manxie49 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) OK went to do a couple of jobs again today and yet again most of the heads are chewed up on my screwdrivers, cheap crap and I suppose I got what I paid for .... Can anyone recommend any decent quality screw driver sets that's going to last longer than a few months?? They are used frequently, both on engines and around the house, I would sooner pay for quality rather than continually keep replacing the cheaper variants, cheers, Edited February 6, 2021 by manxie49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Halfords advanced I think is what they are called are OK, mine get used constantly on a commercial basis, I tend to leave or loose before they break, they do wear a little but I've yet to snap one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Halfords advanced stuff is good and has a lifetime guarantee so you can go back and swap easily enough if one gets knacked. Prices are decent as well https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/tool-kits/halfords-advanced-screwdriver-and-bit-set-250548.html Edit: Beaten by @Bender 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 This http://www.mactools.co.uk/rate-mac-tools-products/100-piece-screwdriver-bit-set-2 with this http://www.mactools.co.uk/rate-mac-tools-products/ratcheting-45-tooth-screwdriver-with-mac-grip-handle-accepts-14-hex-bits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBob Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Also make sure you're using the correct screwdriver! ... https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 As you've said, you get what you pay for. I'd backup the Halfords Advanced/Professional range, also the MAC as many technicians use them when they refuse to pay StrapOn prices. Beta and Wera are also brands worth looking at. Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I have halfords advanced and they are OK not great but OK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Thanks guys, I've opted for a set of the Halfords advanced, they look pretty good, get good write ups and they can't be any worse than the ones I've got! The wera ones looked pretty good, as suggested by fish, and I was tempted, I'll see how I get on with the Halfords ones though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 If you are looking to use them on bikes then you need to be buying JIS screwdrivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I use Wera. But NOT on the Honda (shudder) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I always buy screw drivers in set in plastic box with individual places. So I don't leave any behind. A good screwdriver set is useless if not compete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, Stu said: If you are looking to use them on bikes then you need to be buying JIS screwdrivers I spoke to a guy at Halfords who did the cycle maintenance about JIS screwdrivers, he said Halfords Pro were all he used on Shimano (Jap) gear sets & never had an issue. I used them on Mikuni carbs with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, Mickly said: I spoke to a guy at Halfords who did the cycle maintenance about JIS screwdrivers, he said Halfords Pro were all he used on Shimano (Jap) gear sets & never had an issue. I used them on Mikuni carbs with no issues. I have stripped screws with the halfords ones and invested in some JIS screwdrivers Unless they have changed their design as far as I'm aware they aren't JIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 You could maybe have a look and see if you can tell ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I see this all the time.. "The Tool set that come with the Africa Twin is a joke" My answer has consistently been... replace it. BUT (for your bikes sake) KEEP THE SCREWDRIVER!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, Stu said: You could maybe have a look and see if you can tell ? I get to work on some jap boilers and you can certainly tell the difference, most of the time I can get away with halfords but if a screw is really tight I have a driver bit supplied by importer and it fits perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Halford are an okay brand, they do the bizzo at a reasonable price. Personally, having spent some years running Halfords stores, I wouldn't be in a rush to take the word of a bike builder. Vessel make nice screwdrivers including JIS. Teng are also good, as are Facom but you're talking at least twice the price of Halfords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, Mr Fro said: Vessel make nice screwdrivers including JIS I have a set of these Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for! My P2 is getting past it now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 34 minutes ago, Mr Fro said: Vessel make nice screwdrivers including JIS. Teng are also good, as are Facom but you're talking at least twice the price of Halfords. Wiha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Stu said: I have a set of these Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for! My P2 is getting past it now though I really like them - the serrations on the pokey end grip even scabby screw heads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr Fro said: I really like them - the serrations on the pokey end grip even scabby screw heads. Yes quite a nice feature to be honest I have a couple of these too which are handy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, Stu said: Yes quite a nice feature to be honest I have a couple of these too which are handy And made in Japan, don't tell @dynax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Swap every possible fastener on the bike for an Allen Bolt . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredc Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Halfords do a set of 4 sealy JIS screwdrivers for £14 a set with a lifetime guarantee https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/screwdrivers-and-hex-keys/sealey-4pc-jis-screwdriver-set-453366.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 10 hours ago, Mr Fro said: I really like them - the serrations on the pokey end grip even scabby screw heads. Is "pokey end" a technical engineering term? I haven't learnt that one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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