NEW - Wiha 38032 hex bit driver?
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Bigblue&Goldie
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That's a nice looking tool; probably the best bit storage setup I've seen in this type of tool.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4339703
Bought this driver a few weeks ago for my fater in the (forlorn?) hope that he will start using the correct bits for various screws.
Really love it so far, it stores 12 bits, has a nice grip to it and the endcap rotates so you can easily put extra pressure with the palm of your hand while turning. The handle is the usual wiha softfinish: not soft at all, you can't squeeze it, cleans up easy and is really comfortable.
Two things though, it's BIG and the stop that should prevent it from rolling down the table doesn't work!
Bought this driver a few weeks ago for my fater in the (forlorn?) hope that he will start using the correct bits for various screws.
Really love it so far, it stores 12 bits, has a nice grip to it and the endcap rotates so you can easily put extra pressure with the palm of your hand while turning. The handle is the usual wiha softfinish: not soft at all, you can't squeeze it, cleans up easy and is really comfortable.
Two things though, it's BIG and the stop that should prevent it from rolling down the table doesn't work!
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tlpatter
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They gave these out at work the other week. Its a really nice driver I havent got the opportunity to use it a lot though.
How BIG is BIG? If it wouldn't be too difficult, how about a dimension?
It's not that bad, honestly. I'll try and get another picture and some dimensions this afternoon. When I was in the shop, I was in doubt which one to get: this one or the slimmer handled 8 bits holder:
http://www.wiha.com/en/produkte/bits/magazine-bit-holder-magnetic-1-4.html
My hands aren't the biggest and I thought the handle would be too bulky (they were wrapped up in packaging, so no way of testing them), but turns out that it's just fine, I don't regret getting this one.
It really opens up like in the video Monte posted, sort of slowed down, dampened action at the end of travel. Nifty
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Some quick pictures, next to some other bigger screwdrivers:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lld5yawesmcz6ov/AAAgLs8yYURV8AeUD2lbSOTYa?dl=0
BTW, it's not that new, considering it won an award in 2008 already
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lld5yawesmcz6ov/AAAgLs8yYURV8AeUD2lbSOTYa?dl=0
BTW, it's not that new, considering it won an award in 2008 already
frugalscotty
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Looks like they copied craftsman on the bit storage
or MegaPro
http://www.megapro.net/
http://www.megaproscrewdrivers.com/
FMC1959
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Or PB Swiss
http://www.pbswisstools.com/en/quality-hand-tools-qht/screwdrivers/pockettools.html
Wonder who had it first.
BTW, it's not that new, considering it won an award in 2008 already
While it may not be "new" in Belgium, Germany or other EU countries, it is "new" in the US. In fact, it is so "new" that it has been made a special on the US Wiha Web site: http://www.wihatools.com/special_14.htm
Yeah, I figured.
Here you can view their full (european?) range: http://www.wiha.com/en/home
To be honest, the european website looks way more professional then the USA version.
At $27, the price looks good, think I paid about €20.
Here you can view their full (european?) range: http://www.wiha.com/en/home
To be honest, the european website looks way more professional then the USA version.
At $27, the price looks good, think I paid about €20.
Tronyadorable
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Too many moving parts for me. I'll stick with the Picquic type.
Plus these guys will custom roll them for you !
http://www.sop-cart.com/custom-loaded-drivers/
Plus these guys will custom roll them for you !
http://www.sop-cart.com/custom-loaded-drivers/