Recommend me a screwdriver set

[lbhsbz]

Amazon.com

I just bought this set and it is excellent.

I refuse to buy normal phillips screwdrivers or any set that includes them....pretty much everything you'd use a hand screwdriver on is a JIS, not a phillips.

i have to amend my review on these....I'd avoid them. While they do seem to work OK for the sole purpose of driving screws, I was installing a garbage disposal the other day and the retainer nut has a slot that fits a round screwdriver shank just perfectly...which I've always used a screwdriver for....the same one I use to swap the dishwater drain flange. The vessel ARMOR shank broke off with very minimal effort. I grabbed a Crescent out of my 199 piece kit that I had in the truck and that worked fine.

For most normal people, flathead screwdrivers are used less for driving screws and more for other things, typically. I'd suggest a higher grade Vessel set.

 

[Etchase]

I didn’t read this whole thread but this Phillips only set Epstein’s offers is excellent. The discount code gives you 20% off this price. Wait a couple weeks and celebrate Epstein’s day.

Vessel Tools Phillips JIS Tip Screwdriver Set, 6 Pc. (9806JSPB)

Tip Type - Phillips Size - Green:#0 x 75 mm (3")#1 x 75 mm (3")Red:#1 x 75 mm (3")#2 x 150 mm (6")Grey:#2 x 100 mm (4")#3 x 150 mm (6") Green Grip - Useful knurled blade for quick and slipless driving Red Grip - Forged hexagonal bolster for additional wrenching Grey Grip - Blade turns 12°...

www.harryepstein.com

 

[Ohio Andy]

I didn’t read this whole thread but this Phillips only set Epstein’s offers is excellent. The discount code gives you 20% off this price. Wait a couple weeks and celebrate Epstein’s day.

Vessel Tools Phillips JIS Tip Screwdriver Set, 6 Pc. (9806JSPB)

Tip Type - Phillips Size - Green:#0 x 75 mm (3")#1 x 75 mm (3")Red:#1 x 75 mm (3")#2 x 150 mm (6")Grey:#2 x 100 mm (4")#3 x 150 mm (6") Green Grip - Useful knurled blade for quick and slipless driving Red Grip - Forged hexagonal bolster for additional wrenching Grey Grip - Blade turns 12°...

www.harryepstein.com

I like that they include two with the knurled shafts.... A nice set

 

[dnschmidt]

Sawzall = Milwaukee
Screwdriver = Vessel

 

[308guru]

I didn’t read this whole thread but this Phillips only set Epstein’s offers is excellent. The discount code gives you 20% off this price. Wait a couple weeks and celebrate Epstein’s day.

Vessel Tools Phillips JIS Tip Screwdriver Set, 6 Pc. (9806JSPB)

Tip Type - Phillips Size - Green:#0 x 75 mm (3")#1 x 75 mm (3")Red:#1 x 75 mm (3")#2 x 150 mm (6")Grey:#2 x 100 mm (4")#3 x 150 mm (6") Green Grip - Useful knurled blade for quick and slipless driving Red Grip - Forged hexagonal bolster for additional wrenching Grey Grip - Blade turns 12°...

www.harryepstein.com

Nice screwdrivers but it seem like a set thrown together from 3 different lines of random tools they have. I wouldn’t be able to handle the mismatch, especially when it’s no savings over a proper Megadora set.

 

[willf650]

Nice screwdrivers but it seem like a set thrown together from 3 different lines of random tools they have. I wouldn’t be able to handle the mismatch, especially when it’s no savings over a proper Megadora set.

They could be but vessel does sell a mismatch set like that in foam I have. It also includes flat heads.

The silver handles are impact screwdrivers and are awesome. The #3 is the go to for brake rotor retaining screws. The #2 is the go to for old motor cycle master cylinders.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Those are four different types of Phillips screwdrivers in that set:

• Green Grip - Useful knurled blade for quick and slipless driving
• Red Grip - Forged hexagonal bolster for additional wrenching
• Grey Grip - Blade turns 12° counterclockwise and loosen stuck screws when striking with a hammer
• Red & Green Grip - Phillips JAWSFIT tip that firmly grips screws

 

[KnurledNut]

i have to amend my review on these....I'd avoid them. While they do seem to work OK for the sole purpose of driving screws, I was installing a garbage disposal the other day and the retainer nut has a slot that fits a round screwdriver shank just perfectly...which I've always used a screwdriver for....the same one I use to swap the dishwater drain flange. The vessel ARMOR shank broke off with very minimal effort. I grabbed a Crescent out of my 199 piece kit that I had in the truck and that worked fine.

For most normal people, flathead screwdrivers are used less for driving screws and more for other things, typically. I'd suggest a higher grade Vessel set.

Thanks for posting an update. Its always good to get real constructive feedback from users regarding strengths and weaknesses. I like Vessels crosspoint tip geometry but feel they lack in other areas.

 

[ecotec]

Tekton discontinued their US driver line in favor of rebranded Wittes.

Witte makes really nice screwdrivers. Also… Tekton has a very easy warranty system. I haven’t had to warranty anything from them, but GJ members have been able to warranty their tools with no issues.

A lot of really good suggestions have already been made in this thread. I can vouch for Klein, Williams/Snap-on/CAT, Wera, and Vessel. I have them all, and like them all.

I have some Hozan JIS that, I believe, are rebranded Vessel. They have also been great. I used them this morning troubleshooting Sick light curtains.

For work (electrical), I use a mix of Wera, Hozan, Wiha, Enderes, advertising pocket screwdrivers (my favorite are Detroit area pre area code ones with exchange telephone numbers but I don’t bring those to work) and Klein.

 

[ecotec]

To use for house tasks or car repair or?

I find myself using 6-in-1s around the house, vs dedicated drivers for car repair. I have some old Craftsman, approx 15yr old USA SK, newer USA Tekton, Doyle demo drivers, Klein, Vessel.

I prefer the USA SK out of what I have for car repair. Although I haven't (yet) gotten any Snap Ons. And the Doyles are nice to beat the **** out of.

Wera chiseldrivers are pretty terrific.

 

[jfleisher]

https://www.neobits.com/xcelite_xst5n_screwdriver_set_phillips_5_piece__p15368788.html?atc=gbs&srsltid=AfmBOopS1-AeJGm2vbm3yha2dXSIC7grPVvkao5q7fHHpqe3zlKhT-UF9Yg

 

[liliysdad]

Witte makes really nice screwdrivers. Also…

If I wanted Wittes, I’d buy Wittes. I liked the hard handles because they were decent quality, cheap, and made in the US. Without that line of drivers, I’ve no use for the company as a whole. I can buy rebranded German and Taiwanese tools from a hundred other vendors.

They like to capitalize on the “Made in the USA” flag waving nonsense….but ditch it as soon as it’s no longer easy.

 

[whateg01]

Sawzall = Milwaukee
Screwdriver = Vessel

Well, since only Milwaukee makes a sawzall, the first one is obvious