Klein 8-in-1 Stubby Bit Holding Screwdriver 32308: Is it just a quarter inch from perfection?

amzn.to/36y1fCR The Klein 8-in-1 Stubby Bit Holding Screwdriver 32308 has six short bits, a conventional Klein-style screwdriver handle, and an extendable hex shaft to hold the bits. Unfortunately, the bits are the 3/4" in size and that's all that will fit in the bit carousel. Most standard 1/4" hex bits are an inch long. And Klein did not need to do this since many other stubby drivers with bit storage easily hold inch-long bits and are smaller than this Klein. But for $14 and solid Klein construction, it will do.
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[@gf2e]

I’ve always avoided the ones of these that take weird proprietary bits. I’m sure at some point I will want to put some exotic bit like a high security torx in it. But I only rarely need weird bits, so I should just get over it and accept weird bits :)

[@dixonqwerty]

Non standard bit sizes are a deal breaker for me. Too bad. I liked that design! Excellent video as always!

[@MarcM143]

"Hello, my names Doc and I love screwdrivers" sounds like an opening statement at an AA meeting lol

[@danielmihai5]

Congratulations! 10.000 subscribers.

[@lastbesttool]

Thanks for watching!

[@stonewp]

VIM makes a half cut stubby bit set with just about every bit you could ever need that would fit into the bit carousel.

[@muth3393]

As an electrician, the first high quality tools I ever used and paid attention to were klein. Unfortunately it seems like their quality has gone down recently. I still love them and own a few now days because they still for the most part stay true to their American made heritage. They have one tool I'd like to see you do a review on. It's kliens reversible crescent/pipe wrench. I believe it's made by a company out of France, but it is amazing. I usually don't like crescent wrenches, but I really enjoy this one. It's solid, doesn't slip, feels good in the hand, and is versatile.

[@Chris.Rhodes]

It's weird to say, but I've come to love my Hart "skeleton body" adjustable wrench. We all love different tools. Hart has made some really good tools, I even use my drill and impact that I have for the house at work. Guys laugh at me, but it keeps up with their Dewalts lol I own a lot of Milwaukee M12 tools, and I absolutely love that 12v line.

[@urjnlegend]

Heritage, because they're almost entirely made in Taiwan. They have been getting better wit the new 11 in one and this and larger version of this.

[@yza2821]

Thank you for review! Never used so many stubbies

[@chrisgroves9829]

Thanks Doc,I enjoy your reviews!

[@georgeferlazzo7936]

Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video. And thank you for pointing out the faults this tool has!!!! I don't need tools that are not compatible with standard tools. Again thank you

[@MrMultitool]

I had thought about getting one but not now. Thanks for the heads up

[@user-cs1ne8gx9u]

Klein is probably my favorite for screwdrivers in general but ya I agree with you all the way on the short bits being unnecessary.

[@coryhall561]

That’s ridiculous. That’s the best multi stubby I’ve seen, but had to take it down from perfect by a quarter inch. 🤦 Lol

[@benny353]

Yes agree, it's a deal breaker for me, shame as everything else is spot on!

[@REXXSEVEN]

For me, the problem was that when you extended it to its fullest length, it does not lock in place at that position. Also it's very difficult to remove those small bits from the storage caddy because there is not any room above them to grab with your fingers.

[@brendangriffin1791]

Thank you doc i wanted one of those . Not anymore

[@john4kc]

1st part of the video I was ready to drop everything and go get one. 2nd part I was like dang, how stupid can they be?

[@bilakos1987]

yup, I just don't agree with all the choices they made with the Klein. The PB Swiss is shorter, holds standard bits, and I don't have to use any extensions or other parts. I bought the PB Swiss, Wera, and Wiha. Very satisfied with all three. I might have included the Klein in my order if not for your video, so thank for saving me whatever the Klein costs. :D

[@ninjaeddy1717]

Didn’t know about the stubby bits. They’re a little more available now, and they’re useful in some situations, but they’re totally not necessary in this driver.

[@MeuReview]

Great Review! You should also try Vessel 270BW-123, it is very short 😃🤝

[@yopeople70]

Those Klein screwdrivers feel really high quality, but they use proprietary bits on both the stubby and regular size bit holding screwdrivers. Deal breaker for me.

[@94Greenbean]

I’m going to try this, I have a shorter T20 which is the only extra one I would need besides what comes with it. Yeah…. why Klein in the world did you decide on the shorter bits…. Guess the guy who designed that finger ratchet thing was owed a favor by someone! Hahaha

[@DenyTheZeitgeist]

I wish I’d seen this video when I got mine. I love it dearly but I need torx and some other bits that aren’t in there and it’s infuriating I can’t store them. I love to but I’m going Wera here shortly for a more specifically tech type stubby driver.

[@feyrband]

That's the only reason I didn't buy it and went with wiha instead. It's not even a good compliment to the full size version or the nut driver because of this. Why make the main adjustable shaft universal but not the bits?

[@BL-yj2wp]

Proprietary bits kill this unfortunately. It‘s on the large side for a stubby anyway, they should have just made it to fit standard bits.

[@monkeyman8265]

Mine has a very stiff bit stash I need needle nose to get them out.

[@BusterHWJones]

I have one. When the carousel is pushed into the handle, it's IMPOSSIBLE to access. I need to use a knife edge to open it up. I love Klein tools, but this sucks balls.

[@rwbishop]

Proprietary bits Klein?!?! Grow up. BOO HISS - Boo Hiss - boo hiss!

[@dodiwomack5608]

I've been burned so much in the past by "proprietary" nonsense that I generally avoid it on principle.

[@urjnlegend]

Best practice

[@JoeRogansGutBiome]

That's a Bit Revolver

[@mart7621]

It's a shame kline don't aim at us uk and euro techs more. I would buy that driver in a heartbeat if I could store some torxs in it. Same with some of the nutdrivers only in imperial sizes

[@urjnlegend]

Yeah that is wack

[@urjnlegend]

If they upped their quality, they would definitely be the most comfortable screw driver in he world, and not have crap bits. They're getting better tho

[@MikeyFFA500]

Anyone know where you can get other bits that fit this besides the expensive VIM kit?

[@sam_iselao_o4522]

You can get the mulwark 20 pcs comes with some short bits. They fit I have both.

[@MikeyFFA500]

@@sam_iselao_o4522 Thanks!

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I have OEM 11 in 1 that I gave up my Klein for,it is by far better ,check it out it's one sexy screwdriver.

[@tatcheungli1040]

🆗…👍

[@Zeeangelofdeath]

I just bought one thinking I could swap the bits for the ones I wanted. Then as usual Klein comes in with their 💩 So I’m returning it

[@GiovannyAltamirano94]

Use a Klein 3 in 1 3" instead of stock bit holder

[@urjnlegend]

The bits is what kills it. They shoulda doing a way to make it use normal bits

[@iangregoryhome]

It needs to have storage for standard 25mm bits, mine went in the trash.

[@ceerock8088]

Glad I didn’t get them

[@jasonsovereign4750]

preparatory tools is just a bad idea.

[@Academicidiot]

Nearly £28 in the UK or $34.27, too dam expensive.