decent screwdrivers?

wallofbeans

Can any recommend a decent screw driver brand? I'm looking to buy a set that will last and dont know where to start or where to get.

Any advice?

optimus_primera

proper original Stanley were/are good.
Get the best you can afford,in the sizes you need ie don't go buying a massive set of stuff that you will never need.

shegar

andrew-b wrote: »

I'm after the same..stanley are pretty pricey especially the fatmax one's so interested to see what others say.

You get what you pay for,, stanley everytime for me ..:) The cheap c!!! is false economy.

shegar

andrew-b wrote: »

Sure but £35 for a set of 12 stanley fatmax screwdrivers in B&Q...and didn't even come with a case...not convinced when you compare to say toolstation who sell a set of 8 for about £8. So roughly 3 times the price per screwdriver...but 3 times the quality?

I got most of mine from Focus diy, bought them singlely so I only bought the ones I use....

Jonesya

I'd say buy a decent branded ratchet screwdriver that takes bits and then just buy packs of the replacement bits as you wear them out.

Quirky6000

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/48111/Electrical-Supplies/Electricians-Tools/Screwdrivers/Wera-Kraftform-1000V-Insulated-Lasertip-Screwdriver-Set-7Pcs

27col

Wera tools are pretty good but I have had excellent service from many a cheap tool, sometimes even while being used on production work. For general DIY I am not sure that I would pay a great deal for tools.
Having said that it is nice to have a quality tool in your hand (just stop grinning will you). Nudge! nudge!, wink, wink.

wallbash

Best 'named' screwdriver I ever had was a snapOn

ormus

the best DIY set ive ever bought was from aldi!
ps.
i used to buy snapon and stanley tools in my engineering days.

aboard_epsilon

you could buy just a screw driver that holds the driver bits ..then you could buy the best bits .

as regards what are the best bits ..

ask here and im sure lots will answer.

all the best.markj

diable

Have a look at CK screwdrivers.