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

[shanky887614]

wera are alright, i prefer facom though.

i wouldnt call wera the best though

 

[Leesparkykent]

I was just having a little look and these NWS screwdrivers look identical to the old CK range.

 

[Tommy C]

I was just having a little look and these NWS screwdrivers look identical to the old CK range.

Have got NWS pliers which are really great. Currently using We're easily available and quite good And Whia slimline torque set. Chap that work for us also has Whia and they are great. Previous favorite are Bacho which are indestructible brutes.

 

[shanky887614]

Have got NWS pliers which are really great. Currently using We're easily available and quite good And Whia slimline torque set. Chap that work for us also has Whia and they are great. Previous favorite are Bacho which are indestructible brutes.

nws pliers are alright but knipex,ck,wiha etc are better

 

[Leesparkykent]

I see NWS have started doing these, I don't know what the difference is to the standard ones.

 

[Tommy C]

Previous pair were knipex they were good till the handle grips came off. Quite like my mates Whia, but do find the NWS the best. Always interesting how personal the preference is.

They are all really good pliers and would be happy to use most of them, really like the NWS though.

 

[shanky887614]

I see NWS have started doing these, I don't know what the difference is to the standard ones.

i had a set of the ones on the left, work well for reaming 20mm

 

[Alarm_Monkey]

I see NWS have started doing these, I don't know what the difference is to the standard ones.

none vde,

Draper with the horride dimpled handles have very hard wearing tips

The CKs are very soft, some of the newer brands appear to be very long, thin& prone to snapping

 

[kingstav]

Think its due to individual taste never tried facom. Find c k too brittle drivers , but get on great with their 3 in 1 side cutters. Knipex all the way on grips and bancho for adjustable spanners. Fluke for test gear. But that's just me ....

 

[shanky887614]

Think its due to individual taste never tried facom. Find c k too brittle drivers , but get on great with their 3 in 1 side cutters. Knipex all the way on grips and bancho for adjustable spanners. Fluke for test gear. But that's just me ....

cant go wrong with knipex grips, bahco adjustable and fluke testers i use the same kit

 

[frontier219]

The CK dextro are fantastic screwdrivers IMO, but I've just bought a set of the Wiha interchangables (not torque) and I'm very impressed thus far. I looked at the Wera but really don't like the feel of their 'ergonomic' handles.

 

[Resu]

One that I haven't seen mentioned that I have been using for a while now are Teng, which have been the best of anything I've used so far (CK, Bahco, Draper Expert or Wera)

LINK

 

[LankyWill]

Whia slim drivers. The grips are nice and chunky. That said the lasertip wera ones are nice

 

[shanky887614]

One that I haven't seen mentioned that I have been using for a while now are Teng, which have been the best of anything I've used so far (CK, Bahco, Draper Expert or Wera)

LINK

i havent really tried teng but the handles on there 1/4 drivers feel nice in the hand and have good grip

 

[Resu]

i havent really tried teng but the handles on there 1/4 drivers feel nice in the hand and have good grip

Highly recommend the ones I linked when you are next in for a set. Lifetime warranty too!

 

[sam400]

Bought a lovely set of bahco screwdrivers nice long handles, snapped 4 of them in as many weeks,
back using my indestructible CKs. I ve wound in 1.1/2 8s with a small terminal driver no problem!
yeehaa!

 

[Pete999]

2:00 hope this works

 

[Resu]

Highly recommend the ones I linked when you are next in for a set. Lifetime warranty too!

Was in the same shop I bought the screwdrivers in on Wednesday and ended up coming out with the side cutters! They have been excellent so far. Taking a bit of getting used to right enough as they are 160mm (only size they come in unfortunately).

 

[shanky887614]

Was in the same shop I bought the screwdrivers in on Wednesday and ended up coming out with the side cutters! They have been excellent so far. Taking a bit of getting used to right enough as they are 160mm (only size they come in unfortunately).

to be honest i use a set of 160mm wiha cutters day to day. will happily cut 6mm so cant ask any more.

i dont know why people buy 180mm+ when you get over say 6/10mm you want croppers/shears anyway or it crushes the conductor (i have stripped 1mm-25mm with my shears, 25mm is about the limit to cut with the small knipex shears)

 

[ryan1988]

Started using roughneck and CK now using Wera and haven't looked back, nice and comfortable to use

 

[amckay]

I've just started to use facom. They seem pretty good, and a good ergonomic grip. Time will tell if they're built to last.

 

[telectrix]

I've just started to use facom. They seem pretty good, and a good ergonomic grip. Time will tell if they're built to last.

do they come with a free dictionary? ( ergomonic). LOL.

 

[Breeze]

Wiha for me had them for years, they are solid pieces of kit, I've always had the slim vario range which are a good feature

 

[shanky887614]

I've just started to use facom. They seem pretty good, and a good ergonomic grip. Time will tell if they're built to last.

ive been using them for quite a while and im very happy with them

Wiha for me had them for years, they are solid pieces of kit, I've always had the slim vario range which are a good feature

there very good but harder for me to find at a good price, i know a local shop that stocks facom drivers

 

[Breeze]

Screw fix now stock Wiha, not the cheapest but convenient, also got some knipex installation pliers £37 from eBay really good piece of kit but are a it of a gimmick. Sorry don't know how to add a link or picture

 

[amckay]

I've just started to use facom. They seem pretty good, and a good ergonomic grip. Time will tell if they're built to last.

do they come with a free dictionary? ( ergomonic). LOL.

No but at £65 they should have!

 

[shanky887614]

No but at £65 they should have!

? i pay £30 a set of 6. i dont know where you have been looking mate

 

[amckay]

? i pay £30 a set of 6. i dont know where you have been looking mate

The firm I work for specify I have to order from a catalogue of a supplier they "prefer" to use. No outlay for me so its all good. Some brown envelopes have passed hands I think!

 

[Robert Turnbull]

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.

 

[shanky887614]

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.

wiha slims are good, im using facom atm (i can get them off thr shelf)

 

[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.