VDE Screwdrivers recommendations

[Dustydazzler]

Just had a look at screwfix 6 pc wiha slim set for £23. Good price if it’s the right sizes

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/wiha-softfinish-mixed-vde-slimfix-screwdriver-set-6-pcs/8820g

Yep that is the set I picked up a year or so ago , think I paid £28 or £29 back then ,which for 6 quality drivers is great value

I have used and abused them week in week out and they are still going strong

 

[littlespark]

https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/wiha-softfinish-mixed-vde-slimfix-screwdriver-set-6-pcs/8820g

Yep that is the set I picked up a year or so ago , think I paid £28 or £29 back then ,which for 6 quality drivers is great value

I have used and abused them week in week out and they are still going strong

I just bought them. Heading out to pick them up.

Really I only need a #2 pozi and a slotted that fits a standard double socket terminal.
I’m sick of the rounded off tips of the ones I’ve got slipping out the terminal and finding the palm of my hand!

 

[Dustydazzler]

I just bought them. Heading out to pick them up.

Really I only need a #2 pozi and a slotted that fits a standard double socket terminal.
I’m sick of the rounded off tips of the ones I’ve got slipping out the terminal and finding the palm of my hand!

I have tried sharpening rounded flat heads in the past but when you can but a whole new set for 20 quid, now just bin rounded drivers.
Honestly 20 quid for 6 drives its insane value for money

 

[SJD]

Prime tools have an offer on Wiha VDE screwdrivers at the moment:

Wiha 25477 6 Piece SoftFinish® VDE Slot & Pozi Screwdriver Set

Blade: High quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, through hardened, black-finish.Insulation moulded directly onto blade. Handle: Ergonomic Wiha Soft

www.primetools.co.uk

What's more, they have a 20% discount code valid until end of today "MAY20".
If you spend enough (£40 excl VAT) shipping is free; you could always buy several sets!
But there is lots more VDE stuff to tempt you, if so inclined (don't ask).

As a bonus, the set doesn't include the useless neon screwdriver that some sets include!

I stocked up over the weekend.

 

[loz2754]

Prime tools have an offer on Wiha VDE screwdrivers at the moment:

Wiha 25477 6 Piece SoftFinish® VDE Slot & Pozi Screwdriver Set

Blade: High quality chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, through hardened, black-finish.Insulation moulded directly onto blade. Handle: Ergonomic Wiha Soft

www.primetools.co.uk

What's more, they have a 20% discount code valid until end of today "MAY20".
If you spend enough (£40 excl VAT) shipping is free; you could always buy several sets!
But there is lots more VDE stuff to tempt you, if so inclined (don't ask).

As a bonus, the set doesn't include the useless neon screwdriver that some sets include!

I stocked up over the weekend.

That's a good price, but unfortunately not the slim version that's on sale at Screwfix.
Their price for the slim set is £34.79, less 20% in the sale, which ends today:

Wiha 36455 6 Piece SoftFinish® slimFix VDE Slotted & Pozi Screwdriver Set

Blade: High quality chrome-vanadium molybdenum steel, through hardened with a black finish. SlimTechnology: Blades up to 33% narrower due…

www.primetools.co.uk

 

[telectrix]

thing i found with the Wiha slims is that the bits were always falling out. usually into a pile of crap left by plasterers et al, or into an inaccessible place.

 

[loz2754]

thing i found with the Wiha slims is that the bits were always falling out. usually into a pile of crap left by plasterers et al, or into an inaccessible place.

These are solid screwdrivers, not the ones with removable bits...

 

[Dustydazzler]

The multi-bit changeable screwdrivers have their uses like if you want to travel light to a small call-out job or doing EICRs and you only want to take a small carry bag with you.
But for day to day use where you use your screwdrivers for prying , poking , prodding , bashing etc I use my normal screwdrivers , they take more punishment and if you snap or bend one they are cheap to replace

 

[123]

I find the Wiha and Wera ones ok, the CK and Bahco ones seemed to break if you looked at them the wrong way. I use Facom Expert at the minute, had my set for over 3 years and no breakages and still in top nick. Very comfortable to work with.

Did lose one of the 10 piece set no more than a few minutes after getting them, that's happened with most sets of screwdrivers I've ever bought. Someone somewhere has a lot of tea stirrers though

 

[Dustydazzler]

Facom is actually the one brand I haven't tried (yet) but everyone seems to rate them so I know which drivers will be next on my shopping list when my Wiha slims give up the ghost

 

[Dustydazzler]

I find the Wiha and Wera ones ok, the CK and Bahco ones seemed to break if you looked at them the wrong way. I use Facom Expert at the minute, had my set for over 3 years and no breakages and still in top nick. Very comfortable to work with.

