A. I have never owned one of these style screwdrivers, but one of the electricians that worked for my sub-contractor really loved his. It made screwing in those annoyingly long screws on switches and plugs a snap. Two or three pushes and the screw was in place.

Since the invention of battery powered tools, many people have decided that any manual method is too much work. In production work, speed and productivity are essential to maintain the bottom line. For the home owner or occasional handy person, a plain and simple screwdriver is all that is needed. I own many screwdrivers, as well as battery powered drill/drivers, and plug-in drill/drivers. This is a legacy of my life as a remodeling carpenter, and they mostly just take up space these days.

I have not been looking for tools for quite some time, but I am pretty sure that you should be able to find the type of screwdriver you are asking about. A quick Google search for “ratchet screwdriver” brought back a long list of available products. If you don’t like buying tools online, check any local specialty tool stores, large hardware stores, or even electrical supply outlets. Before you buy any tool, make sure that it is built with quality materials and well designed. The cheap knock-off may be fine for very light work, but these tools rarely last, and a bad screwdriver can damage screw heads and make the job harder.