Screwdrivers

[cody_williams32]

Hey all! Sorry if this is the wrong section for this, it seemed most fitting to me. Anywho, I'm curious as to what everyone's go to brand us for screwdrivers? I have a set now and it is absolutely wreched and I am taking recommendations for a new set! Thank you in advance!
-cody


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[Stoozak]

I've been using a no-name set for a while, but I've ordered a set of AF Swiss from cousins. I would have loved a set of Bergeon or Horotec but I just can't justify the price.

When the time comes i'll replace the AF tips with Bergeon tips.

 

[cody_williams32]

So when it comes to watch tools, Bergeon and Horotec are the preferred companies? From what ive read browsing and your input it would seem so. You just pay for what you get essentially? (like anything elsehwell

 

[Ko67]

The actual make is a matter of preference and budget. I prefer Bergeron because they were what I used in watchmaking school classes. More important than the maker is the maintenance of the tips. Poorly sharpened or damaged tips can cause lots of headaches . I would rather use a cheap Chinese driver with a well maintained tip am than a Swiss deluxe VOH or Horia set with bad tips . My advice is to get a sharpening jig and stone and learn to use it.


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[Ruski91]

Buddy of mine from here recently recommended Beco Screw drivers - and told me they are very similar in quality to bergeron yet a fraction of the cost. I just ordered a set from ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beco-Techn...var=651232050527&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

 

[cody_williams32]

That makes sense, actually. Thank you for the insight and I will be looking into that! It's nice to be able to ask questions and get knowledgeable answers. Thank you, glad to be steered in the right direction.

 

[capice]

I started out with cheap stuff but went really quick over to Bergeon.....AF, Bergeon or Horotec are all good, Bergeon being the most expensive ones.

 

[cody_williams32]

Is there a preferred source you guys would recommend checking out??

 

[Pombok]

I use AF and they are great and good value price-wise, easy and relatively inexpensive to buy the replacement ‘blades’ as well.

 

[cody_williams32]

perfect I am in the right direction then, thank you!

 

[delmar]

Foxnovo screwdriver set from Amazon, then order Bergeon replacement blades from Essinger or Ofrei!