![]() Their Protwist Screwdriver Sets are certainly lovely: They seem to have an “in” with that crowd. In fact, if you attend any historic races sporting Formula One cars, you’re likely to see a fair number of Facom tools floating around the pits. They’re not cheap at $89.20, but they’re splendidly well-made, and you have to love the extra features like the wrench flats where the shank goes into the handle. Wiha 53097 Screwdriver Set, Slotted and Phillips, Extra Heavy Duty, 7 Piece They have several screwdriver sets, but their best is really nice: Wiha is another great German brand, and I have had some experience with Wiha Torx drivers for changing inserts on my tooling–they’re nicely made. Um, assuming I had a vintage Ferrari, LOL! Wiha Screwdriver Sets Perhaps only when changing the jets on the Weber carburetors of my vintage Ferrari. They’re absolutely gorgeous, but are priced at $197.50, so I might be afraid to use them very much. Nepros Wooden Grip Screwdriver Set (6pcs.) Check out this premium wood-handled screwdriver set: Nepros ScrewdriversĪs machinists, we know full well that the Japanese make some nice stuff. They have a lovely feel in the hand and their price is nice when you consider the competition. Seriously though, I cannot tell a lie, the Wera’s are what I purchased to upgrade my aging Craftsman screwdriver set. ![]() They also sell a step-up model whose main difference seems to be that it is made of stainless steel. It’s neat that you can tell the type and size of the driver from the notations on the end cap. The Wera world’s best screwdriver set goes for $29.13 on a deal currently, regular $43.39. ![]() Wera Kraftform Plus 334/6 Screwdriver Set with Rack and Lasertip, 6-Pieces They certainly have a distinctive look to them: Wera are another German brand that gets mentioned in hushed tones by the aficionados. ![]() Notice also the tips are machined for better grip. Plus, I love the way you can tell at a glance whether you have a Slotted or Phillips head tip by the end cap color. Not super cheap, but they are made in Switzerland, have ergonomic grips, and the grips are made of a special material that still gives traction if your hands are oily–that might be pretty handy. That set is $77, which is about what I normally see them for. PB Swiss Tools PB 8244 Slotted screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver set The PB Swiss 6 screwdriver set includes a nice wall rack: It just means folks really care about their tools. And lest you think I’m being harsh, nothing wrong with being a Tool Snob. These screwdriver sets are extremely popular in places like the Garage Journal where tool snobs like to hang out ( it’s a great board, BTW, be sure to check it out some time!). I have seen listed in the past as cheap as $40, so I think it is a matter of who is supplying them. And a very fine screwdriver set they are:įelo – Felo 6 Pc Slotted / Phillips Ergonic Screwdriver Set – 53167Īt $92.50, these lovely German-made screwdrivers are awfully expensive. Like so many of our choices, Bondhus are made in Europe. Now we’re talking about a more ergonomic grip, and they will certainly stand out with their modern design. It includes both 3/16-Inch (5 mm) slotted and #2 Phillips screwdriver bits. I think the Rapi-Drive would complement any of the other sets if you don’t fancy Klein Tools for the World’s Best Screwdriver Set. The Rapi-Drive is a speed driver with interchangeable tip that looks like it’d be handy for rapidly installing or removing screws that don’t require a lot of torque–handy in the right situation. Klein 67100 2-in-1 Interchangeable Rapi-Driv Screwdriver ![]() One special Klein screwdriver I purchased is this one: To my eye, this is one of the tamer grip designs of the bunch, but people do swear by them. Klein Tools 85078 Cushion-Grip Screwdriver Set, 8-Piece Their 8 piece screwdriver set is available on Amazon for $75.29 as I write this: Without further ado, here are some possibilities for you to consider: Klein ToolsĮlectricians, in particular, seem to swear by Klein Cushion Grip screwdriver sets. But their features and quality are unparalleled. These are not a budget screwdriver set, some are quite expensive. Overall quality of construction and materials.Extra machine work so the tip is optimized for the job it has to do.Easier to tell at a glance whether you have to right one.What makes a better screwdriver set? Lots of things in common including: I thought it was worth some research and came up with 8 brands. So, when we get tired of the usual Craftsman or SnapOn options, where do we go for a better screwdriver set? What about just wanting to try the world’s best of some product, and being able to do so for a type of product we use a lot and can afford to buy the world’s best of. Why care about the World’s Best Screwdrivers and Screwdriver Sets?Īs machinist’s, we use screwdriver sets a lot. ![]()
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