Author Topic: Screwdriver recommendations? (Read 5389 times)

cmadrid · « **on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 22:06:31 »

I've been planning on picking up a new screwdriver set.. any recommendations? I want one mostly for PC hardware and keyboard stuff when I finally build one.

I was considering the set below, but I'm open to suggestions

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PJ3IYE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

katushkin · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 22:23:14 »

I've got a set like this - http://www.ebuyer.com/366059-xenta-30-piece-precision-toolkit-ht0279

The one I've got has a smaller drive as well for precision stuff, I will take a picture when I get home. But if I were you, I would get ones with weird and wonderful attachments for every eventuality

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 22:23:46 »

the Ifixit kits are really nice, I use mine almost every day

The_Beast · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 22:26:04 »

I'm a big fan of wiha and knipex tools if you want to invest.

I will say the $3 set of precision screwdrivers I have have been doing good for the past 2 years I've had them.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 22:55:16 »

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-screwdriver/

Melvang · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 23:08:12 »

http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/cushion-grip-screwdriver-sets/4-piece-mini-cushion-grip-screwdriver-set

This is the set I use. Not one complaint.

Edit: I am seriously considering this set though.

http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/electronics/4-piece-electronics-screwdriver-set

The Mad Professor · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 21 February 2015, 23:24:35 »

I have this set:

http://olympiatools.com/product_info.php?products_id=4999

It pretty much serves all my PC building needs as well as provides smaller bits for more precision work such as with eyeglasses.

jacobolus · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 03:28:55 »

Quote from: DrHubblePhD on Sat, 21 February 2015, 22:23:46

the Ifixit kits are really nice, I use mine almost every day

They should work fine for occasional use. Wiha tools are going to take a lot more abuse though. I had a couple friends who were repair technicians who shredded their way through ifixit screwdrivers with amazing speed.

nubbinator · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 03:57:32 »

I recommend sake instead of champagne, it's a more interesting take on a screwdriver.

superbia · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 07:47:22 »

I dont like to be cheap with hand tools

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9XZFO

cmadrid · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 08:10:55 »

That looks really nice superbia, but a bit out of my price range! Seems like the set I linked 'should' be pretty good tho. At least to get started

superbia · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 09:02:17 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 08:10:55

That looks really nice superbia, but a bit out of my price range! Seems like the set I linked 'should' be pretty good tho. At least to get started

You can order just the ones you need... like 5-10 pieces
And trust me, i dont like swapping those bits

tp4tissue · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 13:57:52 »

I'm confused... Which of the 3 brands mentioned here are you guys saying is "the best" ?

cmadrid · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 14:14:10 »

I'm pretty sure Melvang likes Klein because.. Murica? I'm not saying they are bad tools or anything, I just remember him saying something about always Murica somewhere else

Melvang · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 15:13:08 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 14:14:10

I'm pretty sure Melvang likes Klein because.. Murica? I'm not saying they are bad tools or anything, I just remember him saying something about always Murica somewhere else

They are US made, and there is a dealer in town that carries Klein on the shelf.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 15:17:06 »

Is there a particular reason one of these brands is better?

Is one "m0re" hardened ? it's all carbon steel right ?

cmadrid · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 15:53:04 »

Quote from: Melvang on Sun, 22 February 2015, 15:13:08

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 14:14:10
I'm pretty sure Melvang likes Klein because.. Murica? I'm not saying they are bad tools or anything, I just remember him saying something about always Murica somewhere else

They are US made, and there is a dealer in town that carries Klein on the shelf.

Being able to pick them up off the shelf and check them out IRL is always nice!

cmadrid · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:05:32 »

Does Klein have much in the way of 'precision' screwdrivers for tiny screws?

tp4tissue · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:15:03 »

now .. they don't post specs on the hardness of their screw drivers..

