KC Tool’s precision screwdriver is an example of a tool organizational product that you can make yourself. It’s also an example of a great quality store-bought product that is difficult to duplicate if you don’t have the right pricy tools and equipment.
KC Tool was kind enough to send me their small and large precision screwdriver holders. They’re fairly simply constructed, with a holey top slab and 2 solid legs, all made from aluminum. The whole thing bolts together with socket cap screws.
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The smaller one fits up to 25 screwdrivers, and the larger one up to 50.
They can fit:
- Wiha standard & ESD precision screwdrivers: blade lengths up to 80mm
- Wiha PicoFinish precision screwdrivers: blade lengths up to 100mm
- Witte Wittron precision screwdrivers: all blade lengths (up to 80mm)
- Gedore precision screwdrivers: all blade lengths (up to 100mm)
Read More: Thoughts on Different Precision Screwdrivers
In these photos I have the screwdriver stand loaded with various Wiha precision screwdrivers.
Let me tell you – the screwdriver stands look very good in person. The holes are countersunk and the aluminum parts have a nice tumbled finish.
It holds my precision screwdrivers nice and neatly. There are no sharp edges, and nothing to really complain about.
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The only thing I could possibly suggest is that KC tool considers countersinking the holes in the top and using flathead screws for a flush appearance. Maybe they can countersink the holes on one side, leave the others intact on the other, to give users a choice.
It can accept regular screwdrivers too, but with no bottom tray to holds things straight, most will just sort of topple over if their shoulders aren’t straight or resting screwdrivers are disturbed.
Hmm, maybe with some rubber grommets or insrts they can fit regular screwdrivers a little better.
Personally, I’d like to see KC Tool turn this into a modular system, maybe with options for a bottom tray, taller legs, things like that. Maybe they could work out a pliers holder? A pedestal-style screwdriver holder?
The pricing seems very fair for what you get.
When working on my last batch of cabinet drawers, I cut some scrap into squares I intended to build into a DIY version of this precision screwdriver holder. Being as busy as I am, I hadn’t gotten to it yet.
If the smaller screwdriver holder was say $85, I’d say NO WAY and make my own from plywood, Delrin, or another material that’s easy to work with. I don’t think I’d try something like this from aluminum.
A slab of Delrin 3/8″ thick by 5″ wide is ~$20-21 per foot. Even if I went a little thinner, the materials cost is close to what KC Tool is selling these for. I guess a DIY plywood version might look alright, or planed-down and well-finished hardwood might look great.
I like these KC Tool precision screwdriver holders. I’m still working on my electronics bench, and when it’s done one or both of these holders will have a home on it.
Small Stand Dimensions: 3/8″ thick, 5″ wide, 4.4″ tall, 5.5″ long
Large Stand Dimensions: 3/8″ thick, 5″ wide, 4.4″ tall, 9.7″ long
Price: $25.90 for the small one, $36.41 for the large
Thanks to our KC Tool coupon arrangement, the price to you is 10% less. Coupon code is TOOLGUYD4LIFE.
Buy Now(Small Stand via KC Tool)
Buy Now(Large Organizer via KC Tool)
If you like tool storage accessories like this, also check out our review on Westling socket holder trays.
Thanks to KC Tool for providing the review samples unconditionally.
Big Adam
I think the price is fair if you’re happy to sacrifice that much worktop/bench real estate.
I’ll leave my drivers in a drawer for now.
Hang Fire
Whatever works for you.
I have a workbench dedicated to electronics, the Wiha precision screwdrivers are always out on top, all the time. But if your workbench multitasks, this organizer might not be for you.
Hang Fire
“you”. (Where is the edit mode?)
Stuart
The edit mode can be found in 3rd party commenting systems that I’m hesitant to use for various reasons, and readers have said they don’t want extra steps.
So… until a better idea comes along (I do look into this every few months), I’m the edit mode. =)
demure
Both buy links give a 404 error 🙁
Stuart
Sorry, and thanks! Fixed it.
Lack
Still no. You have a double backslash before your ref tag.
Stuart
Sorry! Should be fixed now!
The editor seems to have fought me on the changes on mobile, but I seem to have won the final battle.
Hang Fire
Since we’re nitpicking, the lead-in, “Here’s a nice way to store and organizer your precision screwdrivers.” Organizer?
Stuart
Fixed, thanks!
