Stanley 66-358 Stanley Stubby Ratcheting MultiBit Screwdriver

by Stanley

• Magnetic tip ensures bits and screws stay attached to driver
• Durable bi material handles with comfort grip
• Includes six chrome vanadium bits with internal bit storage for easy access to bits
• Three position switch enables clockwise and counter clockwise ratcheting and locked position
• Bits Include one 1 Pt Philips two 2 Pt Philips one 1/8-Inch slotted one 3/16-Inch slotted and one 1/4-Inch slotted

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Stanley stubby ratcheting screwdriver features a three-position switch which enables clockwise and counter-clockwise ratcheting and locked positions. This all purpose ratcheting screwdriver features 6 interchangeable tips (Bits Include: 1 Pt Philips bit, 2 PT Philips bit, 1/8-Inch Slotted bit, 3/16-Inch Slotted bit and 1/4-Inch Slotted bit) with an internal bit storage system for easy access. The stubby design makes it ideal for tight or limited space areas. Another feature of this product includes a durable bi-material comfort-grip making this screwdriver a must have on the jobsite or around the house. This screwdriver is ideal for applications including plumbing, HVAC, household and mechanical repairs.

Product Description

66-358 Features: -Stubby screwdriver.-Magnetic bit holder.-Ratchet handle.-Durable bimaterial hand grip.-Chromium vanadium bits.-Compartment for 6 bits.-Carded.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars essential in tigh spaces July 25, 2010

By Richard E. Bayer

Amazon Verified Purchase

Pros: In tight spaces like the inside of a computer when you are tightening your worm-drive hose clamps onto the barbs of your water-cooling setup and you barely have any room, this is essential. This is why I bought this and it get's 5 stars for that because sometimes it's the only thing that will work.

Cons: The yellow cap that houses the bits comes off sometimes and bits spill out and that is poor engineering (minus one star); this is not meant to replace a good standard screwdriver so I just place the small Philips head on it and leave it here rather than risk losing bits. It cannot tighten like a larger screw driver but it was not designed to compete there so I did not take any stars off just because it is a specialty screwdriver. I am used to a real ratchet so the ratcheting on this screwdriver is sort of toy-like. I don't expect it to work and when it does, then hurray, but it's not why I bought it so no stars removed for a mediocre ratchet assembly.

Other: This is a specialty screwdriver that should be used for specialty problems otherwise it is too fragile. I don't worry about the ratcheting failing as it should still work but losing the bits could be too easy with that loose yellow bit-holder cap. Keep in a bag to catch lose bits - don't just toss in the toolkit.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy September 25, 2010

By Judd T. Bell

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this because I use hand tools a lot. I didn't realize how necessary a stubby screwdriver was until I didn't have one. The first time I used this it was very comfortable and simple. All the bits are held in the handle; each one has a little holder in the yellow cap. The magnetic tip keeps your bit in the driver. You can switch the ratcheting from one way to the other and lock it too, that way it is just a standard screwdriver. Great piece to have in the tool box.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay March 20, 2012

By Rick Bryan

Amazon Verified Purchase

The product is okay; not great, just okay. The size is nice and the grip is good and you can really put some torque to your job, but the problem is the ratchet gearing is not right. Meaning, there are not enough gradations or 'clicks' in one revolution of the tool. Just like a socket wrench when there's not enough room to swing the ratchet handle to catch and reset the tool for another turn, because there are too few teeth on the gearing mechanism, with this tool, the stubby ratcheting screwdriver, you almost have to contort your arm and wrist to catch the next tooth on the gear. Not a real problem if you can loosen your grip on the tool to reset your hand and finger position, but if you have to keep a tight grip on the tool because of the angle or location of your work (above your head, for example), then sometimes it is very difficult to rotate your hand and arm enough to make the ratcheting action effective. There should be more teeth on the gearing mechanism inside this tool. It's okay, but not great.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars No Regret June 20, 2011

By Outraged Consumer

Amazon Verified Purchase

Simple products like these either get 1 star or 5 because it all comes down to functionality. I was worried a bit from the other reviews saying the cap came off while using it, but I haven't had that type of problem. I like the bit storing cap. Works like screwdriver should.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver June 6, 2011

By addi

Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm not all that handy with tools, so I don't use them often. I therefore don't require very much from the ones that I do own, which I use for very quick, on-the-go, light-duty jobs, and only when strictly necessary.

I like that this is small and light. I'd say that I have a small to medium-sized hand (I wear a size small in latex gloves at the lab and in the hospital, but I've seen people with smaller hands), and it works fine for me.

I like the ratcheting mechanism, and that you can store the bits in the handle. Those were my biggest considerations in purchasing this. The bit storage is a plus, especially since I store this in the center console of my car; I like having things all in one place, and as few things to fiddle with as possible.

I like the color scheme. It's easy to find, and it's not tacky.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Useful Screwdriver July 8, 2012

By Just Another Shopper

I got this as a gift and thought 'not another screwdriver - I have too many already'. But I find myself reaching for this one more and more. It really is a good design of an essential tool. Rather than repeating the praises that others have already given it, I want to suggest a single improvement. I found this screwdriver is too top heavy to store in a usual pegboard screwdriver holder, so I drilled a small hole in the top and put in a loop that can be attached to any available peg hook. I especially like the magnetic tip holder. Fine tool!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good construction, every necessary bit, easy storage, great price. May 26, 2012

By Ethan A. Winning TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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There isn't much left to say about this screwdriver. It's comfortable, and has some heft to it. I carry this on trails to check boxes (27 of them), and needed a Philips head. Past tense because I just lost the screwdriver I've been using for almost 30 years. But about this Stanley:

I like the weight; I like the size of the grip which is bigger than a "standard" screwdriver; I like the ratchet; and I like the storage in the handle. (The heft should remind me that I still have it with me instead of leaving it on top of a box.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Huge ratcheting power in a tiny package March 16, 2012

By S. Carlson

Amazon Verified Purchase

After falling in love (again) with my full-size Stanley ratcheting screwdriver (see my other reviews), I felt that I needed a slightly smaller one in my tool chest for those harder to access areas. The choice to go with Stanley again was hardly a choice at all. This little guy performs just like its FatMax big brother...only much smaller. Ratcheting mechanism is flawless and the whole thing fits perfectly in my hand. Love that in-handle bit storage, too. At this price you just can't miss on this item.