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

[HappyHippyDad]

Decided to start a poll on screwdrivers as there seems to be so much variety of opinions in all the previous threads!

Sorry if I haven't added enough choice, If I have left out any major ones then I'll see if I can add them, but only over the next day or 2 so it doesn't skew the results.

 

[Aindowsimon]

Wera for me

And yours ?

 

[telectrix]

if you need to hit with a hammer, borrow the plumber's. a lot is down to personal preference. i like the klauka interchangeables for servicing work and the irazolas for installation.

 

[Simon-0116]

Ck but i think i will change dont last as long

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Wera for me

And yours ?

I've only really used CK Aindow and they are 'ok'. I've always thought Wera would be my next choice, but i may be swayed by these results!

 

[rapparee]

Wiha #1 if i had a second place it'd be bacho

 

[Carlosfandango]

Stanley fatmax for me.

 

[The Finch]

Been using the wera kraftform for few years now just bought a new set of stainless steel ones, I like the long terminal drivers from neweys made by wiha I think about £3

 

[7029 dave]

Had my ck drivers for years, worked every day no probs

 

[Englishman]

Stanley fatmax for me.

I like the Stanley ones as well, most comfortable by far IMO.

 

[Simonslimline]

Wiha #1 if i had a second place it'd be bacho

Same for me.

 

[Jamie]

Wera Interchangeable's are the ones I use mostly, But got a Bahco set recently and they are growing on me

 

[bigdavs83]

I've got an interchangeable set but purely for those tasks when I don't need the full toolbag. I wouldn't use them full time tho so I have the bahco tekno drivers. Nice and big chunky handles and drivers give you plenty leverage on those pesky screws. I've had wera and Stanley before but didn't last as long as these. Wiha are meant to be good too tho

 

[Engineer54]

This ''What's the Best Screwdriver'' topic has been done to death, .........Several times over!!

 

[HappyHippyDad]

This ''What's the Best Screwdriver'' topic has been done to death, .........Several times over!!

That was the whole point of this thread E54. There are so many threads on the subject with so many conflicting views, but I didn't really fancy reading every single one and counting the number of people who preferred each brand. Hence we all now have a very clear view in the form of a poll, which can be referred back to and will save future viewers hours of reading through conflicting posts.

It's obviously not perfect, but I think it should prove useful.

 

[trev]

Thing is though Steve, I like my Wiha drivers you like your CKs (I think you said that earlier anyway) there's no harm in the thread but opinions are like arseholes mate. We've all got one

 

[Simonslimline]

You would not be disappointed with a set of these. Good for RCBO's as well due to the slim design. I payed £22 at my local Neweys.



Wiha 6 Piece slimFix VDE Screwdriver Set - Screwdrivers - Sets - Drilling & Screwdriving - Hand Tools | Axminster Tools & Machinery

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Thing is though Steve, I like my Wiha drivers you like your CKs (I think you said that earlier anyway) there's no harm in the thread but opinions are like arseholes mate. We've all got one

Thats a fair point Trev, I think I put a bit too much sway into statistics. Still, If one clearly comes out on top amongst a group of professionals then I'd be inclined to think that it must be a good quality screwdriver.

Still, its a bit of fun having a poll! :smile5:

 

[Scotford14]

I have a few different ones in the tool bag. This makes it easier to differentiate between the different sizes. The last set I brought were Irazola's. A while ago now though.

 

[HandySparks]

I have a few different ones in the tool bag. This makes it easier to differentiate between the different sizes. The last set I brought were Irazola's. A while ago now though.

Similar here. All of my flat blades and pozi drivers are Wera, but I deliberately bought CK for three Phillips drivers so that they would be easy to differentiate.

 

[happysteve]

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

I'll let you all know tomorrow... :willy_nilly::smilewinkgrin::50::hurray:

(I'm so excited! First time I've won owt on t'internet. Advert: trainees, join the trainee section, it's great in there.)

 

[shanky887614]

Similar here. All of my flat blades and pozi drivers are Wera, but I deliberately bought CK for three Phillips drivers so that they would be easy to differentiate.

thats why i started to use facom

the black pen mark eventually wears off on wera drivers.

on facom you can get them with different coloured tops.

makes it easy, blue is pozi, yellow is philips

 

[daniel1979]

Of the brands i'v tried on your list, I prefer Wiha by a significant margin. Current preference is for PB Swiss drivers though.

 

[garnhamr]

stanley fat max for my small hands, not to sure about the strength of them tho :O

 

[Prat P]

I have been using Irazola screwdrivers for 15 years and they used to be pretty much indestructible back then,nowadays they dont last at all,or maybe its just me?

