NEW Klein IMPACT 13-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver - Only $1 More than the 15-1... Worth it?

Just picked up the New Klein 13-1 Impact Rated Ratcheting Screwdriver 32313HD. I already had the 15-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver from Klein, so I share in this video the differences ad similarities to help you make a decision if one, both, or neither of them are a good fit for you.
Hope it is useful & THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro - Where to Buy
01:21 13-1 and 15-1 Cost & Feature Comparison
06:22 My Thoughts On Features and Ratcheting Function
08:55 Outro
#electrical #hvac #plumbing #diy #construction #maintenance #toolreview #kleintools #screwdriver #ratcheting #lowes #newtools

[@paulmarsdensr1095]

I like that 13 & 1 screw driver. I will be purchasing that one. A great video brother. Have a great week Of work Sir. 😊

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

It’s my buddies favorite screwdriver. I like the Impact 11-1 better, but I like this one

[@cplively]

I have several ratcheting screwdrivers but I rarely use them. I do like the design of this new one with those bits and I didn’t know it existed until I watched this video.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah I haven’t seen it anywhere. I just found it scrolling for tools 😂 I’m not a big ratchet screwdriver user myself. There are times I use them due to access, but any other time I find myself just leaving it in the fixed position.

[@MyKnifeJourney]

Thank you for these detailed comparisons.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

You are welcome 👍👍

[@RobertMartinezPhoto]

This to me is the BEST Klein ratcheting screwdriver in terms of versatility of using other bits, comfort and features etc!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍… The handle size is the best, not too big

[@mwjii]

Love how you compare tools.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Appreciate that 👍👍

[@papaz6047]

Great review, I will buy that. My Lowes hasn't started carrying the Klien line yet.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Wow, yours is even behind mine. This one I had to order online, but mine has some stuff in the store. My Home Depot was the same way. Appreciate it 👍👍

[@DisabledCapsLock]

Nice sac I have the same one love the hard bottom

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍

[@renegadered4455]

There is a new 4v screwdriver worth checking out, Worx upgraded model WX242. They haven't released it in the US but you can by it from overseas for 40 bucks. Noticeable improvements include, quick release chuck, led light ring, usb-c, mechanical torque adjustment, and a beefy 2 Ah battery. Still pocket size too!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Appreciate the suggestion… I will go check it out 👍

[@gnic76]

I enjoy your tool reviews, but I'm in Canada, some of what you show isn't available, makes me sad, Lol but my wallet stays happy.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I think the same thing when I see some tool deals I miss out on…. Sometimes my wallet needs a break 😂 Appreciate it 👍👍

[@fergofns]

Same, I've been lookin around for the 13 in 1 since I saw the ad on fb. lol

[@davidmorris2549]

Dagum it now I got to go get one thanks Morgan

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

It’s what I’m here for 😂😂

[@JuanNOnly123]

Wish they would make the double side tips with a Phillips and flathead together vs two sizes of Phillips and flat. That would make it Way more convenient

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I prefer them that way too. The P2 and 1/4” slotted is the most useful. Would keep you from having to open the bit holder as much. 👍👍

[@three-phase562]

Judging by the shape of the bit holder looks like it has a wire clip inside to grip the bit, which are quite strong on the screwdrivers that I have with that mechanism. The problem with these screwdrivers with unique bits is obtaining replacement bits if you loose or break them, especially a problem with Klein and their ball bearing retained bits, not seen those anywhere in the UK.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah that’s what it has. So pretty much anything with a 1/4” shaft you can throw in this screwdriver. I thought I filmed showing it, but it must have been in the first take I ended up losing. You are right on the specific bits, they are one shot bits. Bits usually last a long time as a screwdriver, but now if you can take them and put them in your impact they are likely to break more often. It won’t surprise me if these bits in this screwdriver won’t be sold by Klein in a package by themselves for people to buy just to use in impacts.

[@iangregoryhome]

I've made the mistake of buying Klein screwdrivers in the UK and unfortunately they either go in the bin or sit in the bottom of a unused toolbox.

[@nathanhass]

Cool driver, Now if they could put a #2 Phillips and a 3/16 Flathead on the same flip bit they’d really be cooking.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

They have started putting the phillips together on their 11-1 type screwdrivers too. I’m like you, I prefer the phillips/slotted flip

[@iangregoryhome]

Didn't think you were a rachet fan. Great video, thanks Mr Screwdriver 🤣

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’m not really. I keep thinking I will find the one to change my mind 😂 I will likely give this one to a buddy… but thought I’d share it with the ratcheting screwdriver world out there. I’m a minority it seems.

