what precision screwdrivers?

floz · 24 Jan 2010 at 16:26

hey guys,

basically which are the best brand of precision screwdrivers? in terms of quality and comfort. I've got some cheap ones that are not nice to use, and basically impossible to turn if the screw is in even a little tight.

note: i need torx 10, and some precision phillips head ones. A set would be best.

Thanks!

floz · 24 Jan 2010 at 19:55

really? no one knows the answer? :S

macca672 · 24 Jan 2010 at 20:10

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=11618&store=snapon-store

$226 a set tho

floz · 24 Jan 2010 at 20:11

haha, obviously they need to be affordable, i am a student after all! i only want a small set, and say £20 max?

macca672 · 24 Jan 2010 at 20:13

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/37164..._-Forge Steel Precision Screwdriver Set 12Pcs

i have a set of these and they are more than reasonable, and the handles are chunky enough to get a good grip on

edit: and it includes the T10 you require

bigjimmyauk · 24 Jan 2010 at 20:14

try the magnusson range of tools if u live in the uk they have lifetime warranty and chrome vanadium i have a lot of their tools and must say they are very high quality

macca672 · 24 Jan 2010 at 20:16

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...ndid=9676828&ecamp=trf-005&CAWELAID=266894197

the magnusssuns, no T10 but cheaper tho

floz · 24 Jan 2010 at 23:52

ooo the forge steel ones look good, got everything i need in em.

would you say the build quality is good on them? i.e. they dont bend or snap.

macca672 · 25 Jan 2010 at 00:02

not had any go snap yet

so long as your not using them to pry open safes

floz · 25 Jan 2010 at 03:55

awesome, well i will probs get a set of those then! thanks for your help! Enjoy ur new rig on Tuesday!

PhillyDee · 25 Jan 2010 at 11:02

I was gonna recommend these:
33-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set
Made by ProsKit SD-9803
Has
PH 000/00/0/1
SL 1.0/1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0/3.5/430
TORX 4/5/6/7/8/9/10/15/20
HEX 0.9/13./1.5/2.0/2.5/3.0/4.0
PZ 1/0

Excellent little set. £21.99 of course . . . . Just used it to strip down my phone and a laptop yesterday. Just google the 2nd line in the post.

Apachegunface · 25 Jan 2010 at 11:22

Anyone know of a set that is magnetized?

Apachegunface · 25 Jan 2010 at 11:51

Anyone got this? only 20 sheets inc delivery

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/70-PIECE-SCRE...tZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item3ef73a4a7c

http://www.thetoolden.co.uk/TheToolDen/Draper/Large/40850_SS70.jpg No hotlinking!

macca672 · 25 Jan 2010 at 11:56

looks reasonable for pc use, tho ive always been a bit unsure about using the magnetic ended screwdrivers near electronics. Not saying you cant just I try to avoid it

floz · 25 Jan 2010 at 13:46

i'll check out that set thanks philly! not ordered just yet as i've been very busy, think i'll be doing it on wednesday. Yeah, im also wary of magnetic, don't want to take chance even if it is small.

PhillyDee · 25 Jan 2010 at 16:58

Theres no risk from magnetic screwdrivers in a pc. None at all

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The set I mentioned isnt magnetic.