Phil 9 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 One thing I have been lacking for a while is a descent set of screwdrivers. I tried Halfords today but nothing suitable for modeling in stock as what they had seemed to large. I tried a snap-on set but they were very disappointing but it is possible they may have been counterfeit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Are you after the smaller types for modelling, Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I've had a set of these in flat, Phillips, nut drivers, Hex keys for YEARS and they've lasted really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 yes Steve smaller ones for modelling is what I'm after. Where I can I now change the screws and bolts to hex head. slot head screws don't seem to be a problem. but cross head screws can be a problem especially if I have used Loctite . they seem to round off easily. a correctly fitting screwdriver can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 also are posi and philips interchangeable or do I need both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 at a risk of getting shot to bits on the forum here.....I have a set from the pound shop's which I've used for years...for small model applications they are ideal...and if they get abused ...another set is £1.what more could you ask for. ken Anderson...ne..1...pound shop dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Posi and Philips are different Phil, but our models screws are generally Philips, and Posi in household, furniture, shed type applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Barker Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 https://primetools.co.uk/product/teng-ttemd98-98-piece-screwdriver-bits-driver-set/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs_Kvzt-a1gIVjZztCh19OAbCEAQYAyABEgI0yPD_BwEI buy old german and sheffield made ones( flat) and grind them down to size. I also treated myself to a set of these. unbelievable quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Try http://www.modelfixings.co.uk/tools.htm Plummet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Philips and Posidrive (and others!) have differing angles, and can easily be damaged and rounded out by the wrong type, or the wrong size of the right type! There are pound shop ones that are brilliant and there are pound shop ones that are total rubbish. In the mid to larger sizes the ones I use are black handled with red (flat) or blue (cross). I grind the flats to suit the sizes better. The smaller ones I have found good have black and yellow handles with spin ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 You get some good uns the likes of B&Q/Wickes, good price also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 well after a bit of research I have ordered this set Wiha 26199 Slotted and Phillips Screwdriver Set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 For general use I have a set of Wera drivers - never used better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Posted by Stevo on 10/09/2017 15:47:02: For general use I have a set of Wera drivers - never used better! I have some ( a few ) of these. BRILLIANT .They grip the screws really well. So well you can put the screw on the tip to put it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 A size O ( zero) Posidrive is very useful for all the screws like servo screws etc. Just over a pound for Draper brand at Toolstation ( also from Robert Dyas but much dearer for the same brand ) Whatever you do don't buy a set of screwdrivers all looking the same - much easier to have different colours and handle shapes for each size. So much easier to find the right tool amongst all the other items on the bench or in the toolbox when you know what the handle looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Gerber tools make some excellent small screwdriver sets. They were on sale at headcorn for £6 a set in a wallet. You can find them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Posted by Stevo on 10/09/2017 15:47:02: For general use I have a set of Wera drivers - never used better! I'm with Stevo on this. Wera screwdrivers are really very good. Available from Toolstation and Screwfix I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Posted by kc on 10/09/2017 17:01:27: Whatever you do don't buy a set of screwdrivers all looking the same - much easier to have different colours and handle shapes for each size. So much easier to find the right tool amongst all the other items on the bench or in the toolbox when you know what the handle looks like. Which is why mine have differing shrink wrap on the upper shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 A lot of our model size screws are JIS - Japanese version of Phillips. I bought a couple of Tamiya JIS drivers a while ago and they are great - fit the screws perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart C Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 If its made in China, then its a Firrips head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Thomas Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Posted by ken anderson. on 10/09/2017 14:23:01: at a risk of getting shot to bits on the forum here.....I have a set from the pound shop's which I've used for years...for small model applications they are ideal...and if they get abused ...another set is £1.what more could you ask for. ken Anderson...ne..1...pound shop dept. I also bought a cheap as chips set at my local Inexcess and had done me proud for at least 3 years! It's a small (about 4 inch ) detail well padded driver with about 30 slot in ends from hex to star on to Phillips to flat head, it's my go to driver when installing servos, horns etc. Really doesn't have to be expensive to be reliable these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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