anyone have a wera bit ratchet?

volpster31 · Apr 25, 2010

im looking into getting one of these and am wondering if any ones ever used it.

http://chadstoolbox.com/05073230002-wera-8001-a-bitratchet.aspx

i use a little craftsman bit driver daily and it just doesnt cut it anymore
this looks really nice and am sure its a great tool, just wanted any reviews

Stick Figure · Apr 25, 2010

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58572&highlight=wera+bit+ratchet

48548 · Apr 25, 2010

I like mine and I posted pictures of it in the other link, it is a great and I did take it apart and it does have 60 teeth as well.

FNFS2000 · Apr 27, 2010

Havn't used mine much yet besides just playing with it. Its an awesome gadget though for when the need arises. I have the set packaged with a bunch of bits, its a work of art.

lwlobo · Apr 27, 2010

I have it and really like it, although I admit I haven't used it much. I want to set up a custom bit set to keep with it, but am still trying to get that all figured out.

48548 · Apr 27, 2010

Andrew Nik · Dec 4, 2010

Bought last week.
Just some photos.
Clickable.

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Thedroid · Dec 4, 2010

Nice pics!!! I'm going to have to order one of those, it really looks handy. Thats an interesting looking foam liner you have in the pics. I think it looks nice also.

Fedwrench · Dec 4, 2010

I would look at the Vim set too. The Vim set offers the advantage of a slightly longer handle and can also be used with 5/16 bits in addition to 1/4 bits.
http://www.toolsource.com/magrail-base-p-108446.html

I have the Wera bit ratchet and it is a finely German overengineered tool made in the Czech Republic. It is a little bulky for its 3 3/8 inch length though. I think the neatest thing about the bit racthet is the storage case the larger set comes in.
Sunex also makes their own bitratchet that may be worth considering too.
http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-6868-sunex-international-9726.aspx

Danglerb · Dec 4, 2010

I'd like to see one side by side with the GearWrench version, memory has them looking very similar, and GW is $25/set.

Skin · Dec 4, 2010

what GW set?

Needing to replace the Cman one that had begun to seperate i ended up buying the wera bit ratchet. The size surprised me especially after paying nearly $40, i expected something larger but its probably just shy of 3" long and must admit i actually felt a bit cheated. Its solid though, i've cranked down on it and never had a problem.

If i did it over again i'd probably buy the entire bit-check set to get more value out of it. Sears sells it [believe it or not!] and it will get discounted occasionally, with coupons it would run about $55 + shipping. The additional bits and adapters + the case would of made the extra cash worth it i think. I guess if you already had a huge stock of bits then it would be a waste.

Still its a very very nice bit ratchet, but for what it costs it better be. For comparison Craftsman sells three bit wrenches together as a set [2 angled] for $20 which are usually on sale for $15-$18.

The problem with the Craftsman versions are that after constant use the 2 metal support plates that hold the gear in place will seperate causing the mechanism to reverse under load. Annoyed the hell out of me. For home use they'd be fine though.

Fedwrench · Dec 4, 2010

Skin said:
what GW set?

This one.....

Monte · Dec 4, 2010

@Andrew Nik:
Thanks for the nice photos !!!!!!!!
ps: the 5/64" hex bit looks interesting ! What brand is it ?

PSU Engineer · Dec 4, 2010

Fedwrench said:
This one.....

OK, you're killin' me here:

1. Where did you get that
2. Are they still available

Andrew Nik · Dec 5, 2010

Monte said:
@Andrew Nik:
Thanks for the nice photos !!!!!!!!
ps: the 5/64" hex bit looks interesting ! What brand is it ?

Leatherman (for Charge, Wave, Surge, Skeletool multitools):

http://www.leatherman.com/accessories/product/Bit_Kit

Monte · Dec 5, 2010

Thanks ! !

canuckian · Dec 5, 2010

I have a Wera order coming from chadstoolbox this week and dumba$$ me forgot to add the bitratchet set before I checked out. my memory aint what it used to be! just have to add it on the next order, i guess.

Fedwrench · Dec 5, 2010

Ok, Wera on the left, Husky (aka Blackhawk/Vim) in the middle, Gearwrench on the right.

jay50 · Dec 5, 2010

Fedwrench said:
This one.....

I have the gearwrench set; very nice and complete set :bowdown:

boomerangg22 · Dec 5, 2010

I went to order http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-6868-sunex-international-9726.aspx and they tack 10 bucks on it "Minimum Order Surcharge (applied when sub total is less than $50.00):" guess i'll wait to order it.

bchee · Jan 1, 2011

Fedwrench said:
Ok, Wera on the left, Husky (aka Blackhawk/Vim) in the middle, Gearwrench on the right.

this is why I love GJ.

I was looking for these exact pictures.

Rocklim · Jan 20, 2011

I looking for this Wera Ratchet . What is maximum force that can I apply to this tools ? Which shop got sell this Ratchet with screwdriver bit ?

autobon7 · Jan 20, 2011

48548 said:

What is the Wera part number for this set? I get a decent discount with MSC through my company and trying to see if they carry it.

Monte · Jan 20, 2011

Rocklim said:
I looking for this Wera Ratchet . What is maximum force that can I apply to this tools ? Which shop got sell this Ratchet with screwdriver bit ?

http://chadstoolbox.com/search.aspx?find=wera+bit+ratchet

65 newtonmeter

48548 · Jan 20, 2011

autobon7 said:
What is the Wera part number for this set? I get a decent discount with MSC through my company and trying to see if they carry it.

I am not sure what the part number is besides what is on chads site, also you can use the discount code and should be able to get 20% off of it.

48548 · Jan 20, 2011

This is the UPC code I think 05346293001 and here is the info off the wera site-BC BR 30 Universal + 8001 A ¼" SB

Jononon · Jan 20, 2011

Fedwrench said:
I have the Wera bit ratchet and it is a finely German overengineered tool made in the Czech Republic.

It's got that gorgeous cold forged handle, but it's the same basic mechanism as all the other bit ratchets. They're all from Hi-Five, Taiwan.

autobon7 · Jan 20, 2011

48548 said:
I am not sure what the part number is besides what is on chads site, also you can use the discount code and should be able to get 20% off of it.

What is the discount code? Sorry if I missed it.

48548 · Jan 20, 2011

testthebest and it only works on wera

anyone have a wera bit ratchet?

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