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Thanks for that explanation! I did notice the difference in throat depth but I couldn't see how the spreader function worked - your explanation makes that clear - so, thanks again!

I'm looking at these two clamps and I can't really see why one is so much more expensive - there must be a reason (what is the "spreader" functionality", does that have something to do with it?) In brackets are the Scxrewfix codes Irwin Quick-Grip Bar Clamp & Spreader 12" (86306) - £18.99 Irwin...

Thanks for your suggestions. After a bit more searching I found exactly what I wanted at rapidmetals.co.uk - 2 off 38.1mm x 7.9mm x 100mm - £2.40 (excl VAT) + £4.00 Postage (excl VAT) - Total £7.68 (incl VAT). With most suppliers it's the delivery charge which is the absolute killer!

I found a previous post recommending Metal Mania as a supplier and I checked out their site. They have 1½" x ¼" and the shortest length they can supply is 250mm for £6.11. However delivery is £8.50 and I can't really justify spending £14.61 for what I need. The 1½" width is critical (38mm...

Thanks to everybody for their input and suggestions. As I mentioned I have gone for a Wera stubby bit holder and a 10mm slotted bit with a 1/4" hex shank. It's probably worth mentioning that primetools.co.uk has a really good search option - "stubby slotted" returned 112 results of which the...

I decided on a Wera stubby handle/bit holder and am following your suggestion, more or less. See previous regarding gunsmith screwdrivers. I did find a 10mm slotted bit with a 1/4" shank instead of the 5/16" shank item you found. Good info regarding hex bits being closer to a hollow grind...

I did have a look at gunsmith screwdrivers but in the end decided to go for a bit and bit holder. Thanks for the suggestion, it was definitely worth looking at.

It would do the job if it were 10mm and not 5.5mm!

Yes but I'm not prepared to pay £5.95 in postage! I'm replying to others and afrer that will let everybody know what I decided in the end. Thanks for your inout.

I might have to end up using a driver bit but would much prefer a dedicated screwdriver. Good suggestion though, thanks.

Just tried all of those (including Snap-On online shop)

The subject says it all really - the only ones I have found are from PS Swiss Tools and Garant and whilst the drivers themselves are not outrageously expensive (ca, £7-8), they only seem to be available from abroad and with shipping it comes to anything from £20 to £28. Can anybody suggest...

Honest Paul - that's me! I recently ordered a set of Bosch HSS-G drill bits. What arrived was a set of Bosch drill bits which were a step up from, and considerably more expensive, than the ones I ordered. I contacted the seller and returned the drill bits and soon after received the drill...

I am more than happy to do that, but first a timeline of events: Sun 3rd Sep - Order placed via the website Mon 4th Sep - Email received stating that the order had been despatched Sun 10th Sep - Message sent using online form - Received automated response simply quoting my message. Tue 12th Sep...