Screwdrivers...

[SJShaw672]

So... I'm getting a better (non cheapo) set of screwdrivers. So far I see two options:
1: Get a full, comprehensive set of actual screwdrivers (Bost rebadged as Fatmax)
Normal + Torx

2: Get a Kraftform Kompakt with the long bits (that will do the same thing)
Kraftform Kompakt 62

Any ideas/comments? Does having 'proper' screwdrivers make that much of a difference?

 

[cburnscrx]

I'll comment on two thing here...Most certainly having the proper screwdrivers matter. I am not one of those guys on here who has a specialty tool for everything, I just make it work...but in this case it's worth the investment to have the proper screwdrivers.

Also, I really like the Stanley FatMax screwdrivers, and we used them in a professional setting. I didn't think they'd be all that great, but I was wrong. I'd buy them for home use if I didn't get the Craftsman Pros

 

[bcradio]

TONS of threads on this topic. You can spend days getting information on this topic

https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&q=site:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garagejournal.com+%22screwdrivers%22&oq=site:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.garagejournal.com+%22screwdrivers%22&gs_l=serp.12...3659.7066.0.8704.12.12.0.0.0.1.151.1439.0j12.12.0...0.0...1c.1.15.psy-ab.uksJXd1jp8s&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&fp=d6cb929c2745089d&biw=1920&bih=950

Good luck

 

[Jeanke]

Any ideas/comments? Does having 'proper' screwdrivers make that much of a difference?

Well, I'm by no means the Snap-on market but after years of cheap screwdrivers I got myself a special line from Facom. That line I got is made to avoid rust (good for working on a boat etc... to avoid contaminating other screws) and so on, but I can say I simply love using these. The big flat one I even use as a chisel at times when.. well when the chisel is lost or too far away, and they look like new. I am very happy to have spent the extra money on that. I had a previous set from PB Swiss tools, and I managed to chip some of the tips on those ones, so not too happy and yet those are not for free either...

 

[EdJack]

I'd head over to the "No BS screwdriver thread". That's a good place to get started.

 

[X1 Mike]

I don't know about that style of Stanley drivers but I have a semi-complete set of these in all sizes.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FCIMSU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I consider them my second string drivers but am shocked at how often I grab them before my hard handle Snap-Ons. They are made in the UK

 

[doodah man]

I'm sure there will be other threads on this, but since you asked about the Wera Kraftform Kompakt driver and bits, I'll chime in. I bought the small set (six bits: phillips, pozidrive and slotted) for work because they looked like a good portable alternative to a full set of screwdrivers. I don't think they will substitute for a regular screwdriver except in light-duty applications. There's a surprising amount of slop in the coupling between the bit and handle. The bit deflects more than a couple of degrees with very little pressure. That said, I love the Wera Kraftform handle and have a set of the classics at home.

 

[hifi_hokie]

I don't know about that style of Stanley drivers but I have a semi-complete set of these in all sizes.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FCIMSU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I consider them my second string drivers but am shocked at how often I grab them before my hard handle Snap-Ons. They are made in the UK

I have a couple of the chisels they have in that line. Pretty tough.

As for screwdrivers, I'm a big fan of the complete Wiha SoftFinish set, but YMMV...

 

[CWP1616L]

Does having 'proper' screwdrivers make that much of a difference?

It makes all the difference in the world. I can't stand a screwdriver that doesn't fit the fastener perfectly.

 

[wmartin]

I have both the smaller version of the Wera set-in-a-case, and this:

http://www.pbswisstools.com/werkzeug/bilder/hires/7215G.jpg

and I think that the PB Swiss set is nicer to use, gotta watch for the pointy thing though.

 

[neophyte]

I really like the French made Stanley/Bost Screwdrivers. I consider them on par with Wiha in terms of quality. The handles have a similar shape to one of the Wiha styles as well. I'd say go for the Bost.

 

[NissanTechWill]

If you need to use Phillips head screwdrivers, IMHO, there is no comparison to SO. SO has a patented bit design that does not slip like so many other high end screw drivers. I bought a set of Matco screwdrivers because I prefer the handle, but after having their phillips heads slip a few times, I brought them home to use as my home screwdrivers.

-Will