[@craigackerman9574]

Found this at Lowe’s Klein Tool 32934 9 in 1 impact set

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

That’s pretty nice… two more sizes 👍👍

[@KoolinwithKrauss]

I can get behind that!! The TORSION ZONEEEE 💪🏻 😂

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍… thanks my brotha

[@scotts4125]

You and I both like screwdrivers so don't get scared yet. My new favorite is the Hazet 810R-4 I got it from Autohaus which about 1/2 of what KC Tools wanted for it. No back drag and it's gearless. I moved my PB Swiss and Wera to backups since I got this. I'm not going to offer to buy it back like I did with JDTCO tool cleaner but I know you won't be sending it back. :)

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍… yet another tool website 😂 I will check it out. I’m not a big ratcheting screwdriver guy, but I still try them. That’s why I bought the PB Swiss… I keep thinking I just haven’t found the right one yet. Appreciate the suggestion 👍

[@scotts4125]

@@MORGANSMaintenance Funny thing is I'm not either but I keep buying them. If I'm home and it's light duty I reach for the Dewalt gyro. If it's bigger I get the Makita impact. Not sure why I keep buying them but hoping not to actually have to use them. The Hazet though is top notch. I also really like the bit storage.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍

[@cody5495]

I bought this and the ratchet gets stuck.. returned it... unbelievable from a company like Klein.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I haven’t had that issue with mine yet. Stuck while driving screws… or the mechanism to change directions?

[@nachoisme]

Looks like the impact one has some pretty good positive retention for the bits. Or am I just seeing thing? Hard to tell on video and I don’t recall you mentioning it

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah I though I filmed it, but it must have been on a messed up video. It has two prong type things inside that make it a friction fit on a 1/4” shaft. Not a ball bearing. Everything holds in really well… right now. We will just have to see if that loosens up over time. I haven’t seen that setup before

[@tcatrccreations]

I’m not sure of the length of the stock Klein bits included in this ratcheting driver, but are these bits the same size as the 2” or 3” length doubled sided bits that Milwaukee makes? If so, that would allow people to use those bits possibly and not rely on just the Klein bits.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

These bits are 2-3/4 in length… but if your bit has a 1/4 shaft it will work in this screwdriver. It’s friction fit. (On the 13-1)

[@tcatrccreations]

@@MORGANSMaintenance Awe, okay. Thank you!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@tcatrccreations 👍

[@maintenanceessentials]

Can you swap bits in the bit holder? Will the holder accept other style 1/4" bits or will it only catch the Kleins? If you wanted to customize your carry...

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Where the bit snaps in is on the hex part of the 1/4” shaft… so you can. The Klein bits are 2-3/4” long so they have to be shorter than that. The Klein bits also only snap in at one spot, so you might need to use bits close to as long as the Kleins… so it’s enough to snap in, but not to short that they can slide out of that spot and be loose in the handle. (That’s hard to explain)

[@ralphmartinez5792]

Was just about to purchase one online but I noticed it isn't magnetic, I still might get it

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

You can put a magnetic bit holder in it, but the bits that come with it aren’t

[@gonzalez7805]

Nice

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍

[@markkempton4579]

I've been wanting to try one. Now I have too many choices. LOL

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

It’s a little thicker than a Fastback, but I do feel like it is more ergonomic and easier to put pressure on it. I’m that way with Screwdrivers… I can’t use them all 😂

[@markkempton4579]

@@MORGANSMaintenance my wife found my Fastback and commandeered it, so I'm looking for my next one before backfilling it. I actually love a knife from a company called Marshalltown, but it's big and heavy and not the most comfortable for smaller hands. But it is a beast and I cut down dozens of boxes with it each week for recycling.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@markkempton4579 the Fastback with the screwdriver in it has been my favorite. I can’t hardly get rid of it just for the screwdriver… I use it all the time.

