OX Tools Pro Screwdriver Sets
An OX Pro screwdriver set gives you the drivers you actually reach for on site slotted, Pozidriv and engineer patterns that stand up to daily abuse.
If you're forever digging round the van for the right tip, an OX Pro screwdriver set keeps the basics sorted in one grab. These are the sort of drivers sparks, kitchen fitters and maintenance lads use for faceplates, hinges, terminals and fixings all day, with handles that stay planted and tips that do not chew screws. If you need singles as well, see OX Pro Phillips screwdrivers, OX Pro Pozidriv screwdrivers and OX Pro slotted screwdrivers. Pick the set that matches the fixings you see every week and get your kit sorted.
What Are OX Pro Screwdriver Sets Used For?
- Fitting sockets, switches and consumer unit covers is where an ox pro screwdriver set earns its keep, giving sparks the common slotted and Pozidriv sizes they need without swapping between worn loose drivers.
- Hanging doors, adjusting ironmongery and fitting kitchen units is easier when you have a proper ox pro screwdriver kit to hand, especially for hinge screws and cabinet fixings that strip fast with the wrong tip.
- Working through maintenance snags in schools, offices and rented properties suits ox pro screwdriver sets because you can move from faceplates to latch plates to appliance covers with one compact set.
- Assembling site storage, work benches and flat-pack units in welfare areas is quicker with an ox pro 6 piece screwdriver set or larger mixed set, as the right blade is there instead of buried in the van.
- Getting into terminals and finer fixings on controls, back boxes and small mechanical parts is exactly what an ox pro engineers screwdriver set is for, where a standard chunky driver is just too big.
Choosing the Right OX Pro Screwdriver Set
Sorting the right set is simple: buy for the screws you actually meet on site, not the biggest set on the page.
1. Mixed Set or Specialist Set
If you are doing general snagging, second fix or van maintenance, a mixed ox pro screwdriver set makes most sense because it covers slotted and Pozidriv in the sizes you use most. If your work is more repetitive, go for the exact driver pattern you use all day rather than paying for sizes that never leave the pouch.
2. Standard Drivers or Engineers Drivers
If you are mainly on sockets, hinges and general fixings, standard full-size drivers are the right call. If you are into controls, smaller terminals or tighter assemblies, an ox pro engineers screwdriver set is the better buy because the slimmer blades get in where standard drivers just feel clumsy.
3. Six Piece or Larger
An ox pro 6 piece screwdriver set is usually enough for most regular site jobs if you just want the core sizes done properly. If you are the one everyone borrows from or you cover a wide mix of call-outs, step up to a bigger set so you are not caught short on awkward fixings.
4. Match the Tip to the Fixing
Do not force Phillips into Pozidriv or use a near-enough slotted blade. If the tip does not fill the screw properly, you will round the head, slip off and waste time extracting a fixing that should have gone in clean first time.
Who Uses These Sets on Site?
- Sparkies rely on an ox pro screwdriver set for daily board work, accessories and testing jobs, because the right slotted and Pozidriv sizes stop damaged screw heads and save time on second fix.
- Kitchen fitters and chippies keep mixed screwdriver sets close for hinges, handles, carcass fittings and adjustment work, where a driver that bites properly matters more than brute force.
- Maintenance teams swear by ox pro screwdriver sets for snagging and call-outs, as one set covers the usual screws found on doors, panels, sockets, appliances and general building hardware.
- Plumbers and heating engineers use them for controls, covers and smaller fixings around boilers and valves, and many keep an ox pro engineers screwdriver set in the bag for tighter, finer work.
- Van-based trades often pair these with OX Pro hex key sets and store the lot in OX Pro tool bags so the everyday hand kit stays together.
Accessories That Keep Your Screwdriver Set Useful
A decent set goes further when you keep it organised and back it up with the right hand tools for the odd fixings that always turn up.
1. Tool Bags
A proper bag stops screwdrivers ending up loose in the van, buried under power tools or left behind on a snagging job. Keep the set together and you are not wasting ten minutes hunting for one No 2 driver every morning.
2. Hex Key Sets
You will always hit furniture fittings, plant covers or hardware that uses hex fixings instead of screws. Keeping hex keys with your screwdriver kit saves that trip back to the van when the fastener changes halfway through the job.
3. Individual Replacement Screwdrivers
The most-used sizes wear first or go missing first. Adding a few individual replacements means the full set stays useful instead of being let down by the one driver you actually need every day.
