Durable precision screwdriver set

[Guest]

Hello guys, so I've had to repair a couple ultrabooks, phone and tablets recently (simple repairs) and I've had to buy a simple "precision screwdriver set" to do the job. I tried some cheap chinese stuff but the metal was of such poor quality that the torx bit would literally just break apart and stay lodged in the screw's ridge. I just picked up whatever worked at a local store, and it happened to be a set with brass bits from Nexxtech for $20. It seems to work so far, but the bits have slowly been getting damaged. I sometimes see little brass pebbles when I screw and unscrew things, showing that my brass bits are getting messed up. This typically only happens with torx, which as you guys probably know, has some fairly thin ridges.

 

Anyway long story short, I need a fairly durable (not industrial grade, just durable) precision screwdriver set, containing obviously torx bits and such. I'd rather stay under the $40 mark if at all possible.

 

Thanks and cheers.

[DoubleY]

Whatever Linus's screw driver is he seems to think is amazing. It also has interchangeable bits that can be stored in the butt (hehe) of the driver. It also makes screwing stuff in a whole lot easier.

 

Sadly I don't know the name of that driver

[Guest]

Whatever Linus's screw driver is he seems to think is amazing. It also has interchangeable bits that can be stored in the butt (hehe) of the driver. It also makes screwing stuff in a whole lot easier.

 

Sadly I don't know the name of that driver

 

Unless I'm mistaken, that little set thing is $80. Can't remember what it is either. I thought about it though but I can't really justify paying that much for it.

[DoubleY]

Unless I'm mistaken, that little set thing is $80. Can't remember what it is either. I thought about it though but I can't really justify paying that much for it.

It was really that much? I thought it was in the ball park of $15. I'm going to go watch a video that might have the answer. If so, I will let you know

[AMD Lover]

Whatever Linus's screw driver is he seems to think is amazing. It also has interchangeable bits that can be stored in the butt (hehe) of the driver. It also makes screwing stuff in a whole lot easier.

 

Sadly I don't know the name of that driver

Screwing stuff, lol

 

I like this screwdriver http://www.lowes.com/pd_239377-16878-60233_0__?productId=1067895&Ntt=ratcheting+screwdriver&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dratcheting%2Bscrewdriver&facetInfo=

 

 

Not what u wanted, sorry   I posted what u wanted below

[Guest]

It was really that much? I thought it was in the ball park of $15. I'm going to go watch a video that might have the answer. If so, I will let you know

http://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/54-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-022

Found it here, I think that's the one right? It's only $25, but I could have sworn I saw it for $70 at some point... Maybe I was looking at some kind of fancy deluxe version. Shipping is $13, ugh.

 

Edit: Yep, this is the one I saw before: http://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-072   - I don't need any of that extra stuff.

 

Does anybody have any experience with the screwdriver kit though? Cheers!

[AMD Lover]

I'm a fan of these too, not a set but they are good.

 

http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/screwdrivers-nut-drivers-accessories

[DoubleY]

http://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/54-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-022

Found it here, I think that's the one right? It's only $25, but I could have sworn I saw it for $70 at some point... Maybe I was looking at some kind of fancy deluxe version.

 

Edit: Yep, this is the one I saw before: http://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-072   - I don't need any of that extra stuff.

 

Does anybody have any experience with the screwdriver kit though? Cheers!

If it isn't too much, I would get it

[Guest]

I'm a fan of these too, not a set but they are good.

 

http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/screwdrivers-nut-drivers-accessories

Thanks, I'll look to see if I can make me a reasonably priced set with that. 

 

If it isn't too much, I would get it

It's sort of in my budget, I'll keep shopping a little but I might end up getting that.

[Str_Mape]

http://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/54-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-022

Found it here, I think that's the one right? It's only $25, but I could have sworn I saw it for $70 at some point... Maybe I was looking at some kind of fancy deluxe version. Shipping is $13, ugh.

 

Edit: Yep, this is the one I saw before: http://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-072   - I don't need any of that extra stuff.

 

Does anybody have any experience with the screwdriver kit though? Cheers!

Uhh No, Linus' one is a Snap-on Ratcheting Screwdriver in orange.

