Looking for 2 pc insulated screw driver set

[isuhunter]

Looking for a reasonable insulated screw driver set, phillips and straight. I see some for $30+ or I could get a 6 pc wera set for 24. I really don't need all of them.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I recently sold my 6pc Wiha set. They are great screwdrivers, but I simply didn't need that many insulated drivers taking up my box.

I've been looking at the 3pc Milwaukee set at Home Depot, but may just go with a couple of individual Gedore drivers from Cripe.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gedore-VDE-2160-PH-2-Vde-Insulated-Phillips-Screwdriver-Ph-2-/391540765735
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gedore-VDE-2170-6-5-Vde-Insulated-Screwdriver-6-5-Mm-/391540762550

 

[HCNDM]

Don't think you can go wrong with wera insulated at that price.

I have wiha electrical insulated screwdrivers but the were a little closer to fifty euros for the set.


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[Finky198]

I have the 6pc wiha insulated and love em...
You really can't go wrong with anything Wiha in my OP.

 

[openwheelracing88]

I have the Wiha 6 piece set. Great quality.
However, it is missing the ECX #1 from Milwaukee which I find super useful.

I would get the 3 piece Milwaukee set from Home Depot.

In fact, anyone want to buy my Wiha set? Brand spanking new. PM me.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Wanna go cheap ? Got a Menard's near you ? There is a two piece set in the BF sale flyer, granted they are their Smart Electrician house brand.

 

[rlitman]

Wanna go cheap ? Got a Menard's near you ? There is a two piece set in the BF sale flyer, granted they are their Smart Electrician house brand.

These?
https://www.menards.com/main/tools-...lated-screwdrivers-2-pack/p-1444433590900.htm

They look pretty, but I see no indication of a reputable 3rd party certification. I'd pass.

I can vouch for the quality of the Milwaukee insulated screwdrivers, even though they're made in Asia. And they're the only source of ECX.

 

[gdocktor3]

Link for 6 piece Wera set at $24?

 

[HCNDM]

Link for 6 piece Wera set at $24?

Couldn't find it at 24... but did find it at thirty which is pretty good too...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...+insulated&dpPl=1&dpID=51NxgZSpBFL&ref=plSrch



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[NUTTSGT]

These?
https://www.menards.com/main/tools-...lated-screwdrivers-2-pack/p-1444433590900.htm

They look pretty, but I see no indication of a reputable 3rd party certification. I'd pass.

I can vouch for the quality of the Milwaukee insulated screwdrivers, even though they're made in Asia. And they're the only source of ECX.

Yep, them and they are cheaper in the flyer I looked at. When I bought a set of screwdrivers, I looked at them and passed on them also. I figured I'd offer the info and the OP could make his decision.

 

[Gmonkee]

I tumbled upon a used Facom flat drive and frankly I like it.

More tool box beat than worn tip but not bad for a buck. Its not hard to find used ones in good shape, just not often.

For home use the low end stuff should be fine IF it is rated by the right standards. Just avoid the blatant look alikes without a rating on them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Here's a picture of the sales ad. Apparently there's a rebate on them to make them "free"

 

[M6erfan]

The Wiha Slim line 2 piece set is very nice. Zoro should have a 30% off coming for the holidays...

https://www.zoro.com/wiha-tools-ins-screwdriver-set-slotphillips-2-pc-32189/i/G4616866/?gclid=CNyOzKnDutACFZI7gQodnRAFiA&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[isuhunter]

Link for 6 piece Wera set at $24?

LINK - on last friday these were 24$

 

[gdocktor3]

Other than color, whats the difference between these two? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XIVYMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00024JWQ2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rlitman]

Other than color, whats the difference between these two? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XIVYMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00024JWQ2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The "economical" ones have one-piece solid plastic handles.
I cannot tell for certain, but I think these may not have the tip style printed on the end (the more expensive set does).

The normal Wera drivers have yellow rubber molded into the handles. Only the red part is hard plastic. It looks like this one also comes with a wall rack.
Also, only this set has "laser-tip". It's a nice feature that makes the tips more grippy.

The only laser-tip Wera I own (all of my other Wera screwdrivers have normal tips) is a Pozi-2 (which admittedly holds better than Philips), and it holds well enough that I can stick the screwdriver into a screw, and holding only the screw, it will retain the screwdriver as I turn carefully until it is upside-down.

