Which make of VDE screwdriver do you think is the best?

[Marvo]

Sure it was a K rather than a H in that brand name @marvo ?

Yep, it would have been nearer to the truth if it was

 

[darkside]

I use Wera - I have about 18 of them (all VDE). The quality of the blades is excellent and they don't seem prone to wearing or snapping. I went for them because of the range of sizes (inc both Philips and pozi modulo), the quality, the price (very reasonable), and the widespread availability. I'm not a big fan of the handle style but can live with it. The soft bits attract dirt but clean up OK. I couldn't see the point in paying more for something that is unlikely to be any better.

 

[shanky887614]

cant beat facom in my opinion the biggest problem isnt that they break its the fact they usually go walkies before any damage comes to them

 

[Millwalljoe]

I bought a set of draper expert vde for only £15
Seem very sturdy and very nice to hold on very grippy and hand friendly DRAPER TOOLS Expert Insulated Screwdriver VDE 7 Piece set 1000v safe 88608 | eBay

 

[Resu]

I bought a set of draper expert vde for only £15
Seem very sturdy and very nice to hold on very grippy and hand friendly DRAPER TOOLS Expert Insulated Screwdriver VDE 7 Piece set 1000v safe 88608 | eBay

If you need to replace any go to Wickes they sell them individually very cheap, they are rebranded as Wickes own but they are the same.

 

[Millwalljoe]

My local electrician store sells them individual for £3 each so that ain't so bad
Also I notice a lot of draper tools get turned down and re-branded like I saw shark side cutters for only £10 when draper ones are £30

 

[edexlab]

I've always had the Bahco but usually use the Wera Kompakt and the Vde version in the pouch,
The Kompakt set are very useful as they take a square drive bit (bought separately ) so it doubles up as a nut driver with 1/4 " sockets
I paid about £45 for them 4 years ago still excellent
I've been to Germany 3 times this year and they're about £20 cheaper also paid half uk price for a 1/4" wera socket set! So it's probably worth looking at German sellers!

 

[shanky887614]

My local electrician store sells them individual for £3 each so that ain't so bad
Also I notice a lot of draper tools get turned down and re-branded like I saw shark side cutters for only £10 when draper ones are £30

your getting swindled there mate, draper snips can be had for £15-20.

bahco are a lot better (the draper vde ones look the same as the irwin ones)

 

[Amp David]

Draper snips have their cutting edges made from the softest steel going. Have a pair of red handled knipex that have lasted me almost 2 years, cutting out old cabling etc and can still strip insulation neatly first time.

Im a fan bahco ergo drivers though

 

[overskilled]

Toolstation now stock CK vde drivers. I think it's the Dextro ones

linky here: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p46960

At that price I'd rather have Weras though personally....

 

[shanky887614]

Draper snips have their cutting edges made from the softest steel going. Have a pair of red handled knipex that have lasted me almost 2 years, cutting out old cabling etc and can still strip insulation neatly first time.

Im a fan bahco ergo drivers though

my preferred knipex side cutters are £20 each

 

[Skimpy Wan]

Wera VDE laser tip set for me - they seem to be holding up well after 18 months use.

Wira Slimline torque used for CU's mainly.

After reading this thread I may look into Facom's lifetime warranty & give them a try when it's time to replace my Wera set.

 

[GETWIRED]

Ck drivers are lifetime warranty aswell
pozi's have inproved abit aswell, the old one was as useful for screwing as a toothbrush.

best side cutters ive tried are the bahco vde's (ugly orange handled ones)

 

[vjsmarwick]

I have had so many over the last 30 odd years but now I use wiha slim fit most I do have the thick fit but find they don't fit the screws as well as the slim ones but bacho cutters are my choice

 

[KoFi]

Felo excellent tapered end fits most terminals german made
also use klein Wiha and Armeg torque drivers sets

 

[Dan]

Just bumping some threads in the Electrical Tools Forum, if it's not current topic just ignore it and it'll drop off the list, you're welcome to reply to it if it's still current topic though