On Tue, 02 May 2006 00:43:06 GMT, "ameijers"
wrote:


Hard to describe what to look for- quality of plating (avoid the shiny ones
if you see bumps in the chrome), quality of handle (the shaft should go into
handle most of the way)

Of course only the ones with translucent plastic make this apparent.

I have a flat-blade screwdriver my father bought in the 40's or 50's
with a wood handle, but the top inch is amber colored plastic, so that
one can see the shaft goes all the way up.


, obvious ripple and bubble in the molded plastic
means junk, usually. A big test is how the tool feels in your hand. Quickest
way to learn is hold a cheap one and a good one at the same time- the 'feel'
will be different. The quality tool will feel like part of your hand. Like I
said, hard to describe.