screwdrivers

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    VDE insulated screwdrivers - your opinion

    Hi all, There is a parrallel thread about your favourite VDE screwdriver, What is the exact reason you prefer one to the other ? In your opinion, what makes a good electrician screwdriver, and what's the common weakness of each insulated screwdriver you already used ?
  2. King Mustard

    Good place(s) to get high quality basic tools (such as screwdrivers)?

    I'm nearly 30 and not an electrician but I thought you guys would be the ideal people to answer this. Where are good place(s) to get high quality basic tools? I bought some cheap screwdrivers a few years ago and they ground down really fast when trying to undo screws that were tough. I am...
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    New insulated set of philips screwdrivers

    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.
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    Torque screwdrivers

    Hi guys, just wondering if torque screwdrivers need calibrating regularly? Had a set for a year roughly and wondering if they need calibrating, and if so, can anyone recommend a good company to have them calibrated. Cheers for any help on the matter.
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    torque screwdrivers

    quick one chaps starting to see alot of these torge sqrewdrivers about, which got me thinking when connecting say dbs up were we all used to, and still do just tighten up much as you can is there any set torge values you should be aiming for im not aware of any but why the need for torge...
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    Metrel Eurolink Pro Software - Anyone have any idea how to use it?

    Alreet Chaps. As always everything has happened at once, my NICEIC inspection date has finally come through after being messed around for months and then my MFT has blown up. My spare MFT has no calibration cert so i have bitten the bullet and been and purchased a new MFT.. A Metrel MI 3125...
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    screwdrivers

    What's the best screwdrivers ? I'm using the Irazola at the moment but the tips snap when they come against a tuff screw. I'm thinking of the wiha set. Any advise. Cheers.
  8. MerlinGremlin

    torque screwdrivers

    I'm looking at buying a wera torque screwdriver attachment for my wera driver set, just wondering if anyone else is using a torque driver for tightening terminals or what people's opinions are about them?
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    What screwdrivers do you find best ?

    I'm over paying £40 for a set of average CK screwdrivers. I have found wera to be the best iv used so far and only about £25 for a set of 6. I'm looking for a new set and so far it's like it's going to be wera again . Anyone got any other brands that are half decent ?
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    MCS NCR's

    Hello all, I have been lurking here for a while and have found the forum amusing and informative but this is my first post. We recently had our MCS inspection for solar pv. The inspector gave us a few NCR's, mostly to do with the QMS and easily sorted - I showed him what he asked for and am...
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    TorqueLeader Torque Limiting Screwdrivers, SETUP for DB USE

    Purchased these around 2 years ago for a particular contract where it was required, then didnt win the contract so have been sat in my garage ever since They are made by Torque Leader, which is a world leading manufacturer in torque tools, the design and finish is second to none, both...
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    what insulated screwdrivers do you use?

    My Irazolas are a bit tired and just browsing for a new set. Just wondered what your weapons of choice are?
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    Favoured insulated screwdrivers?

    Morning all, looking to purchase a new set of insulated screwdrivers and just wondered what people thought of bahco (irazola)? It's either a set of those or some CKs methinks, always see CKs in the wholesalers but not much else, any and all opinions will be gratefully received :)
  14. B

    Neon Screwdrivers....

    Hi Guys I was using a neon screwdriver in friends house, to confirm the power had been removed at a ceiling lighting junction box. The junction box was to be replaced - a straight swap as something in the attic had fallen on it and cracked the casing. I brought in the feed live, neutral and...
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    Crazy guy testing screwdrivers!

    Just stumbled across this guy testing screwdrivers, hilarious. Killer Screwdriver - YouTubeKiller Screwdriver - YouTube
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    torque screwdrivers

    anyone bought one yet? just wondered if there were any less expensive ones out there than the £100+ pounds at my wholesalers. and any decent reviews on them
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    Torque screwdrivers

    Sorry if there is already a post on this subject. With regulations stating that installed equipment is to be as per manufacturers instructions, what % of you folks use a torque screwdriver. Thanks
  18. thewyresparky

    torque screwdrivers

    i have my annual elecsa assessment next month. does anyone know where we stand as regards torque screwdrivers? will my assessor give me a non compliance if i do not possess a set?
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    Best make of screwdrivers?

    Just wondering what the best make of screwdrivers you can buy? And what are the best side cutters? Thanks
  20. oxford 12

    Armeg screwdrivers

    Has anyone tried these yet?

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