How do we even know what hardness screw drivers should be..

cmadrid · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:18:33 »

I have done a lot of googling, but haven't found any hard numbers.. just a large majority of Wiha preference

tp4tissue · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:22:31 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:18:33

I have done a lot of googling, but haven't found any hard numbers.. just a large majority of Wiha preference

phoenix1234 · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 03:58:47 »

Any screwdriver with tempered high carbon steel should be useful.
The next important factor is their precision level.
There are many good manufacturers out there, I believe. I think Wiha did public their bit hardness.
http://www.wiha.com/en/bit-selection-guide
It is usually about 61-63 HRC which is over-killed for most of our DIY applications, even the professional ones.
Anyway, the OP already did come up with a great compact set :
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PJ3IYE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DERIt is a good choice. So I would vote for it although I prefer using the right tools for the right jobs and there are many cheaper solutions, like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-052-6-Piece-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B00009OYGV
or this one from Taiwan
http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw/EP/sellery/products-detail/en_US/829617/SELLERY_6PCS_PRECISION_SCREWDRIVER__SCREWDRIVER__SCREWDRIVER_SET/

Novus · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 04:23:07 »

I recommend a sonic screw driver

azhdar · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 04:29:00 »

I'd pick Facom, but not sure if they sell outside of France.

cmadrid · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 09:29:03 »

Quote from: the1onewolf on Mon, 23 February 2015, 04:23:07

I recommend a sonic screw driver

I wish..

Melvang · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 09:34:28 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:18:33

I have done a lot of googling, but haven't found any hard numbers.. just a large majority of Wiha preference

While I don't have much experience with Wiha, they do seem to be fairly well regarded here. For the most part you won't really find published hardness numbers. About the only time you will see something like that across most brands is if a driver tip is impact rated. And for the stuff we do, that is a moot point.

cmadrid · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 09:56:26 »

Quote from: Melvang on Mon, 23 February 2015, 09:34:28

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:18:33
I have done a lot of googling, but haven't found any hard numbers.. just a large majority of Wiha preference

While I don't have much experience with Wiha, they do seem to be fairly well regarded here. For the most part you won't really find published hardness numbers. About the only time you will see something like that across most brands is if a driver tip is impact rated. And for the stuff we do, that is a moot point.

Wait, you don't jump off the roof screw driver first to insert your driver in to the screw?

Melvang · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 10:25:13 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Mon, 23 February 2015, 09:56:26

Quote from: Melvang on Mon, 23 February 2015, 09:34:28
Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 22 February 2015, 16:18:33
I have done a lot of googling, but haven't found any hard numbers.. just a large majority of Wiha preference

While I don't have much experience with Wiha, they do seem to be fairly well regarded here. For the most part you won't really find published hardness numbers. About the only time you will see something like that across most brands is if a driver tip is impact rated. And for the stuff we do, that is a moot point.

Wait, you don't jump off the roof screw driver first to insert your driver in to the screw?

No no no, by impact rated I mean for use in something like this.

cmadrid · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 10:25:55 »

Ah, I don't even know what that is.. I might not even be qualified to use normal screwdrivers, lol

Melvang · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 10:27:22 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Mon, 23 February 2015, 10:25:55

Ah, I don't even know what that is.. I might not even be qualified to use normal screwdrivers, lol

Essentially it is a powered screwdriver with an internal hammering mechinism that allows you to get much higher torque without having to actually hold back that much torque.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 11:06:51 »

Quote from: Melvang on Mon, 23 February 2015, 10:27:22

Quote from: cmadrid on Mon, 23 February 2015, 10:25:55
Ah, I don't even know what that is.. I might not even be qualified to use normal screwdrivers, lol

Essentially it is a powered screwdriver with an internal hammering mechinism that allows you to get much higher torque without having to actually hold back that much torque.

Think.. Screwdriver + crack cocaine..

paicrai · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 14:04:03 »

obviously this one

smknjoe · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 23 February 2015, 14:27:01 »

Craftsman or Klein are all I use. They are easy to find on the shelf everywhere in the US, have a lifetime warranty, and are reasonably priced.

TacticalCoder · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 25 February 2015, 08:07:33 »

I'm into Facom. They're owned by Stanley now (just as many brands are actually owned by Stanley).

TheSoulhunter · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 25 February 2015, 08:26:47 »

As a meachic who abuses* his tools (well, the company's tools) on a daily basis:
Get Wiha for screwdrivers or bits, and Stahlwille for wrenches or ratchets...

* For example pulling a 42mm combi wrench with ~80000N by using a crane because that damn bolt won't get loose

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Author Topic: Screwdriver recommendations? (Read 5389 times)