Choose the Right OX Pro Screwdriver Set for the Job
Use this quick guide to sort the set that matches your day-to-day work.
| Your Job | Set Type | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| General second fix and everyday van work | Mixed slotted and Pozidriv set | Covers the screw types most often found on sockets, hinges, plates and hardware. |
| Electrical accessories and terminal work | Engineers screwdriver set | Smaller driver sizes and finer blades for controls, terminals and tighter spaces. |
| Basic site kit without carrying dead weight | 6 piece screwdriver set | Core sizes only, easy to keep in the tool bag, enough for most regular jobs. |
| Property maintenance and snagging across mixed jobs | Larger mixed screwdriver set | Broader spread of tips and sizes so you are not caught out by odd fixings. |
| Repeat work on one fixing type | Specialist pattern set | Best when you mainly use one screw pattern and want the right fit every time. |
Common Buying and Usage Mistakes
- Buying the biggest set instead of the right set means you pay for drivers you never use while still missing the sizes you need most. Start with the screw types and jobs you actually deal with each week.
- Using Phillips on Pozidriv screws is a classic mistake and it chews heads fast. Match the tip properly and the driver will bite better with less slipping.
- Treating a screwdriver like a pry bar or chisel bends tips and wrecks handles. Keep them for driving screws and use the proper hand tool for levering or scraping.
- Leaving the set loose in the van usually ends with missing drivers and damaged tips. Store them together in a pouch or bag so the sizes stay complete and ready.
- Ignoring worn tips costs you more in stripped screws and slower work than replacing the driver. If the tip is rounded off, retire it before it turns a simple job into a drill-out.
Mixed Sets vs Engineers Sets vs Single Pattern Sets
Mixed Sets
Best for general trade use where you hit a bit of everything in one day. They are the sensible choice for maintenance, second fix and van stock because they cover common slotted and Pozidriv screws without overthinking it.
Engineers Sets
These are for finer work, smaller screws and tighter access. If you are on controls, electrical terminals or smaller mechanical fixings, they feel far more precise, but they are not the set you reach for when driving larger fixings all day.
Single Pattern Sets
A single pattern set makes sense when your work is repetitive and the screw type rarely changes. They are less versatile than a mixed set, but if you mostly drive one fixing pattern, they keep the fit right and the workflow simple.
Maintenance and Care
Wipe Down After Dusty Work
Plaster dust, brick dust and general site grime make handles slippery and hide tip wear. Give the set a quick wipe at the end of the day so grip and condition stay easy to judge.
Check the Tips Properly
Look for rounded corners, chipped edges or twisted blades, especially on the drivers you use most. A tired tip is what strips screws, not bad luck.
Store the Set Together
Keeping screwdrivers loose in the van leads to lost pieces and damaged tips. A tray, pouch or tool bag keeps the set complete and stops blades knocking against other steel tools.
Keep Them Dry
Even good site tools do not benefit from sitting wet in the back of a cold van. Dry them off after outside work and do not leave them in damp boxes if you want the shafts and tips to stay sound.
Replace the Ones You Abuse Most
Usually it is the most common Pozidriv and slotted sizes that wear out first. Replace those early rather than hanging on to a half-dead driver that slows the whole job down.
Why Shop for OX Pro Screwdriver Sets at ITS?
Whether you need an ox pro 6 piece screwdriver set, a mixed ox pro slotted and pozidriv set or an ox pro engineers screwdriver set for finer work, we stock the range in depth. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery, so you can get the right drivers on site without hanging about.
OX Pro Screwdriver Set FAQs
What screwdrivers should be in a set?
For most UK site and maintenance work, a set should cover the slotted and Pozidriv sizes you use week in, week out. A good mixed set usually gives you the core drivers for sockets, hinges, plates, cabinet hardware and general fixings, rather than padding the set with odd sizes that never leave the bag.
What is the difference between OX Trade and OX Pro screwdriver sets?
OX Trade is the more basic line for lighter duty and general use, while OX Pro is aimed at tougher day-in, day-out site work. If the set is going to live in the van and get used constantly, OX Pro is the one most trades will lean towards because it is built for heavier use and better long-term hold in the hand.
Are OX Pro screwdriver sets any good?
Yes, they are a solid choice for regular trade use. They are the sort of set you buy to work, not to sit clean in a drawer. The real test is whether the tips grip properly, the handles stay comfortable through a full day, and the set stands up to being thrown in and out of a tool bag, and OX Pro sets are built with that sort of use in mind.
How many screwdrivers do I need?
Most trades can cover a lot of ground with six well-chosen drivers if the sizes are right. If you are doing mixed maintenance, snagging or varied call-out work, a larger set makes life easier. The key is not quantity for the sake of it. You just need the tip types and sizes that match the screws on your jobs.
What is the difference between Phillips and Pozidriv?
Pozidriv has extra ribs between the main cross slots and is designed to give a firmer drive with less cam-out. Phillips is older and more likely to slip if you put real torque through it. On UK site fixings, Pozidriv turns up more often, so it is worth having the right drivers rather than trying to make a Phillips do both jobs.
