Husky 20-Piece T-Handle Driver Set

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I'm excited to have my first Giveaway here at Midwest "Mom"ments! Husky provided a complimentary set of tools to me to review, and you, dear readers, get to be the recipients of them when you enter to win.

THE PRODUCT
The product I was given to review is Husky's 20-Piece T-Handle Driver Set (SKU 836 395) pictured here.

The set contains the following items:
Square S 0
Square S 2
Slotted SL 2
Slotted SL 5
Hex H 1/8
Hex H 5/32
Phillips PH 1
Phillips PH 2
Pozi PZ 0
Ratcheting T-Handle Driver with 10 Bits

For more information on Husky and their tools, see their website  http://huskytoolsnews.com.

THE TEST
Husky is a well-known name in the tool world, so I had fairly high expectations for this product. Luckily it showed up at Christmastime, so I had plenty of toys that needed screwdrivers for assembly/battery upgrades to test them on! To be fair, none of them required the Square, Hexagonal or Pozi drivers, so I can't speak to their usefulness, but I am confident they are made of the same quality as the other items in the set.

One toy required a Phillips head to remove the battery cover. I used the Husky Phillips PH 1 for the job. The grip was comfortable and felt secure. The battery cover didn't provide much resistance, but it was easier to use the T-shape than a standard screwdriver handle which can cause your hand to feel tired. I used the ratcheting handle with one of the Phillips bits to replace the cover, pictured here. Because that was a fairly simple task, I also tried it on a tougher item, a chair that had a screw that needed to be tightened.

THE RESULTS
+ They are screwdrivers and they did their job.
+ I much prefer the T-Handle grip to a standard screwdriver. It's more comfortable and I get better torque with it.
+ The ratcheting handle is even better for heavy-duty jobs. It kept the tip in place which helped avoid stripping the screw head.
+ I also liked the T-Handle and ratchet because they prevented the fatigue that is sometimes associated with using a standard screwdriver handle.
+ Ergonomic shape is easier for someone to use who has arthritis or other issues with regular screw drivers. 
+ It comes with a "Guaranteed Forever" warrantee that states if it ever fails, Husky will replace it for free.
- Storage might be a little more cumbersome due to the shape.
- The sizes available are limited.

OVERALL SCORE: 9/10

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THE GIVEAWAY
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I received a free 20-Piece T-Handle Driver Set for hosting this review and giveaway. Please note: I only received one set but was able to open it without destroying the packaging, so when you receive it, it will have already been opened. All the pieces have been replaced and no damage was done to the item when it was tested. All opinions expressed are my own and were not influenced by any other source. I was not compensated to provide an opinion of the product or Husky. This giveaway is open to US residents only. It begins on Thursday, January 6, 2011 and will end on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 12:00pm. One winner with a valid entry will be selected using the Sequence Generator at random.org. The winner will be announced on or before Friday, January 14.