Screwdriver sets

[scotty plumber]

What is everyone using? I fancy a new set as most of mine have grown legs and took a walk over the years! Any deals??

 

[dontknowitall]

I've just picked up some Wera vde screwdrivers (from Amazon) - 7 pieces for £20. Mind you, these aren't going to be touching plaster, wood or anything except cotton wool packaging and electrical fittings.

 

[Whn1]

I've just picked up some Wera vde screwdrivers (from Amazon) - 7 pieces for £20. Mind you, these aren't going to be touching plaster, wood or anything except cotton wool packaging and electrical fittings.

Hahaha I just bought a ck set, the apprentice gets a belt any time he goes near them..

 

[zzzjim]

Never get the right one ,when they all look the same !

 

[Mike Jackson]

I use Halfords professional ones.

 

[scotty plumber]

I use Halfords professional ones.

Are they any good? How much are they?

 

[johnnyplumb]

Never get the right one ,when they all look the same !

i know what you mean, better to have different makes in the toolbox. 1 vera lasertip, 1 vera vde, 1 stanley fatmax. much easier id.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

stanley fat max,faithfull or vera even bacho make drivers now

 

[mikegas]

I use fatmax And these for electrical http://www.conrad-uk.com/ce/en/prod...Drive-Flatcross-tip-PHPZTorx/1512011&ref=list

 

[stevetheplumber]

ive stopped buying sets as they are usually at least two you never use find a god toolshop and buy individual ones as said varying them means you can see them easier

 

[anz]

I've used a few different ones.

I've found these Stanley ones to be the best. The tips are made of quality material that doesn't damage the screw. Most importantly they've got nice comfy handles.

 

[tamz]

Same as Steve. I've stopped buying sets as i have dozens of the ones i never use lying around in spare tool boxes. I just buy the sizes i need. I like lasertips for electrical (the tips still need grinding as they will wear). Have a couple of dextros, a couple of stanley with cabinet pattern handles, Still got my yankee as it is the best big flat blade screwdriver i have ever used. Also got a long through tang screwdriver for hitting with a hammer

 

[M.Joshi]

the apprentice gets a belt any time he goes near them..

What, one of those utility belts that hold all you tools handy whilst working?! That's one way of keeping the set all together! :wink_smile:

 

[REDSAW]

i tend to favour insulated sparky ones, seem to grip better imo?.

 

[scotty plumber]

Same as Steve. I've stopped buying sets as i have dozens of the ones i never use lying around in spare tool boxes. I just buy the sizes i need. I like lasertips for electrical (the tips still need grinding as they will wear). Have a couple of dextros, a couple of stanley with cabinet pattern handles, Still got my yankee as it is the best big flat blade screwdriver i have ever used. Also got a long through tang screwdriver for hitting with a hammer

Is the yankee the one where you push in and it rotates by itself?

 

[brasso1981]

Is the yankee the one where you push in and it rotates by itself?

Yes the Yankee is the baddest screwdriver on the planet. Bin your cordless and get a Stanley yankee

 

[Resolute]

I've got a set of Wera laser tipped drivers which are good. I've also a couple of Stanley Fatmax, which are good!

 

[Hybrid]

Got a set of Rothenberger Euroline. Good grip on them.

 

[dontknowitall]

I use my DeWalt if I want good grip ...

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Yes the Yankee is the baddest screwdriver on the planet. Bin your cordless and get a Stanley yankee

the yankee was the daddy before cordless now its outdated by about a million years still good has a flatblade though

 

[TBServices]

I like the draper expert drivers for a number of reasons. Nice comfortable handles, good solid performance, and they're available individually really cheap from Stax, so i can replace when I need to. Best thing is they have coloured handles so easy to identify in the old toolbox.


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[M.Joshi]

I like the draper expert drivers

I second that - the Draper VDE-approved fully insulated screwdriver set is good value for money and has an excellent grip/feel:

Draper Expert 69234 11-Piece VDE-Approved Fully Insulated Screwdriver Set: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Also the handy carrying case means that you can ensure each screwdriver goes back in its place after use!

 

[SafeGasInstall]

i use wera , but when my has there legs grown and go for a walk will be getting bahco

 

[REDSAW]

Also the handy carrying case means that you can ensure each screwdriver goes back in its place after use!

another box to carry?.

 

[Glenwils]

I got a set of Wera chisel drivers the other day. They seem pretty good so far. They've got a decent grip on them and the bigger ones have a metal top so you can give them a whack with a hammer.

 

[scotty plumber]

Just treated myself to a 9-piece stanley magnum set! I had a good clear out of my tool bag the other week so trying to freshen it up a bit!

 

[Bernie2]

The Yankee is good but you have to be careful you do not leave the bit in them, you can carelessly touch them and the spiral shoots out putting the bit in your eye. Also do not oil them, it makes them too fast, just light grease. They are next down from a cordless and they are cheap now.

 

[Dragonfly]

Are there any good quality ones out there that I can run 55,000V through them? :56:
This should prevent them growing legs, and hopefully encourage the appi to make a nicer cuppa in the morning :bigear:
Oh, the plactic handle should not melt either

 

[lambchop]

wera laser tips are quality but a few have gone missing so just bought cheap ones to replace

 

[Roger Welton]

Worth keeping an eye on halfords, they do a offer every so often, free set of screwdrivers (Halfords pro) with every 5l of oil, I have a couple of sets in reserve ar the moment.

 

[Resolute]

wera laser tips are quality but a few have gone missing so just bought cheap ones to replace

I like my wera laser tips, really good drivers!

 

[LegionellaSlave]

I use ck HD classic.
2 flats (1 strikethrough)
2 pozi
2 stumpy (flat, pozi)

And a twin set of Rothenberger 300mm flat/pozi

And a Bahco ratchet screwdriver with built in light and bit-holder. :smug2:

 

[tamz]

The Yankee is good but you have to be careful you do not leave the bit in them, you can carelessly touch them and the spiral shoots out putting the bit in your eye. Also do not oil them, it makes them too fast, just light grease.

Rub the spiral with a pencil. That is all it needs.