2022 Wera Advent calendar

[F-22]

Here it is. I like this years offering. I don't have any good bit driver and I always wanted to try out the Joker wrenches. The wrenches here seem to come in very useful sizes for me.





Bit holder seems very practical with the storage too.

I know lots of people prefer a single "set" with everything in it, but the smaller separate "parts" are more useful for my needs. I typically don't bother opening a separate "set" to e.g. take out a wrench, because my standard wrenches hang on the wall and I just take them...

 

[dukefx]

Here are the others for those that like advent calendars:

Hazet
Gedore Red
KWB for professionals
KWB for DIYers
KS Tools
Draper Tools
Sealey

 

[Fedwrench]

Kind of an unusual color combination

 

[dukefx]

Kind of an unusual color combination

Yes, Christmas themed vomit and gore colors.

 

[PelicanPines]

I preordered the wera... awaiting shipment

 

[RTM]

Do they have prices, or are you just buying hoping its OK pricewise?

 

[F-22]

Do they have prices, or are you just buying hoping its OK pricewise?

The advent calendar tools are a little bit unique so there are no exact prices. I paid a bit over 60€ for the advent calendar. The 9 bit rapidaptor set does exist and is a bit over 40€. The bit holder/driver is unique because it has nifty 6 bit storage - the standard bit holder does not have any bits and storage but is listed for ~20€. And the cheapest joker wrenches wera sells are around 10€ each (4x here) - the ones in this set are unique cause wera does not otherwise make double ended joker wrenches at all. And they have a nifty little holder too. And there's the bottle opener... So all together, without extra discounts, if you bought individually, these tools would set you back between 110-130€. Imo it's not a bad deal if you don't yet have a bit driver or want to try out the joker wrenches, or if you just want to send on multiple gifts (the whole calendar is a bit much, but I'd be fine by sending a set of jokers to one friend, the rapidaptor to another and the bit driver to the third...).

 

[PelicanPines]

Do they have prices, or are you just buying hoping its OK pricewise?

This is all about Wera... I never got a different manufacturer set.

Wera had a set price when I placed the "Pre-Order" back in April. Honestly don't remember the exact amount but it's about $75.

This will be my 5th year. I was going to skip this year because I have enough "Bit Sets"... but those wrenches made me pull the trigger. I have all the bottle openers stacked in my BBQ drawer. The kits are all kept in a tool bag that I pull out when I'm working with something with small screws, etc. In other words... I use the tools.

Colors are unique to the Advent set... pretty much.

I did get a lot of use out of one of the sets when I assembled my 3D Printer.

 

[xgecemx]

Thanks for sharing the preview of the 2022 Wera Advent Calendar! I'm really excited about this year's selection of tools.

That bit driver set looks fantastic. My current ones are getting worn out, so those will make a great replacement. And I've been wanting to try the Joker wrenches too - the angled design seems super handy for tight spots. The storage case on the bit holder is really clever too.

I agree about preferring the individual pieces rather than full sets. With my work, I'm often just needing one specific size wrench or bit for a quick job. The separate tools in the calendar make it easy to grab just what you need.

My calendar should arrive next week! Now the agonizing decision - try to make them last till Christmas, or open daily? I never have the willpower to wait. Looking forward to seeing the 2024 calendar selection next year!

 

[Jeff]

2023

 

[F-22]

I think last year was fine with all the bits and the driver. I barely used the Joker wrenches but I was interested in them. This years set is very underwhelming for me.

The bit driver with the storage is cool to have in the car, but it honestly feels disappointingly wonky due to the bit storage handle. Recently got a Vessel ball grip bit driver which is "impact rated" with some kind of a through-tang design. Never saw that in a bit driver. It is very solid in the hand and I really like that one.