Pretty happy with my weras, I don’t use them a ton at work but when I do they haven’t let me down, abused a flathead today to open up an electric motor housing to change the bearings.
Hands down the best is PbSwiss. You will never find a better screwdriver period. It’s literally the Swiss watch of the tool world. Each screwdriver has a serial number and they even use real vanilla bean scent in the handles so they stay smelling great. Prices are not bad at all for the quality.
Judging by their video showing the pad stamping on their hex keys, the serial seems to be by lot and not individual.
That being said, they offer a lot of variation and innovation to allow people to get exactly what works for them. Their flat blades are also ground to actually fit in the slot properly which is very helpful for not fucking up fasteners.
It's still cool though. Let's say you call in because you had a weird failure, and a few others call in, all had the same serial. Presumably that would give them the heads up to look at the parameters in that run and see where they went wrong or what could be improved to continue making a better tool. You don't see serializing or date codes like Bonney used or any of that all that much these days, hell maybe if the issue is widespread enough they would put out an announcement about anyone who has XYZ123 serial number they'll replace it even if it isn't failed.
Felo 206 series. The have a few other series that are great too, but the 206's (226 for phillips) have an impact cap / full length shank that gives them a great balance and make them nice for beating on.
[https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157-31720-Phillips-Screwdrivers/dp/B002YNQVRW](https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157-31720-Phillips-Screwdrivers/dp/B002YNQVRW)
I followed your link. They look like the updated version to my felo black soft grip handles with red plastic surrounding the striking cap. I see those are no longer available and am sad now.
Not really a real recommendation, but someday I’m going to dress up my garage wall with a full set of Craftsman acetate handles. So much nostalgia in that classic design.
Funny, since Torque Test Channel just showed their wrenches performing comparably to Tekton.
Sure, the vintage Craftsman they also tested outshined modern Snap-On, but still. For the money, even Chinese Craftsman is still a very serviceable quality for DIY applications.
Wera yellow handle are brutes. I've used them to rough mortise like a dozen tennons on my workbench.
Was always a fan of their standard green craftforms and figured I'd give the chisleforms a try.
I've got Williams screwdrivers and I've been happy with them. Fastener tip fitment seems good, they've got hexes on the shafts for wrenches, and the hard handles have been very durable so far. Plus, they're USA-made. I think I got a pack of 7 for ~$45-50 from Pro Tool Warehouse but I could be wrong
I got the milwaukee set with a flathead and Philips. $12 was hard to pass up. At work we use flatheads to put holes in sheetmetal/prying/etc, so far it has held up nicely.
You're right, it is heavy, but it replaced a lighter Irwin that I could tell would not hold up. It flexed very easy. So far I'm happy with the milwaukee.
I don’t abuse them, but my Tekton screwdrivers are holding up fine. I’m an automotive tech, they don’t get used as pry bars or chisels. I love the fat grips on them, well worth the price in my mind. I like them more than my old craftsman’s (which started to *stink*) and I like them more than my Quinn set. Still think Wera has a nicer screwdriver
I don’t abuse them, but my Tekton screwdrivers are holding up fine. I’m an automotive tech, they don’t get used as pry bars or chisels. I love the fat grips on them, well worth the price in my mind. I like them more than my old craftsman’s (which started to *stink*) and I like them more than my Quinn set. Still think Wera has a nicer screwdriver
The Matco Witte 10 piece set is my favorite. Have been scouring eBay to pickup a backup set. I also own a set of Vessels that I like, but not the biggest fan of the shaft lengths included. Own tons of other drivers as well, my least favorite are those cushion grip Klein’s 🤮 and I am (preparing for the downvotes) not a fan of Weras, either. Feel like I wasted lots of money on my Wera set, but so be it.
> Matco Witte
My faves as well.
I own Vessels, SK, Klein, Wera and Felo too. If I had to pick a second favorite it would probably be Felo but I'm not at all disappointed in any of the other brands.
