Wiha CentroFix

[rick carpenter]

I'm looking to buy another CentroFix bit holder, but maybe one that's part of a handle might be a better buy. The one I have is the 7148C with 3 grooves and dark gray crinkly-look but smooth finish.



What is the difference between mine and the following Wiha bit holders…
$35 SoftFinish Cushion Grip Blade Holding Screwdriver - bit holder looks like mine
$45 ESD Safe Quick Release Bit Holder - bit holder looks like mine.
$47 Centrofix Force 7148 CF (7148C on tool) - bit holder w/4 grooves appears different externally from mine
$30 Centrofix 71480 (7148 on tool, blue, “RapidFix”, old style?)
$69 Wiha Screwdriver w/Bit Holder SoftFinish ESD, lockable ¼” (32161) (7148C on tool) - bit holder w/4 grooves appears different externally from mine

 

[Steve_P]

I have two of the #76000, and also the ESD verision. The ESD has a smaller diameter handle- grip size. I much prefer the 76000. You don't need to overanalyze this....

 

[pizza]

uh, why didn't you give links? who would want to google all of those for you and try to figure out what you're talking about? pics (of them all) are also a good idea when you ask questions. the more articulate you are, the more people can understand. you get what you give!

i'm not sure what's up with the centrofix variants with 3 grooves vs 4 grooves. i assume it's just a style change that happened at some point, and there's no functional difference.

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pretty simple. as you can see, you have three actual options:

• bit holder
• bit driver
• ESD-safe bit driver

i've had both bit drivers, and i prefer the regular, non-ESD-safe one because you can get a better grip on the wider handle. i use it sometimes, but i really wish it had a ratchet mechanism on it (and ideally a top tier one).

the ESD one might be better if you need an ESD-safe tool or you are storing it in a tool roll or something.

you could always wait for the PB Swiss RolFix® – rumor has it, it's been pushed back to Q3 2025

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[rick carpenter]

Thanks. I'd prefer just a second Centrofix for my Anex 3775 handle. The one I have works very well with Western, Japanese, & insert bits in my ratcheting Anex 375 handle, but $47 for the latest iteration of the bit holder (7148 CF / 7148C) I have vs $35 for what looks like the same bit holder in the Softfinish handle (76000) is what's throwing me.

 

[pizza]

wat?

the bit holder is less expensive than the bit driver (as reflected in the list prices). shop around.