwdrivers might be underappreciated, but a good one can be an enormously beneficial addition to a tool belt. Fine Homebuilding assistant editor Rob Yagid sorted through an assortment of 30 multibit screwdrivers and reviewed his seven favorites. Ranging in price from $10 to $80, this collection of multibit screwdrivers ranges from simple to complex, and includes one driver with just for electrical work. The article includes a sidebar on types of driver bits.
When I buckle my tool belt, I make sure it has the basic, essential items: a hammer, a pencil, a tape measure, a knife, nailsets, and, finally, a multibit screwdriver. Often underappreciated, this tool has lots of value and uses on the job. But is a screwdriver just a screwdriver? Not at all. Not all multibit screwdrivers are designed the same, or even well. Having a quality one on your hip can have a real impact on your next job.
There are dozens of multibit screwdrivers available, ranging in price from $2 to $80. Of the 30 drivers I reviewed, I found six that I’d consider slipping into my tool bag and one that actually made it in. They range from basic models designed to deliver reliable use in rugged conditions to innovative designs that let you swap bits without even having to touch them.
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