d.mcfarland
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Collin from KC Tool sent me a few things to test out. Even better, I'm going to give them away during the month of February!
Currently, I'm looking at these Felo screwdrivers. The set number is 53693.
Link: https://www.kctoolco.com/felo-53693...phillips-screwdriver-set/?rfsn=2236887.e07e45
I figured I would review objectively and break the overall review down into something structured.
Overall Fit / Finish - Overall the construction and quality is very high, and for the price point, it should be. I highly doubt that anyone would be disappointed with these. The tips are all highly precise. The shafts are coated smoothly and don't show signs of wear. The handles are molded nicely with no flash or rough edges. These overall, are what I would expect from a premium German tool. Most importantly, I had no issues with the tips not fitting a fastener correctly. Even the screws used on cheap Chinese kids toys were no problem for these.
Value - Current price is about $40 which is a good jump from the $15 Craftsman set many of us have or at least started with. However, I believe that the value for this set comes from it's quality, comfort, and design.
Innovation / Beneficial Characteristics - The key selling point to the Felo Ergonic series is that the handle is made from materials that allow the user's hand to easily and comfortably hold. It's soft grip conforms to your individual grip to allow more torque and less fatigue. In my opinion, the larger sizes feel great but the smaller sizes I can't tell too much on. Possibly because I'm not using them in a high torque situation. The screwdrivers feature a hole through the handle that would allow another driver to be used for further twisting capabilities, or hanging on a peg. Anti-roll handle worked great as well!
Durability / Warranty - I haven't used these particular screwdrivers for years so I can't comment on long term use. However, I do have other Felo drivers that are perfectly useable and haven't shown terrible signs of use other than the graphics wearing off. My only concern is that the slotted screwdrivers being used as a prybar (don't kid yourself, we all do it) might bend the shaft. The manufacturer warranty is 15 years if needed, so if something went wrong, they take care of it.
I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on Felo's Ergonic series of drivers! As I do more testing and comparisons, I am going to add anything I come across.
Currently, I'm looking at these Felo screwdrivers. The set number is 53693.
Link: https://www.kctoolco.com/felo-53693...phillips-screwdriver-set/?rfsn=2236887.e07e45
I figured I would review objectively and break the overall review down into something structured.
Overall Fit / Finish - Overall the construction and quality is very high, and for the price point, it should be. I highly doubt that anyone would be disappointed with these. The tips are all highly precise. The shafts are coated smoothly and don't show signs of wear. The handles are molded nicely with no flash or rough edges. These overall, are what I would expect from a premium German tool. Most importantly, I had no issues with the tips not fitting a fastener correctly. Even the screws used on cheap Chinese kids toys were no problem for these.
Value - Current price is about $40 which is a good jump from the $15 Craftsman set many of us have or at least started with. However, I believe that the value for this set comes from it's quality, comfort, and design.
Innovation / Beneficial Characteristics - The key selling point to the Felo Ergonic series is that the handle is made from materials that allow the user's hand to easily and comfortably hold. It's soft grip conforms to your individual grip to allow more torque and less fatigue. In my opinion, the larger sizes feel great but the smaller sizes I can't tell too much on. Possibly because I'm not using them in a high torque situation. The screwdrivers feature a hole through the handle that would allow another driver to be used for further twisting capabilities, or hanging on a peg. Anti-roll handle worked great as well!
Durability / Warranty - I haven't used these particular screwdrivers for years so I can't comment on long term use. However, I do have other Felo drivers that are perfectly useable and haven't shown terrible signs of use other than the graphics wearing off. My only concern is that the slotted screwdrivers being used as a prybar (don't kid yourself, we all do it) might bend the shaft. The manufacturer warranty is 15 years if needed, so if something went wrong, they take care of it.
I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on Felo's Ergonic series of drivers! As I do more testing and comparisons, I am going to add anything I come across.
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