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Screw drivers

Cornpatch MO

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Is there such a thing as high quality phillips screwdrivers? I mean ones that do not round off the edges. Seems that I have seen some that the blades have little serrations that grip and hold into the screw. I don't want ones that are guaranteed replacement only, because many times they don't last , and it gets tiresome going to the city to get them replaced. ..........................MO
 
I use WIHA electrical grade screwdrivers - but the most important thing to remember , especially when using Philips screwdrivers is to use the correct size.
Blazing into a screw with the wrong size will munt the screw and make the job of removal more difficult.

Trust me, I'm an Electrician. :)

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Also....do not get confused between POZI heads and PHILIPS heads....another fatal mistake that people make.

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The best screws around for durability are the square drive variety.

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I screw a lot at work. :lol:
 
Wiha and Wera. Makes Craftsman screwdrivers feel like sharpened sticks.
 
Robertson screws where invented by a Canadian so some people donot like them :lol:
 
Robertson screws where invented by a Canadian so some people donot like them :lol:
I heard that the square drive was going to revolutionize the screw world....guess it's limited to Plumbers and Electricians...at least down under that's how it works. :)

It's my screw of choice. :thumbsup:
 
RV builders use the Robertson head screws. Also the enclosed utility trailers. 99% of the fasteners will be of that type.
 
I prefer the screwdrivers that have a metal shaft throughout so use can tap the end with a hammer if needed.
Naturally you sparkies probably don't have these in your tool pouch
 
Good screw drivers will just obliterate the crap screws that China dumps on us.....
 
We build/sell tool kits for the military and have seen them all. The German made are the best. Witte, Wiha, and Wera. I prefer Wera as they have a great selection of sizes, both with handles and loose bits, ratcheting, electronic, etc. For insulated 1000v, I really like the Wiha, they have more insulated items available. Most everything else is made in China.
 
I used to use a impact driver on stubborn Philips screws ( the kind that you hit with a hammer).

I was in the market for a cordless drill and saw this set at Home Depot that came with a impact driver.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...-mobileweb_pip_rr-_-205885687-_-207092155-_-N
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I want to tell you that thing really works great on breaking Philips head screws out without destroying the head. When installing screws in wood, they haven't got a chance, they go right in! It all has to do with the "hammer action" that impacts the screw. I've removed numerous screws with it that would have never even budged trying to remove them by hand. I have a 3/8" socket adapter that I use with it also. It sure saves my RA effected hands from any flare ups!
 
Is there such a thing as high quality phillips screwdrivers? I mean ones that do not round off the edges. Seems that I have seen some that the blades have little serrations that grip and hold into the screw. I don't want ones that are guaranteed replacement only, because many times they don't last , and it gets tiresome going to the city to get them replaced. ..........................MO

Snap on apex Phillips bit.. . they work well, Ive never had a issue with those....
 
As with all tools, you get what you pay for. 99 cent screwdrivers are just that, 99 cent screwdrivers. As Kiwi said always use the correct size for the fastener, also make sure the fastener is clean, no paint or dirt packed in the opening. I’ve got 40 year old Snap-On screwdrivers that the working ends look new.
 
Snap on apex Phillips bit.. . they work well, Ive never had a issue with those....

+1. The Snap On screw drivers are "relieved" on the right places to enhance grip and are precision ground. My tool box is almost 100% older USA Craftsman...except for the screwdrivers. They are all Snap On.
 
Bought some deck screws with a torx head, they work good. Had to remove a few and reuse them no problem.
 
all I have ever used and have all Snap On screw drivers sets in my tool boxes
 
I bought a refill pack of #2 dewalt bits and they are extremely superior compared to most . I haven't rounded one out yet !
 
I tend to lose screwdrivers, so I mostly use craftsman. I have my Snap On set for the stubborn screws. I don't mind so much losing $1 but when I was losing my Snap On drivers it was just too expensive to work on that car. Make $20 on the job and lose a $30 screwdriver.
Heck even when I got the bright colored handles I would still lose them.
 
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