Nut driver

A ¼" Xcelite nut driver.

A nut driver is a tool for tightening nuts and bolts. It essentially consists of a socket attached to a shaft and cylindrical handle and is similar in appearance and use to a screwdriver. They generally have a hollow shaft to accommodate a shank onto which a nut is threaded. They are typically used for lower torque applications than wrenches or ratchets and are especially popular in the electronics industry.

Variations include T-shaped handles for providing the operator with a better grip, ratcheting handles, sockets with recessed magnets for holding fasteners, and flex shafts for bending around obstructions.

A spinner handle is a shaft and handle with a drive fitting—most commonly ¼"—at the end for attaching interchangeable sockets. This allows one to use a single handle with a number of sizes instead of having a separate nut driver for each size. However, a spinner lacks the benefit of a hollow shaft; thus, a common alternative system is a single handle with interchangeable shafts in each size.

References

• Brown, Sheldon (1982-07). "Tool Tips: Nutdrivers". Bicycling. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/nutdrivers.html. Retrieved 2010-01-19. 
• Sears Canada. "Workshop Guides: Glossary". http://www.sears.ca/content/resource-centre/buying-guides/tools/glossary. Retrieved 2010-04-08. 
• Klein Tools. "Proper Use and Care of Hand Tools: Wrenches". http://www.kleintools.com/usecarehandbook/wrenches.html. Retrieved 2010-04-21. 

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