3/16-Inch Screw Holding Screwdriver, 8-Inch
K28 - spec sheet
Warnings
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- Do NOT use to pry or chisel.
- NOT insulated. Will NOT protect against electrical shock.
Features
- Screwdriver split-blade screw-holding driver wedges into screw slot
- Made in USA for maximum strength and durability
- Not designed for torquing or tightening
- Positive gripping action holds, starts, and drives slotted screws in awkward, hard-to-reach places
K28 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Handle Color:
- Red
- Handle Material:
- Plastic
- Insulated:
- No
- Item Depth:
- 10.2500 in
- Item Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Item Weight:
- 0.1000 lbs
- Item Width:
- 1.0000 in
- Magnetic:
- No
- Overall Length:
- 10.25" (26 cm)
- Shank Length:
- 8" (20.3 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:
- 1.6 oz (45 g)
- Product Type:
- Hardware
Klein Tools K28 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How does the Klein K28 screw holding screwdriver actually hold the screw?
The K28 uses a split blade. The two halves of the 3/16-inch tip wedge apart inside the screw slot and grip it, so you can start and drive a slotted screw one-handed in a box, a panel, or any spot you can't get a finger into. There is no magnet involved, so it works on brass, stainless, and aluminum screws the same as it does on steel.
2) Can I use the K28 screw holding screwdriver on live electrical work?
No. The K28 is not insulated and will not protect against electrical shock. For work on energized circuits you need a VDE/1000V insulated driver, not this one. The K28 is for starting and placing screws on de-energized work.
3) Is the K28 screw holding screwdriver strong enough to torque screws down tight?
No, and Klein says so outright: this driver is not designed for torquing or tightening, and not for prying or chiseling. The split blade is there to start and place the screw. Once it's seated, switch to a standard 3/16-inch slotted driver to snug it down, or you'll spread the blade.
4) How long is the Klein K28 screwdriver, and will it reach into a deep device box?
Shank is 8 inches (20.3 cm) of round steel, with an overall length of 10.25 inches (26 cm) including the handle. That gives you real reach down into a deep box, a panel gutter, or behind a fixture canopy while keeping your hand clear of the work. Total weight is only 1.6 oz (45 g).
5) What size slotted screws does the 3/16-inch Klein K28 suit?
The tip measures 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) across, which is the common slot width on device terminal screws, switch and receptacle mounting screws, and cover plate screws. If your screw slot is wider or narrower than that, the split blade won't wedge properly and you want a different tip size.
6) Will a magnetic screwdriver do the same job as the K28 screw holder?
Not in every case. A magnetic tip only helps with ferrous screws and it lets go the moment the screw catches an edge. The K28 has no magnet at all; it grips mechanically by wedging the split blade into the slot, so it holds non-ferrous screws and keeps hold at an angle or overhead. The trade-off is that it only fits slotted heads at 3/16 inch and can't be used to torque the screw home.
7) Where is the Klein K28 made and what is it built from?
Made in the USA, with a steel blade and shank and a plastic handle in Klein's red. Straightforward tool, no coating or insulation on it.
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