Precision Screw Driver Set

[Alchymist]

Been wanting a set of small Torx drivers for some time, couldn't run across any handily. Saw these on Amazon, figured for $4.20 shipped, how bad could they be?

Turns out not too bad, could be better, but not for four bucks! Wasn't exactly as advertised, there were a couple extra tiny phillips drivers included. Tried them out on a small computer hard drive - T-6 and T-8 sizes. Some of the screws were in there pretty tight, really had to bear down on the handles - but did the job. The swivel knobs on the top are not much use - they don't swivel smoothly. Overall, not a bad investment. (And yes, T-3 is darn small).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00111K6WE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[supra90turbo]

I have a couple Pittsburgh interchangeable bit sets from Harbor Freight. I think I paid around $6 at the time for them, never used any of them yet, but they sure are handy to have around. The bit holder in the 32 piece set is much better than the 33 piece, IMO.

http://www.harborfreight.com/32-piece-screwdriver-set-with-tweezers-97517.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/33-piece-precision-screwdriver-set-93916.html

 

[billymade]

For a high quality solution; that won't break and grip tiny precision TORX screws VERY well... look to wiha or wera for truly superior quality, durability, performance.

Wera Kraftform Micro TORX drivers or some of the interchangeable bit/driver sets:

http://www-us.wera.de/

http://www-us.wera.de/catalog_us.ht...gory_screwdrivers_series_kraftform_micro.html

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

Wiha: bit sets, drivers or precision screwdriver sets:

http://www.wihatools.com/

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

http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/759_microsets.htm

Search online for better prices then direct from the company; there are better prices from different vendors.

 

[supra90turbo]

Looks familiar to the HF one, only WAY better! I want this set.... (#75992)

http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/759_microsets.htm

 

[Thunderbisciut]

Check my sig link for some small torx bits from Zephyr. I only have a few of each, but they're very nice quality.

 

[Alchymist]

Lots of stuff posted, nice stuff, but nothing for $4.00!

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Cheap precision screw driver set? You are in the wrong place.

Wiha

 

[Alchymist]

Cheap precision screw driver set? You are in the wrong place.

Wiha

Bet you don't like Harbor Freight or Craftsman either!

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Bet you don't like Harbor Freight or Craftsman either!

I had Craftsman t-7 driver and it was POS, stripped every single bolts. So I replaced with Wiha, fits tighter on the head and never stripped any bolts after that.

It's your choice, go try cheap precision driver.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Cheap precision screw driver set? You are in the wrong place.

Wiha

Yeah, I think so.

I found some Wiha T2, T3 and T4 on eBay for a not too unreasonable price.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have a Picquic Teeny Turner with the really small torx bits that I use for laptops. Picked it up at Micro Center a while back.

 

[Davefr]

Given a choice, I'd rather have a budget regular screwdriver set then a budget precision set. For some of these small torx and phillips screws there's no margin for error.

If you're serious get a Wiha set. It doesn't have to be this complete:

 

[The Ratchet Man]

Given a choice, I'd rather have a budget regular screwdriver set then a budget precision set. For some of these small torx and phillips screws there's no margin for error.

If you're serious get a Wiha set. It doesn't have to be this complete:

Model # or link for the large set like that?

 

[Davefr]

Model # or link for the large set like that?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9XZFO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[The Ratchet Man]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T9XZFO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks.

 

[CWP1616L]

Wiha or Moody

 

[mtwaterguy]

Thanks.

Check this often. I bought this set, sold as a demo, for $169. Very nice set.

 

[nanofrog]

Another vote for Wiha.

Due to access issues with the bit types of sets, and the collet type shafts to slide in when placing pressure on the handle, I went for the Drive-Loc versions (both System 4 & System 6). Shafts lock in position via ball detents in the shafts. Haven't had a problem getting to recessed screws since getting these.

Drive-Lok System 4 Set
Drive-Loc System VI Page

Given the potential aftermath of stripped precision screws, and the frequency I deal with them (electronics), good tools were the only way to go for me.

 

[Evolution-VII]

I wasn't aware of Wiha quality, but it seems to be unanimous that Wiha worth the price.

What do you guys have to say about Klein screwdriver bits? Wiha still being better?

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[nanofrog]

What do you guys have to say about Klein screwdriver bits? Wiha still being better?

Klein has gotten softer in the tips, so I'd put Wiha above Klein.

 

[CNGsaves]

Wow those Wiha # 92190 had darned well better be nice at $228 for 50 mini screwdrivers!! That's rarified air above even SnapOn !!

Any better pricing than Amazon??

 

[98ssuck]

That's like $5 a driver, that doesn't sound that bad to me. My miniature snap-ons were more than double that.

 

[Conductor562]

Wow those Wiha # 92190 had darned well better be nice at $228 for 50 mini screwdrivers!! That's rarified air above even SnapOn !!

Any better pricing than Amazon??

50 of anything from Snap-On for $228?

 

[Evolution-VII]

Given a choice, I'd rather have a budget regular screwdriver set then a budget precision set. For some of these small torx and phillips screws there's no margin for error.

If you're serious get a Wiha set. It doesn't have to be this complete:

This is a very nice set.

What is special/different about the yellow ones?

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[nanofrog]

What is special/different about the yellow ones?

ESD Compliant handles.

 

[decaf]

Wera Kraftform Micro Electronics Screwdriver Set

Try them out, they are very nice.

 

[cburnscrx]

Wow those Wiha # 92190 had darned well better be nice at $228 for 50 mini screwdrivers!! That's rarified air above even SnapOn !!

Any better pricing than Amazon??

Right there with ya. Wow...I had a hard time spending $369 for my HF box...I think the Wiha would be very nice but the price is way out of my league.

 

[nanofrog]

Right there with ya. Wow...I had a hard time spending $369 for my HF box...I think the Wiha would be very nice but the price is way out of my league.

They seem expensive, but if you do a lot of work with precision screws, they're well worth the money. As someone mentioned, when you divide out the cost, they're really not that expensive at all (~$5 per driver).

Far fewer stripped screws and any damage that can result from them (think driver slips out of a stripped screw and scrapes/tears a trace off of the PCB, that then has to be repaired properly). Even if it's just the screw that was damaged, you may have to have replacements lying around (if business related), and given the increasing number of specialty screws, such as tamper resistant versions, that alone can be a pain. Especially if you have to order the replacement screws to finish a job.

Just a thought.

 

[mtwaterguy]

This is a very nice

The new ones don't come with the clear stand. They've replaced it with a metal one.

 

[GIJoe4500]

Does Wera make a large set like that Wiha set? Nothing against Wiha, but my other screwdrivers are Wera, and would like to keep them the same. I did some looking on amazon, but couldn't come up with anything.