Milwaukee Stubby Ratcheting Screwdriver: A solid and worthwhile upgrade to previous models!

[@ninjaeddy1717]

I really like these new Milwaukee screwdrivers. It’s a nice, simple design that feels solid enough for a multibit

[@Environmenthrall]

My favorite stubby is the Klein 8-in-1 adjustable stubby. No ratcheting feature, but it's a great little screwdriver.

[@randysmith9636]

I have a few different Snap On ratcheting screwdrivers. I think the reason for the high back drag is for strength. Every tester on the interweb has subjected these ratcheting screwdrivers to a ungodly amount of torque in a effort to claim a winner. If you are needing that level of torque, a ratcheting screwdriver should not be your first choice. The ones with a lighter back drag were not as strong. Well yeah, smaller, lighter gear set equals less back drag. I own the older Milwaukee version. Glad to see the newer version has been improved upon. Thanks for the review and video brother.

[@robbabcock_]

Looks pretty good!

[@Peponlikespeson3684]

Guys this stubby is very very nice. I already own kleins ratcheting, wera is a great option as well. But this Milwaukee has really good feel and one can use it one handed as well without feeling like it’s going to fall apart.

[@MindUrOwnBusiness77]

Aside from my Sawzall i bought about 10 years ago, this is the first milwaukee hand tool I've purchased. I'm yet to put it to work but i like the design so far. My lennox ratcheting stubby has died, so i needed a new one and just picked up the first thing I saw on the shelf.

[@milwaukee_69]

The ratcheting screwdriver is one of the most handy tools as is multipliers like milwaukee 6-in-1 and the 7-in-1 pliers as I am a fan of multipliers and ratcheting screwdrivers

[@tatsngrass]

I like the old Klein the best with the flip bits. It gives you a 5/16 nut driver which none of these do

[@Fred_the_Head]

I already have three stubby ratcheting screwdrivers (PB Swiss, LTT, and Anex). I can’t justify another one.

[@hobbes3]

Other than power tools (which I'm a Makita fanboy), I really love Milwaukee hand tools from those hex keys to levels to now screwdrivers. Also first!

[@scotts4125]

I have a Makita to Milwaukee battery adapter. I have a couple Milwaukee tools that Makita doesn't have. It doesn't work right on the vacuum though. It works once and you have to pull and reinsert the battery every time for another start so I ended up just using the Makita vac which is fine.

[@garrett9186]

I know you checked out the LTT screwdriver. They also made a mini screwdriver too.

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

That doesn't even fit regular bits. It's a high quality piece of trash. It's like the definition of a polished turd.

[@adoughertycontracting7243]

Think that stubby comes with the christmas calendar milwaukee is doing.

[@MikeyFFA500]

Wera is the king of short stubbys with bit holding (and screwdrivers in general) IMO. I do love my Gearwrench stubby/t-handle/full size kit though!

[@scotts4125]

Have you been spying on me? I have that same GW kit and also keep the Wera in my tool bag. :) The Wera is great. I like the GW kit but never really use it.

[@andrewcrossman2165]

I think the Robertson square bits are underrated

[@deeeyewhy5949]

It’s a little different from the hart one at Wally World. But that one’s way cheaper and has just as many bits with a cheaper solution for bit storage, doesn’t have the removable extension shaft and The backdrag is also decent on the cheaper one. I wonder if tti is using different ratcheting mechanisms for each different ratcheting screw driver they distribute.

[@FluffyMcDufflePants]

What do you think the next step in stubby evolution is? I'm personally looking for an electric stubby. Some of these stubbies have gotten so big now I'm not even sure they can be called a stubby any longer. But something like this almost looks like it could be electric with 2 buttons on it. Something around this size might actually have space for all the inner workings for an electric screwdriver. Would have to figure out how to store bits as well, maybe double sided.

