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Thread Author: zippy Replies: 12
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 20:34 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - zippy
After spending the day helping Miss Z put some flat pack furniture together I find my self in need of something alcoholic!

Unfortunately that’s not the screwdriver I’m looking for though.

I have a number of Phillips screwdrivers and nearly all of them struggled with the soft cheese screws supplied with the furniture and stripped a few heads and some of the teeth of the drivers are damaged.

Can anyone recommend a good brand of screwdrivers so that I can treat myself to a new set?

Thanks



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New Sun 12 Dec 21 20:41 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Dog
Stanley FatMax are as good as any:

www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-mixed-screwdriver-set-12-pcs/44414?_requestid=379968
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 20:48 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - R.P.
Half the price of Amazon, 3 quid a piece.
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 20:53 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Rudedog
Either go racket with changeable bits or fixed standard blades.

I have a set of Wera screwdrivers that have three different types of blade with hardened tips, made in CZ, £18 off Ebay but should have been about £25.

I guess it depends how serious you want to go.

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New Sun 12 Dec 21 20:59 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - sooty123
Halfords advanced.
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 21:15 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Bobby
Not sure how new screwdrivers are going to make a difference when you have soft cheese screws?
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 21:20 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Kevin
I'll second the Halfords Advanced stuff.

>Not sure how new screwdrivers are going to make a ...

Using the wrong/damaged screwdriver tip is what usually damages screwheads.
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 21:46 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Duncan
Are you using the correct screwdriver?

Is it a Phillips, Pozidriv, Torx, or JIS screw?

wiki.restarters.net/Types_of_screw_head_and_screwdriver
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 22:42 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Ted


I use one of my cordless drills for most screwdriving jobs. I buy DeWalt bits, a small box of them, probably about 30, never counted them, lasts a long, long time !

The problem with woodscrews, I find, is getting them out again. Chinese rubbish.
Bring back Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds !

I have a huge one, ( oooh missus ) with a big wooden handle but will fit size 8s...slotted of course, no cross heads in them there days ! It's like a gladiators sword ! Maybe Victorian.

Ted
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 22:50 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - bathtub tom
>>The problem with woodscrews, I find, is getting them out again.

An old chippy taught me to dip woodscrews into grease before using them. It makes them easier to drive in (and out again if necessary).
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 22:31 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - Zero
You use a hand screwdriver? How quaint.
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 22:40 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - bathtub tom
I use a cheap, Argos, cordless screwdriver and frequently buy new bits.
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New Sun 12 Dec 21 23:30 
 Screwdriver recommendation please - smokie
Reviews are good on these and they are currently on offer

www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Interchangeable-Insulated-Screwdrivers-18/dp/B007H6ZA8M/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=draper+5776&qid=1639351703&s=diy&sr=1-2

though the camels say it's been cheaper

uk.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B007H6ZA8M
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