Precision screwdriver set...

[00pewter]

I'm looking for a precision screwdriver set and precision torx set for electronics. I'm curious to see who all uses them and what brand you would recommend. It ust have a case to go with it for portability.

 

[daveblank]

Matco SDE6C for the secewdrivers & SDET6C for the torx. They both come in their own case.

 

[billymade]

Wiha or Wera; hands down the best I have ever used! Wera seems to have better grip/ergonomics but Wiha are great as well.... you won't be disappointed with either! The Wera Kraftform Micro in particular have a great handle that helps loosen tight torx screws that have thread lock applied to them, found particularly in notebooks.

http://www-us.wera.de/catalog_us.html?L=1&file=/en-US/screwdrivers_kraftform_micro_series.html

http://www.wihatools.com/pro_Precision.htm

 

[07Forester]

I have the SGDE70, the SGDET70. I also have the wiha 50 pcs precision set. Here is the link to a few on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wiha-Precision-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5ad7b6e6ba

 

[Monte]

your choice

 

[method]

I have a felo set, love them.

http://www.felo.de/en/serie240.html

 

[Professur]

I think it's Weha we've got at the lab. Had them long enough that the printing's worn off. They finally got tired of replacing the Pro'skit drivers every month. #0 phillips heads tend to shear off rather quickly when those tiny screws are loctited in.

 

[msnow]

another vote for anything Wiha or Wera

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

I'm kinda partial to these and I think a lot drivers have them on special right now.

Snap-on miniature driver set with case

 

[00pewter]

Matco SDE6C for the secewdrivers & SDET6C for the torx. They both come in their own case.

I wish we had a driver b/c I want to take a look at these...

Wiha or Wera; hands down the best I have ever used! Wera seems to have better grip/ergonomics but Wiha are great as well.... you won't be disappointed with either! The Wera Kraftform Micro in particular have a great handle that helps loosen tight torx screws that have thread lock applied to them, found particularly in notebooks.

http://www-us.wera.de/catalog_us.html?L=1&file=/en-US/screwdrivers_kraftform_micro_series.html

http://www.wihatools.com/pro_Precision.htm

I like these. ALOT!

I'm kinda partial to these and I think a lot drivers have them on special right now.

Snap-on miniature driver set with case

I was just about to see if anyone used the Snapon ones. The truck comes tomorrow and I think i'm gonna check them out.

 

[chevy302dz]

Moody makes great drivers, I'd put them up againist anything else out there.

http://www.moodytools.com/

 

[jcfields]

Xcelite and Wiha are the standard for this sort of thing in the electronics service industry, as I understand it.

 

[WSMC633]

I've worked in the studios as an Engineer for some time now. Everyone I know including myself has Wiha drivers for our precision drivers. I've always been more than happy with them.

 

[Monte]

Does somebody has the Snap-on set ?? I think they look like this "Irazola" drivers but in red/black....:

 

[Davefr]

PB Swiss is a great choice:

http://www.pbswisstools.com/index.php?id=54&L=4

 

[billymade]

Monte, Irazola makes sense; they are from Spain and the Snap-On website says they're screwdriver set's country of origin is Spain!

http://www.irazola.es/ingles/home.html

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...2&group_ID=678&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[jordacheha]

wiha all the way...i bought the 50pc master set from chadstoolbox.com... awesome deal

 

[billymade]

How much? Best deal?

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Monte,

Mine look just like those drivers and the COA is Spain. I think you have the OEM for them pegged.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Does somebody has the Snap-on set ?? I think they look like this "Irazola" drivers but in red/black....:

They're exactly the same aside from colour. I think Snap-on owns a stake in Irazola, but not sure. I have some Irazola screwdrivers, they're really nice. Going back to Spain in May, might have to buy more!

 

[jdcompman]

+10000 on Wera. Used them for years and have taken apart THOUSANDS of laptops with them.

 

[Coach James]

I use this set and it works fine for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009OYGV/?tag=atomicindus08-20


I also have this set I keep in my desk at school:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47823

Coach

 

[billymade]

Try some Teutonic goodness from wera or wiha and you'll never be the same!

 

[Monte]

I use this set and it works fine for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009OYGV/?tag=atomicindus08-20


I also have this set I keep in my desk at school:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47823

Coach

they almost look the same except for the "end cap" .

 

[ultgar]

You also should consider ESD (anti-static) precision tools if working with electronics. Ceramic tip screwdrivers are available you need something non-conductive. SD

 

[SocketDeviler]

I just ordered an 8 PC Wiha 26199 Slotted and Phillips Screwdriver Set in Rugged Canvas Pouch for $23.72 shipped from Amazon (bought a CD to get the free shipping). Average price for the set is $30-40.00.

 

[00pewter]

Socket,
I just ordered the Wiha torx and phillips/slotted set from there too...I can't wait to get them in and i'll post a review when I get them!

Thanks to all who gave their inputs!

 

[SocketDeviler]

Cool. I'm looking forward to getting the set (shipped today). The Stanley set I have served me well for years but some of the tips are on their way out. I've been pricing the higher end models for a while now. This is the best price I've seen.

 

[Burgerkong]

I got a 22 piece set of Wiha drivers for $60 and couldn't be more happy with them.

 

[Jure]

wera or wiha so far...

 

[Solid Lifters]

I've used Stanely, Wiha and Wera. Wiha is the best by far.

I have the ESD and Ceramic line. You can get them at a good price at MicroTools.com or at Amazon from time to time.

I used my Wera set for 10 minutes when they broke. I've used my Wiha set for years and have yet to brake one.

http://www.wihatools.com/200seri/273serie.htm

 

[djcrunkmix]

Get Wiha or Wera. I have a bunch of them (PicoFinish):

Don't bother with other companies. Forget about Snap-on. I have used Snap-on screwdrivers (the big ones) and their handles are not rubbery like Wiha/Wera. It is just a piece of molded plastic which is VERY uncomfortable when you try to unscrew a stubborn screw. Get a set of regular & precision screwdrivers (PicoFinish line) from Wiha and you won't be disappointed. I have not used Wera but I've heard good things about them.

 

[franzdom]

I don't think Wiha has regular sizes in picofinish...?

 

[BHR4CE1]

I purchased both wera and wiha and they are equally phenomenal.

 

[djcrunkmix]

I don't think Wiha has regular sizes in picofinish...?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9SI60/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have this set and it has the same material (rubbery non-slip - but not TOO sticky. Hard rubber, harder than tyres.) as PicoFinish. Get it.

 

[franzdom]

Ok cool, the micros I have in regular Wiha but I just got the set you show this week, arranged it in my drawer tonight. Got the T5-T40 set to match. I was wondering if you were talking up the micro finish or if I was missing something. I like the comfort handles so far.