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3/16-Inch Screw Holding Screwdriver, 3-Inch
K23 - spec sheet
Features
- Made in USA for maximum strength and durability
- Positive gripping action holds, starts, and drives slotted screws in awkward, hard-to-reach places
- Not designed for torquing or tightening
- Screwdriver split-blade screw-holding driver wedges into screw slot
Warnings
- Do NOT use to pry or chisel.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock.
K23 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Handle Color:
- Red
- Handle Material:
- Plastic
- Insulated:
- No
- Item Depth:
- 5.2500 in
- Item Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Item Weight:
- 0.0500 lbs
- Item Width:
- 1.0000 in
- Magnetic:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 5.25" (13.3 cm)
- Shank Length:
- 3" (7.6 cm)
- Shank Type:
- Round
- Tip Size:
- 3/16" (4.8 mm)
- Tip Type:
- Screw Holding
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Screwdrivers & Drivers
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.80 oz (22.7 g)
- Product Type:
- Hardware
Klein Tools K23 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does the Klein K23 screw holding screwdriver actually hold the screw?
The K23 uses a split blade that wedges into the slot of a slotted screw. Spreading the blade inside the slot grips the screw so you can start it one-handed in a panel box, behind a device, or anywhere you cannot get a second hand in to steady it. It is a 3/16-inch tip on a 3-inch round shank, so it works on the small slotted machine screws found on receptacles, switches, and terminal blocks. No magnet is involved, the grip is purely mechanical.
2) Can I use the K23 screw holding driver to tighten screws down, or just to start them?
Starting and driving only. Klein states plainly that the K23 is not designed for torquing or tightening, and it should never be used to pry or chisel. Start the screw with it, then finish with a standard slotted driver. The split blade is what lets it grip, and it is not built to take the load of a final tighten.
3) Is the Klein K23 screwdriver insulated for live electrical work?
No. The K23 is not insulated and will not protect against electrical shock, which Klein states as a warning on the tool. If you are working on energized circuits you need a 1000V-rated insulated driver instead. The K23 is a de-energized-work tool, and eye protection is called for when using it.
4) Will a 3-inch screw holding screwdriver reach into a deep junction box?
The K23 has a 3-inch shank and a 5-1/4 inch overall length, so the reach past your hand is short. It is built for awkward, hard-to-reach spots where you need the screw held rather than for deep reach down a long cavity. For a deep box or a recessed terminal you want a longer-shank screw holding driver; for device and panel work at normal depth the 3-inch shank keeps the tool controllable in tight quarters.
5) Does the K23 work on Phillips screws?
Slotted screws only. The 3/16-inch split blade has to wedge into a straight slot to grip, so it has nothing to bite on in a Phillips, square, or Torx recess. For Phillips fasteners you need a magnetic-tip or holding-clip Phillips driver, not this tool.
6) What is the K23 made of and where is it made?
Steel blade and shank with a red plastic handle, made in the USA. It weighs about 0.8 ounces, so it rides in a shirt pocket or pouch without noticing it. The red handle makes it easy to pick out of a pouch full of drivers.
7) What exact part number do I order for the Klein 3/16-inch screw holding screwdriver?
Order Klein Tools K23. It is a single-configuration tool, 3/16-inch screw holding tip on a 3-inch round shank, so there is no finish, size, or handle option to specify.
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Does the Klein Tools K23 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools K23 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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