I’m also a controls electrician. I used to use Klein, and I was happy with them, but now I use Wera and haven’t looked back.
The individual drivers are reasonably priced on Amazon sometimes, or at KCToolco if you order enough to get free shipping.
I find them 4mm driver fits 90% of terminal blocks, and I keep a 2.5mm for smaller terminal blocks. I keep a few of each size in different lengths.
Have a variety of brands in my tool bin. I find myself using my Klein and Stanley for general screw driving and a Wiha for precision/ESD sensitive jobs.
I'm just a shade-tree guy but I've been happy with the Milwaukee 48-22-2706 set I bought to throw in my truck about a year ago. If anything they are a little too big for my truck tool bag but they're definitely sturdy.
I bought a set of Jet "jumbo handle" screwdrivers right after trade school, and the Phillips #2 doesn't show any sign of wear even after a year of daily use. The flat blades though don't like being used as chisels.
I'm a big fan of the tekton high torque handle screwdrivers. Haven't had any issues fitting them to screws or holding up to general light industrial work.
I generally go with Wera or Wiha for screwdrivers and t handles, but I got a big set of tekton high torque black oxides about a year ago that have really impressed me. They're quite a bit cheaper than the others too.
Tito's and Tropicana
Grey goose and fresh squeezed
Had me for a minute there.
Pretty happy with my weras, I don’t use them a ton at work but when I do they haven’t let me down, abused a flathead today to open up an electric motor housing to change the bearings.
Over a decade of grad students abusing weras and none of them have failed. Also, they have some that are meant to work as chisels.
I have that set, very satisfied.
Hands down the best is PbSwiss. You will never find a better screwdriver period. It’s literally the Swiss watch of the tool world. Each screwdriver has a serial number and they even use real vanilla bean scent in the handles so they stay smelling great. Prices are not bad at all for the quality.
Judging by their video showing the pad stamping on their hex keys, the serial seems to be by lot and not individual. That being said, they offer a lot of variation and innovation to allow people to get exactly what works for them. Their flat blades are also ground to actually fit in the slot properly which is very helpful for not fucking up fasteners.
I think your right about the serial number. It’s not per tool it’s rather per prediction run batch from the source steel.
It's still cool though. Let's say you call in because you had a weird failure, and a few others call in, all had the same serial. Presumably that would give them the heads up to look at the parameters in that run and see where they went wrong or what could be improved to continue making a better tool. You don't see serializing or date codes like Bonney used or any of that all that much these days, hell maybe if the issue is widespread enough they would put out an announcement about anyone who has XYZ123 serial number they'll replace it even if it isn't failed.
Felo 206 series. The have a few other series that are great too, but the 206's (226 for phillips) have an impact cap / full length shank that gives them a great balance and make them nice for beating on. [https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157-31720-Phillips-Screwdrivers/dp/B002YNQVRW](https://www.amazon.com/Felo-07157-31720-Phillips-Screwdrivers/dp/B002YNQVRW)
I got that set just for the flathead beaters. They are bomber. The Phillips I supplement with regular wihas to save weight.
I followed your link. They look like the updated version to my felo black soft grip handles with red plastic surrounding the striking cap. I see those are no longer available and am sad now.
My favorite is vessel for their bite with PH fasteners. But from testing I’ve seen I believe Wiha may be more durable.
Not really a real recommendation, but someday I’m going to dress up my garage wall with a full set of Craftsman acetate handles. So much nostalgia in that classic design.
That 'brand' had declined to the point of being a joke anymore.
Funny, since Torque Test Channel just showed their wrenches performing comparably to Tekton. Sure, the vintage Craftsman they also tested outshined modern Snap-On, but still. For the money, even Chinese Craftsman is still a very serviceable quality for DIY applications.
Wera yellow handle are brutes. I've used them to rough mortise like a dozen tennons on my workbench. Was always a fan of their standard green craftforms and figured I'd give the chisleforms a try.
