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I'm in the same condition as you. My back just can't take shoveling large amounts anymore (live in the interior of BC, Canada). I purchased the Toro E-21 / 60v single stage cordless snow blower with the all metal auger. Plenty powerful enough for 12" (powder snow) and the battery easily lasts...

I gave up on magnetic 1/4" bit handles. Now my go to multi-bit handle is the Wiha Centrofix power blade handles. Holds all 1/4" power blade bits with ZERO play and ZERO dropped bits. Huge selection of bits as most bit manufacturers also make power blade bits. A few good reviews on youtube.

I have both the standard and metric precision ESD nut drivers from Wiha and have no complaints. I think you could save some $ by buying the 65 piece Master Technicians ESD micro bit set and add the missing bits you need. The micro bits seem to be about the same wall thickness as the individual...

I personally don't like ratcheting screw drivers for PC work. The screws are very short (not many turns required) and the threads are very fine requiring a good feel to prevent cross threading. Seriously for PC work you only need a Phillips #2 & #1 which works on 99.9% of the screws. I have the...

The small version of the Wiha power blade handle is the ESD version #38701.

Wiha 76000 blade handle hands down the best I have used for general work. Want a smaller handle buy the ESD version 38701. Some good youtube videos on these handles. Best fit with every power blade I have and no need for proprietary blades. If you loose or break a PB Swiss proprietary blade good...

Have to say the entire snap on ratcheting line is very good. Especially like the t-handle ratcheting screw drivers on Phillips screws - you can get a lot of down force to prevent cam out. The major draw back to the snappy multi-bit anything is the middle of the road bit magnets. The magnets...

Buy the Wiha Centrofix Quick Release 1/4" Power Blade Handle #76000. Uses standard 1/4" blades and has the best hold of any bit handle I have ever used - virtually no wobble with any blade bits. Hands down the best I have used and no proprietary bits needed. I primarily use the PBSwiss & Vessel...

Another option is to buy the Wiha SoftFinish CentroFix Quick Release 1/4" Power Blade Handle and purchase the Wiha/PB Swiss/Wera T1 through T10 Torx power bits (lots of bit options).

Use a 9/16" 8 point on my boat's recessed drain plug. Works perfectly.

Have the Capri high performance set (with the various nozzel attachments). Use it to blow out computers/electronics under low pressure (30-40 psi) and it works well for this task. Attachments come in handy. It does seem a bit fragile and probably would not survive in a high psi shop environment.

I own both the Vessel Megadora 900's (all the phillips versions #0 through #3) and the Sunflag 3370 (#1, #2 & #3). I have to say the Sunflag 3370's fit some screws better than the Vessel. The Sunflag 3370's indicate they are built to older JIS standard. If you need "JIS" screwdrivers might be...

I find BC Fastners has the best in store selection of Knipex tools. Good to see CT starting to sell better quality tools not made in China.

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