BoxoUSA has released the 6-Piece Long Reach Screwdriver Set (BX763-R), a set of 250mm long-reach screwdrivers built for recessed and obstructed fasteners behind panels, brackets, intake plumbing, and assemblies where a standard-length screwdriver cannot reach the fastener squarely. The set includes PH1 and PH2 Phillips screwdrivers and 4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm, and 8mm slotted screwdrivers, each with a chrome vanadium blade, a precision-machined magnetic tip, and a bi-material soft-grip handle, organized in a CNC-cut, two-tone 1/3 drawer EVA foam insert.
This article covers what the set includes, what a long reach screwdriver is used for, how each design feature affects performance on the job, which Phillips and slotted sizes fit which fasteners, and answers to the most common questions about long reach screwdrivers.
Quick Summary
- The BoxoUSA BX763-R is a 6-piece long reach screwdriver set with 250mm blades on every driver.
- Sizes include PH1 and PH2 Phillips plus SL4, SL5, SL6.5, and SL8 (4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm, and 8mm) slotted.
- Chrome vanadium blades carry precision-machined, magnetic, phosphate-coated tips that seat fully in the fastener to reduce cam-out and hold screws during positioning.
- Bi-material handles pair a firm core with a soft-grip overmold, and each handle has a hang hole.
- The set is organized in a CNC-cut, two-tone 1/3 drawer EVA foam insert (7-3/8" x 15-11/16" x 1-1/4") for the 26" BoxoUSA system that shows a missing driver at a glance.
- The screwdrivers carry BoxoUSA's lifetime warranty, and the EVA foam insert carries 1-year coverage.
BX763-R Long Reach Screwdriver Set Specifications
| Model | BX763-R |
|---|---|
| Piece count | 6 long reach screwdrivers |
| Phillips sizes | PH1 x 250mm, PH2 x 250mm |
| Slotted sizes | SL4 x 250mm, SL5 x 250mm, SL6.5 x 250mm, SL8 x 250mm |
| Blade length | 250mm (approximately 9-7/8") on all six drivers |
| Blade material | Chrome vanadium steel |
| Tips | Precision-machined, magnetic, phosphate-coated |
| Handle | Bi-material soft-grip handle with hang hole |
| Storage | CNC-cut two-tone EVA foam, single 1/3 drawer insert |
| Drawer compatibility | 1/3 drawer insert for the 26" BoxoUSA system |
| Foam dimensions | 7-3/8" x 15-11/16" x 1-1/4" |
| Chemical resistance | Foam resists shop chemicals and fluids |
| Weight | 2 lbs |
| Warranty | Lifetime on the screwdrivers, 1 year on the EVA foam insert |
What Is a Long Reach Screwdriver Used For?
A long reach screwdriver has an extended blade that places the tip on a fastener sitting deep inside an assembly or behind other components, while the handle stays in open space where the hand can turn it. Standard screwdrivers typically have blades in the 75mm to 150mm range. At 250mm, the BX763-R blades extend past intake tubes, hoses, brackets, and covers to reach the fastener directly.
The practical benefit is less disassembly. When a hose clamp, air box screw, or panel fastener sits behind a component, the alternative to a long reach screwdriver is often removing that component to create access. A longer blade also keeps the driver in line with the fastener axis, which a bit on an offset or angled driver cannot always do, so the tip stays seated and the fastener head is protected.
Long Reach Screwdriver Features: How Each Detail Improves the Job
250mm Long Reach Blades
Every driver in the set shares the same 250mm blade length, so any tip size can reach the same depth. That consistency matters when a job mixes fastener types: a slotted hose clamp and a Phillips bracket screw in the same recessed area can both be reached without changing approach.
A longer blade does not add turning force on its own. Torque comes from the handle, so the long reach format is about access and alignment. Keeping the blade square to the fastener and applying steady inward pressure gives the tip the best engagement at full extension.
Precision-Machined Tips
Phillips and slotted drives are both prone to cam-out, where the tip rides up and out of the recess under load. A tip with loose or rounded geometry rocks in the fastener, concentrates force on the edges, and strips the head. Precision-machined tips seat fully in the recess so load spreads across the drive faces, which improves control and protects both the tip and the fastener.
Magnetic, Phosphate-Coated Tips
At 250mm, the fastener is often out of reach of the free hand. Magnetic tips hold a screw on the driver while it is guided into position, and they retrieve loosened screws instead of dropping them into an engine bay or equipment housing. The black phosphate coating adds corrosion and wear resistance at the tip, where contact with the fastener is constant.
