Electrical tools for a diyer

[RobTi]

Hi looking for pointers for an electrical screwdriver set please ?
Thanks

 

[333rocky333]

My preference are Irazola, but not the Bacho copies

 

[AndyPRK]

I’m sure this guy talks about screwdrivers for apprentices in one video

 

[RobTi]

Thanks all my current set are cimco from CEF many years back and getting a bit past it now

 

[thomp1983]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391775983934

I use a set of those, I'm only diy but a couple of the sparks at work use the same set too

 

[CBW]

As a Diyer, I wouldn’t be spending stupid amounts on them, any of these probably see you right: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WER031576-...ocphy=9046605&hvtargid=pla-359941154577&psc=1
https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-mixed-vde-screwdriver-set-5-piece-set/847hg
These have served me well, https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wiha-Finis...ocphy=9046509&hvtargid=pla-389097491702&psc=1I actually got mine on offer in screwfix. Approx £15.

 

[rsgaz]

Be aware, a lot of the sets for sale only come with either Phillips drivers OR Pozi drivers. You absolutely, definitely need both. Here's a couple of budget sets which have both types...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141688736763
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333270828348

Or, to make them easier to grab the correct driver out your toolbox, buy a set which come with, say, Phillips drivers, then separately buy a PZ1 & PZ2 of a different brand so they look different

 

[CBW]

I haven’t found an instance where I need both, usually just PZ. Especially in a diy circumstance.

 

[JohnD]

I would go so far as to say (unless you are in the US or are mending a Ford Cortina) that if you ever own any Phillips screwdrivers, you should lock them in a steel box, painted red, and marked "Warning! Phillips Screwdrivers!" Do not use on PZ screws!"

Stanley are particularly bad in this respect.

 

[rsgaz]

usually just PZ.

unless you are in the US or are mending a Ford Cortina

Plasterboard screws = Phillips
Plasterboard umbrella fixings = Phillips
Self drilling wafer screws = Phillips
UK 13A plug(and trailing socket) screws = Phillips
Conduit saddles and bends = Phillips
Electrical items made in China which aren't torx/snake eyes/etc = Phillips



No Pozi screws at all in that photo. They're all combined Phillips/Slot, but a decent PH2 screwdriver works so much better than a slotted screwdriver for all of them.

 

[aptsys]

I'd go for something like this: https://amzn.to/3vEwKCw

 

[AndyPRK]

you should be able to get one with handles for about £15

 

[333rocky333]

Be aware, a lot of the sets for sale only come with either Phillips drivers OR Pozi drivers. You absolutely, definitely need both. Here's a couple of budget sets which have both types...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141688736763
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333270828348

Or, to make them easier to grab the correct driver out your toolbox, buy a set which come with, say, Phillips drivers, then separately buy a PZ1 & PZ2 of a different brand so they look different

I cant recall ever buying a Phillips, I appreciate there is a difference, but where would you actually encounter a Phillips head screw

Oops sorry did not see your other post

 

[Sureitsoff?]

all the items in the pic seem to have what is known as plus minus screws

 

[rsgaz]

known as plus minus screws

Yes, but there are Pozi/Slot types and Phillips/Slot types out there. ALL the ones in the picture are Phillips/Slot.