Chequeac
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Anyone had experience with them ?
http://www.toolventure.co.uk/hand-tools/wer-133285.html looking at getting these
http://www.toolventure.co.uk/hand-tools/wer-133285.html looking at getting these
wera screwdrivers ?
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FJ 432
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I have a couple of these. Good tools but the handles took a while to get used to the fit. I would suggest trying these before buying. My .02.
steed andersen
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I love mine. I hear some people don't care for the handles but don't understand why they say they aren't tough? Mine have yet to fail me.
shoggoth80
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I've got the chiseldrivers. I like them plenty.
Do you have big hands? If so I'd probably reccomend another set. If you've got only normal <s> to small</s> hands the Weras are pretty nice. I've got the chisel drivers and they feel great, very solid. I've even used the chiseling feature... One of the first few times though I had a tip break. Wera replaced it very easily. The other tips look fine so it may have just been a fluke.
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Stuey
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Yes. Do not like. Love 'em.
stihlntime
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PB Swiss, Felo 400 series, Wiha 400 series and Wera in that order. Wera are good but the netter grade Felo and Wiha are in a different league imho. I use screwdrivers extensively everyday I work and the Felo and PB Swiss are better than anything I've every used including Snap On.
Can I try?
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I have a set of Wera Chiseldrivers. I do like them and they get my recommendation.
The Kraftform handle design is unique and is not comfortable for everyone. Some love them.
I like them for their heft. I prefer the feel of a heavy screwdriver. I find I reach for these first as long as the work is clean. I use a hard handle screwdriver for greasy work. They're easier to clean.
If you can, I recommend trying a Wera Kraftform style driver before you invest in a set, just to make sure you're comfortable with the handle design.
The Kraftform handle design is unique and is not comfortable for everyone. Some love them.
I like them for their heft. I prefer the feel of a heavy screwdriver. I find I reach for these first as long as the work is clean. I use a hard handle screwdriver for greasy work. They're easier to clean.
If you can, I recommend trying a Wera Kraftform style driver before you invest in a set, just to make sure you're comfortable with the handle design.
It's almost embarrassing to reach for your Taiwan made Toptul or Whirlpower drivers when you need to remove stuck screws - instead of the already twisted and surprisingly worn Weras. Perhaps I got a bad batch 4-5 years ago when I bought the set.
Problem is the bits in handle set I got from the same time seems to be average too. Nothing special about them. Few days ago I took a sizeable chunk out of the lifespan of the long PH2 bit removing 4 screws from a Nissan steering wheel. Again I was not impressed, actually quite surprised.
Not the quality Wera stood for decades ago and indeed many german brands still do today. My 20 year old Bost (France) drivers have seen many times more use and abuse and are still holding up.
So - no more Wera for me, my guess is they are banking out on the good reputation and cutting corners, because they know they can still sell plenty of them before the market realizes they are simply not worth the money.
Ps
Still like the Wera handles.
popparoach
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yes.
minimowog
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they sell wera screwdrivers at homebase, only a small range though
txvwnut
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I've got a set, like mentioned above the handles take a little getting used and as stated the tips are just average. After I broke the tip off of the Phillips I quit using them for heavy work.
decaf
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The best!!!!
tshetter
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I have them in stainless steel, insulated stainless steel, and normal insulated steel versions. I've had them 4-5yrs. Never had a problem with the quality of the tips on any of them.
The handles are comfortable, my only complaint would be they do tend to get and stay dirty/greasy. But they clean up very well in mineral spirits. I haven't tried cleaning them with any other solvents like lacquer thinner but I would assume they would be fine in that.
I have wanted to try Whia and PB Swiss drivers but I have full sets of three versions if Wera so I don't NEED them....Maybe eventually I will.
So yes, I would recommend Wera.
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I also have their Allen wrenches in fractional and metric. They are great as well. The green plastic on them makes them very comfortable. Though if you work on recessed fasteners they might be a little thick with that coating.
The handles are comfortable, my only complaint would be they do tend to get and stay dirty/greasy. But they clean up very well in mineral spirits. I haven't tried cleaning them with any other solvents like lacquer thinner but I would assume they would be fine in that.
I have wanted to try Whia and PB Swiss drivers but I have full sets of three versions if Wera so I don't NEED them....Maybe eventually I will.
So yes, I would recommend Wera.
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I also have their Allen wrenches in fractional and metric. They are great as well. The green plastic on them makes them very comfortable. Though if you work on recessed fasteners they might be a little thick with that coating.
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JettaGetUpandGo
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Woah... I didn't realize that many different green handled screwdrivers existed. Is there a massive set, or was this pieced together?
All I have seen are the two 6-piece sets (one phillips/slotted and the other torx).
All I have seen are the two 6-piece sets (one phillips/slotted and the other torx).
dutchgray
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I have small hands and find Wera handles incredibly uncomfortable, I only use the ones I have for low torque applications, I prefer Felo or Wiha or PB Swiss grip.
I updated my post with your input.
fourtythree
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I have one Wera phillips and it's my go-to. It grabs like no other phillips I've used.