Precision Screwdriver Set?

[liliceman13300]

I've been looking around for an excellent precision screwdriver set. The best overall I have found is the Wiha 26390. They do .7mm, .9mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm for slotted. I can't find many sets under 1.5mm for slotted.

I cannot find any SO precision sets. Hazet lists a few sets with .7mm and .9mm slotted drivers in their sets, but they are very difficult to find any info on. Felo makes a few sets but they start at 1.5mm. Anyone have any ideas? I can find tons of super cheap Chinese stuff at .7mm but I want something I don't have to replace.

 

[el tanque prohibido]

Don't forget about Moody Tools ... made in USA and excellent quality.

 

[liliceman13300]

I don't care where it is made, as long as it is top notch quality. At the moment that means either Germany or US. I will buy the better product and if the US produces something better or equal for less money than I'll get that

 

[decaf]

It can not go wrong with these Wera. Smallest size of slotted is 0.8mm

 

[Jawn]

I've been looking around for an excellent precision screwdriver set. The best overall I have found is the Wiha 26390. They do .7mm, .9mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm for slotted. I can't find many sets under 1.5mm for slotted.

I cannot find any SO precision sets. Hazet lists a few sets with .7mm and .9mm slotted drivers in their sets, but they are very difficult to find any info on. Felo makes a few sets but they start at 1.5mm. Anyone have any ideas? I can find tons of super cheap Chinese stuff at .7mm but I want something I don't have to replace.

That set you linked is not slotted, it's hex.

That said, you can't go wrong with the Wihas.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZ5QG0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This 8-pc phillips / slotted set starts at 1mm for slotted. Can't imagine needing anything smaller.

 

[PRH44]

It can not go wrong with these Wera. Smallest size of slotted is 0.8mm

I picked this set up for 20 bucks they are very comfortable and have good grip. The spinner on top is smooth with no wobble and the tips are tuff. Highly recommend

 

[toolfreak]

I bought these the other day for installing GPS units at work.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=675070&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[bsaint]

Wiha are the nicest.

 

[HubbaBubba]

I also believe in and own Wiha.

 

[Stuey]

I've got Witte, Wiha, and Wera sets, and a few single drivers.

They're all decent.

 

[bsaint]

I've been looking around for an excellent precision screwdriver set. The best overall I have found is the Wiha 26390. They do .7mm, .9mm, 1.3mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm for slotted. I can't find many sets under 1.5mm for slotted.

I cannot find any SO precision sets. Hazet lists a few sets with .7mm and .9mm slotted drivers in their sets, but they are very difficult to find any info on. Felo makes a few sets but they start at 1.5mm. Anyone have any ideas? I can find tons of super cheap Chinese stuff at .7mm but I want something I don't have to replace.

I have the snapon precision just to round out my tool set to one streamline brand. They are not as nice as Wiha and they were 62 dollars.

 

[Sparkfarmer]

I prefer the feel of the Wera precision handles over Wiha. Plus if you're buying something that will last a lifetime why not get something that looks cool too. Hate the look of the Wiha's. All personal preference though.

 

[canuckian]

I have Wera and snap on. I tend to grab the Wera mostly because the handle seems to fit my hand a little better. Both seem to have quality blades.

 

[PRH44]

Wiha with wrap case
http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-26193-Phillips-Screwdriver-PicoFinish/dp/B000FV62SS/ref=sr_1_48?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1334417219&sr=1-48

 

[gtlaw]

Don't forget about Moody Tools ... made in USA and excellent quality.

while I can guarantee that whia have durability, and ergonomics second to none I would enjoy a chance to try out this set

http://www.amazon.com/Moody-58-0390-8-Piece-Phillips-ESD-Safe/dp/B0000WUBZM

 

[volunteers]

I bought this set two months ago, works perfect and like it very much
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NZ5QG0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[vintagefan]

while I can guarantee that whia have durability, and ergonomics second to none I would enjoy a chance to try out this set

http://www.amazon.com/Moody-58-0390-8-Piece-Phillips-ESD-Safe/dp/B0000WUBZM

The Moody drivers are very durable. I use them next to Wiha every day at work, and I haven't been disappointed.

 

[shoturtle]

With precision, the wiha are nicer then the wera. If you want a set with smaller then 1.3 you might want to look at the wiha pico set

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FV62SS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[vintagefan]

With precision, the wiha are nicer then the wera. If you want a set with smaller then 1.3 you might want to look at the wiha pico set

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FV62SS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

IMO anything smaller than 1.3 is just excessive for most people.

The moody sets go down into the same range as the Wiha sets. Honestly I actually prefer Moody's handle to Wiha, even though I'm a pretty big Wiha fan.

 

[billybudge]

I have and recommend the range from a UK compny called DRAPER, the quality is there, They also have another full set, which I have, and they are superb, but they do not show on there website, I can ad a picture later of my sets.

 

[shoturtle]

IMO anything smaller than 1.3 is just excessive for most people.

The moody sets go down into the same range as the Wiha sets. Honestly I actually prefer Moody's handle to Wiha, even though I'm a pretty big Wiha fan.

I never use anything smaller then 1.3 and I really use that. But I have tried the moody, they are nice as well. But the wiha has a strong tip. They showed less camming over allot of uses.