[@fuloplehel]

Nice little tool, good design, but the backdrag is a little to much. Maybe they improve that in the future. Anyway very good tool for the price. 👍👍👍

[@egbluesuede1220]

Have you ever used any tools from Grace USA? I own a set of their screw drivers which I love with the traditional wood handles, but they also make punches, picks and other stuff.

[@Aaron86v]

When you said it has a ton of back drag, are you saying it takes a lot more force to get the ratchet function to spin?

[@scotts4125]

He means when you are turning it back from either tightening or loosening it has a lot of torque. When a screw is loose it will turn it the opposite way you want unless you use your other hand on the bit holder. If just using the bit I don't think you could do that without the holder. I have a gearless Hazet and it has about zero back drag. It's my favorite ratcheting screwdriver. It actually takes some getting used as there is no feedback because of the gearless mech.

[@lastbesttool]

Yes. For example if a screw or nut is not yet under resistance in the workpiece, this stubby has enough back drag to behave like a fixed screwdriver and turn the fastener in both directions.

[@cafecybernz]

My next driver is going to be one of those mysterious gearless ones. Thank you for the reminder.

[@nachoisme]

I’m not sure anything can beat the Wera Ratcheting stubby

[@cafecybernz]

Have you tried the PB Swiss one? I had both. The Wera has the best popup bit carousel but the overall length was too short for my hand (yes, I know, ironical considering we are talking about stubby drivers) so I kept the PB Swiss that has this amazing strong and sturdy feel.

[@nachoisme]

@@cafecybernzI have not tried the PB but I always hear great things about it. Oddly, the short stout size of the Wera is exactly why I like it so much. I can get some great torque with my 1st 2 fingers and thumb. Only time I really need a stubby is from the side so it works well.

[@keithfiredive]

Always nice to see the battle of the backdrag. But I’m curious to see in what real world applications it would be an issue. It was able to ratchet for screw into wood of course. But what everything else? Like things around the house? Electronics, toys, cabinets, fixtures. If it fails to ratchet in most tasks, I would probably get annoyed with it

[@Mack_Dingo]

Screws in electrical, 8/6-32's and metal coverings screws

[@sharins2265]

Wish you show the arrows and stuff for the elderly

[@leeward6762]

Have you tried the LTT screwdriver?

[@lastbesttool]

Is the LTT Screwdriver worth the hype? OK. But there's plenty of room for improvement. Apparently! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp-ng3mArquMZsU

[@Justin-C]

I have one of these - it looks & feels great, with easy access to the bits... but yeah - the high level of back drag on it limits its usefulness quite a bit. That makes it a 'miss' in my book, here's hoping Milwaukee can revise it with lower backdrag... but that seems unlikely.

[@egbluesuede1220]

Wish they wouldn't put those Robertson drives in there. I would think Torx are way more common unless you live in Canada.

[@cafecybernz]

Or Australia or New Zealand. Square drive screws are kings here, as way cheaper than Torx head ones. And of course about a million times more efficient than slotted, Phillips or Pozidriv, including unscrewing and recycling them.

[@alex.martens79]

Your table is looking a bit bare today 😂

[@michaelfairchild]

In case of hand tools like that I go Wera, Wiha or Knipex. Majority of their tools are made in Germany or Czech Republic and not China.

[@cafecybernz]

or PB Swiss, made in Switzerland.

[@Castleknight]

Wow, a cleaned off work surface, lol.

[@TylerSnyder305]

It may not be made anymore, but the Armstrong gearless stubby will probably always be king. Bit storage is overrated and in my opinion completely unnecessary.

[@foxwood67]

Too much back drag. It’s fine if your driving into wood but who uses these for that

[@thomassørensen2141]

Looks like something from toys”R”us , i Think i just keep my Wera

[@Mack_Dingo]

Thank god their old one was a POS. Edit: I gave up and just use the Vessal Ball bit holders or Impact now

[@genekraaz1784]

not made in the use.... I'll stick with snap on