Which brand new Insulated screwdriver set is worth buying

[Dustydazzler]

I once was on a site once when one of the young apprentice touched a live meter tail onto a bit of earthed mental trunking to see what it would do

the flash bang was rather impressive and it took out the 100a fuse

he was sent home to think about his actions

 

[Dartlec]

I once was on a site once when one of the young apprentice touched a live meter tail onto a bit of earthed mental trunking to see what it would do

the flash bang was rather impressive and it took out the 100a fuse

he was sent home to think about his actions

nothing wrong with "Experience-Based Learning". Possibly a time and a place though ?

 

[GBDamo]

Must include the pozi type that is great for Fuses etc . Fancy a treat but not wanting Kleins etc !

Not strictly a screwdriver set but damn sexy nonetheless.

 

[LukeD]

I thought about sets. Then as most of us learn , we only use 2-3 drivers on a daily basis . And If i had a set i would spend time messing around putting the bits back in the wrap and wanting another handle so i can have at least 2 drivers "On da go" .

 

[Mike Johnson]

@GBDamo What is the red thing in the elastic retainer at the crease on the right at the end of the row of sockets?

 

[GBDamo]

@GBDamo What is the red thing in the elastic retainer at the crease on the right at the end of the row of sockets?

Apparently a screw holder, not tried it in anger so jury is out. The rest is very nice though.

As for only needing two screw drivers, I think most of us 'get away' with two drivers and chowder screws in doing so. Having pretty much every driver in such a small package means I'm much more likely to change the bit that struggle.

I use it as a grab bag, with a small pair of side cutters and pliers, on reactive jobs and rarely need to go back to the van.

Saves hauling the 20+kg back pack round.

Works for now, until I add to it and add to it and it ends up the same as the 20+kg back pack.

 

[Mike Johnson]

I have the VDE 17 as you say very nice, but way over the top for what you need for any job, I suppose thats what small carry bags are for.

 

[LukeD]

Apparently a screw holder, not tried it in anger so jury is out. The rest is very nice though.

As for only needing two screw drivers, I think most of us 'get away' with two drivers and chowder screws in doing so. Having pretty much every driver in such a small package means I'm much more likely to change the bit that struggle.

I use it as a grab bag, with a small pair of side cutters and pliers, on reactive jobs and rarely need to go back to the van.

Saves hauling the 20+kg back pack round.

Works for now, until I add to it and add to it and it ends up the same as the 20+kg back pack.

ON a typical domestic .The chances are 3 drivers will be the most you will be needing on average I think ?

 

[nicebutdim]

ON a typical domestic .The chances are 3 drivers will be the most you will be needing on average I think ?

2x slotted & PZ2.

Many sets will provide 2 handles, which means swapping blades, but they also provide PZ/S and several Torx blades that might save you carrying a fourth driver and running to the van for that small socket set. Nothing to stop anyone adding an extra handle or swapping out blades for more useful alternatives - maybe a popular size of hex (or #2 Robertson for those in NI).

 

[LukeD]

I missed a good deal on Ebay .2 x handles Wiha the lot . very very nice condition ;£30 !!!!

 

[nicebutdim]

A little patience and @Dustydazzler would have offered the perfect deal on here ?

 

[Dustydazzler]

A little patience and @Dustydazzler would have offered the perfect deal on here ?

I have pretty much trimmed my tool collection down to what I need now so unfortunately DD deals of the week are a bit thin on the ground now