Insulated screwdrivers

[jamminuk]

So has anyone tried the new bahco drivers, ones with black handles? Or are the older orange/grey better, ive been through so many drivers, either lose or break them, need a decent set

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

I bought a set of irazola drivers who have been bought over by bahco for £19.99 plus postage of £6, still a pretty good deal though

 

[trev]

I've had Irazolas for years and just replaced them as and when needed. I bought a set a while back consisting of a handle with interchangeable blades and if I'm honest they're a proper load of crap. Going to try wiha or wera next.

 

[sajeel]

I use the Wera Kraftform Kompakt 18 Piece Assorted VDE Insulated Screwdriver Set and am happy with them. May buy a bahco set as well.

 

[Spark92]

I have a mixture as i tend to lose mine or use them as chisels sometimes i have ck, wera, draper (yes draper im a badman), irazolas, bacho, and a couple of cheap ones from a DIY store

 

[jamminuk]

These ones do look a bit tasty Bahco7 Piece Insulated Screwdriver Set BE-9888S :: Toolman Yardley, tools ,bahco tools, C.K,stanley tools, estwing,stabila, marshalltown, bosch, knipex, trend, irwin,draper, fluke, monument, kamasa, fisco, silverline, rothenberger, irazola screwdrive and not a bad price either

 

[DNS1]

One of the best sets I've had are actually Wickes branded! They've lasted years and still in good nick, but now they're kept as a back up for my Wera set.

Best screwdriver I've ever had is a 12" long flat blade given to me by my grandad... It's always being used to lever up boards, bash chases, break bricks, the lot! Occasionally I use it to drive in screws too!

 

[NickD]

One of the best sets I've had are actually Wickes branded!

I think Wickes branded are the same as the Draper Expert range I've got. No particular complaints. I was recommended Bahco but was too tight to pay the money.

 

[trev]

For the money they charge those wickes drivers are fantastic value

 

[telectrix]

wickes drivers best buy for young uns starting out. money's got to be tight, so buy cheap but decent quality.

 

[trev]

wickes drivers best buy for young uns starting out.

Or for tightwads

 

[amlu]

got big slotted draper extra for mcb`s on consumer units. 2 years no complains so far 3 quid well spent

 

[NickD]

Or for tightwads

You have to weigh up what you spend against the risk of them getting lost, 'borrowed' or nicked in any case. Paying top money for everlasting tools that get nicked within three months = fail.

 

[trev]

You have to weigh up what you spend against the risk of them getting lost, 'borrowed' or nicked in any case. Paying top money for everlasting tools that get nicked within three months = fail.

I should have added the words "like me" to the op nick

 

[NickD]

I should have added the words "like me" to the op nick

Tightwad and proud here. Welshman whose father is from Yorkshire. Tighter than a duck's back passage.