Thoughts on interchangeable screwdrivers

gazdkw82 · Jun 4, 2016

I was looking a wera interchangeable screwdriver set and thought it seems a good idea.

whats the general consensus on these types of things? Useful? Are they durable?

NDG Elecs · Jun 4, 2016

I have been tempted to buy but not succumbed so far. Think they are useful if you have to travel to a site with limited tools and no van. For day to day work when you are constantly getting different drivers out to use I am certain that having to change the blade all the time would wear my patience. Obviously I can't comment on any brands durability etc!

Pete999 · Jun 5, 2016

Had a set for yonks best buy

Paul.M · Jun 5, 2016

Wera set is very good. Just dont loose your Pz2 bit and have to pay £10+ for a replacement lol.

ruston · Jun 5, 2016

TheGayOwl said:
I have been tempted to buy but not succumbed so far. Think they are useful if you have to travel to a site with limited tools and no van. For day to day work when you are constantly getting different drivers out to use I am certain that having to change the blade all the time would wear my patience. Obviously I can't comment on any brands durability etc!

I tend to agree, Not so much on screwdrivers though, more on those loose combination bit packs.
If the screwdrivers are well organized in a quality holder/case , I would be ok with that.
I just hate hunting for stuff that I have put away when I am tired.
Part of my trouble is I have too much hand gear

gazdkw82 · Jun 5, 2016

Part of the reason I'm interested is because the way my screwdrivers go in my bag you can only see the handle which is annoying when I have to keep pulling different ones out to find the one I want.

i have a section in my bag that has numerous holders for mini screwdrivers or pens etc. I thought the interchangeable bits could go there and save me time searching

NDG Elecs · Jun 5, 2016

gazdkw82 said:
Part of the reason I'm interested is because the way my screwdrivers go in my bag you can only see the handle which is annoying when I have to keep pulling different ones out to find the one I want.

i have a section in my bag that has numerous holders for mini screwdrivers or pens etc. I thought the interchangeable bits could go there and save me time searching

All my drivers are in order of size with posi's and flat blades separate. Know where they are instantly as I like to keep a tidy ship! Horses for courses though mate, the interchangeables may suit you better.

telectrix · Jun 5, 2016

beware of the wiha ones. the bits easily fall out especially if you're working over a void and can't retrieve them.

gazdkw82 · Jun 5, 2016

TheGayOwl said:
All my drivers are in order of size with posi's and flat blades separate. Know where they are instantly as I like to keep a tidy ship! Horses for courses though mate, the interchangeables may suit you better.

Im the same. I like to have my bag tidy and organised. The problem is the drivers have to go in tip down and I can't see the tips so have only a vague idea from the handle

Pete999 · Jun 5, 2016

Get one of those sets with the entire blade enclosed in the handle, not just the bit the shaft as well

gazdkw82 · Jun 5, 2016

Pete999 said:
Get one of those sets with the entire blade enclosed in the handle, not just the bit the shaft as well

What are they called?

Pete999 · Jun 5, 2016

gazdkw82 said:
What are they called?

I'll try and get the model give me 15 mins
WIHA 5054G try googling it, all the blades fit into the handle neatly packed into a slot,
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=w...t=firefox-b&gfe_rd=cr&ei=4RlUV__RGOnS8AeYxrAg

NDG Elecs · Jun 5, 2016

gazdkw82 said:
Im the same. I like to have my bag tidy and organised. The problem is the drivers have to go in tip down and I can't see the tips so have only a vague idea from the handle

Mine are tip down too. I have wihas and the top markings wear off quickly, but can usually tell by the size of the handle which driver I need. And with the posi's separate, I know where they are easily too. It's just the bigger flat heads I get mixed up.