steveoelliott Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Hi Folks, I am not the most practical person in the world but do have the odd go at DIY etc. Over the years I've had fairly basic cheap and cheerful Stanley screwdriver sets etc but they don't really seem to be all that good. I am looking to but a screwdriver set together with bits for torx bolts etc. I'm not too worried about the cost, I'd like to buy something that will essentially last me a lifetime (or many years). Many Thanks Stephen Elliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 I'd recommend a Makita set a blue box at about £20. They are so⁸ good that peiple"borrow" bits and hence I have 3 partial sets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Ambrose Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 I like these Bosch sets for their quality and compactness. You'll need a separate driver handle or a battery-driven driver. The 'cased' sets take up too much room in my book. Quality is a good thing in itself but screwdrivers and bits are a bit of a consumable these days. https://www.screwfix.com/p/bosch-1-4-hex-shank-mixed-screwdriver-bit-set-32-pieces/6810t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoelliott Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) Thanks folks... The space aspect of a full traditional handled screwdriver set doesn't bother me. Of course for torx and other special bits, you normally have one of those driver handles and numerous other bits. I guess names like Bosch and Makita are well known staples... I know in the motor trade Snap On have a very good reputation although expensive. My next follow on question is as to whether I should also purchase an electric screwdriver or impact driver. I understand there are some circumstances where particularly impact drivers can cause issues. It may sound odd but I've always liked manually screwing into wood (as painstaking as it is) because for somebody inexperienced like me, you know when something feels right and can correct it before causing damage. That said when hanging a load of hooks in the shed on the studs, I drilled pilots and then used my drill with a screwdriver attachment but went slowly... Edited June 13, 2023 by steveoelliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I'd only get an impact driver if you see yourself having to put in 100s of screws in at a time. A cordless drill will give you more control and less likely to snap a head, drive too deep etc. I've both and will use my cordless drill over the impact driver for any light work or anything that will be visible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I won an impact driver, so otherwise wouldn't have one. Seldom used. I think maybe it is for use under the car,more than for building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoelliott Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Conor said: I'd only get an impact driver if you see yourself having to put in 100s of screws in at a time. A cordless drill will give you more control and less likely to snap a head, drive too deep etc. I've both and will use my cordless drill over the impact driver for any light work or anything that will be visible. Wise advice gratefully received. I'll continue with my drill. I used an impact driver once when hanging a TV bracket with my electrician; he passed me it to drive the screws into holes in a block wall. A few pulses and they were in, made it seem very easy but I can see that it would be easier to overdo it! Edited June 13, 2023 by steveoelliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 5 hours ago, steveoelliott said: I've always liked manually screwing into wood (as painstaking as it is) because for somebody inexperienced like me, you know when something feels right and can correct it before causing damage. In that case maybe you should take a look at a gyroscopic driver. Don't have one myself (yet), but I like the look of them. For example this Dewalt: https://youtube.com/watch?v=1s6wZqNZ_34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoelliott Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, Mike said: In that case maybe you should take a look at a gyroscopic driver. Don't have one myself (yet), but I like the look of them. For example this Dewalt: https://youtube.com/watch?v=1s6wZqNZ_34 That looks so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan F Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 12/06/2023 at 11:16, steveoelliott said: I am not the most practical person in the world but do have the odd go at DIY etc. Over the years I've had fairly basic cheap and cheerful Stanley screwdriver sets etc but they don't really seem to be all that good. I am looking to but a screwdriver set together with bits for torx bolts etc. I'm not too worried about the cost, I'd like to buy something that will essentially last me a lifetime (or many years). Look at the following brands for high-quality screwdriver sets. https://www-uk.wera.de/en https://www.wiha.com/gb/en/ The challenge is working out which set makes the most sense..! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 I do love the Wera stuff, however, i do have some stuff that is Wiha. I want a lottery win now that i have been looking at the Wera site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan F Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, Big Jimbo said: I do love the Wera stuff, however, i do have some stuff that is Wiha. I want a lottery win now that i have been looking at the Wera site. Did you look at the 412-page "compact" catalogue yet? It'd keep you busy for a couple of weeks... https://www-de.wera.de/fileadmin/pdf/catalog/EN-Compact-Catalogue-2023.pdf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoelliott Posted June 14, 2023 Author Share Posted June 14, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Dan F said: Look at the following brands for high-quality screwdriver sets. https://www-uk.wera.de/en https://www.wiha.com/gb/en/ The challenge is working out which set makes the most sense..! Although these are overkill for a pleb like me, at least I know I would be using good quality kit. I can't blame my tools Each have got 3-4 sets that will cover everything I need. Edited June 14, 2023 by steveoelliott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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