Best Screwdriver Set? Craftsman, Milwaukee, Wera, Wiha, Klein Tools, Felo, PB Swiss, Tekton

Dance move test is definitely the most important by far - should be included in all tests :p

So basically the new routine is before I go shopping for tools and parts I just look up a project farm video, it’s almost too easy now :P

The best part of these videos is how condensed they are. I don’t have to skip over some life story like so many other videos or even recipes for cooking. Just straight to the data!

I'm 53 years old and bought my Craftsman set when I was in high school. I still have the whole set and they still work great.

As an electronics engineer, I have pretty much every size of Wera from micro to regular in every head. After trying many brands I found them to be the best value for money without compromise on quality, and do the least damage to screws - seeing your test results match that experience is very satisfying. On the mill I'm restoring, I've went through multiple cheaper drivers adding electrics before getting a set of Wera just for the mill :)

"Don't get cocky Milwaukee" OMG I nearly died.

Pro tip for fledgling tradesmen: mix your screwdriver brands. I'm an electrician by trade. And when I'm reaching into my pouch in an attic, or through a drop ceiling, or a bunch of other places, I often can't see. If you have different brands in your pouch, your fingers will be able to tell your #8 Robertson from your #2 Phillips from your big bitch blade by the different grips. And when you have to send a green-as-grass apprentice into your pouch and they don't know the difference, having different-coloured and -shaped grips help identify things.

I got a Wera set after watching this video when it first came out. Bought a bigger set that also came with some insulated drivers that can be used for electrical work. One of the best purchases I've ever made. Not overly expensive, they seem to be very well made for what I use them for, and honestly think they will last me well over a decade.

As somebody who committed to Wera years ago, it's nice to see them hold up so well to your torture tests. Not covered by your testing, but the handles are the best I've found for hand comfort and grip too.

Im so immensely glad that this kind man takes the time out of his day to make such quality content. I cannot find a single channel that has the same level of utility as this one

One of the common issues with screwdrivers camming out and stripping is that most people are unaware that not all screws that look like Philips are intended to be the same. If there is a little dot in one corner of the screw head it’s an indication that it’s a Japanese Industrial Standard screw. These are a slightly different shape than Philips. Philips screws are designed to cam out because their application is for carpentry or other single uses. You would rather have the driver slip out before the head breaks off as the screw head gets flush or deeper into wood. JIS screws are designed to not cam out. They are for mechanical applications, where they might be removed and reinstalled on a regular basis for maintenance and repair. You don’t want to mix and match head types, but JIS drivers work okay on Philips screws where Philips drivers will fail miserably on JIS screws, especially with removing machine threads that have thread lock on them. This is why so many people have gone to work on a Japanese toy, appliance or a motorcycle only to find all the screw heads strip.

It’s nice to see Craftsman is still good quality. I have a set that looks just like these, bought in 1998.

"Apparently manufacturers understand that Americans like to use hammers on their tools". YES, a flat head screwdriver doubles as a chisel, a wedge, a small prybar, etc. That press test was the most important for this reason haha.

Those craftsman clear ones are iconic 😂 everyone’s grandpa or dad has those lying around somewhere

Wera and Wiha are my absolute favorites for screwdrivers. Nice to see them perform quite well on the wear tests especially. I've had a single Wera set and a single insulated Wiha set for years without having to replace any despite some pretty hard use. The Wera handle is probably the most comfortable I've ever used though, despite its lower price compared to Wiha

Thank you Project Farm. Your videos are thorough and entertaining. Glad channels like this exist!

"Americans like to use hammers on their screwdrivers" Yes but said hammer is probably an adjustable wrench! LMAO

As someone in the market for “homeowner”-grade tools, these tests really help me find a decent tool for a decent price, rather than throwing away money on more tool than I need or on replica tools that will end up failing me. I really appreciate that you include a “bang for your buck” result at the end of each video.

"Pound for Pound"/ "Tool for Tool"- I'd say , You really do have the best 'Informative Channel' on You Tube!

I love how detailed you are. You leave no stone unturned