The new Southwire 2-in-1 Adjustable Length Screwdriver pretty much tells you everything you need to know in the name. It includes a double-sided driver shaft with a #2 Phillips on one end and a 1/4โณ slotted end on the other.
You push the handleโs collar down to extend the shank out or push the collar out to shorten the shank, giving you adjustments between 4โณ and 8โณ in shaft length.
10-Second Summary
- #2 Phillips and 1/4โณ slotted on one shaft
- Adjustable shaft length between 4โณ and 8โณ
- $9.00 retail price, around $5 less than Klein
When youโre using the tool, the collar locks the shaft about as solid as any fixed-length screwdriver. Even when youโre making a length adjustment, thereโs no budging it in the wrong direction. On the other hand, the adjustment action is very easy.
In measuring the blade locked into the handle, the real-world shaft lengths are actually 4-1/4โณ to 7-5/8โณ. With the handle, thatโs a total length of 9-5/8โณ to 13โณ. So itโs not quite the full 4โณ to 8โณ range, but close enough to do the work itโs designed for.
While Southwire isnโt the first on the market with this design, itโs an incredibly handy tool to have in your bag. It covers the most common screw types youโll come across for both Pros and DIYers. The adjustable length and dual ends mean you can replace up to 6 drivers with one tool.
Using theย Southwire 2-in-1 Adjustable Length Screwdriver, youโll find the handle overmoldย is reasonably comfortable in your hand. Thereโs also plenty of gripย whether youโre using a bare hand or glove. None of that is a surprise, though.
Expect pricing to settle in around $18 when it hits retailers. The most direct competition is with Klein, and their version runs around $23 from Acme Tools. That certainly gives this model an attractive price. If youโre still waiting to give Southwire a shot and see how they compare to your favorite brand, this is a great product to start with. Itโs also a 2018 Pro Tool Innovation Award Winner!
Southwire 2-in-1 Adjustable Screwdriver Specifications
- Model: Southwire SD2N1AL
- Screwdriver Tips: #2 Phillips, 1/4โณ slotted
- Shaft Length: 4โณ โ 8โณ
- Measured Total Length: 9-5/8โณ โ 13โณ
- Measured Weight: 7 ounces
- Price: $9.00