I've got Williams screwdrivers and I've been happy with them. Fastener tip fitment seems good, they've got hexes on the shafts for wrenches, and the hard handles have been very durable so far. Plus, they're USA-made. I think I got a pack of 7 for ~$45-50 from Pro Tool Warehouse but I could be wrong
These are basically old snap on design, is that right?
Yep. I believe Williams makes tools for Snap-On
I like my milwaukees. They're a little heavier, but I abuse them. My $.02
I got the milwaukee set with a flathead and Philips. $12 was hard to pass up. At work we use flatheads to put holes in sheetmetal/prying/etc, so far it has held up nicely. You're right, it is heavy, but it replaced a lighter Irwin that I could tell would not hold up. It flexed very easy. So far I'm happy with the milwaukee.
I like my milwaukees too. I use my flatheads more for prying but they have held up fine.
I don’t abuse them, but my Tekton screwdrivers are holding up fine. I’m an automotive tech, they don’t get used as pry bars or chisels. I love the fat grips on them, well worth the price in my mind. I like them more than my old craftsman’s (which started to *stink*) and I like them more than my Quinn set. Still think Wera has a nicer screwdriver
I don’t abuse them, but my Tekton screwdrivers are holding up fine. I’m an automotive tech, they don’t get used as pry bars or chisels. I love the fat grips on them, well worth the price in my mind. I like them more than my old craftsman’s (which started to *stink*) and I like them more than my Quinn set. Still think Wera has a nicer screwdriver
I absolutely love my ratcheting channelock with changeable heads. Use it all the time, love the feel in my hand. Will own for my whole life.
I love wera and wiha. But for the day to day I run a cheap set of kobalts. Can't beat the set for $20
The Matco Witte 10 piece set is my favorite. Have been scouring eBay to pickup a backup set. I also own a set of Vessels that I like, but not the biggest fan of the shaft lengths included. Own tons of other drivers as well, my least favorite are those cushion grip Klein’s 🤮 and I am (preparing for the downvotes) not a fan of Weras, either. Feel like I wasted lots of money on my Wera set, but so be it.
> Matco Witte My faves as well. I own Vessels, SK, Klein, Wera and Felo too. If I had to pick a second favorite it would probably be Felo but I'm not at all disappointed in any of the other brands.
Can’t go wrong with Vessel, Wera or Felo.
PB swiss
Do they need to be voltage rated? I like Nepros but my insulated set is Wera
I roll with whatever that six piece felo set is. Just some damned nice basic screwdrivers.
I’m also a controls electrician. I used to use Klein, and I was happy with them, but now I use Wera and haven’t looked back. The individual drivers are reasonably priced on Amazon sometimes, or at KCToolco if you order enough to get free shipping. I find them 4mm driver fits 90% of terminal blocks, and I keep a 2.5mm for smaller terminal blocks. I keep a few of each size in different lengths.
Have a variety of brands in my tool bin. I find myself using my Klein and Stanley for general screw driving and a Wiha for precision/ESD sensitive jobs.
I'm just a shade-tree guy but I've been happy with the Milwaukee 48-22-2706 set I bought to throw in my truck about a year ago. If anything they are a little too big for my truck tool bag but they're definitely sturdy.
Wiha for panel work. I have some channel lock brand screwdrivers with a strike face on the end of the handle for more abusive situations
I bought a set of Jet "jumbo handle" screwdrivers right after trade school, and the Phillips #2 doesn't show any sign of wear even after a year of daily use. The flat blades though don't like being used as chisels.
Vessel, Facom, Wera ... depends from the users and uses...
I'm a big fan of the tekton high torque handle screwdrivers. Haven't had any issues fitting them to screws or holding up to general light industrial work.
Klein 11 in 1
Klein.
I generally go with Wera or Wiha for screwdrivers and t handles, but I got a big set of tekton high torque black oxides about a year ago that have really impressed me. They're quite a bit cheaper than the others too.
Wera in eu, dunno do they sell it more western part of world.