New dual-drive screwdrivers from General Tools and Instruments

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Updated:: Sep 1, 2017
Original:: May 6, 2015

General Tools and Instruments introduced the new Express Ratchet Driver and Ratcheting T-Handle Express Driver featuring a dual-drive mechanism that screws twice as fast as a regular screwdriver, according to the company.

“When engaged by holding the driver collar, the patented ratcheting mechanism enables the tip to rotate in the same direction regardless of which way the handle is turned. A convenient slider switch makes it easy to reverse the gear drive direction. In addition, ergonomically designed handles provide greater overall control and comfort,” the company said in a statement.

The Express Rachet Driver kit, item No. 70210, includes 20 precision bits:

• 4 Slotted: 1/16 in., 5/64 in., 3/32 in., 1/8 in.

• 4 Phillips: #000, #00, #0, #1

• 9 Torx: T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15

• 3 Pozidrive: PZ00, PZ0, PZ1

The Ratchet T-Handle Express Driver, item No. 70211, has a T-handle design to increase turning power and stability. It includes 20 precision bits:

• 2 Slotted: 1/16 in., 3/32 in.

• 2 Phillips: #00, #1

• 3 Torx: T5, T6, T10

• 3 Sockets: 3/32 in., 1/8 in., 5/32 in.

• 5 Hex SAE: 1/16 in., 5/64 in., 3/32 in., 1/8 in., 5/32 in.

• 5 Hex Metric: 4mm, 3mm, 2.5mm, 2mm, 1.5mm