He may have a different set for more precise stuff but his daily use one is definitely a Snap-on

[TheProfosist]

Where are you located? If you have a home depot they have a good husky one for a couple of bucks thats decently durable. There are two of them one phillips and slotted, and the other torx.

[Guest]

Uhh No, Linus' one is a Snap-on Ratcheting Screwdriver in orange.

^ That's the one I had seen. If that's not the one he commonly uses, I'm not familiar with it.

 

Where are you located? If you have a home dept they jave a good husky one for a couple of bucks thats decently durable. There are two of them one phillips and slotted, and the other torx.

I'm in the suburbs of Montreal, there's a home depot nearby. I'll check it out.

[Str_Mape]

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^ That's the one I had seen. If that's not the one he commonly uses, I'm not familiar with it.

 

 

I'm in the suburbs of Montreal, there's a home depot nearby. I'll check it out.

Nope, his is the below one in orange, that was more an unboxing than anything else (though those kits are quite handy)

 

[roberto++]

For torx, this one is pretty good, I have not had it break on me yet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T5MNVY/ref=s9_hps_bw_g469_i6
 

Just be aware it will surface rust, but my still holds up.

 

If your looking to invest look at some of the professional tool brands in the USA Snap-on, Matco Tools, and Mac tools would recommend looking into.

 

Hello guys, so I've had to repair a couple ultrabooks, phone and tablets recently (simple repairs) and I've had to buy a simple "precision screwdriver set" to do the job. I tried some cheap chinese stuff but the metal was of such poor quality that the torx bit would literally just break apart and stay lodged in the screw's ridge. I just picked up whatever worked at a local store, and it happened to be a set with brass bits from Nexxtech for $20. It seems to work so far, but the bits have slowly been getting damaged. I sometimes see little brass pebbles when I screw and unscrew things, showing that my brass bits are getting messed up. This typically only happens with torx, which as you guys probably know, has some fairly thin ridges.

 

Anyway long story short, I need a fairly durable (not industrial grade, just durable) precision screwdriver set, containing obviously torx bits and such. I'd rather stay under the $40 mark if at all possible.

 

Thanks and cheers.

 

 

Whatever Linus's screw driver is he seems to think is amazing. It also has interchangeable bits that can be stored in the butt (hehe) of the driver. It also makes screwing stuff in a whole lot easier.

 

Sadly I don't know the name of that driver

 

Linus's ratcheting screwdriver is a Snap-On SSDMR4BO goes for around $70. There are several other version here http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=675083&store=snapon-store

I have one as well, very good magnet, ratcheting feature and you get a few bits, no torx in the base package though.

[Guest]

Nope, his is the below one in orange, that was more an unboxing than anything else (though those kits are quite handy)

 

Well I might be mistaken because I'm not too familiar with the thing but to me that looks like a regular screwdriver with interchangeable tips, I already have one of those, but they don't generally have tips like Torx T4 and T5 for instance.

[Guest]

For torx, this one is pretty good, I have not had it break on me yet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T5MNVY/ref=s9_hps_bw_g469_i6

 

Just be aware it will surface rust, but my still holds up.

 

If your looking to invest look at some of the professional tool brands in the USA Snap-on, Matco Tools, and Mac tools would recommend looking into.

For $6 it might be worth it for me to just get that actually. Thank you!

 

That being said thanks everybody for the ideas and brands and whatnot. Going to hit the sack but I'll be open to suggestions. Cheers.

[Str_Mape]

Well I might be mistaken because I'm not too familiar with the thing but to me that looks like a regular screwdriver with interchangeable tips, I already have one of those, but they don't generally have tips like Torx T4 and T5 for instance.

Not quite, it ratchets in other words you can just keep twisting (I've got a slightly cheaper version but it works just as well)

quick overview of a different ratcheting screwdriver but it gives you an idea of what I mean.

[TheProfosist]

guys precision usually means the small ones like Phillips #1 and smaller...

These are the ones I was recommending:

Husky Precision Philips/Slotted: http://goo.gl/ch1J3Q

Husky Precision Torx: http://goo.gl/oGXkgR

If you want something better its going to cost considerably more. You could look at craftsman's largest set which is what I currently have or what I want which is moody tools's ESD safe set in wood box.