Chrome Vanadium Blades
Chrome vanadium (Cr-V) steel is a standard alloy for professional hand tools, offering strength and toughness for the twisting loads a screwdriver blade carries. The chrome finish resists corrosion and wipes clean of oil and grease.
Bi-Material Soft-Grip Handles
Each handle combines a firm core with a textured soft-grip overmold. The firm core transfers torque without flexing, and the soft outer layer gives the palm and fingers a secure grip when hands are oily. The handle diameter steps up with tip size, so the larger slotted and PH2 drivers provide more leverage for the fasteners that need it. A hang hole at the end of each handle allows pegboard or hook storage when the drivers are out of the foam.
CNC-Cut Two-Tone EVA Foam Organization
Each screwdriver sits in its own CNC-cut pocket sized to its blade and handle, with the size marked beside it. Drivers are arranged by type and size, so the correct driver is selected by position instead of by reading each tip. The contrasting red base layer makes an empty pocket stand out, so a missing driver is obvious before a drawer is closed or a job is signed off, which supports tool control in fleet, aviation, and manufacturing environments.
The foam resists shop chemicals and fluids. At 7-3/8" x 15-11/16" x 1-1/4", the 1/3 insert fits the 26" BoxoUSA drawer system and combines with other 1/3 drawer EVA foam tool sets to build a complete drawer layout.
Where a Long Reach Screwdriver Earns Its Place
Automotive Engine Bays
Modern engine bays are packed tightly. Intake tube and air duct hose clamps, air box and resonator screws, throttle body and sensor bracket fasteners, fender liner screws, and dash and interior trim fasteners are often set behind other parts. A 250mm blade reaches past intake plumbing and covers to these fasteners without removing surrounding components. See more automotive tool solutions.
Powersports
UTVs, dirt bikes, ATVs, and snowmobiles pack engines, airboxes, and bodywork into tight frames. Long reach drivers help with carburetor idle and mixture adjustment screws, recessed fairing and body panel screws, and airbox and intake clamps that sit deep between frame rails. Browse powersports tool solutions.
Fleet, Equipment, and Aviation Maintenance
Access panels, guards, shrouded brackets, and component housings on fleet vehicles, industrial equipment, and ground support equipment often place fasteners at the bottom of a recess. The foam insert also supports tool accountability, since every driver has a defined location that can be checked at the end of a shift. See aviation tool solutions and manufacturing tool solutions.
Home, Appliance, and Assembly Work
Appliance panels, HVAC unit covers, and furniture or cabinet hardware frequently use screws set deep in molded bosses or behind frames. A long blade reaches the screw head directly, and the magnetic tip keeps the screw from falling into the housing.
Long Reach vs. Standard vs. Stubby Screwdrivers
Screwdriver blade length is a tradeoff between reach and control. The right length depends on how far the fastener sits from open space and how much room there is for the handle.
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Long reach (BX763-R, 250mm blades) | Fasteners that are recessed or obstructed by other components, where the handle needs to stay in open space and the tip needs to reach deep. |
| Standard length (8-piece screwdriver set) | Most general fastening with open access. Shorter blades are easier to keep square and quicker to handle for everyday work. |
| Stubby (13-piece stubby ratchet screwdriver set) | Tight clearance in front of the fastener, where there is no room for a full-length handle and blade. |
Many technicians keep all three lengths. The long reach set covers the jobs a standard set cannot reach, and it fills a separate 1/3 drawer slot alongside a standard screwdriver set.
Phillips and Slotted Sizes: PH1, PH2, SL4, SL5, SL6.5, and SL8
Slotted screwdriver sizes are named for blade tip width in millimeters. Phillips sizes are numbered by point size, with PH2 being the most common Phillips size in automotive and general use. The list below is a general reference. Always test fit the tip fully in the fastener before applying torque: a slotted tip should fill the slot width without overhanging the head, and a Phillips tip should seat to full depth without rocking.
| Size | Tip type | Common applications |
|---|---|---|
| PH1 x 250mm | Phillips #1 | Smaller Phillips screws in trim panels, light housings, electronics covers, and small brackets |
| PH2 x 250mm | Phillips #2 | The most common Phillips size: body and interior panel screws, air box and duct screws, appliance and cabinet hardware |
| SL4 x 250mm | Slotted, 4mm | Small slotted screws, carburetor and adjustment screws, small terminal and trim screws |
| SL5 x 250mm | Slotted, 5mm | Medium slotted screws and smaller slotted worm-drive hose clamps |
| SL6.5 x 250mm | Slotted, 6.5mm | Common worm-drive hose clamps on intake, coolant, and vacuum lines, and general slotted fasteners |
| SL8 x 250mm | Slotted, 8mm | Larger slotted screws and heavy-duty clamps on equipment and older vehicles |
For Torx fasteners in the same recessed locations, the 7-piece Torx screwdriver set fills another 1/3 drawer slot. For hex-head clamps and screws, the 7-piece SAE and 7-piece metric nut driver sets cover the common sizes.
