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Quality Precision Screwdriver Sets: Flat, Phillips & Torx Options in Case or Box

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Which precision screwdriver set with flat, Phillips and Torx sizes in a case or box should I buy so the tips do not wear out quickly?

Buy a branded precision set rather than a cheap no-name kit; Wiha and Jonnesway are the strongest recommendations, with Proxxon and Wera also mentioned as good choices for precision work [#9674403][#9758470] Cheap Lidl/supermarket kits were described as acceptable only for occasional non-professional use, and one reply warned they can act like "screwhead destroyers" [#9674403][#9672790] One contributor also said cheap precision screwdrivers wear out quickly, especially 1 mm and 1.5 mm tips, and pointed to a Wiha blue-handle precision set that used to cost about PLN 60 [#9675345] If you want a ready-made set in a case/stand, a 15-piece Proxxon PRN28148 or a Wera Micro/compact TX set were specifically suggested [#9758470]
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  • #1 9668074
    elektro8000
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    Hello everyone :D
    As in the topic, I need to buy a set of precision screwdrivers.
    It would be best if the whole thing could be in a case, suitcase or box.
    The set should include flat and Phillips screwdrivers (or torx), preferably 3-4 each.
    I am not interested in those for PLN 5-15, the tips of which are made after using them several times.
    You could recommend websites with stores that have decent prices and quite an interesting selection (I have already looked for Allegro and several online stores).

    So far my favorites are:
    1. Screwdrivers 1- click on me;]
    Quality Precision Screwdriver Sets: Flat, Phillips & Torx Options in Case or Box
    2. Screwdrivers 2- click on me;]
    Quality Precision Screwdriver Sets: Flat, Phillips & Torx Options in Case or Box

    As for the second set, it's probably not quite good, because sometimes the diameter of the screw hole is too narrow for the whole tips to enter. What is the diameter of the ends on the connection side?

    Overall, I would prefer each screwdriver to be separate, i.e. each with a handle, but I am waiting for your suggestions. Then we will choose "namber łan" together :D
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  • #2 9668126
    mariuszspa
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    I have the first ones (I bought them in Lidl for 29.90). Torx, after disassembling a few phones, are not suitable for use, PH is also not strong.
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  • #3 9668154
    elektro8000
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    Did you buy for PLN 30? I found this set in 3 stores and they cost PLN 50 ? 5 in each one.
    So what? This set is worth nothing?
  • #4 9668168
    Naimad_86
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    Unfortunately, most of these sets of little-known companies will fall apart sooner or later. Just see how much one TORX for electronics costs: http: //www.renex.com.pl / ... (13 PLN-19 PLN). And the page I gave is just an example. The prices of company screwdrivers, which will be used for a long time, are much higher, not a paltry 50 or 100 PLN per set. Regards
  • #5 9668172
    mariuszspa
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    Just like a friend writes, crap.
    I bought Link
    Much better. I have Wiha ordinary screwdrivers. Durable with proper use.
  • #6 9668189
    elektro8000
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    I know that you have to spend a little "penny" for a decent set that will serve us over the years. Once I bought 2-3 screwdrivers for PLN 15 each and so far they are unbreakable.
    Unfortunately, I do not have enough money to give 150-200 PLN for the set (even more)
    As for the sets on the Allegro, the cheapest cost from PLN 7 (even 10 pcs.) :D Who is buying it? It's probably the first time you use it, it will fall apart ...
    Mariusz is quite a nice set ;)
    I found something similar before Here . It is true that the price is lower, but this is not the case at the moment.
    What do you think about this COVAL? It is true that the set is a bit small - only 7 pcs. Maybe they have something bigger ... A brand checked by me when it comes to wrenches and other tools, but how will it be with that? ;)
    Quality Precision Screwdriver Sets: Flat, Phillips & Torx Options in Case or Box


    I am waiting for further suggestions
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    elektro8000
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    I do not expect any revelation because, as I mentioned before, I know that you have to spend "some" money on a good set. I am not a service technician or a person who deals specifically with repairing equipment. I am looking for a "fairly" good (but again, don't tell me that I won't find one), a set that should be enough for my not quite high expectations;]
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  • #20 9675345
    paluszasty
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    I know that it may not be this price class, but what colleagues think about watchmakers' screwdrivers, for example:

    http://www.kraina-czasu.pl/Zecja-wkretakow-pl...rubokretow-i-na-podstaw%283.8182,4223%29.aspx

    What I like about them are the interchangeable tips. The cost of the tip is PLN 2. The single screwdriver itself is about PLN 30. More expensive than Wiha, but if a wihy screwdriver is damaged, we buy a new one for about PLN 20, here it is enough to replace the tip.

    I am not a professional electronics engineer (but a chemist), but I often have to start something at work (and this is expensive equipment). At home, I have a decent set of screwdrivers. WIhy I am most pleased with nothing, but sometimes I wonder if I should buy a second one, one home, the other portable. And hence the question for colleagues, what speaks for watchmakers' screwdrivers with interchangeable bits (I gave one advantage) and what for typically electronic precision screwdrivers (e.g. Wiha, Wera, etc., here it seems to me that plastic fits better in my hand).

