Screw drivers

[Grahamgeorge1]

Hello.
Please can some one give me some advice on screw drivers. I am a boiler engineer and trying to find some decent insulated screwdriver i have been using britool but they wear out with in a year i know they are life time guarantee but they take a month to replace any idea on a good make and back up. Snap on do a set but they only go to a size 1 2 3 in phillips are these a good size or are they on the small side.


Many Thanks

 

[Fecn]

I'm a big fan of Wera bits in my impact driver. Never tried their VDE insulated screwdrivers, but if they're anything like the impact bits, they'll be awesome.

 

[andycktm]

Beta,the choice of champions :wink:

 

[matt]

I've moved over to using Wera. The ones with the special grippy ends are good and they have well designed handles.

 

[digitalbot]

Britool moved there whole production over to China about 3 years ago. They are monkey metal now.
Track down a Snap-On dealer and they will last you a lifetime.

 

[cambournepete]

The electrician who did the mains and network wiring for our new office swears by Irazola.
They're not cheap at £45 for 7, but for professional use that doesn't seem too bad to me.

 

[neilyweely]

In my work I have only ever come across a size 4 screw once. So, in answer to your question, you are IMO unlikely to need a larger screwdriver than P3, especially as you are a sparky. P1 is quite small but I would guess quite necessary for your work. P2 is common as muck - standard screw size.

Without wanting to patronise anyone are you aware of the difference between Phillips and Pozi? Not a lot really, but Pozi do seem to grip better. Of course they only grip better on Pozi screws!!

Hope this helps

Neil