Craftsman Screwdriver Sets: Which Kit Keeps Things Tidy?

The CRAFTSMAN Screwdriver Set in the bi-material 8 piece version (CMHT65075N) covers the sizes most homes use. The listing names every piece: Phillips #1 x 3 inch, #2 x 1.5 inch, #2 x 4 inch and #3 x 6 inch, plus slotted 3/16 x 4 inch, 1/4 x 1.5 inch, 1/4 x 4 inch and 5/16 x 6 inch. Phillips means the cross-shaped tip; slotted means the flat single blade. The short 1.5 inch “stubby” drivers are useful in cramped spots like behind a toilet or inside a cabinet.

The tips have a black oxide coating that the listing says gives a more precise fit and reduces stripping and cam-out, which is when the driver slips out of the screw head. The polypropylene handle has three grip areas: a speed zone for quick spinning, a torque zone for extra grip when a screw is tight, and a precision zone for careful control. The shafts have a chrome finish for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning.

This set suits a first apartment or a small gift for a new homeowner. It does not list a case or a warranty, and eight pieces will not cover Torx or square screws, which the ratcheting set handles.

The CRAFTSMAN Screwdriver Set in the 14 piece slotted and Phillips version (CMHT65045) steps up the count. The listing describes acetate handles, a clear, hard plastic that has long been used on classic screwdrivers, and heat-treated alloy steel blades for strength. Blades and shafts have a satin-nickel finish to resist corrosion.

The handle is described as comfort optimized for both high and low torque jobs. The listing recommends construction, home improvement and furniture assembly, and it carries the Craftsman Full Lifetime Warranty. It does not itemize the individual sizes, so we cannot confirm exactly which Phillips and slotted sizes are included.

This Craftsman 14 piece screwdriver set suits anyone building flat-pack furniture or doing everyday repairs. No case is listed, so it may need a drawer or a toolbox to keep it together.

The CRAFTSMAN Screwdriver Set in the 12 piece assorted version (CMHT65044) uses the same acetate design as the 14 piece: heat-treated alloy steel blades, satin-nickel finish and a comfort optimized handle. It also lists the Full Lifetime Warranty.

The listing does not break down the sizes or tip types, and one specification line calls it a “socket set”, which is plainly a data error for a screwdriver set. The recommended use is home improvement.

It suits someone who wants a few more drivers than the 8 piece set but a smaller bundle than the 14 or 25 piece sets. If you want to know every size before buying, the 8 piece listing is more specific.

The CRAFTSMAN Screwdriver Set in the 39 piece Master Combination version (CMHT65180) is the largest here. It includes 12 fixed screwdrivers, one multi-bit handle and 26 bits of varying tip types and sizes. A multi-bit handle accepts small interchangeable bits, so one handle can drive many screw types.

The listing says the tips are heat-treated alloy steel, the bars have a satin-nickel finish to help prevent corrosion, and the handles are clear acetate for high and low torque jobs. It does not specify how the 26 bits are stored, and with that many small parts, a holder matters. No warranty is stated on this listing.

The Craftsman 39 piece screwdriver set suits a new homeowner who wants one purchase to cover almost everything, or a gift-giver assembling a starter toolbox. Pair it with a larger Craftsman tool kit if you want wrenches and pliers too.

Best for: Tight spaces and many screw types

Pros

• Ratcheting handle
• Torx, hex, square, slotted, Phillips
• Nutdrivers and pick-up tool
• Full Lifetime Warranty

Cons

• Bit lists disagree in listing
• Many small loose bits

The CRAFTSMAN Ratcheting Screwdriver Multibit Set (CMHT68001) centers on a ratcheting handle. Ratcheting means the handle turns the screw in one direction and clicks freely in the other, so you can keep turning without letting go or repositioning your grip, which is a big help in tight spaces.

The bits cover square (SQ #1 to #3), hex, Torx (T6 to T25 or T27), slotted and Phillips (PH1 to PH3) tips, along with 1/4 inch drive nutdrivers and a telescoping pick-up tool for dropped screws. The feature list and the component list do not match exactly on some sizes, such as whether T27 and a 1/8 inch hex are included, so check the package contents. The handle has speed, torque and precision zones, and the bar is chrome-plated to resist corrosion. It carries the Full Lifetime Warranty and lists carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing uses.

The Craftsman CMHT68001 suits anyone who meets many screw types, including appliances and electronics with Torx screws. Loose bits need a home, and the listing does not describe one.

The CRAFTSMAN Screwdriver Set in the 25 piece assorted version (CMHT65046) is the big fixed-driver option. It shares the acetate family traits: heat-treated alloy steel blades, satin-nickel finish, comfort optimized handles and the Full Lifetime Warranty.

The listing names Phillips as the head style but calls the set assorted and does not itemize sizes. It does not mention a case or rack.

The Craftsman 25 piece screwdriver set suits garages and workshops where having the exact driver within reach beats swapping bits. For electrical work, look instead at an insulated screwdriver set, since none of these listings claims insulation.