German Tool Reviews: Wiha 38048 (Stubby 6-in-1 Multi-bit Driver Set)

[@johnbhancock]

Not sure if this has been answered but here is the answer to your question about the magnetism. The magnet holding the bit in is a permanent magnet. The bit itself is non-magnetic when you receive it but becomes a temporary magnet when in contact with the permanent magnet in the bit holder. Once you pull the bit out it becomes separated from the permanent magnet inside the holder and thus looses its magnetism. The permanent magnet inside the holder induces a magnetic field in the bit. Depending on the material the bit is made from, If left inside the holder the bit can become permanently magnetised typically with a faint magnetic field. This can be removed by various means, but if you have one you can use a de-magnetiser. There are some situations where you do not want anything magnetic inside your instruments where you would use these screwdrivers so in those cases you would not use this driver. Of course this is a brief and simplistic overview of induced magnetism but I hope this helps.

[@NirreFirre]

Really like your videos that brings up a lot more points and information most other tubers do. The screen shots from the product brochures are great additions. Comparisons are great since the amount of options in a single manufacturer's lineup is overwhelming and adding more manufacturers only makes it hard to know what to look for/buy. The tempo you talk is rather high, mostly good but sometimes a bit overloading :)

[@GermanToolReviews]

Thanks! The transcript for most of my videos can be found on the "Full review" link in the description in case you miss anything. I have some vendor comparison videos coming up within the next month or so.

[@burundi8909]

mine broke the part that holds the bit spins when you turn hard ....not well made !

[@chaddles623]

I noticed in a AvE video that these use to have the bits type marked on the cap above the bits. Wish they didn't remove this.

[@honkinmopar]

did you ever figure out where it was made?

[@GermanToolReviews]

It is made in Germany. It is noted on the package instead of the tool which is not the normal for Wiha screwdrivers.

[@TheAtherion]

Magnets, how do they work ... xD

[@jgwalling]

Is that set also rated at 1000 volts?

[@GermanToolReviews]

It is definitely not VDE rated. However, it feels like the entire handle is plastic so I suppose as long as you stay away from the metal shaft you wouldn't get zapped.

[@jgwalling]

Still nice set of screwdrivers

[@FoodOnCrack]

i believe that the VDE norm does not allow you to touch metal if you accidentally slip your finger on to the bit holding part.

[@mmikee407]

May be stainless steel refers to the bit themselves.

[@Feldspar__]

Vee Ha indeed

[@John-oz1do]

Maybe its not made in Germany!

[@albertpaoloawesome]

It's made in Poland www.wihatools.com/pricelists/tools.html