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hi
I've found different makes best at different sizes. I like these makes in no particular order - CK (pozis, not so much flats) Bahco (pozis) Wiha (flats esp 4mm). Stanley fatmax also great (made by French company called BOST - same as Britool). Probably like Facom most of all, esp the Borneo drivers for terminals. Never tried Irazola though.
Since it's been mentioned, I like Knipex pliers, although NWS are perhaps better (comfier handles)
I know, my toolbox is heavy...
Cheers
Rick
 
hi
I've found different makes best at different sizes. I like these makes in no particular order - CK (pozis, not so much flats) Bahco (pozis) Wiha (flats esp 4mm). Stanley fatmax also great (made by French company called BOST - same as Britool). Probably like Facom most of all, esp the Borneo drivers for terminals. Never tried Irazola though.
Since it's been mentioned, I like Knipex pliers, although NWS are perhaps better (comfier handles)
I know, my toolbox is heavy...
Cheers
Rick

Stanley Fatmax VDE and Facom for me to :) Really good stuff i've found.
 
have just taken deliver of my new knipex drivers and whilst my bank account has taken a major hit. they sure feel worth every penny. the pz2 is shorter than the irazola ones and feel a lot lighter, i was not too keen on this to start with after a days work they felt perfect. and picking up a rizola again felt strange. i have used irazola for last 6 years neva had any other driver. and i think i have a new brand for life now. worth every penny i paid £120 for a set of 11. expensive but well worth it
 
I dont know if any one else has had this happen to them, but my supervisor was always raving about his Irazolas,so last summer I bought a set, since then I have snapped 4 out of the seven. I snapped my terminal driver tightening the terminal in a 500W flood light and the other day I snapped my big pozi doing up a 2" woodscrew into decking:eek: I know they have a lifetime warranty but my stockist never has the one I am looking for. Although when they are not snapping they are a nice screwdriver to use. My other set, and I know they have already been slated, and I get a lot of stick for using them, are kew technik. The terminal driver and no. 2 pozi are the only screwdrivers I ever use, they are absolutly bombproof!!
 
Re: Screw Drivers

The best screwdrivers you can buy are Irazola. Bright orange and unmistakeable. They have pounds of torque and a lifetime guarantee. Any good wholesaler will stock them at around £30 - £40 for a set of 6.
I'll second that, used Irazola for years, quality screwdrivers.
 
Facom screwdrivers are spot on. Not insulated but you shouldn't work live anyway. Lifetime guarantee and the tip/head is the same width as the shank which is what you wanna be looking for.

Facom grips are also the best on the market, and between me and the chaps I work with their known as "Tha Best Grips In The World", their thin at the ends unlike Bahco or CK (which are shaped for pipe), which makes turning a 20mm locknut in a metal clad box a breeze.

Facom all the way for me.
 
Never heard of them.

Have you had a feel?


Yeah tried the the screw drivers as well

Seem ok typed the name into google and guess where I was directed too

A post from a couple of years ago by a Mr Luke Scotty. German make

Have been using Thorsman in the past and they are slowly wearing away ( as they do )

Have a few CK and must admit like the feel and the added extra tension you can get with them .

am looking to treat myself and the clients and were shown these today
 
Must admit, i have had great results with my trusty Draper expert VDE's

I think if you do a lot of site work with loads of trades about, it can be foolish to spend huge amounts of money on top notch screwdrivers, as they seem to grow legs.
 
I agree with warren I found the weras do wear compared to irazola that I use...had them years now and still going strong ..I lose them before they wear out can't beat 'em
 

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