Allied 66525 Ratcheting Screwdriver Set with Window Storage Case, 61-Piece

by Allied

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

In terms of bang per buck, if a regular screwdriver were a firecracker, this set would easily be a truckload of dynamite. The screwdriver itself is a beefy, well-made tool with a large cushioned grip offering plenty of hold and leverage. The pivoting shank can be locked into straight-out and either 45- or 90-degree-angle positions, offering an easy approach to difficult-to-reach screws or extra leverage for bearing down on a nut with one of the sockets. The kit includes three square-drive bits, seven Phillips-head bits, eight hex bits, two clutch bits, six Torx-drive bits, and four slotted bits, as well as longer nos. 1 and 2 Phillips bits and two longer slotted bits. You get nine standard sockets, from 3/16 to 1/2 inch, and nine metric sockets, from 5 to 13 mm, along with two 1/4-inch socket-drive adapters. To complete the fastening cornucopia, Allied has included 2-1/4- and 4-inch bit-holder extensions. We really like the tough carrying case it all comes in, which has a perfect place for everything. This is the most versatile ratcheting-driver set in our store, and considering that the ratchet driver itself is such a durable tool, we don't think you can do better for the money. --Brian Trinen

From the Manufacturer

This 61-Piece ratcheting driver set from Allied hand tools features a pivoting ratchet driver for 0, 45 and 90-Degree operation. It has an expanded set of driver bits and SAE and metric sockets. The windowed carrying case lets you see everything at a glance.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005AKZM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 66525
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,144 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This set Rocks like a Campervan on a Honeymoon!, June 14, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Allied 66525 Ratcheting Screwdriver Set with Window Storage Case, 61-Piece (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had no problems at all with this set. I've used it numerous times since I received it last month, and I couldn't be happier. What's great about it is the pivoting shank (neck?) on the thing that allows you to get into places other screwdrivers can't. I've used pivoting screwdrivers before, but this one actually locks in at a 45-degree angle, and won't slip in high torque situations the way others will. I've used this on my cars where I can attach the sockets to it and turn nuts in places my regular ratchet can't reach.

I've seriously reefed on this thing with as much force as I could muster (I'm not a small guy) when tightening the valve adjustment nut for the number three cylinder on my 1967 VW Van (which I love) and the thing held up under my best effort. I'm not saying it's unbreakable, because nothing is. I'm sure I could stick this thing in my vise put all my weight on sideways and it would break, but why would I do that. I paid for this thing! I found the bits and sockets to be pretty good. Sure they'll wear out a little faster than a professional quality socket set, and if you're a pro mechanic who goes at it 8 hours a day 5 days a week you probably won't even be looking at this set. I use it for a couple hours every weekend on my old air-cooled car collection (these VWs need a lot of attention, but they're worth it)and it's held up just fine under my abuse. This quickly went from being an impulse buy addition to my already extensive toolset, to being the most regularly used tool in the box. Unlike my other ratchet sets, this one has a case with a labeled spot for every bit and socket, so they don't all end up floating around my toolbox. Dig it!

21 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't last long, May 26, 2001

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Poker77 (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Allied 66525 Ratcheting Screwdriver Set with Window Storage Case, 61-Piece (Tools & Home Improvement)

The ratchet broke with my wife using it to break loose a torx screw. Not a quality ratchet in the kit.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars JUST DON'T DO IT, February 3, 2006

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This review is from: Allied 66525 Ratcheting Screwdriver Set with Window Storage Case, 61-Piece (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a real piece of crap. I think it was 20 bucks when I ordered it.

Well after a few jobs it decided to finally give out.
The ball that keeps the bits secured to the screwdriver came out so I can no longer use any bits and hope that they stay put.

Also, just as a flaw of design... the lock to keep the head in the various swiveled angles comes loose with about 2 turns of the screwdriver. It becomes very annoying to have to re-tighten it over and over again while tightening one screw.

Do yourself a favor, don't look for bargains on tools. At the least don't look for bargain tools that have too many moving parts.