bruce Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Any recommendations for a reasonable quality set of small screwdrivers? I’ve just spend a frustrating hour disassembling a laptop using “pound shop” or similar screwdrivers, which appear to be made from cheese. I’m looking for a better quality alternative. Not necessarily as small as “jeweller’s screwdrivers”, but smaller than “usual”. Flat and cross-had. I don’t want to spend silly money, cos I’m bound to lose them - any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I bought an amazing set from a local computer store, meant for disassembling computers. They were branded, but with Chinese characters, so I doubt I could reproduce them accurately. They're good, though. This looks similar: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XBZ3VT1/ref=s9_acsd_newrz_hd_bw_bw0ev_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=8HNRW95Q062QER6WF826&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=333a377d-88d0-5414-8f0c-1e5db1c36682&pf_rd_i=13825561 Here's the same set at .co.uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/Screwdriver-Multipurpose-Precision-Electronics-Disassembly/dp/B0727WVC5B/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515366182&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=computer+disassbly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfmjohn Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 I've found this draper set pretty good for working on laptops. They're still at the budget end of the scale but I've been happy with them. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NI1D8M/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandall Posted January 7, 2018 Share Posted January 7, 2018 Bought a set of 6 (3 cross, 3 flat) Taiwanese ones with nice long handles, branded "Pro'sKit", from CPC years back, which I haven't managed to break yet. Not a great fan of those Amazon-type kits, as I will only use about 10% of the bits & those are the ones that will go soft or get lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Remo Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 These will outlast 4 sets of cheap ones, so worth the outlay, possibly the last set you will ever need to buy Kraftform Micro-Set/12 SB 1 Screwdriver set for electronic applications, 12 pieces https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ODV0PI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nHRuAbR3EV9FX The wiha brand are about as good, and about the same price, it’s the fabric holders that really set wera apart for me. It’s an expensive addiction but their tools are excellent. Also available in ESD versions if that is important to you Also available in singles so you can easily replace the one you loose if that is an issue you have, but the fabric holder really helps avoid that situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanhill Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 As James has posted above, Wera are the tools to buy if you want quality. I have found that the form on the tips to be the most accurate and long lasting of all. Apart from a very old set of CK VDE screwdrivers (which are rarely used) all my drivers are Wera Kraftform. Highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 ...the last set you will ever need to buy Kraftform Micro-Set/12 SB 1 Screwdriver set for electronic applications, 12 pieces https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ODV0PI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nHRuAbR3EV9FX ^^^^^^^^^^^^Those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpants Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I use a set from Wiha which have been great. I'd also recommend the Wera ones- had those at work: Wiha at Axminster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sameness Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Again, +1 for Wera Over the past few years all my replacements tools have been Wera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart91 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I bought a couple of sets similar to the ones Bryson links to, and whilst they're only called on for occasional use they have been fine, and I haven't managed to break any yet. For regular use I imagine the Wera option will be far superior but for anyone struggling to justify the cost the basic sets aren't bad at all. Perhaps buy from Amazon or somewhere with reviews of the actual item, and don't get the very cheapest on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 We have the Wera 118150 set, which is as above but without the torx and hex, and without the case, and it’s about £16 Have two sets at work (as they’re not allowed to be removed from the benches they live on) and a set at home for changing all those different toy battery covers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 As James has posted above, Wera are the tools to buy if you want quality. I have found that the form on the tips to be the most accurate and long lasting of all. Apart from a very old set of CK VDE screwdrivers (which are rarely used) all my drivers are Wera Kraftform. Highly recommended.James mentioned Wiha, Not Wera. All of my 'instrument' (2-10mm flat & 0-4 ph & pz) screwdrivers I buy these days are Wiha and find the handles are infinitely better FOR ME than Wera. For the smaller stuff I bought some long handled things from CPC in 1995 with spinning coloured ends in a plastic base which have survived surprisingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmxlights Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I have teng Tools Screwdrivers set I have a mini screwdriver set that I love and great for taking things apart as they also have torx for a TX5 to TX10 The code for the set is TM708 that was Stock code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBarl Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I bought the iFixit Pro Tech kit for Christmas Aimed toward phone and tablet repair, but a quality set of tools with a myriad of bits including secure torx 3 point and pentalobe. The lid acts as a handy receptical for screws too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musht Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 With Sunray on preference for Wiha handles, for reference Toolstation carry lot of Wera drivers and Screwfix have a range of Wiha drivers. Dinnae bother with any of Toolstation`s Silverline khak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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