Gonna give this a whirl (wickes Vde screwdrivers set)

[Dustydazzler]

I had about 14 quid on an old wickes gift card which I found (I forgot I had it) so brought this with it

Wickes Multi Bit VDE 9 Piece Screwdriver | Wickes.co.uk

Wickes Multi Bit VDE 9 Piece Screwdriver

www.wickes.co.uk

I won’t hold my breath that it will last long but never the less I’m tempted to see how much use It will withstand

 

[Moley]

Bad move. I bought one a few years ago. I used it once and put it away thinking why, just why??

 

[Dustydazzler]

they effectively cost me nothing as I had about 14 quids worth of an old credit receipt , if they are a load of carp then will end up on fleabay for a tenner

 

[snowhead]

Looks like the Chinese copycat ones that were on Amazon a while back for £5.

At least if it kills you you can take it back to Wickes.??
Well not you obviously, but the beneficiaries of your estate and if I was them I'd be wanting a full cash refund, not another voucher.

 

[Dustydazzler]

To be fair about 3 or 4 years ago I brought this set from Wickes when they were on special offer...

Wickes VDE 8 Piece Screwdriver Set | Wickes.co.uk

Wickes VDE 8 Piece Screwdriver Set

www.wickes.co.uk

I think I paid about 15 quid then and they really weren't too bad, I really did use and abuse them

 

[telectrix]

i bought one of the aldi sets. £6.99. had loads of abuse, prising floorboards, chiselling mortar, still not managed to chip or break one.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Some of these cheapo sets really are hit n miss
I tried a Homebase set of Vde drivers which were dog crap
But a wilkos special set of Vde drivers which have been okay
normally it’s the PZ of ph which rounds off first on the cheapo sets

 

[LukeD]

I'd be too ashamed to even mention shopping in a Wickes !

 

[Mike Johnson]

I'd be too ashamed to even mention shopping in a Wickes !

But I bet you go too McDonalds. ?

 

[LukeD]

But I bet you go too McDonalds. ?

Never . The nearest I get to fast food places is "Honest Burgers" . The idea of KFC etc is not my cup of earl grey tea at all !

 

[DPG]

I would never buy or use a cheap pozi screwdriver. Just not worth it. It'll either wear out prematurely, damage screw heads, or be a poor fit.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I have been using this set for over 3 weeks now and I must say I’m rather impressed . I have only used for electrical terminations , and light jobs but so far are holding up quite well

 

[Dartlec]

I still have a couple of Aldi specials that have lasted well - and good for making holes for plugs, etc without caring.... Only time I ever splashed out on a screwdriver was a Klein for socket screws - and even that doesn't fit them all properly...

There is nothing like a decent case - and with the Wickes ones, that is indeed looks nothing like a decent case ?

No PZ though? Made for a different market perhaps?

 

[telectrix]

I still have a couple of Aldi specials that have lasted well - and good for making holes for plugs, etc without caring.... Only time I ever splashed out on a screwdriver was a Klein for socket screws - and even that doesn't fit them all properly...

There is nothing like a decent case - and with the Wickes ones, that is indeed looks nothing like a decent case ?

No PZ though? Made for a different market perhaps?

the wickes are rebranded draper. and the £20 set has a PZ2.

 

[SparkySy]

I have had the same set, I found the slotted ones didn't last long they seemed to twist and then cam out and mine only had Phillips head no pozi so that was the end of that set once the slotted ones were no good!

 

[LukeD]

Wiha slims .Great deals on amazon/ebay . Stand proud with your drivers !

 

[Strima]

I had about 14 quid on an old wickes gift card which I found (I forgot I had it) so brought this with it

Wickes Multi Bit VDE 9 Piece Screwdriver | Wickes.co.uk

Wickes Multi Bit VDE 9 Piece Screwdriver

www.wickes.co.uk

I won’t hold my breath that it will last long but never the less I’m tempted to see how much use It will withstand

Why do they still insist on adding those crappy mains testers, bloody things are dangerous.

But I bet you go too McDonalds. ?

I like their coffee, plus if I order through their App I get two free cups for every six I buy.

 

[ruston]

i bought one of the aldi sets. £6.99. had loads of abuse, prising floorboards, chiselling mortar, still not managed to chip or break one.

I bought a set too for around the house and the like. They have stood up to hard work for a few years now on the jobs that you would not to use your good gear.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Is it just me or do these look suspiciously like a direct copy of Wera Vde drivers

https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-vde-screwdriver-8-piece-set/p/096218209302400

 

[nicebutdim]

'Heavily influenced by'.

Not particularly surprising as that's common with most products sold by discount supermarkets.