Did lose one of the 10 piece set no more than a few minutes after getting them, that's happened with most sets of screwdrivers I've ever bought. Someone somewhere has a lot of tea stirrers though

CK tools are pretty poor quality Imo , they do the job but the screwdriver heads round much quicker than other brands.
I used to like Bahco and have had several sets over the years, the earlier sets lasted ages without rounding / snapping. But the newer ones aren't as good. I reckon then have cheapened them down for the DIY market to get into the big sheds

 

[Dustydazzler]

I know they aren;'t fashionable but the basic Draper expert Vde srewdrivers that you get in the blue carry box aren't bad.
I picked up a set from Wickes in the Pandemic for like £11 on offer and they are okay for small jobs etc

 

[nicebutdim]

I find the Wiha and Wera ones ok, the CK and Bahco ones seemed to break if you looked at them the wrong way. I use Facom Expert at the minute, had my set for over 3 years and no breakages and still in top nick. Very comfortable to work with.

Did lose one of the 10 piece set no more than a few minutes after getting them, that's happened with most sets of screwdrivers I've ever bought. Someone somewhere has a lot of tea stirrers though

I know a few sparks who detest interchangeable baldes, but also a few who bought a Wera set and couldn't believe how convenient it was to carry every option in a small pouch.

Can't ever set blades down or you'll never see them again. Keep them in a pocket or some other bugger will get a bonus - they seem to find the near side of tray and become almost invisible.

CK tools are pretty poor quality Imo , they do the job but the screwdriver heads round much quicker than other brands.
I used to like Bahco and have had several sets over the years, the earlier sets lasted ages without rounding / snapping. But the newer ones aren't as good. I reckon then have cheapened them down for the DIY market to get into the big sheds

A lot of the guys I work with swear there's no bsetter drivers than CK Dextro. I don't like them, with the exception of the large flat head, but swear by CK side cutters and shears.

 

[123]

I know a few sparks who detest interchangeable baldes, but also a few who bought a Wera set and couldn't believe how convenient it was to carry every option in a small pouch.

Can't ever set blades down or you'll never see them again. Keep them in a pocket or some other bugger will get a bonus - they seem to find the near side of tray and become almost invisible.



A lot of the guys I work with swear there's no bsetter drivers than CK Dextro. I don't like them, with the exception of the large flat head, but swear by CK side cutters and shears.

They aren't interchangeable blades, they are a full set of screwdrivers.

I've a set of Wera with interchangeable blades that I next to never use, and the Armeg Torque Screwdriver has interchangeable blades that is next to never used used when required.

If you need a PZ1, PZ2 and a 4.0mm flat head I find nothing more convenient than taking those 3 screwdrivers with you, rather than a set of interchangeable ones where you are constantly changing between them.

 

[Dustydazzler]

They aren't interchangeable blades, they are a full set of screwdrivers.

I've a set of Wera with interchangeable blades that I next to never use, and the Armeg Torque Screwdriver has interchangeable blades that is next to never used used when required.

If you need a PZ1, PZ2 and a 4.0mm flat head I find nothing more convenient than taking those 3 screwdrivers with you, rather than a set of interchangeable ones where you are constantly changing between them.

I call this the Holy Trinity of drivers that live in my pouch all the time. All other drivers live in the side of my bag.

 

[nicebutdim]

They aren't interchangeable blades, they are a full set of screwdrivers.

I've a set of Wera with interchangeable blades that I next to never use, and the Armeg Torque Screwdriver has interchangeable blades that is next to never used used when required.

If you need a PZ1, PZ2 and a 4.0mm flat head I find nothing more convenient than taking those 3 screwdrivers with you, rather than a set of interchangeable ones where you are constantly changing between them.

Sorry, thought you were on the subject of interchangeable stuff, for which blades are even easier to lose than complete drivers.

I like the idea of having drivers to hand, but find competition for pocket space pretty tight. Blades take up little room and a couple of extras can save climbing up & down or walking back & forth.

I call this the Holy Trinity of drivers that live in my pouch all the time. All other drivers live in the side of my bag.

I tend to find PH2, 5.5 flat and 4.0 flat the most used, but often need a bigger flathead and small terminal blade. Also handy being able to carry +/-, hex and torx blades, on those occasions when they're needed.