 

[JML2]

I have the Wera, Wiha (3 sets; two with fixed handles - the newer soft-touch Pico is nicer than the older hard plastic handle - and one with the sliding blades in a collet-based handle), Moody (blades in aluminum handles from Commando), Felo, and CK (another that has the sliding blades in a collet-based handle). And some others, including an all-metal Niwa set from Japan (no longer made) and some special hobbyist blades/handles from SlotCarCorner and Hudy.

Which is best? Depends upon your hand and the type of work for which they're needed. The Wera blades are very long, and if you do close-up work they're not ideal. The Wiha Pico are very nice for when you're close to the item you're working on. The Felo are similar in many ways to the Wera. The Moody blades are US-made and excellent (but the small hex heads can be warped from the mfr.). I really like the CK handle, but if you need to push on the driver, the collet-based handles aren't ideal. The Felo stay in my car toolbag just in case I need them.

 

[Alchymist]

Used the Moodys for years - both hobby & work. Can't beat them.

http://www.moodytools.com/MTI_Browse_4.html

 

[cbracer]

but if you need to push on the driver, the collet-based handles aren't ideal.

All of them? I was looking at the System 4 Wiha model, then they have their new drive IV with the small bumps as well. They claim the collet handle will work with either drive IV or System 4. I'd think you could tighten the collet ones enough? Though the solid ones would never give you any fuss. Just take up more room....

 

[Lone_Wolf]

What about PB Swiss and C.K, do you have experience with them? I am looking for precision screwdrivers too, for laptops and gadgets mostly.

 

[JML2]

The Wiha System 4 shanks are smooth-sided hexagon shapes, but the "drive loc" versions have a series of recessed spherical depressions into which a ball on the handle lock slides, locking them into place, like the ball on a socket/ratchet set (they have this shank/handle design for larger drivers, too, called System VI, which has gotten good marks on the forum). Looks neat, but I haven't tried them. The system 4 hexagonal shanks for the drive loc versions seem to fit in the older type of handle (but they won't lock) (and the locking handle won't work on the older smooth shanks).

One important thing to keep in mind with any of the interchangeable models is that the diameter of the driver shank is larger than it needs to be for the tip size, because the shanks all have a standard hexagonal shape in order to fit into the handle. The fixed-blade drivers usually have smaller diameter shank as the tip goes down in size. This is of critical importance many times, where the screw is recessed deeply and you need a reduced shank on the driver to get to the screw head. For example, many cross-point or Phillips screws have a larger recess than the screw diameter would call for, and the screw is deeply recessed when fitted. That's one reason I have the Moody/Commando drivers, because they have a great reduced-shank Phillips driver. I found I could not use Wera or Wiha drivers for many applications because the shank was sized proportionally to the tip, and the shank wouldn't fit into a deep well to access the screw head.

If I had to start out with miniature screwdrivers, however, then I'd consider the a set of the locking shank drivers. But keep in mind that Wiha distribution in the US to retailers is apparently less than ideal, although you can order directly from the distributor's website.

Here's a picture from Amazon:

 

[JML2]

What about PB Swiss and C.K, do you have experience with them? I am looking for precision screwdrivers too, for laptops and gadgets mostly.

I really like this CK handle (set), but the driver shank can slide if it's not inserted all the way into the handle and you put pressure on it. The CK and Wiha handles have plastic collet fingers held in place by a plastic or brass sleeve, and the metal shank can slide on the plastic fingers.

 

[JML2]

Here's a picture I took of several of these miniature drivers, for a review on another site. You can see the differences in shank diameter, and the relation of tip size to shank diameter. The Commando handles (the gold and blue aluminum handles) use Moody driver blades. The four drivers shown here on the left have removable blades that lock into the handles via a bayonet-type fitting, secured by a threaded collet or a set screw.

The Wera handles are great, but many of the driver shanks are really, really long when compared to other makers' drivers, which makes them harder to use sometimes. And their handles are longer than most of the competition, too. They seem to be intended for use on equipment where you need a long driver to reach the screw and the shank diameter isn't a factor.

 

[0.511MeV]

My personal tools are Wera. I like the grips on them quite a bit. A tech that used to work with me had Starrett, which were more "traditional" style. They worked well, but I find the bigger grips on Wera tools to be more comfortable for my clumsy fingers.

 

[PRH44]

My personal tools are Wera. I like the grips on them quite a bit. A tech that used to work with me had Starrett, which were more "traditional" style. They worked well, but I find the bigger grips on Wera tools to be more comfortable for my clumsy fingers.

I do like my Wera micros too, but I am a big Wiha fan also
I usually have the fixed blade set of all drivers in conjunction with the interchangeable style.
I use the fixed for bench work and for the reasons JML2 described.
the interchangeables are my grab and go sets, Although I have been stung when in a hurry and the shaft was to large.
However the interchangeables do fit in the pocket and lightens the load.

I feel the same way with full size drivers. I use the 10 in 1 Klein all the time for quick easy portability. But when I know what I am up against or its going to be a lot of it. I always reach for the appropriate sized driver.

My 2 pennies anyhow

 

[orangefury]

I have been extremely happy with my Felo 240 series set.