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?