NEW Milwaukee Flip Socket Multi-Nut Driver vs Klein Tools 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket - 48-22-2981

[@Doc1985]

I really appreciate the excellent reviews that you present. I also like the fact that you are very fair/unbiased when comparing tools for review! I wish more tool reviewers were as ethical as you are! Thank you for taking the time to create these excellent videos! I am just curious--do you have a formal engineering background? Your attention to detail is outstanding!

[@projectpinehills]

Thank you appreciate that. Yes I do have an engineering background. I should have noted that bevel edges on small sockets like 1/4” may result in less surface contact with small shallow screw heads. Thats probably why Malco doesn’t bevel the edge like a regular mechanics socket. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Watt_Energy_Saver]

Nine sixteenths?! Had no idea that was a thing. Mad respect to you American fraction-ninjas.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@blackflag_fishing]

Wait until you hear about 32nds and 64ths.

[@alfredocuomo1546]

ya that's like 13.5mm, makes you wonder that's why they made half size Millimeters? LMFIAO

[@henryairconcepts2999]

life is easier with metric system

[@wim0104]

@@alfredocuomo1546 metric alan sets are a mess

[@Cugaiud]

thank you for comparing the interchangeability between milwaukee and malco sockets! that's what I've been looking for!

[@projectpinehills]

I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@TheRealoldcar]

The Klein is still my preferred for this type of tool. Milwaukee for power tools

[@projectpinehills]

I think the non-bevel of the smallest size socket on the Klein is probably preferred for shallow screws. Thanks for watching!

[@jamietabaha4081]

Milwaukee is china

[@kobragangbit]

Milwaukee for power tools in 2015 when the Fuel first came out... The newer model Ridgid and Dewalts are stronger and last longer than fuels in 2025. Battery "Technology" even helped Ryobi Close the Gap... Milwaukee needs to make their next Line Up already to be the best again. Its all the same companies so basically whatever is released Last is the best. Thats how they keep the Consooomers confused. Why do u think they have every single color as a "Choice"

[@lorenfalk2339]

Have them both. I prefer the Klein because the magnet seems to hold the screws better and is easier to clean shavings off compared to the Milwaukee recessed magnet. The flat edge of the Klein sockets hold a nut/screw head longer and don't cam-out like Milwaukee. Milwaukee bits also rust fairly quickly.

[@projectpinehills]

I agree. The non beveled edge on the Klein sockets is better when using the smaller sockets. Thanks for watching!

[@kobragangbit]

thanks for the Review. gonna stick with my Kleins

[@Eddy63]

I have the Klein in SAE & metric and really like them ... Good demo as usual ... Thx

[@projectpinehills]

Where did you get the Klein in metric?

[@Eddy63]

@@projectpinehills Amazon ... The 7-in-1 by Vaco which was the same as the Klein SAE

[@projectpinehills]

I see, I thought you got your hands on the new Klein branded one.

[@tombranstetter68]

Klien also makes a stubby version with the bits in the handle...FYI

[@projectpinehills]

They do, I think it’s called a 12-in-1. Thanks for the feedback and thanks watching! 👍

[@Jose-Ricardo]

The most comprehensive review I have seen. I never comment but I had to comment on this one. Keep it up, bro. Subbed!

[@projectpinehills]

That’s awesome! Thanks for commenting and subscribing! 👍

[@buildingwithkev8665]

Agreed! Was coming to comment this, no stone left unturned on is one. Very well done @projectpinehills

[@danielace4212]

Bought the Klein Metric set to have alongside the KNECT Ratcheting Screwdriver. Love the combo!

[@projectpinehills]

That’s a good combination. Thanks for watching!

[@GodKronos95]

In the Klein the magnet in the tip breaks while using the 5/16 socket for tapcons

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback. Is that the newer version or the original?

[@jeepguylv80]

I like these types of tools, going to try them out and see if they hold up. anytime I can save space is a good thing, now I can retire my 2 nut driver sets to my garage tool box and gain some space in my truck.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaclynlynch4056]

I’m a hvac tech and love the Klein 7 in 1 driver. I use it in an impact driver daily. It sees extremely heavy use. My only gripes are that the magnets break on the Klein over time and if the socket accidentally isn’t fully inserted in the spline it will get stuck sometimes so severely that you have to put it in a vise and use a punch to get it out. Has happened to me twice. The Milwaukee will not do that. I’m going to get the Milwaukee and try it out.

