ScrewDriver Set

[Trapper Jim]

So for many years I used Brownells Master ScrewDriver set on my bench. About 5 years ago I replaced it with the 83 piece Wheeler set. Maybe it is me, but the bits seem more delicate than my older set. I have twisted or broke about 5 now. Battenfield has replaced them under warranty but I thought perhaps INGOERS might have something to say?​

 

[SPOOK331945]

So for many years I used Brownells Master ScrewDriver set on my bench. About 5 years ago I replaced it with the 83 piece Wheeler set. Maybe it is me, but the bits seem more delicate than my older set. I have twisted or broke about 5 now. Battenfield has replaced them under warranty but I thought perhaps INGOERS might have something to say?​

I have the same wheeler set and have had similar issues with them being too brittle or too soft, thus causing the breaking or twisting. Had them for a number of years now, they've served their purpose but still irritating that some failed.

 

[churchmouse]

I have the Brownells pieces. The other sets I have tried are just not up to the job at hand. The alloys used are inferior.

 

[VinceU1]

I've got the master set also, had it for almost 25 years and have managed to break one bit. And I'm rough with my tool. I don't think you can beat that.

 

[SPOOK331945]

I have the Brownells pieces. The other sets I have tried are just not up to the job at hand. The alloys used are inferior.

Churchmouse, what set do you use from brownells?

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

I’ve been running the full 58 bit set with both handles handles now for over 18 years with no failures. You get what you pay for in tools.

https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...a-tip-sets/magna-tip-super-sets--prod417.aspx

 

[churchmouse]

Churchmouse, what set do you use from brownells?

I actually put the set together. I had a set that was not well mad and bought a small set of standard blade bits in a set of 12 I believe. They are great so I have expanded the set as needed. All from Brownells.
Looking back I should have just bought the big set to begin with,

 

[Leadeye]

I have the same problem with the Wheeler screwdriver bits. Some of them break off and I'm not using them to open paint cans, or as chisels, or center punches.

 

[WhitleyStu]

I'e been using the same Chapman set for decades and never broke a bit yet. Very pleased with the Chapman quality of the #9600 set and made in the USA.