Who makes the Dogs of screwdrivers?

[mat13]

I use a set of wera screwdrivers alongside my snap on ones, the handles are better on the snap on ones but the wear drivers have much better tips.

[wolfracesonic]

'Focus you fk!!'

[clockworks]

I bought a set of Powerfix drivers from Lidl a few years ago, thinking they would be cheap rubbish but OK to keep in the garage for emergency use. I've been surprised by how good they are, so I've not bothered buying a "decent" set.

[dudleybloke]

CK are my go to screwdrivers but I've some nice Stanley ones of various vintages that are good. The handle on the newer Stanley's are very ergonomic and nice to use.
Teng are good too, got a set of Teng torx drivers that seem indestructible.
My VDE sets are a mix of CK and Draper Expert and both are nice to use.
For ball end hex drivers I've got sets of Wiha that I rate highly.

Edited by dudleybloke on Monday 24th July 18:48

[Toltec]

swanny71 said:

Stanley are OK for DIY use.
We use Wera yellow (chisel proof?) at work, they get a right battering and seem indestructible.

Damn you, I've just bought a set of Wera 900s...

[JM]

SamR380 said:

Irazola are also very good.

I bought a set of Irazola VDE drivers and both Philips tips snapped.

Removed the screws that broke them with an old Wera.

Replaced the Irazola set with a Wera set. The ones with one handle and inter-changeable blades.

[JM]

Uncle John said:

Snap On ratchet screwdriver is all you'll ever need.

Not if you need to work on live electrics.

[B17NNS]

Stanley FatMax are great screwdrivers.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-screwdriv...

Wera for electrical work.

[greg2k]

Silly question. Screwdrivers will wear out, so dont bother buying one with the intention of becoming attached tk it. Use screwdriver bits in a holder so you wont hesitate to bin them when they get knackered. Make sure you've got plenty for every size you need You can buy a pack of ten normal ones in each size for about two quid in toolstation or spend more money on GUCCI ones. They're built to be stuck in a drill, so hand screwing over a weekend wont ruin even a single ordinary one.

[SVS]

Having tried more then a few, I'd put them in this order:

1. PB Swiss - made in Switzerland, with by far the best quality control I've ever come across
2. Wera, Wiha and Facom - all very good.
3. Stanley Fatmax - good.
3. Stanley, Draper Expert - mediocre.

I haven't tried Snap-On screwdrivers, but PB Swiss are probably better quality and cheaper too.

greg2k said:

Use screwdriver bits in a holder ...

Like this one

[Accelebrate]

I've got loads of Weras, but these are still my favourites:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

I'm not sure who makes them for Halfords (they're made in Germany) but mine are 7 or 8 years old and still great. I find the handles much better than the Weras.

[DuraAce]

Snap on if you're spending.
Some of mine are almost 20 years old and still going strong.

[Toltec]

greg2k said:

Silly question. Screwdrivers will wear out, so dont bother buying one with the intention of becoming attached tk it. Use screwdriver bits in a holder so you wont hesitate to bin them when they get knackered. Make sure you've got plenty for every size you need You can buy a pack of ten normal ones in each size for about two quid in toolstation or spend more money on GUCCI ones. They're built to be stuck in a drill, so hand screwing over a weekend wont ruin even a single ordinary one.

That works up to a point, however there are a few reasons to use a specific screwdriver-

The bit does not fall out at the wrong time
When you need more than one driver you don't need to keep finding the right bit
The bit holder can be too wide to fit in a recess
Bits are easy to lose

[Mr2Mike]

Uncle John said:

Snap On ratchet screwdriver is all you'll ever need.

They are very good as ratchet drivers go, but certainly not all you'll ever need. By necessity they have a very thick shaft () so you are screwed (pun intended) if you ever need to undo a fastener in a recessed hole.

Wera and Teng both make decent quality screwdrivers if you don't want to pay Snap On prices, and Facom make some great stuff if you are happy to spend a little more.

[Eddieslofart]

dickymint said:

Wera all day long and Teng are really good. Personally I tend to do most of my work these days with an impact driver and Makita bits.

This, only sparks use hand drivers.

[Dazed and Confused]

sjg said:

Without getting into silly money, Wera.

Yep

[smifffymoto]

Facom are good.
I can't for the life of me see why so many say Wera. They had their chance when they sold me some impact driver bits at Goodwood.Why they decided to make them out of cheese ,God only knows.They were beyond stter than st.

[sidekickdmr]

Wow, quite the response, thanks guys

Were seems to be getting a lot of love, so something like this perhaps?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wera-WER006148-Kraftform-...

[thebraketester]

wolfracesonic said:

'Focus you fk!!'

Ave is hilarious. Been following his channel for a year or so now. His boltr strip down videos are brilliant.

Keep your dick in a vice!

[dazwalsh]

I have 2 sets, Stanley fat max and wera and they are both just as good really.

I would suggest for pz2 that you get a screwdriver with the changeable bits in the end, that way you can bin the knackered tip when it gets past its best. I use the dewalt bits from screwfix for this, cheap as chips and almost disposable, use them in my cordless stuff too.