If they meet DIN6250 they will work very well on JIS screws
Wera Screwdrivers... my thoughts
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If they meet DIN6250 they will work very well on JIS screws
The Wera's are not for everybody. I had a pair of the Kraftforms (a #2 phillips and a 1/4" bit driver,but I couldn't get past the handle shape either. So I sold 'em.
Totally in love with my old Proto Yellow Handles.
Totally in love with my old Proto Yellow Handles.
stihlntime
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Got Wiha, Wera,Felo and PB Swiss in the box. Felo and PB Swiss are my favorite.
decaf
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I mailed Wera for a couple of months ago and asked them if they have a plan for doing a JIS screwdriver, haven´t heard anything from them but we´ll see
Anybody knows how big the JIS market is?
Kasal
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I think I remember that, Vessel, JIS, if you do screwdrivers.
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mmason7764
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Scout,
I have just done a little tinkering with them. None of them fit my hands. Of the three the Kraftform Comfort felt the best. Probably because all the bumps and edges are covered with a soft elastomer, somewhat mitigating the misfit. I wouldn't blame the screwdrivers, it has more to do with my un-typical hand size. Please take my comments as only 1 data point that will only apply to a few people.
I didn't mention that these were all insulated for 1000 volts. I don't need this feature too often and then only to prevent accidental grounding / fuse blowing on low voltage work. Could not justify the cost of my favorites, Klein.
For the record, I ordered the sizes I need in Wiha. Also ordered two non-insulated Wittes to try out the tri-lobe handles. Just placed this second order and some of the items were out of stock so it'll be a while before they arrive.
Mark
MikeF2316
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I have lots of different kinds.
Wera (soft handles)
Vessel (hard handles)
Snap-on copy from the '80s (hard handles)
Williams (hard handles)
Snap-on (soft handles)
Craftsman (hard handles)
Will (hard handles)
I have larger than average hands, I tend to prefer the soft handles, I like the Snap-ons better than the Wera, but they're close. Of the hard handles, I like the Vessel best. All of these seem to have the best tips, I can't say if one is better than the other. The Snap-on copies have been unbelievably good. I only paid $18 for approximately 15 screwdrivers from some guy who came into the dealership where I worked at the time. Craftsman are middle of the pack and I've worn out a few, especially #2 Phillips. The Will handles are small, and only 4 sided, so they cut into my hands. You can put an adjustable wrench on the handles for those times you need extra torque though. And they have cast in "Canadian Made Unbreakable Handle", and I've never broken one...
Wera (soft handles)
Vessel (hard handles)
Snap-on copy from the '80s (hard handles)
Williams (hard handles)
Snap-on (soft handles)
Craftsman (hard handles)
Will (hard handles)
I have larger than average hands, I tend to prefer the soft handles, I like the Snap-ons better than the Wera, but they're close. Of the hard handles, I like the Vessel best. All of these seem to have the best tips, I can't say if one is better than the other. The Snap-on copies have been unbelievably good. I only paid $18 for approximately 15 screwdrivers from some guy who came into the dealership where I worked at the time. Craftsman are middle of the pack and I've worn out a few, especially #2 Phillips. The Will handles are small, and only 4 sided, so they cut into my hands. You can put an adjustable wrench on the handles for those times you need extra torque though. And they have cast in "Canadian Made Unbreakable Handle", and I've never broken one...