Draper 40850 Screwdriver, Socket and Bit Set (70 Piece)

My Christmas present to myself. For years I have had a mixture of poor quality screwdrivers with ends mashed because they were not fit for the purpose. After borrowing my son's set (again!) I looked at the options available. Draper is a recognised quality brand, and this kit seemed to have all the sizes and kinds I would ever likely need. They are magnetised - so handy already - and there is an extending aerial type implement (also magnetised) for picking up that elusive screw that has fallen down behind the unit. A flexible clip-on attachment will help when trying to fit screws in tight fairly inaccessable spaces or around corners. And at the price.....! Excellent value.July 2012 I have now had this set for over 2 years, Many items have been well used , many have not (and maybe never will) been used. However the fact that everything is so neat and tidy, and obviously of excellent quality makes me so annoyed I didn't buy such a set years ago. The well used items are totally unmarked, unlike cheap tools.May 2014 Now about 5 years from purchase. Still effectively like new (except screwdriver handles getting dirty) Many items not used, but better that than not having one you need! Excellent value!

This set offers superb value, particularly at the reduced price of about £16.00.The range of tools contained within is excellent, and they are of a quality that I am sure will (if used properly) gives many years of use.I particularly liked the rubber grip handles on the screwdrivers; very comfortable and quite different than any others in my collection.It can be handy to have a screwdriver that has multiple attachments, this very much seems to have become the increasing trend over the last few years (undoubtedly to take up less room and keep costs down), indeed this set itself does include such an item! However, there is something to be said about having individual screwdrivers of each type required; I also think there is a good chance that they may be stronger than the interchangable design.The case supplied is sturdy and well laid out, it is blow moulded and the items fit in place snuggly enough to give me hope that they will remain in place during transit.Well done Draper!

Bought this to replace some old tools. I wanted a set for general use around the house without spending a fortune. There were several more expensive sets around which I am sure will do a excellent job but for the price these represent good quality and value.Comprises a set of Phillips and flat head screwdrivers aa well as a socket and bit set giving all the sizes you should need. Also a set of smaller screwdrivers. Attachment for screwing round corners, not sure how often it will be used but it seems to work well when tested.Also has a handy magnet pen which expands so that you can reach screws, nails that may have fallen down cracks/hard to reach places. Like the other attachment it may be sparingly used but still a handy tool.All come in a sturdy carry case so keeps all items secure and tidy.All good quality and ideal for general Diy without spending a fortune.

I purchased this kit for my hubby as a cheer up present for his post holiday blues after coming back from a month in Australia to UK January winter. It worked immediately. He was like a little kid playing with a new toy set.All the tools are good quality. The case gives incentive to put things back where they go, which is great for wives or housemates. Screwdrivers in the kitchen and lounge room don't make nice ornaments although some blokes would disagree.There¡¦s a really cool twirly thing that you can use to screw around corners. Hubby¡¦s already tested it out and loves it. There¡¦s a long magnet thing in the shape of a pen that opens out in length like a radio antenna. You use it to pick up screws and stuff that you¡¦ve dropped down a nook and cranny where you can¡¦t reach. The magnet is strong too. Other than that all the usual different sized and headed screwdrivers and stuff. Excuse my technical terms.The only reason I gave this a 4 star was because I think the case is a little bit soft on the inside and one of the screw drivers (the biggest one) could fit a little better. But its ok and shuts perfectly and I¡¦d still buy it again for myself or as a gift. The price with the quality is excellent.Well worth the price and a very handy accompaniment for anyone¡¦s tool kit.Hope this helps ºkc

This is a great set. The tips seem to be of good quality, the handles are grippy and comfortable. Phillips are coloured blue and flats are coloured red, there's also a marking on the end of the handle so you can see which is which when you're at the same level, which is handy if you're lying down and forget which colour is which. It also comes with a set of fairly small precision screwdrivers, bits, a magnetic bit holder, a flexible driver and a small socket set, as well as an electrical test screwdriver. It's very satisfying to be able to take the case, which is also well made, to wherever it's needed and be sure that you'll have the right driver to hand immediately. The handles are not made of a hard plastic, but rather a sort of rubbery plastic. Don't worry, they're still very rigid but it means that you won't lose your grip on the handle if you're applying a lot of force.One tip, if you use the screwdrivers with dirty hands/gloves, they can pick up some of the dirt. I've found that cleaning them with washing up liquid or orange swarfega hand cleanser cleans them restoring the colour and also making them as grippy as they were when new.