New insulated set of philips screwdrivers

[electricalchief]

I want a set of philips screwdrivers that are heavy duty for screws that need many torque to unlock. For example screws on connection box of a motor. There is no need for insulation for this use, but i would to have it in case of a need. What would you suggest? I could buy them from amazon or ebay.

 

[telectrix]

impact screwdriver.

 

[electricalchief]

You tell me that is more usefull than a simgle screwdriver?

 

[telectrix]

it is for cracking tight buggers.

 

[Geordie Spark]

it is for cracking tight buggers.

...... and cracking wheel nuts off. :38:

 

[shanky887614]

...... and cracking wheel nuts off. :38:

socket set and long bar is better and safer for wheel nuts

 

[telectrix]

socket set and long bar is better and safer for wheel nuts

methinks geordie was referring to our scouse pastime of removing wheels from vehicles in the shortest time possible.

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[hightower]

Them impact drivers are hellish, have one for working on the motorbike. Also, it's important (especially with tight fittings) to have the right bit - it's no good using a PZ2 bit if you are removing a JIS screw (JIS unlikely in electrical, very common on Japanese bikes). You'll have the head rounded in no time and have a much harder time on your hands.

It's the old adage of having the right tools for the job. I've been quick to learn using the screwdriver I have in my pocket is not always as quick as going to get the right one from the toolbag.

 

[DuaneMHunt1976]

impact screwdriver.

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i do have a cheap set like this off Ebay
I only have the screw driver bits, ill have to look at it more.
Dam COLD and HEAVY MAN, so HEAVY

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Most electrical screwdrivers are Pozidrive or Supadrive.
Not sure if insulated Phillips drivers are available.
I have a set of SnapOn insulating drivers, where only the 1/4" tips are metal.
It would be possible to change a bit from Pozidrive to Phillips, though the bit would most likely have to be glued in.
I also own a 3/8" drive SnapOn impact driver which has a square body rather than round.
I find it much easier to use and there is no knurling to mess up your hands or gloves.
Another thing I lake about the SnapOn impact driver, is that you can also use it with sockets, and long driver bits.

 

[Andy78]

Most electrical screwdrivers are Pozidrive or Supadrive.
Not sure if insulated Phillips drivers are available.
I have a set of SnapOn insulating drivers, where only the 1/4" tips are metal.
It would be possible to change a bit from Pozidrive to Phillips, though the bit would most likely have to be glued in.
I also own a 3/8" drive SnapOn impact driver which has a square body rather than round.
I find it much easier to use and there is no knurling to mess up your hands or gloves.
Another thing I lake about the SnapOn impact driver, is that you can also use it with sockets, and long driver bits.

Supadrive, is that also what I would call a plus/minus head or driver ?

All the big manufacturers of VDE drivers make them in either PH or PZ, both in sets and in single tools. I know this from picking up a PH set by mistake once and checking ever since

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Supadrive is just the American name for Pozidrive.

 

[Andy78]

Supadrive is just the American name for Pozidrive.

Ah, cheers