Mini/precision screwdrivers

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Can anyone recommend/suggest a good set of mini/precision screwdrivers ?

H

[peak4Participant @peak4]

Well over 20 years ago I bought a set branded as The International Tool Company and they have served me well.
Their only obvious disadvantage is that the actual screwdriver ends are quite short, so I occasionally have a problem reaching small screws in deep holes.
Recently I spotted some which look identical but a different colour labelled as;
“CK Tools T4896 Precision Multi Blade Screwdriver Set”

I bought a box off eBay, with a discount coupon, but I’m sure they are available elsewhere too;  check around, the price varies.

I’ve not used them much, since they were bought as a spare set, but they seem OK, and hopefully as good as my original red ones.

edit, it looks like RDG sell them too

Bill

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

I bought one of these sets:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0921NTGDJ
Not the cheapest but very comprehensive aand good quality. It covers a lot of the specials and “security” screws used in a lot of modern items.

Robert.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

That ‘Barley Sugar’ handle is rather nifty, Robert !

MichaelG.

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Thanks Bill & Robert will check the links out can’t look at RDG due to a dispute with Myford ebay some small minded person blocked me. There loss not mine

H

[Mick B1Participant @mickb1]

I’ve had Halfords’ 6-piece set in blue plastic since I can’t remember when – probably 20 years or so – and they’ve served my needs quite nicely. I was quite surprised to see they’re still selling it – 6 quid – and I hope the quality’s still the same.

On mine the steel has stood up to some fairly brutal use, including regrinding for forgotten reasons. I’ve turned the handle of the #1 Phillips bit to expose a bit more shank for a deep hole, but I’d buy the same set again if the one I have got lost or the casing broke up irretrievably.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

Used to be the sort of thing you picked up at the ME exhibition at Shesto or Proops stand. Gone are the days…….

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Bayle they say ‘all good things must come to an end ‘ let keep our fingers crossed for here

[Bill PhinnParticipant @billphinn90025]

Kennedy-Pro Pro-Torq Precision screwdrivers, in sets of 7 or 9, are good drivers and good value.

I just buy them individually.

The 25 piece Wera (05134000001) Kraftform Micro Big Pack covers most needs, but lacks a T9 Torx.

[Russell EberhardtParticipant @russelleberhardt48058]

It all depends on what you mean by “good”.  Bergeon are a respected Swiss manufacturer:

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/bergeon-screwdriver-sets-static-stands

Russell

[David George 1Participant @davidgeorge1]

RS comonents have a great small set. only £9.55 and 3 years warranty.

RS PRO Phillips; Slotted Precision Screwdriver Set, 11-Piece

David

[David George 1]

On David George 1 Said:

RS comonents have a great small set. only £9.55 and 3 years warranty.

RS PRO Phillips; Slotted Precision Screwdriver Set, 11-Piece

David

That RS set is currently £11.46, unless you’re VAT exempt. The same set, branded Kennedy, is currently £7.99 incl. VAT at Zoro. They were actually under £5 a few weeks ago. They may well go down again.

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Many thanks guy’s

H

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

I have a couple of nice sets, a double ended set like in the first post that’s branded Wickes and is very useful. I have a less diverse six-driver set with decent plastic handles and rotating caps branded Stanley that I keep handy as it does 90% of small jobs.

Both sets are good tough steel and stand up to use well, unlike the ubiquitous cheap ‘jewellers screwdrivers’.

Neil

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Thanks Neil

H

 

[Bazyle]

On Bazyle Said:

Used to be the sort of thing you picked up at the ME exhibition at Shesto or Proops stand. Gone are the days…….

Proops are still there but online (I can still remember the Nottingham Shop and poring over their catalogue as a teenager!)

https://www.proopsbrothers.com

 

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

When my straight slot ones are worn/abused beyond repair I make new blades from pinion wire and it seems to work well.

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Thanks for the suggestion

H

[John HaineParticipant @johnhaine32865]

Nottingham?  I remember when Proops were in Tottenham Court Road!

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

Bernard     Darning needles make  good blades as well

Roy

[Matt TParticipant @mattt]

I can’t speak to their quality but my other half got me this set for Christmas. Hard to imagine a situation it won’t cover and it comes with a flexible extension that could come in handy (we’re observing polish Christmas this year so we got presents a day early :p)

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Thanks for your reply

Happy Christmas

H

[HollowpointParticipant @hollowpoint]

I use precision screwdrivers a lot, I got tired of cheap cr*p so forked out for a comprehensive set of Wera micros. Expensive but worth every penny! 🙂

[John Haine]

On John Haine Said:

Nottingham?  I remember when Proops were in Tottenham Court Road!

Yes, Tottenham Court Road, Earls Court Road, and Lisle Street were full of shops offering ex government electrical and mechanical equipment.  I used to spend hours browsing them in the 1960s.

Russell

 

[John Haine]

On John Haine Said:

Nottingham?  I remember when Proops were in Tottenham Court Road!

Hi, I used to visit them fairly often in TCR, back in the 70’s, along with the likes of Z & I Aero Services, and G W Smith & Co (Radio) Ltd. and I would also pop along to Henry’s Radio in Edgeware Road. Ah! yes as Russell says Lisle Street was another favourite place.

Regards Nick.

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