Precision Screwdriver Set

jellybeard999 · 16 Dec 2021 at 19:15

Looking to get some decent, yet inexpensive

precision screwdrivers. I've a couple of cheap sets, but both have missing/broken screwdrivers/bits.

I quite like the look of the Xiaomi Mijia Wiha set.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383588220320?hash=item594fa3bda0:g:3hkAAOSwjYFe4rWE

How can I tell if these are genuine? They're a bit cheaper on aliexpress/banggood, but then there's still the risk of fakes, plus import charges etc.

Any other suggestions?

Zefan · 16 Dec 2021 at 19:30

I've no idea if these are rubber stamped by the quality tool gods, however - as well as a Wera set - I have the ifixit mako set which seems worth it for just a tenner more than that set you liked. It reviews very well and I've had no issues myself, but it's a larger set. That'll be either a pro or con depending on your particular requirements.

Fubsy · 16 Dec 2021 at 19:39

iFixit have a sale on currently as well. I just took delivery of the Classic bundle and it's pretty comprehensive.

iFixit Store UK

dlockers · 16 Dec 2021 at 21:32

Y'all nuts. I have a draper set that cost me a fiver

jpaul · 16 Dec 2021 at 21:55

wiha ones ... yes not made in germany anymore
I'd specced these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AGI8SWS
but eventually just bought the specific T bits I needed for phone dissection from amazon
(goddam amazon who don't show the full orders in your emails anymore)
eg Wera 5118040001 Jewellers & Instrument Screwdrivers, Multi-Colour, TX 5 x 40 mm

jellybeard999 · 16 Dec 2021 at 22:23

Zefan said:
I've no idea if these are rubber stamped by the quality tool gods, however - as well as a Wera set - I have the ifixit mako set which seems worth it for just a tenner more than that set you liked. It reviews very well and I've had no issues myself, but it's a larger set. That'll be either a pro or con depending on your particular requirements.

Thanks

Fubsy said:
iFixit have a sale on currently as well. I just took delivery of the Classic bundle and it's pretty comprehensive.

iFixit Store UK

Thanks. I'll take a look.

dLockers said:
Y'all nuts. I have a draper set that cost me a fiver

I have something similar. It's broken. That's why I want something better

jpaul said:
wiha ones ... yes not made in germany anymore
I'd specced these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AGI8SWS
but eventually just bought the specific T bits I needed for phone dissection from amazon
(goddam amazon who don't show the full orders in your emails anymore)
eg Wera 5118040001 Jewellers & Instrument Screwdrivers, Multi-Colour, TX 5 x 40 mm

Thanks, but verging into more than I want to spend there.

[Darkend]Viper · 17 Dec 2021 at 07:51

I bought a HPMAISON 122 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set from amazon and it's been great, used daily and none of the bits have given up or started to round any screws. The plastic pries aren't the best, but I don't use them.

sovietspybob · 17 Dec 2021 at 08:02

I have to say i got a set from Lidl or Aldi several years ago for about £10 i think and it's still going strong, it's taken apart literally hundreds of laptops in work and i've not rounded a bit or broken anything yet. For such small screws they're never going to be really tight so if you're breaking bits i've no idea what you're doing

SimonR · 17 Dec 2021 at 08:18

I have been using a set of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Interchang...&sprefix=precision+screwdriver,aps,66&sr=8-23 for the past 10 years to tear down and repair laptops and phones and they are still going strong. I have an iFixit set but they are rubbish compared to these. I do like the iFixit tray for keeping the screws in though.

darael · 17 Dec 2021 at 10:48

I can't force myself to pay the premium price for an iFixit set, regardless of how well people rate them - probably people trying to justify their expensive purchase to the missus.

I've had this set for a while now and I love it. Sometimes I can be heavy handed, but, so far, no bits in this set have snapped. I've always found that the sets with shiny metal bits snap the easiest.

SimonR said:
I have been using a set of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Interchangeable-Precision-Screwdriver-screwdriver-Eyeglass/dp/B06XRQ33CC/ref=sr_1_23?crid=2YJNC76I5JN1A&keywords=precision+screwdriver&qid=1639728815&sprefix=precision+screwdriver,aps,66&sr=8-23 for the past 10 years to tear down and repair laptops and phones and they are still going strong. I have an iFixit set but they are rubbish compared to these. I do like the iFixit tray for keeping the screws in though.