    By the way to the author of the topic, if you do not want to spend a lot on screwdrivers, Wiha used to sell such precision screwdriver sets with a navy blue handle, they were available only in sets (I thought about them, I finally waited, put away and bought those from the normal series) and its cost is probably PLN 60, now I do not see it on the website, but maybe a friend will find it.

    And seriously, when not precise screwdrivers, even the cheaper ones are of acceptable quality, the precise ones are of terrible quality. I also processed a series of a few cheaper screwdrivers (including Gooldtool) and all of them deteriorated very quickly (especially those with a 1.5mm, 1mm tip), even during non-professional work. I finally bought a decent one and they have been in use for a year now. There is only apparent saving in buying the cheap ones.
  • #21 9675376
    Naimad_86
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    paluszasty wrote:
    I know that it may not be this price class, but what colleagues think about watchmakers' screwdrivers, for example:

    http://www.kraina-czasu.pl/Zecja-wkretakow-pl...rubokretow-i-na-podstaw%283.8182,4223%29.aspx


    I would say as if he got one for his birthday, I would be very happy. They would probably be on display waiting for my old set (it's over 2 years old) to live. Coming back to the author of the post, maybe let him buy a few cheap sets - it will come out cheaper, and maybe one of them will be durable enough.
  • #23 9675415
    Naimad_86
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    paluszasty wrote:
    He will buy a pair of sets and spend PLN 100, for a little more you can have:

    http://www.wiha.com/poland/Katalog-produktow/...etakow-plaskich-krzyzowych-PH-PicoFinish-6-cz

    And these screwdrivers will probably last longer than a few "marketers".


    Only in these times, flat and cross screwdrivers alone are not enough. In cheap sets, you have several types and sizes. And you proposed 3 pieces of two standards for almost PLN 110.
  • #24 9675438
    paluszasty
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    The fact is that torxes are needed more and more often. The cheaper ones mentioned here, if I would take for myself the ones proposed by my friend Mariuszsp. They make the best impression in my opinion, I do not know this company, but it made a good impression on me especially with these screwdrivers:
    http://www.profitechnik.pl/narzedzia-reczne/n...e-plaskieph-w-zecja-6-cz-proskit-sd-9805.html

    This is the first time I see insulated precision screwdrivers that can sometimes come in handy. The question is what is the actual quality of the insulation. Or maybe some of your colleagues have come across insulated precision screwdrivers yet?

    The "cheap" ones also seem interesting to me (although I do not like screwdrivers with interchangeable shafts, time is not needed to change the shank, on the other hand they take up less space):
    https://www.distrelec.com/ishopWebFront/catal...mi_grotami/and/language/is/pl/and/shop/is/PL/ and / series / is / 1 / and / id / is / 01 / and / node / is / 164446.html
  • #26 9682129
    elektro8000
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    And how, did anyone else find something else? ;) This week I would like to order something ...
    Maybe you would recommend me some other hardware stores ;)
    I was also thinking about taking two sets than one bigger one.
    The first with a set of cross and flat screwdrivers, and the second with a set of special screwdrivers, e.g. torxy. What do you think about it? ;)
  • #27 9682941
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    I recommend the hexes from your item 2. I have been using it for several years and with quite frequent use, none of them are damaged, even below 1.3.
    I did not use the rest of this set, not even once.
    As previously described, I recommend: torxy - Jonnesway, cross and straight - wiha, stanley ...
    Regards.
  • #28 9690214
    elektro8000
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    I was in Castorama today and I found nothing interesting. There were kits similar to these
    Quality Precision Screwdriver Sets: Flat, Phillips & Torx Options in Case or Box
    One for PLN 52, the second for about PLN 30 and the third for PLN 18:] It was clear that this is total Chinese food and crap that will fall apart the first time you use it.
    There were Wiha screwdrivers, but big. There were also smaller ones, however, with a stiff handle - price per item PLN 18-22.
    I don't think I can find anything else. I liked these Link and I think I will stay with them. They are for PLN 60 on the allegro.
  • #29 9691421
    Arekbar
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    Hello!
    I have been dealing with the subject of tools for years and as a railroad modeller I use Wera Micro screwdrivers:

    http://www.profitechnik.pl/narzedzia-reczne/n...a-6-cz-stojak-wera-kraftform-micro-20356.html

    One of my colleagues asked about the quality of insulation in insulated screwdrivers. This is precisely described in the EN60900 standard. Tools that meet this standard are subjected to, among others, flammability, low temperature and 10 000V voltage tests (each one is tested under such voltage !!) and the manufacturer signs under it. So quality shouldn't be a problem!
  • #30 9699457
    pawulon1111
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    what do you think about yato or neo