 

[shanky887614]

I have been using Irazola screwdrivers for 15 years and they used to be pretty much indestructible back then,nowadays they dont last at all,or maybe its just me?

your right there, a spark that used to work for us had an old set that was indestructible but he got through a lot of new irazola drivers

 

[enlighting]

My current set are Wiha slimline drivers, but I must say they aren't to impressive, the small terminal drivers bend and the insulation is starting to show signs of giving up.

Admittedly they do get tough use, doubling up as light chisles on some occasions :O but this was the same for my previous drivers which performed notably better.

I now find myself "borrowing" my apprentices ck set quite regularly.

 

[wildgoose]

The old timers choice is Bacho. Hard points but brittle, so you need to use the right one for the screw and never use the terminal driver on posidrive head because you can't be bother getting the right one.

Outlasts everything else I've had over the years!

 

[shanky887614]

The old timers choice is Bacho. Hard points but brittle, so you need to use the right one for the screw and never use the terminal driver on posidrive head because you can't be bother getting the right one.

Outlasts everything else I've had over the years!

facom is one better than bahco, they dont snap as easy but you will snap a tiny bit off a 2.5 terminal if you try it in a tight 1"1/2 8.

cut down, ground down and as good as new.

 

[davesparks]

Of course you need to use the right screwdriver for the screw!

What a damned foolish comment!

 

[Leesparkykent]

Recently brought wiha slim fit and at 1st thought they were good but after a couple of days noticed the terminal driver was starting to bend. Think I'm going to buy myself a new set of ck drivers can't go far wrong with ck.

 

[shanky887614]

Recently brought wiha slim fit and at 1st thought they were good but after a couple of days noticed the terminal driver was starting to bend. Think I'm going to buy myself a new set of ck drivers can't go far wrong with ck.

bend? which one.

i tend to use the 5mm on sockets etc and usually 4mm for switches etc.

not had one bend on me (the non slim ones are a lot stronger)

 

[trev]

Recently brought wiha slim fit and at 1st thought they were good but after a couple of days noticed the terminal driver was starting to bend. Think I'm going to buy myself a new set of ck drivers can't go far wrong with ck.

I've had my set about 6 months and they're showing no signs of any damage like you describe, I think they're a great set of drivers.
Are you using them for anything other than driving screws? Levering, bradawling etc?

 

[shanky887614]

ill be honest for levering you cant get better than these

wera chisel drivers

 

[enlighting]

Recently brought wiha slim fit and at 1st thought they were good but after a couple of days noticed the terminal driver was starting to bend. Think I'm going to buy myself a new set of ck drivers can't go far wrong with ck.

Same here

 

[telectrix]

a screwdriver should be able to withstand hammering, chiselling, prising up floorboards and can lids, stirring, and scratching your arse. and the best ones are those nicked from electricians. oops. thought i was on the plumbers forum.

 

[shanky887614]

a screwdriver should be able to withstand hammering, chiselling, prising up floorboards and can lids, stirring, and scratching your arse. and the best ones are those nicked from electricians. oops. thought i was on the plumbers forum.

all mine can and have. i dont use less than a 5mm flat for boards though.

usually just use a chisel and 12mm knocking driver along with hammer of course.

usually the previous wnkrs have chopped the boards in the middle of no where so they need butchering or replacing anyway

 

[Pondy]

Felo for me. Very grippy and tough

 

[ferg]

Wera for me.

Kraftform uninsulated for general stuff.

A VDE set.

And the slimline set that I keep in my posh toolbag for when I think appearances matter.

 

[oxford 12]

Has to be wera or wilha

 

[R G]

How about my nice tool kit then ...LOL...

 

[shanky887614]

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How about my nice tool kit then ...LOL...

which skip did you stock up on?

 

[Maddison]

used to be wera until i tried the wiha.. top quality and £25 on ebay

 

[shanky887614]

used to be wera until i tried the wiha.. top quality and £25 on ebay

keep an eye for the wallet sets.

£25 for 5 drivers and a pair of snips (make sure there the professional range ones)

 

[jase]

11 Piece VDE Screwdriver Set - Draper
cant go wrong with these for the price, I love the grippy handles too

 

[Brad1]

I've always used CK snips, pliers and screwies but I've just got a set of irazolas to try out!

 

[glendeveronltd]

for me irazola tekniks everytime,i was alwasy a fan of ck years ago but didnt like using them the same when they changed the shape

 

[danzi132]

Wera VDE for me, love the ergonomic design.

 

[kingstav]

Wera! tried the rest. stick with the best

 

[kingstav]

Wera! tried the rest. stick with the best