[@projectpinehills]

I think Klein addressed the magnet issue in the 2nd version. Good feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@robertroberts721]

I have them both. I like them both equally. The driver bit really didn’t matter much to me as I figured I’d lose it anyway since there’s not a place to put it lol

[@projectpinehills]

Right. I always remove the bit. I’m not sure having a bevel edge on the 1/4 and 5/16 sockets is a good thing as they come into less contact with shallow screw heads. Thanks for watching!

[@rignde]

Tried to purchase Klein 14 in 1 with 7 in 1 bits from your store to support your channel but couldn't find it. Did find it in general Amazon search and bought one. Thanks for the tips

[@projectpinehills]

You mean the Klein Tools 20-in-1? If so, I've added it to the store. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@rignde]

Thanks for the info. I canceled the other order and placed the order from your store 20 in 1 Klein.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks, appreciate that!

[@alfredocuomo1546]

Actually I like your idea of combining the Klein Tools 7-in-1 and the 14-in-1 tools for a single complete package, you should approach Klein with that idea. Nice video

[@projectpinehills]

Klein Tools has done this with their 20-in-1. Thanks for watching and consider subscribing!

[@fredcsensits4476]

It seems klien keeps coming out later with a better set upas I have the original klien with the 11/32 bit. But now have to get the latest set that goes to 3/4 inch. As a FF it is nice to carry this in my bunker gear or to keep in our drivers on the truck and not have to worry about looking for a bunch of sockets in a tool box

[@projectpinehills]

Yeah, at its core, the tool is a handy socket rail. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@camerondave67]

How are they getting around the Malco patent on this type of accessory?

[@projectpinehills]

Maybe it has ran out. Thanks for watching!

[@eighty3boxchevy]

You definitely like the Klein better

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@desmondaiello8790]

I noticed that though the milwaukee bits dont go on the klein shaft, all the klein bits go on the klein shaft, which includes the larger flip set they make that goes up to 3/4 so you can use all these bits with the milwaukee nut driver

[@projectpinehills]

They will fit but are they a usable depth? Thanks for watching!

[@catchmp82]

I also need this in Metric!! Great video!!

[@projectpinehills]

Metric would be nice. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@HardTimesForAll]

excellent review sir, thank you for the unbiased review. you helped me make my decision

[@projectpinehills]

Thank you, I’m glad it helped. Thanks for posting! 👍

[@fatdiesel44]

Great review. Very detailed. Thanks

[@projectpinehills]

Thank you, I always feel like it's easy to miss something or leave something out. I do think the 1/4" and 5/16" Klein sockets are a better design (because the sockets are not beveled) for shallow headed screws which don't have a lot of material to get a good bite on. Thanks for watching!

[@alhk13]

I have the Klein and my biggest peeve is that the 1/4-5/16 cannot be stored on the shaft when using the other sockets. Is the Milwaukee version identical in that flaw?

[@projectpinehills]

Why can’t your store the 1/4 & 5/16?

[@alhk13]

@@projectpinehills There's something in the middle of the socket preventing it from sliding all the way on the shaft. Say I wanted to use the 3/8 socket for multiple nuts/bolts, where does one store the 1/4 - 5/16 socket? I still love the tool. I just think there's a design flaw in the ability to store that one socket. mine ends up in the bottom of the pouch. Are you able to store the smallest socket on the shaft when using another socket on the driving end?

[@marekkrepa9982]

​@alhk13 mine socket go through. Try harder or maybe yours is defective

[@DanielGeorge-c7t]

Klien seems to have much more to offer plus USA

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@devinbreeding5412]

These Kleins are made in Taiwan. Still quality tool though.

[@projectpinehills]

Yes they are. Thanks!

[@Android_Warrior]

Klein also has a Metric one.

[@projectpinehills]

Yes, we talk about the metric version in the channel. Thanks for watching!

[@cosmin42]

It's a shame to compare Klein with Milwaukee at Hand Tools , power tools yes Milwaukee is better , but hand tools huge difference in quality , the Steel they use in Screwdrivers, wire stripers pliers etc. is far superior to most of the brands , i haven't seen a professional electrician with Milwaukee hand tools yet . Klein is undisputable when it comes to electricians pro grade hand tools .

[@elijahs.2978]

Plenty of electricians use Milwaukee hand tools. Kelin wire strippers are junk. Milwaukee makes better ones. Klein electrical rated screwdrivers are also plastic junk that break off easily. Milwaukee wins in that department too. I am not a fanboy of either brand, I will buy the best tool on the market on not care where it came from.

