New screwdriver needed - but which make?

maverickone · 6 Jul 2008

I really need to buy a good pozi screwdriver about 3pt in size.

I dont mind paying a reasonable price I just want one that doesnt chew its end to bits at the slightest sign of a stubborn screw.

So what make can anyone reccommend.

Back in my youth Stanley were the tools the proffesionals used but times and technology have moved on a lot since then.

big-all · 6 Jul 2008

i assume you talking car or simmilar
as most wood screws are pozi or pro bits!!!!

maverickone · 6 Jul 2008

Sorry it is for wood etc so pozi. I'll edit original post.

Does the difference influence the choice of make?

ChrisR · 6 Jul 2008

For wood I can't imagine not using a cordless drill and interchangeable hex bits. Screwfix and others do a good range, up to Pozi #4

big-all · 6 Jul 2008

the point is if you use the the wrong sort off bit it will chew up the screw/ head regardless of make it just takes a bit longer with good makes

in normal wood working 95% of the time you need a pozi/pro no 2 bit

it will cover metric sizes from 3 to 6[3 3.5 4 4.4 5 6] imperial sizes 6 to 10[6 7 8 10]

imperial no4 pozi 1 and imperial 12 pozi no 3

if the screw and bit are the correct fit you can carry the screw to the wood and without holding the screw it will screw in even on a non magnetic bit or holder

the screw type is marked on the head as in a star within a star design on the top is pozi/pro and a well defind single cross is philips[phs]

please note that sometimes on no4 imperial and 3 metric somtimes a philips bit works better even though the head is marked with the star within a star pozi/pro symbol

the way to select the correct bit is hold the bit horizontal insert into screw
the bit should carry the screw without falling off or at least have no wobble /rocking at all

fender · 6 Jul 2008

I've had a set of Facom screwdrivers for 15 years. Used every day and every one of them still has a perfect tip.

I agree with the others though, screw ends chewing up are normally the result of the wrong screwdriver / bit for the screws in use.

Thermo · 6 Jul 2008

big-all said:
the point is if you use the the wrong sort off bit it will chew up the screw/ head regardless of make it just takes a bit longer with good makes

in normal wood working 95% of the time you need a pozi/pro no 2 bit

it will cover metric sizes from 3 to 6[3 3.5 4 4.4 5 6] imperial sizes 6 to 10[6 7 8 10]

imperial no4 pozi 1 and imperial 12 pozi no 3

if the screw and bit are the correct fit you can carry the screw to the wood and without holding the screw it will screw in even on a non magnetic bit or holder

the screw type is marked on the head as in a star within a star design on the top is pozi/pro and a well defind single cross is philips[phs]

please note that sometimes on no4 imperial and 3 metric somtimes a philips bit works better even though the head is marked with the star within a star pozi/pro symbol

the way to select the correct bit is hold the bit horizontal insert into screw
the bit should carry the screw without falling off or at least have no wobble /rocking at all

yes but even when you do all that and use the correct bit, the screws can be so crap that thye chew to bits, eg on door ironmongery. When im fitting them i tend to use screwdrivers.

pompeyal · 6 Jul 2008

Stanley still make a good selection of screw drivers, the ones I have seem to be OK when I use them, Gedore have a nice tool range but can get a bit expensive... Al

RF Lighting · 6 Jul 2008

I've had a CK pozi screwdriver heading on for ten years now. It gets daily trade use. The tip is starting to ruond off a little now, but thats not a bad life in my book

I also like the wera screwdrivers.

big-all · 6 Jul 2008

Thermo said:
yes but even when you do all that and use the correct bit, the screws can be so rubbish that thye chew to bits, eg on door ironmongery. When im fitting them i tend to use screwdrivers.

yep i agree thats why i never use the screws or plugs sup

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d3matt · 24 Aug 2008

Don't get the Stanley with yellow handles. They're rubbish - too soft. Also all handles the same colour, so difficult to see which are which in the tool box, but then many brands seem to follow this practice.
I've got some Wera VDE screwdrivers with lasertips - they're excellent. When I need to buy new normal screwdrivers, I'll be getting Wera again.
For what you need, try Screwfix item 31823.
Wera screwdrivers also have large diameter handles which are great.[/url]

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