VDE Screwdrivers recommendations

[Petej999]

Good choice you wont be disappointed.

Thought Boddington's was a beer Te should know, he's the beer fanatic.

 

[Petej999]

Used ITL very satisfied with them.

ITL for me for what it's worth I am a tool tart remember

 

[LukeD]

Used ITL very satisfied with them.

I think domestic lot like the Wiha /wera types .The commercial lot like Boddingtons etc .They are bloody excellent .I had 3 before but they got nicked by someone a few years ago.

I think domestic lot like the Wiha /wera types .The commercial lot like Boddingtons etc .They are bloody excellent .I had 3 before but they got nicked by someone a few years ago.

 

[littlespark]

There’s an echo in here…

I’m sticking with Wiha. Goes with the torque driver I’ve got.
Any VDE should be up to the task, but it’s down to the blade size in relation to the terminal screws you would be working on. So there may be a good reason that wiha are common with domestics.

I too thought Boddingtons was the “cream of Manchester”

 

[LukeD]

There’s an echo in here…

I’m sticking with Wiha. Goes with the torque driver I’ve got.
Any VDE should be up to the task, but it’s down to the blade size in relation to the terminal screws you would be working on. So there may be a good reason that wiha are common with domestics.

I too thought Boddingtons was the “cream of Manchester”

Forum posting went all pete Tong yesterday

 

[littlespark]

Forum posting went all pete Tong yesterday

Yeh, I know. There a number of other posts about it. Just one of those things.
Dan got it sorted.

 

[telectrix]

for RCBOs, wiha are great except for 1 thing.... the bits fall out even when locked in because the lock is pants.

 

[Petej999]

can't post. it's all gone pete tong. 50 ?????????????????

 

[Dustydazzler]

Pound for Pound I still feel Wiha are the best

I bought the Wiha 6 piece Slim Set for around £30 from screwfix when they were on special and I have absolutely caned the carp out of them and they are still going

Have tried the Wera and Wiha multi bit changing screw drivers but just found it too faffy keep chopping and changing inserts when up a ladder ect. I do see their merits as you can travel lighter with 1 handle to multiple bits but I just prefer a good old fashioned one piece

 

[littlespark]

Pound for Pound I still feel Wiha are the best

I bought the Wiha 6 piece Slim Set for around £30 from screwfix when they were on special and I have absolutely caned the carp out of them and they are still going

Have tried the Wera and Wiha multi bit changing screw drivers but just found it too faffy keep chopping and changing inserts when up a ladder ect. I do see their merits as you can travel lighter with 1 handle to multiple bits but I just prefer a good old fashioned one piece

Just had a look at screwfix 6 pc wiha slim set for £23. Good price if it’s the right sizes

 

[Dustydazzler]

Just had a look at screwfix 6 pc wiha slim set for £23. Good price if it’s the right sizes

Wiha SoftFinish Mixed VDE Slimfix Screwdriver Set 6 Pcs - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Integrated blade insulation reduces blade diameter allowing unhindered access to low-lying fasteners. Handle adapted to drive and size for optimum transfer of force from hand to screw. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Yep that is the set I picked up a year or so ago , think I paid £28 or £29 back then ,which for 6 quality drivers is great value

I have used and abused them week in week out and they are still going strong

 

[littlespark]

Wiha SoftFinish Mixed VDE Slimfix Screwdriver Set 6 Pcs - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Integrated blade insulation reduces blade diameter allowing unhindered access to low-lying fasteners. Handle adapted to drive and size for optimum transfer of force from hand to screw. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Yep that is the set I picked up a year or so ago , think I paid £28 or £29 back then ,which for 6 quality drivers is great value

I have used and abused them week in week out and they are still going strong

I just bought them. Heading out to pick them up.

Really I only need a #2 pozi and a slotted that fits a standard double socket terminal.
I’m sick of the rounded off tips of the ones I’ve got slipping out the terminal and finding the palm of my hand!

 

[Dustydazzler]

I just bought them. Heading out to pick them up.

Really I only need a #2 pozi and a slotted that fits a standard double socket terminal.
I’m sick of the rounded off tips of the ones I’ve got slipping out the terminal and finding the palm of my hand!

I have tried sharpening rounded flat heads in the past but when you can but a whole new set for 20 quid, now just bin rounded drivers.
Honestly 20 quid for 6 drives its insane value for money

 

[SJD]

Prime tools have an offer on Wiha VDE screwdrivers at the moment:

Wiha 25477 6 Piece SoftFinish® VDE Slot & Pozi Screwdriver Set - PrimeTools

Fastening screws by hand causes considerable strain on wrists and muscles in the long term. The highly ergonomically shaped SoftFinish® screwdriver provides a remedy, ensuring optimal transmission of hand force. The different handle heights are always matched to the fastening. The long, slender...

www.primetools.co.uk

What's more, they have a 20% discount code valid until end of today "MAY20".
If you spend enough (£40 excl VAT) shipping is free; you could always buy several sets!
But there is lots more VDE stuff to tempt you, if so inclined (don't ask).

As a bonus, the set doesn't include the useless neon screwdriver that some sets include!

I stocked up over the weekend.

 

[loz2754]

Prime tools have an offer on Wiha VDE screwdrivers at the moment:

Wiha 25477 6 Piece SoftFinish® VDE Slot & Pozi Screwdriver Set - PrimeTools

Fastening screws by hand causes considerable strain on wrists and muscles in the long term. The highly ergonomically shaped SoftFinish® screwdriver provides a remedy, ensuring optimal transmission of hand force. The different handle heights are always matched to the fastening. The long, slender...

www.primetools.co.uk

What's more, they have a 20% discount code valid until end of today "MAY20".
If you spend enough (£40 excl VAT) shipping is free; you could always buy several sets!
But there is lots more VDE stuff to tempt you, if so inclined (don't ask).

As a bonus, the set doesn't include the useless neon screwdriver that some sets include!

I stocked up over the weekend.

That's a good price, but unfortunately not the slim version that's on sale at Screwfix.
Their price for the slim set is £34.79, less 20% in the sale, which ends today:

Wiha 36455 6 Piece SoftFinish® slimFix VDE Slotted & Pozi Screwdriver Set

Blade: High quality chrome-vanadium molybdenum steel, through hardened with a black finish. SlimTechnology: Blades up to 33% narrower due…

www.primetools.co.uk

 

[telectrix]

thing i found with the Wiha slims is that the bits were always falling out. usually into a pile of crap left by plasterers et al, or into an inaccessible place.

 

[loz2754]

thing i found with the Wiha slims is that the bits were always falling out. usually into a pile of crap left by plasterers et al, or into an inaccessible place.

These are solid screwdrivers, not the ones with removable bits...

 

[Dustydazzler]

The multi-bit changeable screwdrivers have their uses like if you want to travel light to a small call-out job or doing EICRs and you only want to take a small carry bag with you.
But for day to day use where you use your screwdrivers for prying , poking , prodding , bashing etc I use my normal screwdrivers , they take more punishment and if you snap or bend one they are cheap to replace

 

[123]

I find the Wiha and Wera ones ok, the CK and Bahco ones seemed to break if you looked at them the wrong way. I use Facom Expert at the minute, had my set for over 3 years and no breakages and still in top nick. Very comfortable to work with.

Did lose one of the 10 piece set no more than a few minutes after getting them, that's happened with most sets of screwdrivers I've ever bought. Someone somewhere has a lot of tea stirrers though

 

[Dustydazzler]

Facom is actually the one brand I haven't tried (yet) but everyone seems to rate them so I know which drivers will be next on my shopping list when my Wiha slims give up the ghost