[@ucitymetalhead]

Honestly I don't like the ratchet screwdrivers either but i do have one of their non ratchet ones that i like

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍

[@michaelr0x0rs]

Hey when you put pressure on this new impact 13-in-1 screw driver did your ratcheting function stop ratcheting and go into the locked position?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I haven’t had it happen to me. My buddy picked one up too, and he hasn’t said his has either. I was in the garage so I got it out and really cranked down on a framing screw. Even though I couldn’t tighten it anymore, it was still ratcheting when I went reverse.. I’ve heard people having issues with the ratcheting 11-1 not working right, but not this one.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I personally haven’t had an issue with my 11-1 either and I use it more than this one… but my buddy uses this one.

[@michaelr0x0rs]

@MORGANSMaintenance Thanks for the quick reply. I just exchanged mine at Lowe's and the same thing happened. I'll wait for the next batch I guess ha.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

That’s crazy.. it’s definitely good to let people know. 👍👍

[@L00TxGoblin]

Just picked this up a Lowe’s wasn’t as impressed as I thought I’d be. Ideally I’m looking for a 14-1 hvac ratcheting one but can’t seem to find the ratcheting part on it to add their 7-1 impact rated socket bit. If there is just their handle like this link me it! Tying to make the best 1 multitool

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

They have a handle that takes those… but I had to buy the pass through nut drivers to get it Here is link amzn.to/49tEKKn Here is video NEW Klein HOLLOW & Magnetic Nut Driver Set with Ratcheting Handle #tools #klein #electrical #hvac kzbin.info/www/bejne/noCwZotvYsxkmMU

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

It doesn’t hold bits in the handle though… I’m not sure they have that yet

[@L00TxGoblin]

@@MORGANSMaintenance lol I just picked up the bits by themself. But I want this screwdriver but with the small bits in the handle. So pretty much a multi bit ratcheting

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@L00TxGoblin if you got those bits at Lowe’s, they might not be the same as those. Those are hollow and magnetic, my Lowe’s only has magnetic. It wouldn’t surprise me if they come out with a handle that holds bits.. and also is ratcheting that takes 1/4” shafts. At the rate Klein is releasing stuff anyways.

[@L00TxGoblin]

@@MORGANSMaintenance ya I tried to put the smaller bits in and it didn’t hold but only 6 and I’ll just return it and wait until they come out with the right one that takes their new impact 7-1 but that also ratchets.

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

Elongated, impact-rated bits are the selling point in this case.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah the Screwdriver is just a budget friendly ratcheting screwdriver in my opinion. Not horrible for the price, but it is what it is for the price too. The bits and the flexibility of what you can use in it will make it useful to some people.

[@M3thodbombz]

Honestly, I think it depends on the type of work you do. If you’re constantly doing electrical maintenance inside panels, it’s a good tool to have. With my current shop, we’re running a lot of 4” aluminum rigid so this wouldn’t have much of a use for me at all. I do have the 15-1 ratcheting set that I have when I was working for the previous shop. I used it but not to its full potential

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Very true… really for all tools. What one person may use tons, someone else may not have a use for. (Even within the same trade) Thanks for sharing how you use them. 👍👍

[@NoMoreInfo4You]

Will those Impact Flip Sockets Klein make fit/work on this???

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Anything with a 1/4 shaft will go into the end. It’s a friction fit, so the flip socket can go in it.

[@NoMoreInfo4You]

@@MORGANSMaintenance Thank you!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@NoMoreInfo4You 👍

[@BonzaiMotionPictures]

Does this one fit in the Riley sheath screwdriver holster?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

No it doesn’t, that ratcheting end is bigger than the “bulb” that fits all the Riley Holsters

[@BonzaiMotionPictures]

@@MORGANSMaintenance Gotcha, thank you!

[@markkempton4579]

what is the orange-handled tool behind your impact driver? Looks like a box cutter maybe?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah it’s the Fiskars Box Cutter a lot of people really like. They had it on clearance at Lowes so I decided to pick it up and try it.

[@markkempton4579]

@@MORGANSMaintenance I'll search for it. Thank you!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@markkempton4579 amzn.to/3QuonGG It was on clearance at my Lowes for $8

[@markkempton4579]

@@MORGANSMaintenance in the cart. Thanks!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@markkempton4579 I like it, I’m not sure it will replace my Fastback in my pocket, but it will probably be a knife I get out for jobs over it.

[@marcolanza5132]

Do either have magnetic tips?

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

No, unfortunately they do not.

