I'm looking for a reaonably priced auto-loading bit driver/screwdriver (not battery powered). I'm sure I saw an advert or a web page recently where something like that was recommended, but I can't find it now.
I'm not completely sure about the auto-loading part, maybe I really just want something that is fully self-contained. I don't need a large number of bits, just a couple of sizes of flat and phillips head would do.
Can anyone make any suggestions? Thanks!
All in ones are good for carried kits. Even though I'm not on the tools much these days I still carry a small basic tool kit in my pack everyday. I do agree full size drivers are much nicer to work with and do carry a full size #2 philips in that kit.
OP may like either the Wiha 26 in 1 or the Wera Kraftform Kompakt. Both very nice and handy for most things but like all interchangable bit drivers they'll have trouble getting to recessed screws.
Wiha 26 in 1
$70 at Bunnings - ouch!
Wera Kraftform Kompakt
$41 at Bunnings - still rather expensive.
Might be worth dropping in to see these two on the way home tonight anyway. Thanks.
FWIW most of my tools, especially the German brands, I've bought online from OS as it's always been cheaper.
EDIT: eg Wiha 26 in 1 from Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-77790-Ultra-Driver-Multi/dp/B01J…
Even with shipping and GST added comes out to about $55, literally half the price Bunnings is charging.
I found this web page, which has some interesting observations and some recommendations, but the tools are unlikely to be available here:
Teng MDR915 or MDR908 could be what you're after. I have one of these at home (dunno which one) and it's fantastic
No suggestion except to say that compared to good quality traditional drivers I find them cumbersome to hold and use; I don't use mine at all except as a last resort.
Four standard drivers will occupy not much more space but be so much more useful. Keep them in a pouch or small box to approximate "fully self-contained."