Comments on: SmartPro Tools SPT 3000-B Speed Driver 13 Piece Geared Screwdriver Set

By: Bemace

Bemace — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:55:41 +0000

It certainly took long enough for someone to make a quality multibit screwdriver. Most others hold the bits outside where they can fall off, or just keep them loose in the handle so you have to dump them all out, pick the one you want, and then stick the rest back in one at a time. This one has a rack attached to the inside of the end cap. They all come out together and you can go right to the one you want, and you can slip the rest back in all together.

The ratcheting mechanism and planetary gears feel much smoother than any other screwdriver I’ve used. The speed increase is great, and it’s easy to switch between 4x and normal use. This is the best screwdriver anyone could want, and it’s not even expensive.

By: San Francisco Computer Guy

San Francisco Computer Guy — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:21:15 +0000

Recently I've been moving around a lot, so I decided it would be much easier to have one all-in-one screwdriver, instead of a bunch of screwdrivers I have to keep track of. This is the second of three different types of all-in-ones that I tried.

The handle is very unergonomic, and the screwdriver weighs a lot. Worse the weight is distributed poorly.

The bits in the handle seem like a good idea, theoretically, but one bit I pulled out (instead of sliding it out) kept falling out until I bent the holder back into shape. And, no the instructions don't tell you to slide them, nor is it obvious. Plus metal shavings came off of the one bit I used!

Perhaps some people will benefit from the 4:1 speed mode, but I didn't. If you really need this I think you'll be much happier with an electric screwdriver.

I just bought this today at Target: STANLEY 9 in 1 Screwdriver Set Model 62-511 So far I am so much happier with it.

I'm going to return the SmartPro to Amazon.

By: Michael J. Williams

Michael J. Williams — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:15:43 +0000

Functions as described.

NOTE: Because you get a speed increase from handle to bit of 4:1, you also get 4x more torque required. If the screw is slightly tight expect to use a lot of torque or opt out of speed mode.

By: Paul F

Paul F — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:33:08 +0000

I chose this driver because its geared action gives 4 turns of the screw to 1 turn of the handle. It's for low-torque applications, such as opening battery compartments of my child's electronic toys -- my purpose for this screwdriver. (You can lock the driver for high-torque needs.)

In order to get this geared action, you hold the collar near the driver end, and turn the handle with the other hand. This is where the device lets you down. It seems inevitable that the bit will come out of position off the screw, especially with the small screws found on batt compartments. You'll have to stabilize the toy, for example, between your legs. ('Danger'?)

I'm now eying the Black & Decker 6 Volt Alkaline Screwdriver AS6CLRS 130 RPM ($9 at WalMart), although that one takes 4 AAs. The SmartPro Speed Driver doesn't need batteries, and that fact keeps the 'thrill' alive. With all my son's battery-powered toys, I predict that I'll be changing batts out of screw-secured compartments often. I don't want to worry about whether my screwdriver has power.

Great Neck 952DE 4-in-1 Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver w/ 4-Bits or any similar will do, and will cost you much less.

Three stars for solid build.