Which make of VDE screwdriver do you think is the best?

[Robert Turnbull]

These are £30 on ebay

 

[TheMunk]

currently using wera and they are by far the superior driver set, always used bahco and irazola in the past which were ok, my last set were ck which didn't last long at all and I'm pretty sure they were the most expensive set out of the lot so wouldn't bother with CK drivers again all though they do make the best cutters I've used so far.

 

[Aza]

Anyone Tried Klein screrw drivers, They looks good but seam to be £20+ Each so ruled them out. I stick with Irizola's, have a wera set to but not so keen on them. Have the Whia torque driver set and that seams good, I do like the look of the slim tips.

I recently tried a Klein pozi and a flat blade. They both snapped in a couple of weeks! I didn't go any harder on them than I usually do.

 

[shanky887614]

I recently tried a Klein pozi and a flat blade. They both snapped in a couple of weeks! I didn't go any harder on them than I usually do.

how easy was it to claim on the warrenty? i think they are supposed to have a very good returns policy but that might only be in usa

 

[Aza]

I took them back to CEF and the counter staff said they would contact Klein about it. Then they just refunded me the money, which was fine as I didn't want replacements. I also found them to be quite large in the pocket.

I've since gone back to my favourites, which are PB Swiss

 

[shanky887614]

I took them back to CEF and the counter staff said they would contact Klein about it. Then they just refunded me the money, which was fine as I didn't want replacements. I also found them to be quite large in the pocket.

I've since gone back to my favourites, which are PB Swiss

have you tried facom? i have really abused mine and the insulation is starting to come off the shaft of a couple of my most used ones?


catalogue.facom.com/en/categorie/screwdrivers-keys-bits/screwdrivers

i didnt realise how good there policy is, i need to check my local place to see how good it is irl

FACOM's guarantee is fully part of the brand's commitment to its clients. It ensures total satisfaction with Facom products.

To guarantee the quality of its products, over the last 60 years FACOM has implemented a free replacement or repair warranty of its products without any time limit*.

A specific organisation was implemented by FACOM to manage and follow up returned products, which allows to be as responsive as possible to client requests :

 

[Aza]

I have a Facom ratchet screwdriver which is pretty nice.
Will have to try their insulated drivers at some point.

 

[shanky887614]

I have a Facom ratchet screwdriver which is pretty nice.
Will have to try their insulated drivers at some point.

its the protwist ones you want to look at as a starting point, im going to get more at some point.

if i find out they make a set like were kompakt ill buy a set

 

[gnselectricals]

if i find out they make a set like were kompakt ill buy a set

They don't do an insulated set complete only a non insulated set with a pz2 and terminal. Had to buy all mine separate, wouldn't go back to anything else and I've tried them all lol

 

[gnselectricals]

its the protwist ones you want to look at as a starting point, im going to get more at some point.

if i find out they make a set like were kompakt ill buy a set

They don't do an insulated set complete, only a non insulated set with a pz2 and terminal. Had to buy all mine separate, wouldn't go back to anything else and I've tried them all lol

 

[shanky887614]

They don't do an insulated set complete only a non insulated set with a pz2 and terminal. Had to buy all mine separate, wouldn't go back to anything else and I've tried them all lol

rubbish facom do an insulated 5 piece set for around £25/£30

just a quick google (i bought the same set but didnt take pics)

they do other sets with different drivers in as well

 

[gnselectricals]

Didn't know that, spent a fortune on separates the guy in the tool shop was rubbing his hands that day lol

 

[shanky887614]

Didn't know that, spent a fortune on separates the guy in the tool shop was rubbing his hands that day lol

ouch, that sounds expensive. i paid £2.80 for a 4mm when i lost my current one. there normally 8-12 but amazon had one cheap on that add-on program

 

[gnselectricals]

Think I paid about £50 for 4 drivers a pozi 1&2 and flat 2.5/4mm

 

[shanky887614]

Think I paid about £50 for 4 drivers a pozi 1&2 and flat 2.5/4mm

there selling six piece sets on amazon for £32 atm

 

[overskilled]

Wera lasertip use them even for non electrical stuff.
Have one bahco
.....horrid thing that strips heads as the fit is so poor...Headed for bin methinks

 

[Marvo]

Hee hee I went out unexpectedly today and I needed tools on a site that I didn't think I would. I bought a set of 7 VDE screwdrivers from the closest wholesaler for 116ZAR which is about six of your UK quids. They're branded as 'Pro'sKit' and I left with just about a full toolkit consisting of 2x side cutters, long nose pliers, the aforementioned screwdrivers, an LED flashlight, a panel multi-key and an 8m tape measure all in a briefcase type toolcase all for under the equivalent of twelve quid after negotiating a 20% discount. C'mon, admit it, you're jealous aren't you. Don't worry I don't hold it against you, I know you're only human

 

[shanky887614]

Hee hee I went out unexpectedly today and I needed tools on a site that I didn't think I would. I bought a set of 7 VDE screwdrivers from the closest wholesaler for 116ZAR which is about six of your UK quids. They're branded as 'Pro'sKit' and I left with just about a full toolkit consisting of 2x side cutters, long nose pliers, the aforementioned screwdrivers, an LED flashlight, a panel multi-key and an 8m tape measure all in a briefcase type toolcase all for under the equivalent of twelve quid after negotiating a 20% discount. C'mon, admit it, you're jealous aren't you. Don't worry I don't hold it against you, I know you're only human

nice, thats cheap

 

[overskilled]

Sure it was a K rather than a H in that brand name @marvo ?

 

[Marvo]

It was cheap and I managed to do what I had to on site but the tape measure is tied up in a big ball in the boot after it refused to retract, the panel key was plastic and the 6mm square key is now 7mm and round on the inside and the 3mm flat screwdriver lost a sliver from the tip so it's more of a scraper than a screwdriver now. Oh and the case decided to lock itself for some reason so I ended up breaking one of the clasps. But hey, you can't have everything I suppose.