Zephmeister
Member
Hello all,
This is my first posting on this forum and I am in need of some advice from seasoned tool users! Here's some background on myself:
I work in IT and for the most part, I only need a Phillips and slotted head screwdriver (Most commonly PH2 but I do use PH1 & PH0 semi frequently). My work provides all the tools that I need to do my work, but like many people on here I want my own tool that I can use and feel confident about and kind of have some representation of my trade. I was looking into getting a ratcheting bit screwdriver so I can carry it easily from site to site as needed without having to use a bag. I don't use a pouch either, so it'd probably sit in my pocket. I would also appreciate any recommendations for small pouches that I can fit a single screwdriver and a flashlight in.
I was considering purchasing a PB Swiss Insider 3, I actually purchased one about a year and a half ago but it got stolen. I'll admit I was being careless with my $100 screwdriver by forgetting it on my desk at my work(We had a contracted security company with different guards every night, so it was hard to identify who might have taken it, plus I just assumed I left it somewhere else and by the time I realized I hadn't, the security company was no longer around). After a year, I've decided that I missed that awesome screwdriver. The wife is really hesitant about letting me drop that kind of cash on the same screwdriver I already lost, but she knows that I loved that screwdriver.
My question is can someone recommend something that is as good if not better than the PB Swiss Insider 3 for around the same price or cheaper. I do prefer European made brands, but I would consider an American made brand if the reliability and warranty are pretty awesome. One of the things that I really liked about the PB Swiss Insider 3 is that there was no play with the bits and the driver felt really solid. I had one gripe and that was how wide the shaft was. I also feel like the magnet was really powerful and I liked that a lot as well.
This is my first posting on this forum and I am in need of some advice from seasoned tool users! Here's some background on myself:
I work in IT and for the most part, I only need a Phillips and slotted head screwdriver (Most commonly PH2 but I do use PH1 & PH0 semi frequently). My work provides all the tools that I need to do my work, but like many people on here I want my own tool that I can use and feel confident about and kind of have some representation of my trade. I was looking into getting a ratcheting bit screwdriver so I can carry it easily from site to site as needed without having to use a bag. I don't use a pouch either, so it'd probably sit in my pocket. I would also appreciate any recommendations for small pouches that I can fit a single screwdriver and a flashlight in.
I was considering purchasing a PB Swiss Insider 3, I actually purchased one about a year and a half ago but it got stolen. I'll admit I was being careless with my $100 screwdriver by forgetting it on my desk at my work(We had a contracted security company with different guards every night, so it was hard to identify who might have taken it, plus I just assumed I left it somewhere else and by the time I realized I hadn't, the security company was no longer around). After a year, I've decided that I missed that awesome screwdriver. The wife is really hesitant about letting me drop that kind of cash on the same screwdriver I already lost, but she knows that I loved that screwdriver.
My question is can someone recommend something that is as good if not better than the PB Swiss Insider 3 for around the same price or cheaper. I do prefer European made brands, but I would consider an American made brand if the reliability and warranty are pretty awesome. One of the things that I really liked about the PB Swiss Insider 3 is that there was no play with the bits and the driver felt really solid. I had one gripe and that was how wide the shaft was. I also feel like the magnet was really powerful and I liked that a lot as well.
@ suggesting snap on to save money.
