Which brand new Insulated screwdriver set is worth buying

[nicebutdim]

I think I have tried most brands of vde screwdrivers and never really had a favourite , I think the only big name brand that I haven't had a set of is Facom

Only recently learned that Facom is a Stanley Black and Decker brand. Not sure why, but this surprised me.

 

[LukeD]

Only recently learned that Facom is a Stanley Black and Decker brand. Not sure why, but this surprised me.

Only recently .

 

[Dustydazzler]

Only recently learned that Facom is a Stanley Black and Decker brand. Not sure why, but this surprised me.

I might be wrong but I was told Draper is also a stanley brand as well

 

[nicebutdim]

I might be wrong but I was told Draper is also a stanley brand as well

Apparently not - here's the current line up in their stable.

There are several other brands when industrial acquisitions are included.

 

[Zerax]

My favourite trousers are 'Stanley' branded... if that helps with anything.

 

[nicebutdim]

My favourite (work) trousers are rather appropriately branded 'Scruffs' ?

Comfort combined with reasonable prices.

 

[telectrix]

My favourite (work) trousers are rather appropriately branded 'Scruffs' ?

Comfort combined with reasonable prices.

mine still have the security tags on them. (Scouse humour again ).

 

[Timbo]

I dont think they should advertise that they "allow you to work on live parts up to 1,000v"

Thats just going to give Joe Public false confidence in DIY electrics

I don't think they should include a neon screwdriver and call it a voltage tester as well.

 

[telectrix]

I don't think they should include a neon screwdriver and call it a voltage tester as well.

why not. every other maker includes one. wiha, wera, draper et al.

 

[Lister1987]

set in LIdl's . stupidly cheap. maybe not the best quality but as a starter for an apprentice, no brainer.

having said that, i bought a set 5 years ago, £6.99 for 6 or 7. been used and abused but still in decent shape.

I have my set I started college with, moved on to Wera but they still get use at home.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Just picked up a set of Bahco Ergo Vde drivers (the ones with the black handles) to try out this summer.
Only used the PZ2 so far (today in fact) but the grip is nice and the tips seem strong.
Paid £13.50 for the set off an Ebay re-seller as the box was damaged so sold me cheap. Think they retail around £25 normally.

 

[rapparee]

----ing about with Lidl and Aldi own brand tools

Frig sake lads, treat yourselves with something decent.

 

[telectrix]

----ing about with Lidl and Aldi own brand tools

Frig sake lads, treat yourselves with something decent.

don't knock it if you've not tried it. i have a few aldi cordless tools. e.g. a 18V SDS drill , OK fot the smaller jobs. up to 10mm, my go to tool for drilling for wall plugs. £50 with 3 year warranty.and if i drop it off a ladder, not a fortune lost.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I'm with Tel , sometimes its not worth spending much. When I did lots of re-wires I had a crappy old drill 240v made by dirt devil which i paid about £9 for in woolworths. I used it and abused it for drilling 20mm holes in joists and threw it around with wreckless abandon. It lasted years and years.
I often buy the packs of Aldi drill bits again to use and abuse then throw away

 

[ruston]

don't knock it if you've not tried it. i have a few aldi cordless tools. e.g. a 18V SDS drill , OK fot the smaller jobs. up to 10mm, my go to tool for drilling for wall plugs. £50 with 3 year warranty.and if i drop it off a ladder, not a fortune lost.

I had a Parkside drill for years and years, it was was a good drill for the money . At first it was one I used that I would not care if it got nicked . I ended up respecting it, I still have it , but the batteries are done in.