Which screwdrivers

[finchy01]

I'm about due to replace my ancient screwdriver set. I want the normal I think I. E couple of different sized Phillips, slotted electrical and a stubby of each. two factors really important and comfy handles and magnetic tips. Not too fussed on budget as my last ones have lasted years so I know it's money well spent but I don't want to spend for spending sake. Any recommendations please chaps...

 

[gasmanrob]

I like my Stanley set had them over a year which is longer then I have kept wera, rotherberger, irrizola, bahco, spear and Jackson sets for

 

[kris]

Totally agree, Stanley and bahco or great , but even most cheaper ones will do fine as at the end of the day the just get lost or left under bath panels or floor boards lol

 

[drip-dry]

well have me long boiler screw drivers but got this little kit at xmas and find great

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007H6Z9MY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

these go in my tool service kit roll

then have tool box for installs ect

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

irazola(bacho)

 

[stevetheplumber]

ive got a bahco ratchet with the bits in the end very handy

 

[Ermintrude]

Just get decent £20+ VDE set.

 

[tamz]

Screwdrivers............i've learned over the years a good screwdriver is one that fits your hand and fits the screw and i have bought literally 100's. Never mind all these £40 -50 quid lazer special hardened rubbish with the fancy name tags. They all wear down just the same and are no better.
Buy a decent 3 to 4mm flat screwdriver for your electrics (btw some of the best electrics screwdrivers i've had have been those £1 neons) everything else buy to suit your hand even if it is the £1.50 screwdriver from the B&M shop.

 

[tamz]

Btw the only screwdrivers i have that have lasted me 40 years are a yankee (2 of them ) and a 12" orange handled ck pozi.

 

[oil gasman]

i liked Stanley ones and also bought some facom ones for electrical , also the ck ones have lasted well , found going through the local diy shop and then seeing what I liked as in comfort , quality , price etc and then looked online and found some very good deals as in box sets etc

the sites like Amazon were useful when they had customer feedbacks


some of the boot fares were good for great deals, but was always worried about cheap copies

got some long reach Phillips and cross head ones for the neataheats etc

happy shopping

 

[JCplumb]

This is probably the best £4 I ever spent
screwdriver

 

[AWheating]

as tamz has said the grip/ feel in your hand is very important. get to a decent tool shop and tek a look.

 

[woodytheplumber]

I personally prefer the ck screw drivers but for the long handled I usually buy wickes

 

[Nostrum]

I bought these:

Draper Expert 07496 7 Piece Fully Insulated Screwdriver Set with Mains Tester | eBay

They are really nice and comfy. I have had loads of draper screwdrivers the ends seem to last ages, plus your not spending a fortune so doesn't matter if you lose them.

 

[plumben]

Ive got
Wera 300mm Phipps pozi flat for boilers or bathroom vanity units ( Wera Kraftform Plus Lasertip 300mm Screwdriver Set 3 Pc | General Purpose Sets | NoLinkingToThis )
Wera 6pc set for general use ( Wera Kraftform Plus Lasertip Screwdriver Set 6Pcs | General Purpose Sets | NoLinkingToThis )
Cheap set of stubbys ( Stubby Screwdriver Set 4 Pc | Screwdriver Sets | NoLinkingToThis ) as I only use them every now and then
Go-thru set for abuse ( Screwdriver Set 'Go-Thru' 6Pc | General Purpose Sets | NoLinkingToThis )
And a no brand set of electric screwdrivers

I haven't had any problems with them over 4 years and there all still in good shape and comfortable to use

 

[lance]

poundland. or near end of month 99p shop. they still get knicked or lost exactly the same..

 

[finchy01]

Thanks for all your input guys. Looks like I will be visiting a tool store this weekend!

 

[Gouldy]

Got an assorted set of Weras from a mate who works for them on the cheap, they are great. Especially like the chiseldrivers that have metal reinforced handles for when you use them for chiselling stuff out or persuading out rounded heads

 

[rpm]

Brought a 8 piece set of Kamas screwdrivers (Green & Black handles) 2 months back at half price, like them a lot and feel good in the hand with a slightly cushioned soft touch grip.

 

[Sharp Point]

Stanley magnum, if they still make that range.

 

[goz666]

Bought same set as this in 2006 and apart from losing a couple the rest are still going strong, as Tamz says I had these out the box first and had a good grip on them to see if they suited me, also bought the Teng tools long pozi driver as well,

Teng MD912N 12pc Screwdriver Set

 

[kay-jay]

Heres a slightly different set at a cheaper price
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/teng-tools-md910n-tt-mv-plus-screwdriver-set-10-pieces-in-case-p62432

 

[Mike Jackson]

I've got a good set of electical screwdrivers which cover most uses and halfords professional for the long reach ones.

 

[Aquazone]

I have had a load of screwdrivers, and as Tamz says they are all the same except how they feel. I like the Stanley Fatmax ends as they are big and round. Ends are colour coded so if you have a bag with them stood up you know if it's slotted, pozi, Phillips, torx etc.

 

[Deleted member 64964]

Ive got Stanley as I love the different colours for Pozi, Phillips and Torx etc

Just a quick glance and you have the right tool

 

[Ermintrude]

I've got wiha at moment. Always use vde . Klein look good but they don't have a 3mm or 4mm blade, w t f ? £25 a driver and no decent sizes

 

[Neil K]

This is probably the best £4 I ever spent
screwdriver

Here here I'll second that

 

[R.Oak]

+1 for stanley, which is strange as i normally dont like stanley tools. The screwdrivers are ace though. The only downside is that they are not magnetic

 

[kay-jay]

+1 for stanley, which is strange as i normally dont like stanley tools. The screwdrivers are ace though. The only downside is that they are not magnetic

You can buy a jobby which magnetises and de-magnetises screwdrivers. From toolstation I believe [emoji1]

 

[Ermintrude]

Vde lads