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New Klein 2-in-1 Hex Head Sliding Tip Nut Drivers

Jun 16, 2017 Stuart 8 Comments

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Klein 2-in-1 Hex Head Slide Drivers

Over at Klein tools, they have new 2-in-1 hex head Slide Drivers coming out, in 6″ and 1.5″ stubby versions. Both sport a 2-in-1 nut driver tip that switches from 5/16″ to 1/4″ and back, with a pull of the collar.

The new Klein screwdrivers are designed for use with hex head screws, and can take the place of 2 nut drivers, or a bulkier multi-bit screwdriver when you know you’ll only need the hex sockets.

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Klein 2-in-1 Hex Head Slide Drivers How They Work

Pull back the collar, and the Slide Driver has a 1/4″ hex socket. Push it forward, and the collar extends to fit 5/16″ fasteners.

  • A thumb nut twists to tighten and lock tip setting in place
  • 6pt hex drivers
  • Magnetic tip for screw retention
  • Cushion-grip handle
  • Tip-intend on top of handle for easy tool identification
  • Solid shank

Klein Slide Driver Rear Handle Marking

There’s little mistaking the handle markings. These Slide Drivers should stand out well in a tool pouch or bag.

Klein Side Driver in Action with Hex Head Fastener

Klein mentions their new Slide Drivers as being suitable for HVAC use, but I imagine they could be used for many applications beyond that. I suppose that hose clamps and hex head sheet metal screws are going to be the top applications.

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Street Price: $25 (6-inch, 65129), $20 (1.5-inch, 65131)

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First Thoughts

I don’t think this is something I could use, at least not in place of my nut drivers. But that’s just me – I don’t do a lot of field work where I’d want or need to travel as light as possible.If you tend to work with 2 sizes of nut drivers or screwdrivers with nut driver bits, is this something you would buy?

It’s always appealing when one tool takes the place of two, but are there tradeoffs?

Regardless, I’m happy to see Klein try something new. But is it new? The patent, 7,654,175 B2, has been around for quite some time – it was filed more than a decade ago. Has something like this already come out, and I missed it?

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8 Comments

  1. Nathan

    Jun 16, 2017

    the “6 pc hex drivers” is meant to be 6 side hex drivers?

    I like the idea – I don’t sue nut drivers and don’t own any per the other thread I use a adapter and set of sockets – nice thin wall sockets.

    I wouldn’t want this but I sort of like the basic idea

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    • Stuart

      Jun 16, 2017

      Sorry, 6pt – 6 point.

      Reply
  2. Kendall

    Jun 16, 2017

    A small company called Sensible Products has been making a “Slide Driver” for awhile. Same function.

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    • fred

      Jun 16, 2017

      Now there is a company I haven’t heard of lately. We had one of their pullers that was specific for pulling squirrel cage fans. I think the company caters to appliance repair folks.

      https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fan-Blade-And-Blower-Wheel-Puller/37954621

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  3. Michael

    Jun 16, 2017

    I would never have the sizes I needed on the same driver. I’ll stick with my multi bit driver.

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  4. Jason

    Jun 16, 2017

    Sensible makes a version of this called the “slide driver” in 1/4 and 5/16. HVAC supply houses in San Antonio carry it, and our technicians tend to use it quite a bit. 1/4 and 5/16 are the two most popular sizes for HVAC systems though.

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  5. Noah

    Jun 16, 2017

    This would be excellent for sheet metal screws and hose clamps.

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  6. Jerry

    Jun 17, 2017

    My 2 most used sizes of nut drivers are 1/4 and 5/16. Combining the two sizes into one driver would be a convenience

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