A new screwdriver

DXP55

DXP55

DXP55

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Just treated myself to a new screwdriver - Wera ratchet with bits in the handle. Had a mishap with a job which a ratchet screwdriver would have helped no end.

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Bought a wera ratchet driver and bit set years ago, lovely bit of kit.

As long as I don't lose it I reckon it'll end up being like the old ratchet screwdriver my dad had in his toolbox when I was a kid that was nearly at old as him :D
 
Ok, So i may regret this.
I have a Wera screwdriver... (actually have quite a bit of Wera kit now) But whilst looking for a socket set I saw a screwdriver that looked like a newer version of mine, as it had spare bits in the handle. I was a bit miffed as they must have updated mine as it looked so similar.

Nope.... Grabbed mine next time and pressed the, Now, very obvious button on the handle.......
 
The instructons are hard to find so i sympathise with you for missing it. I knew as it was part of the bumf when looking round for it. I ordered the wrong one with that on and also no ratchet (don't ask how I missed it when ordering) so took it back. Wondered why it was cheaper.
Got 11 green Wera and set of 6 Red Wera now. Plus a handle but didn't read the bumf and it was for the next size up Hex so had to buy a new shaft that took standard size Hex - Have to say though the extra thickness of the shaft makes the screwdrive feel more solid.
I started looking at anything between £10 and £15 but became so confused and undecided I just said sod it get another Wera -
If only I had the spare money 40 yrs ago and could afford good tools.

PS I do have a Stanley Yankee with hex adaptor.
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That blokes voice cut's through me like a blunt knife so turned him off -I have tried watching his videos before.
Screwdrives are like any tool - Does it fit your hand - Wera is perfect for me - When my Bro died I had all his kit - The number of old hammers I binned because they didn't feel right amazed me.
I do have other hex screwdrivers but they are cheap and the movement in bit and shaft is off putting.

I joined OC because I wanted to build my first PC - - All the other forums are a bonus.:)
 
Ha -no medal -My Bro had that when he was at a canal rally on Dudley/Stourbridge canal in 1979 - I gave all the others away to a boater but kept that one- it's sitting there getting the odd polish. It's heavy.
 
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I only own one Wera screwdriver and it's a precision one for my drone. I have to say that since I bought it, I'd like some more Wera screwdrivers as they are decent quality. I don't need a massive set, just a couple to put in my toolbox that I know I can rely on.
 
More than two thirds of my screwdrivers are Wera and I have exactly that ratchet one as well. It’s taken a lot of use without any issue so a good choice there.
 
This thread reminded me that I needed a screwdriver, so I didn't need to keep dragging out my Halfords kit. Bought the Bosch for £15 because I'm tight.
 
I need a long screwdriver. I've had several instances lately where trying to screw in a tight corner space and it was really awkward to get a normal screwdriver in and turn it with any force.
 
danlightbulb said:
I need a long screwdriver. I've had several instances lately where trying to screw in a tight corner space and it was really awkward to get a normal screwdriver in and turn it with any force.
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I have a number of extra long screwdrivers for areas where the shaft needs to be thin, but for everywhere elseI find a set of different length extenders for a screwdriver with hex fittings is the way to go (possibly with a flexible one as well). A small 90 degree ratchet handle for hex bits is also handy in tight spaces to get more force.

Another useful item for screw driving in awkward places is tools like the Bosch professional flexi-click drivers as they come with a 90 degree head that can be any angle to the driver and also an offset head that can be used on its own or with the 90 degree so you can use the tool very close to corners.
 
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