[@TheBigern22]

These tools are so handy especially as a tech..at work we bought a bunch of these threw away the handle. We couple thise with a klien 12n1. We carry around a pair of channel locks, Cresent rlwrenches and a combination needlenose/wire cutter and that's all we carry around. Unless the job calls for something bigger

[@projectpinehills]

Thats really packing light. Thanks for watching!

[@jsmith7348]

my problem with the kleins is the sockets slide off the hex shank way too easily . Iv had the sockets fly right off just pulling the tool out or whiping around with it too fast.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@tima.478]

This is a cool gadget but I'm never in this much of a hurry to fix anything...lol.

[@projectpinehills]

lol, thanks for watching!

[@tima.478]

@@projectpinehills ✌

[@petervisor]

I’d love to have a metric version for general handyman use

[@projectpinehills]

Me too. Metric likely coming soon. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@ste-bow]

VACO makes one.

[@projectpinehills]

@@ste-bow yes they do and Klein has a branded one now.

[@petervisor]

@@ste-bow Oh cool! I’ve been waiting for this!

[@youcanthide004]

Great comparison thanks, I'm gonna stick with the client. It just works better with my system.

[@projectpinehills]

Kline is a good way to go! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@johnpelkey1375]

Great review, very detailed. Thanks.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks and thanks for watching! 👍

[@leftycosta1899]

Any of these including the Valco made in USA?

[@projectpinehills]

I don’t think so. Thanks for watching!

[@RockLander818]

Nice review!

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@PeterTrimboli]

I already own the old style klein without the 9/16 with the hvac handle so i can have the bit storage and use the 1/4" as a bit driver it isnt the best bit holder but saves you from walking over to get a bit driver if you just have to drive a few screws if youre doing more than a couple screws its worth the walk cuz you get frustrated constantly sinking screws with the klein nut driver bit holder

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback, I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@elijahwing9764]

I put the Milwaukee shaft with the klein 1/4 and Klein 11/32 and the 1/2-3/8 bits Milwaukee

[@unionse7en]

epoxy putty to add the flange feature...epocy is also a great way to smooth the armature for the tip eyelet on a fishing rod..so it does not catch fishing line..... in handle 1/4 hex bit storage plz!

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@stevewilson1165]

How nice it would be if they combined the 14 in 1 bit driver with the socket driver

[@projectpinehills]

They did, it’s called the Klein 20-in-1. I have a video about it. Thanks for watching!

[@gr8phil]

Keep up the great videos. Thanks.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks, much appreciated. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@briangarrett710]

My Kline has bits in the handle ?

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for posting!

[@briangarrett710]

@ thank you .. I guess I should have waited until the end since you showed the 14 in 1😁I love mine I’m going for the Kline starter kit next. the one with the deep well pass through sockets .. I love the whole product line I use them for everything from auto work just because there impact rated to really anything I need…. best tools out 😁

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

Great tool. Is it sold or available in Canada yet?

[@projectpinehills]

I don’t know. The Klein is on Amazon, see link in description.

[@barty2322]

So the best model would be to get both and use the Milwaukee sockets on the Klein shaft and Handle only cause it has the quick insert and the Milwaukee some how doesn’t

[@projectpinehills]

I think the biggest benefit to the Milwaukee is the flange that keeps you from knocking sockets off. I think not having a bevel on the smallest socket sizes is a good thing because you come into more contact with shallow screw heads.

[@LorenzoEspanola]

Is the klein a ratcheting one? So is milwaukee?

[@projectpinehills]

No, they are not ratcheting thanks for watching!

[@Cemsicles]

Look honey milwaukee copied another American brand? What? No they got nothing to do with milwaukee, it's made in China.. i know, i know but klein is American at least.

[@projectpinehills]

For the smallest socket, I think the Klein works better because it makes more contact with shallow headed screws because there is no bevel. Thanks for watching!

[@jessicalawson1417]

Crazy… I love Klein tools. So sad Milwaukee is making Chinese clones :(

[@Twinscrewgt]

lol Milwaukee tools are made all over including the USA. Klein also outsources to other countries. The USA barely makes anything anymore. Get over it.

[@revscare77]

Nobody cares

[@Cemsicles]

@gomezvmarcelo that's the problem, too many men don't giving a shit about anything.

[@platoscavealum902]

Thank you

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@BSnydr]

Klein Still doesn’t offer metric. At least I can’t find it yet Metric yet. Please tell me Milwaukee is offering metric

[@projectpinehills]

I have a link to the metric version from Klein Tools in the video description. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@rubenmadrid3154]

Thanks for the info 👍👍

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching, consider subscribing! 👍

[@kobeaf]

Is there a metric version?