I tried one of those sets, but hated the screwdriver as I found it didn't give me much grip. For example when I wanted to undo a tight screw, I found that handle just to slide in my grip.

SimonR · 17 Dec 2021 at 10:54

darael said:
I can't force myself to pay the premium price for an iFixit set, regardless of how well people rate them - probably people trying to justify their expensive purchase to the missus.

I've had this set for a while now and I love it. Sometimes I can be heavy handed, but, so far, no bits in this set have snapped. I've always found that the sets with shiny metal bits snap the easiest.

I tried one of those sets, but hated the screwdriver as I found it didn't give me much grip. For example when I wanted to undo a tight screw, I found that handle just to slide in my grip.

I can honestly say I have never encountered a screw that tight and I must have worked on thousands. Even threadlocker never posed a problem.

darael · 17 Dec 2021 at 12:25

SimonR said:
I can honestly say I have never encountered a screw that tight and I must have worked on thousands. Even threadlocker never posed a problem.

It's probably just me then.

I prefer the plastic screwdrivers with a small amount of rubber for grip.

MassiveJim · 17 Dec 2021 at 13:53

SimonR said:
I can honestly say I have never encountered a screw that tight and I must have worked on thousands. Even threadlocker never posed a problem.

The screws in the bottom of an iphone used to be a PITA sometimes if someone had not taken care before I opened it up, but I bought a set of screwdrivers that cost about £5 each (4 screwdrivers in total) and I haven't had a problem opening up an iphone since.

I also own an ifixit kit and it is decent quality, they sell some of them on Amazon now, and they have various sized kits
I got this one for £30
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0189YWOIO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My use case is probably different to yours though, although I am tending towards better quality tools nowadays if I can just because they will last and I don't have to worry about replacing them or them not being up to the job.
I have a cheap set of Rolson screwdrivers and pieces would literally snap off the tips.

SPG · 18 Dec 2021 at 12:54

Just bought to Xiaomi torque set from the official Xiaomi store on Ali express. Top bit of kit tbh. Very recommend by myself if that counts for owt

jellybeard999 · 7 Jan 2022 at 12:44

Went for the iFixit Mako kit in the end as I had an Amazon voucher to use. Looks good quality and the case is nice. Hopefully it'll contain everything I need and last!

The only negative I've found so far is that the symbols for the bits are in black on a black background, which makes them difficult to see.

panthro · 7 Jan 2022 at 15:43

SPG said:
Just bought to Xiaomi torque set from the official Xiaomi store on Ali express. Top bit of kit tbh. Very recommend by myself if that counts for owt

I couldn't find this anywhere on the Xiaomi store?

MassiveJim · 7 Jan 2022 at 18:03

jellybeard999 said:
Went for the iFixit Mako kit in the end as I had an Amazon voucher to use. Looks good quality and the case is nice. Hopefully it'll contain everything I need and last!

The only negative I've found so far is that the symbols for the bits are in black on a black background, which makes them difficult to see.

The one bit that I use the most has been painted white around the stem for this very reason, when I read the reviews people were complaining about this as the older kits came in a wooden box and the symbols were apparently easier to read.

Armageus · 7 Jan 2022 at 18:11

I've got a set of wera kraftform micro, and have to say whilst expensive they have made taking apart laptops, consoles and the like effortless.

Philtor · 7 Jan 2022 at 18:43

jellybeard999 said:
Went for the iFixit Mako kit in the end as I had an Amazon voucher to use. Looks good quality and the case is nice. Hopefully it'll contain everything I need and last!

The only negative I've found so far is that the symbols for the bits are in black on a black background, which makes them difficult to see.

I have this set and it’s top drawer. Will last a lifetime

jellybeard999 · 31 Mar 2022 at 13:13

Just in case it helps anyone, I spied this knock off ifixit kit advertised in Lidl. No idea what it's like though

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/p51110?productId=51110&countryCode=GB