It’s not nitpicking, it’s… community-sourced correction. =)
Despite all efforts at perfectly error-free text, I’m not infallible. I’d rather be corrected than come across a missed error a week, month, or even several years down the line.
Hang Fire
No problem. Your loyal fanbase is always here to point out your faults. 🙂
Lack
Countersunk screws on the sides was my first though when I seen this.
Pleasantly surprised by the price tag. Not cheap, but if it was powder coated red it would be triple the price easy.
ca
Or a weld. It does seem rather unprofessional.
Lack
‘Some assembly required’ makes for a nicer ikea style flat package to store and ship. And allows perhaps to easier re purpose the top for different applications (shorter/longer blades).
I’m a sucker for some industrial accents so I don’t mind the screws either, but not as an afterthought like here.
Bolt
Yeah If I wanted one I’d make it out of wood.
But if it were someone else paying for it this would good.
Nathan
sell me the top plate for 15 or so. I’d be more inclined. and yes for all that machine time – vs the cost of the job I think they could have also countersunk those attach screws.
fred
Agreed – the fact that they chose socket head screws seems to cry out “counterbore”
I haven’t priced Plexiglas lately – but that might be my choice for a shop-made top.
smee
I agree. “Counterbore” was my first thought when I saw the picture.
Lack
Buy a bar of aluminium from Amazon for $10 shipped and you’ll be able to customize the layout too.
David
How about hitting a restaurant supply store and cutting up a cheap cutting board?
David
Stuart
(Ikea cutting boards are $1.49.)
Jimmie
These HDPE cutting boards make great low-friction surfaces for woodworking jigs. Not as durable or as slick as UHMWPE or phenolic but, as you pointed out, *much* less expensive.
Last winter, I cut skis from a cutting board to mount under a roof (snow) rake. They’re soft enough that they won’t damage the shingles.
firefly
I got one of those HPDE cutting board as a mouse tray that’s attached to my sliding keyboard tray. It has been there for over 7 years now…
Jimmie
At the risk of sounding like “that guy”, the pics suggest that KC Tool didn’t put much effort into the design. Judging by how prominent the joints are in the pics, it looks like the pieces don’t quite line up. It looks a little amateurish.
Why design using 3 ill-fitting pieces of aluminum rather than a single, smooth extruded piece of aluminum? Or a piece of bent Lexan?
BikerDad
The joints are prominent because the edges of the stock they’re using have been eased/relieved before they got it. As a result, there’s a shadow line. Why not use an extruded piece? Probably because finding a stock C-channel extrusion big enough wasn’t easy. And Lexan looks like crap in a shop environment after a while, because it gets all scratched up.
Nathan
complete side note I still find it odd that for all the german tool companies they carry they do not carry Stahlwille. Which saddens me as I have to replace a socket and would love some options. (didn’t break it – lost it)
Hilton
Meh!
I prefer the Wera 134001 Rack for Kraftform Screwdrivers. I’ve bought over ten of these and they are pretty useful. Screwed to the wall it will hold seven screw drivers securely because of the second layer of support. The back three holes are bigger than the front four which seems to match most screw driver sets.
Flip them 90 degrees and they now hold six Wera precision drivers that stands beautifully on a desk.
Hilton
https://www.kctoolco.com/wera-134001-rack-for-kraftform-screwdrivers/
fred
That Wera rack came with a set (05032063001) that I bought. No place to hang it so I tossed it in recycle.
Jim Felt
I’ve got the larger versions and I actually like the screws they chose. Kinda Steampunk.
Or just replace them with stainless steel truss heads. Yawn.
RC WARD
Boy that looks like it would be easy to make, if you have the money, need and space go for it.
Kurt Greiner
I have a riser mounted above my workbench to give me a shelf. I took a strip of hard wood, drilled a series of holes for each of my small screwdrivers at about a 10 degree downward angle, and screwed it to the bottom of the shelf. For me, it flows better than having the screwdrivers stacked vertically, and uses space that would otherwise be wasted, saving real estate on the bench. I have to admit, the aluminum is pretty spiffy though…
KL
I was sure either I or Toolguyd was losing our mind(s) as this was a duplicate write-up. Sort of:
https://toolguyd.com/buy-or-diy-when-to-throw-time-effort-or-money-at-a-project-or-need/
Stuart
Sorry, I had hoped to take more photos, but it was a question of wait longer until I had the chance, or say more of what I wanted to say about the actual product.