[@projectpinehills]

Not yet. Thanks for watching!

[@scotthall8850]

I got bot the Klein tools😊

[@QuebecoisSti]

Hopefully Milwaukee will make a Metric version in the soon upcoming future

[@projectpinehills]

Klein has one, get the Klein.

[@playboi6411]

I’ve been noticing Milwaukee making clones of different manufacturers tools. It’s pretty sad imo. I’ve been using Klein as plumber for a while and love their tools. Probably my favorite tool brand

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@loum.4377]

Give me the Klein every time.

[@projectpinehills]

Klein has the edge in this one. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@nastrodomis]

So you're saying I need both, gotcha. Tools always require little justification lol

[@projectpinehills]

Ha, if choosing, I’d get the Klein. I think it’s best the smallest socket not have a tapered edge. Thanks for watching!

[@monroekunz1331]

More than likely Milwaukee had klien make it for them by Milwaukee specs like most other brand names do.

[@projectpinehills]

You never know. Thanks for watching!

[@isaacstrade9358]

So Milwaukee is made more for soft hands is what your saying

[@projectpinehills]

I don’t recall saying that but thanks for watching!

[@JeffTygart]

Ive gotten both versions of the Klein and both of the magnets were terrible. I understand about cleaning them. I ended up getting a malco 3/8 7/16 bit instead. You can beat Malcos quality.

[@projectpinehills]

Malco is solid. Thanks for watching!

[@DeadShotX-X]

I really wish i would have found this video earlier. I bought a 15 in 1 and this new hex driver hoping to make the icon combo like the klein, but that failed horribly. The milwaukre csnt use 1/4 in bits on any functional way and the 15 in 1 shank is only held in by a magnet rarher than the detent collar. Absolutely awful. It pulled out when i was just toying around with it in the truck. Cant imagine how annoying that would be in the field. Literally unpacked them and immediately returned them, really missed the mark on both drivers.

[@projectpinehills]

Well the video was just published today. I think I know what Milwaukee you are taking about. What is the part number?

[@LaResistenciaEDC]

Whats the name of the tool you using to show and design things in this video 😏 asking for a friend. .

[@tonylarose4842]

Do not stick any tools inside your body

[@projectpinehills]

It's a straight pick: amzn.to/3Q8vjsj lol. Thanks for watching!

[@LaResistenciaEDC]

@@projectpinehills Thank you. Great as usual 🙏🏼🏴‍☠️

[@projectpinehills]

Thank you!

[@micahroberts3564]

Why does this tool exist? Serious, what is the application for this?

[@projectpinehills]

Hmm, well for anything that requires the hex size. It’s for on-site work, designed to be portable.

[@Android_Warrior]

Klein all the way baby!!!!!!!

[@imnotwatching1]

Milwaukee isn't made for plumbers. Their metal rusts almost immediately and is weak I quit buying their bits they rust and broke too easily. The bit holders snap under minimal torque the 7in1 if it gets wet the bits will rust before you finish the days work for the price it's not worth it but I do prefer their power tools.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for your feedback. That’s no good if they are rusting. Thanks for watching!

[@EliteSolutionsRestoration]

I can vouch for the rusting I have multiple pairs of channel locks that have rusted by Milwaukee I still put them bad boys to work however now that I think of it that’s pretty disappointing

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!

[@kyley808]

What bits do you use pls

[@projectpinehills]

Which bits are you referring to?

[@thatfoojosh]

Milwaukee should stick to power tools. Recently at work, I used my coworkers wire strippers ( brand new) it stripped the wires, but, when I went to grab my Klein strippers from my tools and stripped the same wire it did with ease. A lot better than the brand new Milwaukee. My Klein are almost 5yrs old and did better than a brand new pair of Milwaukee strippers.

[@projectpinehills]

Milwaukee makes great power tools. I do really like their American made tools. Thanks for watching!

[@r2d2punk]

without watching the video I can tell you klein wins

[@projectpinehills]

Ha, good call!

[@SoleEpiphany]

It’s almost like Milwaukee went all 3M on the other couple brands to try to improve on them.

[@projectpinehills]

I think the Klein holds up here. Thanks for watching!

[@SoleEpiphany]

@@projectpinehills sure does, I love mine but that tapered shank is great for the use case you pointed out on ladders. Solid content, subbed!

[@nickk05281982]

Klein for the win

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks foe watching!

[@DdDten]

I had Klein dropped it and the yellow plastic cracked.

[@projectpinehills]

How far was the drop?

[@DdDten]

About 10ft

[@jamison74]

Klein handles have always been a fuller more substantial handle in order to fill a manly man’s hand better.