Using a Long Reach Screwdriver Correctly
- Match the tip to the fastener. An undersized slotted tip or the wrong Phillips number concentrates load and strips the head.
- Keep the blade in line with the fastener. At 250mm, a small angle at the handle becomes a larger misalignment at the tip.
- Push, then turn. Steady inward pressure keeps Phillips and slotted tips seated and reduces cam-out.
- Do not use the screwdriver as a pry bar or chisel. Prying bends long blades and damages tips. For striking work, use the 7-piece pound through screwdriver set.
- Do not use on live electrical circuits. These screwdrivers are not insulated. Use rated insulated screwdrivers for electrical work near energized components.
Built into the BOXO system. The BX763-R is one module in BoxoUSA's EVA foam system. It sits alongside other 1/3 drawer screwdriver and driver sets such as the 8-piece screwdriver set, the 8-piece slotted, Phillips, and Pozi drive screwdriver set, and the 7-piece Torx screwdriver set. Browse all EVA foam screwdriver sets to build out a complete drawer, and complete foam-organized drawers fit BoxoUSA tool boxes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a long reach screwdriver?
A long reach screwdriver is a screwdriver with an extended blade, typically 200mm or longer, used to reach fasteners that are recessed or blocked by surrounding components. The handle stays in open space while the tip reaches the fastener directly, which avoids removing parts to gain access.
What sizes are included in the BoxoUSA BX763-R set?
The set includes six 250mm long reach screwdrivers: PH1 and PH2 Phillips, and SL4, SL5, SL6.5, and SL8 slotted (4mm, 5mm, 6.5mm, and 8mm tip widths).
How long are the screwdrivers in the BX763-R set?
Each screwdriver has a 250mm blade, approximately 9-7/8 inches. The size marking "x 250" on each foam pocket, such as SL5 x 250, refers to that blade length.
What does a long reach screwdriver do that a standard screwdriver cannot?
It reaches fasteners behind intake tubes, hoses, brackets, panels, and housings where a standard 75mm to 150mm blade would put the handle into surrounding components. That access often eliminates the need to remove parts just to reach a fastener.
Are the screwdriver tips magnetic?
Yes. The tips are magnetic, which helps hold screws on the tip while positioning them in hard-to-reach areas and keeps loosened screws from dropping into an engine bay or equipment housing.
What is cam-out, and how do precision-machined tips help?
Cam-out is when a screwdriver tip rides up and out of the fastener recess under torque, which can strip the head. Precision-machined tips seat fully in the recess and spread load across the drive faces, which reduces cam-out and fastener damage.
What size slotted screwdriver fits a hose clamp?
Many worm-drive hose clamps on intake, coolant, and vacuum lines accept a 5mm to 6.5mm slotted tip, and larger clamps may take an 8mm tip. Clamp screw sizes vary, so test fit the tip so it fills the slot without overhanging the head.
Are the BX763-R screwdrivers insulated for electrical work?
No. The BX763-R screwdrivers are not insulated and should not be used on or near live electrical circuits. Use rated insulated screwdrivers for electrical work.
What are the screwdriver blades made of?
The blades are chrome vanadium steel with precision-machined, phosphate-coated tips. The phosphate coating adds corrosion and wear resistance at the tip.
What does 1/3 drawer EVA foam mean?
The foam insert is sized to one-third of a drawer in the 26" BoxoUSA system and measures 7-3/8" x 15-11/16" x 1-1/4". Multiple 1/3, 1/6, 1/9, and other fractional foam sets can be combined to fill a drawer in a modular layout.
What warranty covers the BX763-R?
The BX763-R screwdrivers are backed by BoxoUSA's lifetime warranty. Under the BoxoUSA Warranty Policy, EVA foam carries 1-year coverage for manufacturing defects. Warranty coverage requires purchase from BoxoUSA or an authorized BoxoUSA dealer.
Shop the BX763-R
The BX763-R covers PH1, PH2, and 4mm to 8mm slotted fasteners with 250mm long reach blades in a single 1/3 drawer insert for the 26" BoxoUSA system. The screwdrivers are backed by BoxoUSA's lifetime warranty, and the EVA foam insert carries 1-year coverage.
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