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21st February 2017, 08:01 PM #1SENIOR MEMBER
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Hardened Tip Phillips No 1 Screwdrivers
At the High School where I work we are wanting to replace the hardened tip screwdrivers (P1) that are between two and three years old which have worn out in that time.
Stahlwille brand ones were suggested by one of our suppliers but at close to $20 each for an 80mm one it is a bit expensive as we need to buy about a dozen. If you know their quality, would they last for six years?
Can anyone recommend any other brands we should be looking at or any specials or discounts going at this time.
Thanks.
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21st February 2017, 08:19 PM #2
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.Nothing succeeds like a budgie without a beak.
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21st February 2017, 09:10 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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21st February 2017, 09:58 PM #4Woodworking mechanic
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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.Last edited by Lappa; 21st February 2017 at 10:03 PM. Reason: additional info
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21st February 2017, 10:45 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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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.
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22nd February 2017, 03:16 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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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.
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22nd February 2017, 03:18 PM #7SENIOR MEMBER
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22nd February 2017, 07:45 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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You can't ask for more than that.
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22nd February 2017, 08:17 PM #9
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.Those were the droids I was looking for.
https://autoblastgates.com.au
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22nd February 2017, 09:27 PM #10GOLD MEMBER
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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.
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