[@projectpinehills]

Ha, thanks for watching!

[@Magicinstalls]

It seems like a lot of hassle changing those Sockets around. i'll stick with my individual nut drivers...

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@hartzogLovesScience]

Could this be a patient infringement on Kline’s design?

[@projectpinehills]

I’m not sure. There is a lot of patent language on the Klein tool and tool companies do license patents. So it’s hard to know. Thanks for watching!

[@psdaengr911]

You lost me at SAE, haven't bought an SAE tool in 30 years

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@TeefMah]

Are you an auto mechanic? Or maybe live in Europe?

[@kobragangbit]

Take a shot everytime hes says Spline

[@BadAssMarl]

Easy win Milwaukee 😅

[@projectpinehills]

Thank for posting! 😁

[@anonymousmc7727]

Sae is a garbage measurement 😂😂

[@projectpinehills]

It’s still everywhere. Thanks for posting! 👍

[@techtonykim]

Why is Milwaukee copying Klein Tools' nut drivers? There seems to be no innovation, and it looks like an exact replica.

[@projectpinehills]

Trying to close in on the electrical trade. Thanks for watching!

[@oscars7948]

Linus tool is cheap feeling, and broke on me in two weeks. Linus must have paid em well

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@zachbradley9464]

The sockets are absolute trash and hard to get on and off. If you are struggling to get sockets off in muck trying to unwire a motor, these are awful to use.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@robertclary8774]

I love my Kleins but to be honest the handles rattle as much as the Milwaukee.

[@projectpinehills]

With mine, not as loose as the Milwaukee. Thanks for watching!

[@tomTrophy]

I dont work on toilets or Harleys, so SAE is kinda useless.

[@projectpinehills]

Maybe we see a metric. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Grinchy123]

What a money grab. 😂

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@kobragangbit]

Klein is better because milwaukee is a copy cat the original is always better

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@fernandomurillo9272]

Like my friend Eric said. I only do Klein

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnb.6468]

Why on earth are you using hand tools in 2024?

[@projectpinehills]

Ha, you can use your impact with this. Always will use hand tools… power tools don’t fit everywhere. Thanks for watching!

[@stringlarson1247]

I still use my hand tools a lot, especially for electrical work. I don't need to drag around an impact driver or even a small battery screwdriver all the time. I love the Klein Tools 32303. It's not a nut driver. The 11-1 ratcheting screw/nut driver is ok, but it's about too cute by half and a bit wonky to switch bits/sockets. I do a lot of work on 100+ y/o homes with all kinds of crazy stuff to deal with. Not having a power tool hanging off of me is important when moving around people's expensive homes.

[@johnb.6468]

@@stringlarson1247 sounds like you charge by the hour lol

[@johnb.6468]

@@projectpinehills the right power tools fit everywhere.

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

What, no metric...

[@projectpinehills]

Not yet. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonygallegos87]

Make up your mind you say you would like Klein to shorten the handle, then shortly after you say you would like Milwaukee to make the handle longer like wtf.

[@projectpinehills]

Make up your own mind… I like the Klein.

[@Allegedly2right]

It’s a pity the rest of the World uses Metric so throw them in the bin and get up to speed America.

[@projectpinehills]

Yes need a metric version as well. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@Allegedly2right]

@@projectpinehills Can’t beat real American tools everything is cheap Chinese now they copy and improve on it plus they have industrial might America and Britain can’t see it coming can they great video but like T Bone 🍖 steak can’t afford them.🇬🇧

[@oscars7948]

Milwaukee tool feels cheap.

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@justinmclean5778]

i will NEVER buy another klein screw driver/ nut driver again. the rubber around the handle on mine have completely separated from the hard plastic and is impossible to use. milwaukee handles, the rubber is imbedded in the handle and is a MUCH better design. KLEIN is trash now.

[@projectpinehills]

Which Klein? The 14-in-1? I’ve heard some people mention that, but not on any handles with a solid acetate core like the one in the video.

[@josephjrd]

👎

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@the_patriot7]

To all the stupid people here in the comments : First of all: Milwaukee is an American company and they have factories in the United States . Number two: Almost all the companies in the world that make power tools have some models that they manufacture in China or nearby countries . But that doesn't diminish the quality of the tool because Milwaukee has the very high standard and quality . And third, Milwaukee is the best company in the world and they make the largest amount of power tools in the world !!!

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for watching!

[@emmeayoub]

Grbage Gimmick Pos

[@projectpinehills]

Thanks for the feedback and Thanks for watching!