 

[gdocktor3]

Ok that's what I thought as well. I'm placing order now for the yellow handles. Thanks for that link isuhunter. I've been wanting a set of insulated screwdrivers for some time now.

 

[T45]

I wouldn't trust anything too cheap if you (actually) need VDE--you are paying for safety margin after all.

 

[maintguy]

Why do you need insulated? I hate asking but shouldn't the power be off before you start playing with it.

safety message done

I suggest wera, whia or klein. The smart electrician ones mentioned previously aren't too shaby. I own a set

 

[Gmonkee]

Changing an outlet or light fixture hot is not that difficult at all. Just take the precautions required to stay safe.

Pull the breakers when you can of course but its not like an outlet box with two wires will challenge most of us.

Just take the trouble to know when the task is beyond your skill set and equipment.

 

[Fixed]

I have a couple of the Wera insulated drivers, and they are really nice to use

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[Monte]

 

[TLCObsession]

I have the Wiha 6 piece set. Great quality.
However, it is missing the ECX #1 from Milwaukee which I find super useful.

I work with stuff hot all the time - its only 110V and there arent that many cheap thrills in life anyway! The ECX bits are a must - a set without them is useless in my opinion.

 

[isuhunter]

Thanks for all your input!!

 

[Vvmvbb]

The Wiha Slim line 2 piece set is very nice. Zoro should have a 30% off coming for the holidays...

https://www.zoro.com/wiha-tools-ins-screwdriver-set-slotphillips-2-pc-32189/i/G4616866/?gclid=CNyOzKnDutACFZI7gQodnRAFiA&gclsrc=aw.ds

I went with these myself. Perfect. Look how the insulation is flush on the slims.

 

[rlitman]

...Look how the insulation is flush on the slims...

Yeah, a true cabinet tip in an insulated screwdriver. Not meant for abuse, but who'd want to abuse these. It's a nice touch.

 

[M6erfan]

I went with these myself. Perfect. Look how the insulation is flush on the slims.

Yeah, a true cabinet tip in an insulated screwdriver. Not meant for abuse, but who'd want to abuse these. It's a nice touch.

They are VERY nice IMO. Relatively pricey but if you can wait for a sale, totally worth it!

 

[Infinia]

Yes I never understood making connections on live circuits, must be 2 kinds of electricians. I reckon the insulated drivers are mostly incase you drop one. Without noticing it left behind, less chances to cause damage on power up. Ive seen the guys working on live HV transmission lines , aren't they wearing all metal suits? but I'm pretty sure they don't use those small screwdrivers either. Well insulated measurement probes I can appreciate.

For summer college work I did final checkout on industrial multi KW panels , we also looked out for leftover and lose connection hardware on the open frame transformers. We always called out "fire in the hole" before throwing the ckt breakers. Weirdly they never trained us on safety or what to do incase of emergencies.

 

[rlitman]

If you work around batteries, you can't always shut things off. In the simplest case, an bare metal wrench can short a battery. The results aren't pretty. Insulated tools avoid this risk.

I also work around capacitors. Many of which have some pretty high voltages. And DC caps are especially fun, because after you discharge them down to 0V, you can watch them climb back up in voltage over the next several hours due to polarization effects.

As mentioned elsewhere, you may not be working in a panel on a neutral or ground bus, but in proximity to live stuff. No reason to take chances. Or like you said, in case you drop one.

Then, there's always the scenario that you're working in a box that you're sure is dead, but something turns out to be live. Perhaps three circuits meet in one box. Or you've turned off the switch, but voltage is still present because it's going through a lighted switch, or something stranger.

 

[Infinia]

yes good point about working inside of battery boxes and the caps dielectric absorption effects, no screwdrivers but short length wrenches and cap shorting jumpers are the wonder tools there. I was in the office with a guy who got the call his son was killed while working at a factory for huge military pulse caps. We cant be warned enough about the danger of batteries > always disconnect the neg. ground 1st, before doing any wrenching!

 

[rlitman]

Well, I wouldn't believe it if I didn't just see it, but I just walked out of Harbor Freight, and their $10 set of six insulated screwdrivers is VDE certified (and made in Taiwan, not China). I can't say the tips are any good or not, but at least the insulation is individually tested. Dang!

 

[openwheelracing]

That is insanely cheap.

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[Laro13]

I went with these myself. Perfect. Look how the insulation is flush on the slims.

I really loves these and they can handle some abuse.