Thread: Hardened Tip Phillips No 1 Screwdrivers

Snap-on.
Even more expensive but they have a lifetime guarantee; if the tip wears out they put a new shank in the handle.

Your biggest issue though will likely be stopping them from walking.

Originally Posted by Chief Tiff

Snap-on.
Even more expensive but they have a lifetime guarantee; if the tip wears out they put a new shank in the handle.

Your biggest issue though will likely be stopping them from walking.

We do have things that walk so I think Snap-on would go real fast, unfortunately.

We have a number of groups from school programs- to kids at risk - to pre vocational - to apprentices and we use Sidchrome or Repco screwdrivers. They don't walk very often (haven't got the street creds), they are reasonably priced and they last. They are not used every day 8 hours a day and we only usually replace them because they walk which as i said earlier is not often. The only damage is misuse which is rare if they are taught correctly.

They also have a life time warranty.

Stahlwille are at least equal to SnapOn, IMO better and most probably don't have the street cred of SO. I am puzzled though, why No1 phillips as it is not a commonly used size except in electronics. Do Sidchrome still do a lifetime guarantee? You could go the other way and use screwdrivers with removeable tips.

Originally Posted by Lappa

We have a number of groups from school programs- to kids at risk - to pre vocational - to apprentices and we use Sidchrome or Repco screwdrivers. They don't walk very often (haven't got the street creds), they are reasonably priced and they last. They are not used every day 8 hours a day and we only usually replace them because they walk which as i said earlier is not often. The only damage is misuse which is rare if they are taught correctly.

They also have a life time warranty.

I headed to Repco for a look today and asked about the lifetime warranty. The salesman went out the back and checked with his boss and then returned to tell me if the tips wear at anytime take them to the nearest Repco branch and they will replace them. Docket not required. The one shown below is $13 odd but if I use my RACQ card with the purchase they come to $9.99 each.

Originally Posted by Chris Parks

Stahlwille are at least equal to SnapOn, IMO better and most probably don't have the street cred of SO. I am puzzled though, why No1 phillips as it is not a commonly used size except in electronics. Do Sidchrome still do a lifetime guarantee? You could go the other way and use screwdrivers with removeable tips.

Chris, they are used mainly for 4g screws when attaching small hinges etc.

You can't ask for more than that.

My work acquired a large Repco spanner and socket set, some years ago, through a reward scheme from a wholesaler. I was surprised at the excellent quality of the set. Lifetime guarantee and very nice to use. I think they are probably made by a better known company and rebranded as Repco. From that experience, I wouldn't hesitate to buy Repco stuff.
That's a good discount with the RACQ card.

It is nice to see that they're made in Taiwan and not China. Although not a guarantee of better quality it definitely improves your chances.