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!

[@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.

[@danielmihai5]

Congratulations! 10.000 subscribers.

[@lastbesttool]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarcM143]

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

[@MrMultitool]

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

[@Mojowarp]

Thanks for the review! I didn’t know about the stubby bit exclusive holder. That’s a deal breaker for me. Might go with the Wera now.

[@yza2821]

Thank you for review! Never used so many stubbies

[@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.

[@chrisgroves9829]

Thanks Doc,I enjoy your reviews!

[@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.

[@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

[@NycX360]

I have this version and keep in in a kitchen drawer.

[@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.

[@benny353]

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

[@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.

[@anthonyr829]

Is it possible to purchase other bits for that particular stubby?

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@brendangriffin1791]

Thank you doc i wanted one of those . Not anymore

[@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.

[@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.

[@dejesusvelazco3347]

Yo lo tengo ese rechoncho klein es genial también se usa en pistola impacto

[@MeuReview]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@monkeyman8265]

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

[@Rule7SK]

I let someone use my stubby and he put a regular bit inside and it dropped in. I can't get that out. Is there a way to get that bit out after it's dropped in?

[@shawnready6567]

I was researching buying this, I will not be now. But I have the larger 14-1 and when I drop bits in I empty all the slots and try and get it to slip into one then use a magnet to pull it back.

[@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.

[@JD20000AD]

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!

[@dodiwomack5608]

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

[@urjnlegend]

Best practice

[@GiovannyAltamirano94]

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

[@rwbishop]

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

[@JoeRogansGutBiome]

That's a Bit Revolver

[@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

[@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.

[@smoakpipe]

the bits suck so much no torx too niche

[@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.

[@wy3131]

Until those stubby bits gets worn, then it loses it’s key packaging and convenience features. Hate these proprietary designs that benefits no user.

[@tatcheungli1040]

🆗…👍

[@ceerock8088]

Glad I didn’t get them

[@jasonsovereign4750]

preparatory tools is just a bad idea.