About three years ago I bit the bullet and forked over around 90 bucks for a set of Wilson phillips screwdrivers. Probably the best money I ever spent when it comes to tools. I have never stripped any screw with them and they get used almost daily.
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February 19, 2018, 11:26 PM
sjtill
I prefer the soft-handled grips. Are any of those mentioned above significantly better than Husky?
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February 19, 2018, 11:34 PM
sigarms229
Another vote for Wiha. I work for a German owned company in the field service department and we can order certain tools from Wiha.
Their stuff is top notch and very durable.
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February 20, 2018, 12:34 AM
honestlou
Wiha are good, but I prefer Felo. This set is outstanding, and very reasonably priced on Amazon at $54:
Originally posted by Bassamatic: About three years ago I bit the bullet and forked over around 90 bucks for a set of Wilson phillips screwdrivers. Probably the best money I ever spent when it comes to tools. I have never stripped any screw with them and they get used almost daily.
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February 20, 2018, 07:44 PM
vthoky
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Originally posted by pbslinger:
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Originally posted by Bassamatic: About three years ago I bit the bullet and forked over around 90 bucks for a set of Wilson phillips screwdrivers. Probably the best money I ever spent when it comes to tools. I have never stripped any screw with them and they get used almost daily.
I've got a lot of nice ones, but the one that gets used all the time is a fine tooth ratcheting Snap-On with interchangable magnetic bits. Stupid expensive, and not always the answer, but it's the busiest tool in the house by far.
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February 20, 2018, 11:58 PM
Chach
Everything you wanted to know about screwdriver brands from a PhD holding miner dude from Canadia.
Originally posted by Bassamatic: About three years ago I bit the bullet and forked over around 90 bucks for a set of Wilson phillips screwdrivers. Probably the best money I ever spent when it comes to tools. I have never stripped any screw with them and they get used almost daily.
.....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress.
February 21, 2018, 01:30 PM
iron chef
Chach, that was a good video you posted. I agree w/ just about his entire assessment.
I have a Picquic SixPac Plus. If you can only have one screwdriver, it should be one of these or a competitor's knock-off version. Here's a good photo of one that was rebranded for LG.
What I like about the Picquic is the extended 1/4" hex bits work perfectly in drill and impact drivers. If a ratcheting function is important to you, then get Rolgear. Both Picquic and Rolgear are high quality, yet reasonably priced and won't break the bank unlike tool truck brands.
February 21, 2018, 08:33 PM
Captain Morgan
I have a Felo set. It comes in a metal case with one handle and has 12 different tips. Torx, slotted, phillips and hex. The handle can be used as a tee if needed.
Look up Felo on Amazon. They.have a wide selection. German made.
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