[@justinmartin8458]

Do you mark your tools with your initials? If so what do you use.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

No, I don’t ever mark any of mine. I normally work by myself… and on jobs where there are other people is a very small amount of other people that I’ve always worked around.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

😎⚒️😎⚒️😎

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍💪

[@2121contreras]

Do both have ecx bits in them ??

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

No, just the 15-1 does. That’s to difference from the 13 to the 15 is those two bits. But you can put a bit holder with ECX bits in the 13-1… I like that option better. It’s easier to get single ECX bits than the double with the ball bearings to fit the 15-1.

[@justinmartin8458]

Is this screw driver insulated? Most of the orange klein screwdrivers are insulated up 1000v.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

No, they just threw that color on there to throw you 😂 It’s just a color, like how Dewalt uses the yellow on their shafts.

[@weing]

I see a lawsuit in Kleins future. Orange was not a good color choice.

[@alexgaspar9562]

@@weinghow? It doesn’t advertise it as that. Anyone that uses insulated tools should know what are insulated tools

[@weing]

@@alexgaspar9562 True, but many lawsuits are based on people being stupid.

[@NoMoreInfo4You]

Which would you buy 13-1...14-1 or 20-1??? Thank you in advance!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

If you prefer ratcheting, I would get the new 11-1 ratcheting… it gives you a lot, but you can also make it your own using other adapters. Or the 13-1 is pretty good and you can stick other things in the end as needed. If you want but storage I would probably go 20-1.. The bits on the 13-1 are nice, but they may be harder to replace. The 20-1 you can use whatever bit you like.

[@johnjones9329]

Never understood the point of ratcheting screwdriver when the majority of loosening and tightening is little to no torque on screws and you end up having to hold the bit to activate the ratchet function

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’m not the biggest fan of them myself. I keep trying them more thinking “I’m going to find the one” that will make me like them as much as everyone else. I have bought more lately just to give people a look at them before they buy them. The handle size on this one is better than most.

[@ProxyFinal]

I need Klein to release one that is stainless steel.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍

[@ProxyFinal]

@@MORGANSMaintenance you would be surprised when I really need them

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@@ProxyFinal I know WERA makes some stainless steel, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen any Kleins that were.

[@jay94dee91]

Amazon🎉🎉

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

👍👍

[@candicebeebe6688]

No T-30 no sale

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yep, no T-30 👍👍

[@craigackerman9574]

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[@MORGANSMaintenance]

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[@JackElectrician]

First

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

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[@GeneralRazec]

This is why I hate these Klein all in ones. Great concept and ideas but good lord at they cheap.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah they aren’t bad for the price, but I’d rather spend $10-15 more dollars and it be a little more robust in some areas.

[@GeneralRazec]

@@MORGANSMaintenance We use the full line of Kleins finishing screwdrivers and give the all in one's to interns. But one or two drops and the internal bit holder usually ends up breaking. Most of the time its still usable but forget about the rotating holder.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

@GeneralRazec it can definitely use some improvement. Most “bit holders” on any screwdriver isn’t great. I prefer dedicated screwdrivers in a pouch than switching bits all the time. They are just nice as a bag space saver. The 11-1 type is a better screwdriver in my opinion than a bit holding one. Appreciate your thoughts 👍👍

[@Eddy63]

I have the 15 n 1 and like it ... I don't have my PhD yet but do have the PuD , Pretty Useless Dude according to my lovely bride of 34 yrs Gotta love them Klein tools ... Great demo as usual ...Thx

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

You a PUD… 😂… I will be calling people that from now on 👍👍

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

I really wish Klein collabbed with mega pro and made those screwdrivers in Canada/USA instead of Mexico. It would literally be one of the best multibit screwdrivers ever made and only cost like 10 dollars more...

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I would like to see them make the bit holders on these a little better. They are ok… but that is what ends up failing after some time. I’d gladly pay $10 more for better product with any brand.

[@grayknight836]

These Hand Tool companies that make these intricate *All-in-Ones Screwdrivers* 🪛 NEED to better Design/Engineer the Bit-Insert Cap so it securely locks 🔓 and does NOT 😤 open!

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

Yeah they make them a little cheap I guess to keep their prices down, but I’d pay a little more for better quality 👍

[@mozzberg590]

I use the wiha hex drivers a lot in my line of work. I didn't know Klein made them too. Don't forget to try the Tough Built insulated screw drivers.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I think the Klein are new. I haven’t seen them in the store yet… or this screwdriver. I will check those ToughBuilt ones out 👍