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Screwdriver sets, what's best?

Drawnnite

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My normal set at work are by a brand called "Felo" but also have a few from "Wiha" and "Wera" along with the old stanleys.

The terminal driver (mini flat blade) that has lived in my pocket and used daily at work for screwing and other uses was a weidmuller one (came with my crimpers) which is actually a Wiha one.
 

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Here's a couple that look ok on paper. I'm sure a lot of brands are selling the same tools with different names stamped on them. This HART kit looks cheap for what it is and is made from the same steel as the Repco ones.
Any standouts?

hart-55-piece-screwdriver-set_p5520110


https://www.bunnings.com.au/hart-55-piece-screwdriver-set_p5520110

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-torquemaster-screwdriver-set-13-piece_p6060166

https://www.repco.com.au/en/brands/repco/repco-13-pc-screwdriver-set-rtk24000/p/A9402821

https://www.bunnings.com.au/wera-12-piece-kraftform-xxl-screwdriver-set_p6060218
 
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You have expensive tastes! Do you think they're the best on the market?
 

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Over Rated and over priced is Snap-On.
 

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I have a couple of screw drivers with the softer handles and the wife has set of them with the softer handles. I actually like the feel of them over resin handles and kinda think they grip better on your hands. The Repco ones would be pretty ok and straight swap over for free I believe if they break. I don't believe Snap-On is over rated if your in the trade, but too exi for me when I can get lifetime warranty on the brands I buy these days.
 

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Off topic, sort of...but for the little jobs I like Burgeon, non magnetised.....




This one needs a sharpen/service...



wooa.. these pics are huge.. sorry 'bout that!
 
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You have expensive tastes! Do you think they're the best on the market?

I believe RICEY is a mech somewhere, so understandably you would want tools in the top of the range.
 

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I believe RICEY is a mech somewhere, so understandably you would want tools in the top of the range.

Yeah it is true, buy good tools and youll never look back.
If its for just the occasional use then whatever feels comfortable will work fine.

Best off just going in and finding which ones feel best to you in the hand.
My Felo ones are hard but also have some soft areas which make them nice when using them a lot.
Would still recommend the WIHA ones though. But if youll use them as chisels at times just get cheapies.
 

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Yep I'm a mech/auto tech and have used many different brands and Snapon were easily the best screwdrivers.

Snapon may be exxy but you break it they replace it for free :)
 
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