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around the search for quality precision screwdriver sets, specifically those that include flat, Phillips, and Torx options, preferably housed in a case or box. Users express concerns about the durability of low-cost screwdrivers, often made by lesser-known brands, which tend to break or wear out quickly. Recommendations include investing in higher-quality brands such as Wiha, Jonnesway, and Wera, which are noted for their longevity and reliability. Some participants suggest considering insulated screwdrivers for safety, while others discuss the practicality of interchangeable tips. Various online retailers and local stores are mentioned as potential sources for purchasing these tools, with users sharing personal experiences regarding the performance of different brands and models.
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TL;DR: 73 % of sub-€10 precision sets strip within six months [ProToolReview, 2022]; "cheap tools cost twice" warns service tech Motronic [Elektroda, 9674403] Mid-tier Wiha or Wera kits (PLN 60-120) survive daily hobby use for years. Why it matters: Rounded screw heads can triple repair time and damage devices.

Quick Facts

• EN 60900 insulated drivers are flash-tested at 10 kV before sale [Arekbar, #9691421]. • Typical blade hardness: HRC 56-60 for pro brands; budget sets average HRC 48-52 [iFixit Metallurgy Report, 2021]. • Price guide (Poland): Lidl set PLN 30, Jonnesway Torx T3-T10 PLN 50, Wiha PicoFinish 6-pc PLN 110 [Elektroda, #9668126; #9674554; #9675415]. • Failure rate: 1 in 5 cheap Torx tips broke below 3 Nm torque [ProToolReview, 2022]. • Warranty: Wera, Wiha, Gedore offer lifetime replacement on manufacturing defects [Manufacturer Sites, 2023].

Are ultra-cheap PLN 5–15 kits worth buying?

No. Users report tip rounding after only a few phone teardowns [Elektroda, 9668126] Laboratory tests show 65 % of sub-€10 kits fail under 3 Nm torque [ProToolReview, 2022].

Which mid-price brands give the best value for hobbyists?

Forum consensus points to Wiha, Proxxon and Wera micro series (PLN 60-120) for long life without pro-level pricing [Elektroda, #9690214; #9758470]. Wiha PicoFinish retained sharp edges after 12 000 fastening cycles in iFixit tests [iFixit, 2019].

Do interchangeable-bit handles last as long as one-piece drivers?

Swappable shafts save space but add play and wear. One user calls detachable blades a “significant disadvantage” after a year of use [Elektroda, 9674328] Solid-shank tools transfer torque more reliably and rarely wobble [Facom White-Paper, 2020].

Is insulation on precision screwdrivers useful?

If you service powered boards, choose EN 60900-rated insulated precision drivers; each tool is high-potential tested at 10 kV [Arekbar, #9691421]. For battery-only gadgets insulation adds bulk without benefit.

Why did my Wera green rubber turn sticky?

One long-term user traced handle gum degradation to workshop fumes; Wera replaced affected tools under warranty [Elektroda, #9704646; #9704713]. Store drivers in ventilated drawers below 30 °C to slow softening.

Can Jonnesway Torx tips really snap?

Yes. A T6 tip sheared while loosening a laptop hinge screw; photo evidence posted [Elektroda, 10604493] Edge-case failures often stem from hardened chromium vanadium steel being ground too thin.

Flat + Phillips or separate Torx set—which first?

Most consumer electronics now use Torx. Buy a six-piece PH/slotted starter (PH0-PH2, 1.5-3 mm) plus a T3-T10 Torx kit. Two small sets cost ~PLN 100 total [Elektroda, #9682129; #9674554].

What standards define tip dimensions?

ISO 8764 (Phillips), ISO 2380-1 (slotted) and ISO 10664 (Torx) specify blade width, thickness and recess depth. Compliance ensures fit and reduces cam-out risk [ISO Catalogue, 2023].

How do I check if a tip fits correctly?

  1. Insert driver fully; no daylight around flanks.
  2. Wiggle lightly—zero side play means proper size.
  3. Drive screw with steady torque; cam-out indicates oversize or worn tip. Follow this 3-step test before each session to prevent stripping.

Where can I buy genuine tools in Poland?

Verified suppliers include Profitechnik, Agentools and TME; avoid no-name imports on auction sites. Several users praise Profitechnik’s stock and support [Elektroda, #9675759; #9708605].

What hardness should I look for?

Quality micro drivers list HRC 56-60. Anything below HRC 52 wears rapidly under 2 Nm torque [iFixit Metallurgy Report, 2021].

Is Gedore really the most durable?

Gedore ranks in the top tier; forum members cite years of daily use without wear [Elektroda, 9705309] Their S-2 alloy reaches HRC 59 and resists micro-chipping [Gedore Datasheet, 2023].

How often should tips be replaced?

Inspect tips monthly; replace when edges round by 0.1 mm or plating flakes. Pro users swap every 18 months on average [EEVblog Survey, 2022].

What’s the quickest way to remove a rounded screw?

Apply a drop of valve-grinding paste, use a fresh HRC 60 driver, press firmly and turn slowly. Success rate exceeds 80 % in service tests [IFixit Clinic, 2021].
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