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

[King Mustard]

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 willing to pay more for high-quality tools, I just wouldn't know where to look.

Are we talking places like B&Q? Or will basic tools from mainstream places like that not last for long, either?

 

[Octopus]

Buy cheap, buy often.

Buy wisely, buy once.

 

[gcleghorn]

If it's non electrical and your not wanting to spend a fortune on snap on. Halfords do a lifetime guarantee tools and they are open 7 days a week for replacements.
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-to...advanced-professional-8-piece-screwdriver-set

I should say I've not used them and only used socket sets and they are fine with lifetime guarantee and I've had replacements.[emoji106]

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I would advise looking on the Internet for insulated hand tools.

 

[Blademan_98]

With tools it is like anything, you get what you pay for.
For mechanical tools I have a Hazet set which my father gave me over 30 years ago!
Screwdrivers and the like I use Wiha or Bacho.
If you want items quickly, Screwfix or Toolstation come to mind.
Take care with online resources as there are many fakes around.
Cheers
B

 

[telectrix]

b&q do CK screwdrivers, they're one of the better makes. most electrical wholesalers do sets, CK, bahco,

 

[Leclanche]

As a apprentice in the early 70's Stanley were pretty good tools specially the red handled terminal screwdriver.Nowadays I find ck to be very hard wearing and again their termininal driver is well up to the job their pozi drivers are excellant and will take a lot of stick. All screwdrivers will wear in use & time and as always you get what you pay for. Some years back for around £25 I invested in a little 2" linisher machine which is great for reshaping worn edges on screwdrivers.

 

[firemanowl]

If you're after non electrical hand tools then snap on are the way to go. Still got a full tool box full from my mechanic days, life time warranty including screwdrivers. Downside is they cost an arm and a leg but last forever.

 

[Pete999]

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 willing to pay more for high-quality tools, I just wouldn't know where to look.

Are we talking places like B&Q? Or will basic tools from mainstream places like that not last for long, either?

Wera and Wiha are good for screwdrivers Knipex for Pliers and cutter etc try "TOOLSTATION SCREWFIX

 

[amlu]

do some research first (see older posts on this forum) , see whats high quality and whats not.
Then compare prices online...

 

[hightower]

Also, make sure you're using the right tool for the right job. A size too big or small will ruin a screwdriver quite quickly

 

[stevethesparks]

I'm in the wrong discussion, the shortened headline read "good places to get high"

 

[King Mustard]

Cheers, lads! :cool3:

 

[Geordie Spark]

Bulman tools in the Grainger Market in Newcastle was where I got most of my stuff from in !966. (precision engineering stuff)

 

[Geordie Spark]

I'm in the wrong discussion, the shortened headline read "good places to get high"

If you ever find the right discussion please PM me. :wink_smile: