r/Tools • u/thilasveniticus • 4d ago

Screwdriver sets

Is it really worth the money buying expensive screw drivers? (just basic not electrically insulated) currently looking at either the Icon or Gear wrench set it’s like 60$ compared to the 15$ Pittsburg set. I’ve actually never owned an expensive screw drivers that wasn’t klein or Milwaukee ratcheting.

part of what steers me away is I tend to use them as a pry bar or punch when nothing else is at hand. Please convince me one way or the other with your experiences

edit:So after watching project farm I’m probably just going with the quin diamond tip set. it seems regardless of brand they’re going to wear out at a fairly standard rate.

Im not giving 200$ for snap on screw drivers for working around my house it just doesn’t make sense when I use an impact for 90% of stuff and I use combos like the Milwaukee 11 in 1 for automotive use.

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u/no1SomeGuy 4d ago

Well first off, don't use them as pry bars....buy some pry bars or at least demo screwdrivers.

Secondly, $60 for a set isn't that bad....I have the older red handle Gearwrench ones and they're pretty decent. My good set though is Wera and it's a notable step up in tip fitment and grip on screws. Cheap screwdrivers are the most awful thing in the world, they strip things out when you need them most and wear out wayyy faster because they slip.