Screwed Drivers - Why I now prefer Wiha over Felo Screw Drivers

[@KC_Tool]

Nice to see a comparison of two German Brands. Good video. Wiha Tools are amazing.

[@elijahowen1727]

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[@tayloraron6566]

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[@elijahowen1727]

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[@tayloraron6566]

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[@mike216ism]

I know the wiha are made from good German steel with some pride behind it. I like wiha or klein American made screwdrivers. With proper use they can last a lifetime. I use my wiha screwdrivers every day at work and home and they have certainly inspired confidence. You get what you pay for most of the time in this world. Great video!

[@dragonsing]

Thank you for this video! I'm working on a screwdriver-plus design and knew NOTHING about screwdrivers before. Now I do, and what I don't know, I know what to look up! And it wasn't boring - you present well. (((:

[@ichbins2545]

Sir, I 100 % agree with you. If you don't like wear at your Phillips Tips, take a closer look at PB Swiss Tools, or Wera with the Orange Handle 💫

[@jordandimitrov63]

Nice video. I was on the way to buy Felo after seeing our electrician using them, and trying them on to see how they feel. The soft handle felt great, though it was dirty. Should say this is what impressed me with Felo. I thought handle was because most of the electrician's tools are dirty, but now start to change my mind. The tools in your cabinet were such a high quality, and so well maintained and organized, that I would say you have the nicest tools I have ever seen.

[@genzzata]

Great brands, the first and I will say best screw driver to me was the old Felo screw driver that was shipped as a car tool in many German car brands like BMW, Mercedes and Opel. My colleague was using is often as a chisel then I realised that this is pretty good screw driver for the torture that it gets and still works the handle was plastic poly propylene and I remember that it looked to me as a single pole screwdriver. Obviously, because of the hammering, the blade went deep into the handle. I am happy that I managed to salvage this screwdriver and now I am a big fan of their products. I also have Wiha set, respect for them as well but to me, Felo Frico and Ergonic are the best.

[@squatch545]

Thanks Jon. I was about to pull the trigger on a set of Felos, but this video saved me a bunch of money. This was an awesome video. You explained the differences very well.

[@mike216ism]

I don't abuse my tools either but people who occasionally borrow them have. The wiha have been proven to be extremely reliable. I have a bunch of different types and none of them are wearing down. I like using orange clean when there really bad. It's a little aggressive to use and will wear off the letters if you use it all the time. The best way to keep them looking good is to wipe after use. Great video and much appreciated

[@kaferjake3615]

Thanks for the review! I picked up a variety of Wiha Soft Grip 1/4 bit holders during KCTool's recent Wiha sale. I'm typically a Hazet/Wera screwdriver guy but the Wihas do have a great feel.

[@ccmogs5757]

Personally i prefer Wiha/felo over wera , obviously all great brands & each to their own..........

[@saiiiiiii1]

I got a box of Felo drill bits and even with a 18V drill, you can't harm these bits. They are insanely strong. On the other hand though, I needed a replacement for a false delivery and Felo not only replaced the false delivery but also gave me a free Ergonic PH2 screwdriver with it. Pretty cool service. But I got exactly the same tip strength problem that you're showing here. I've used the screwdriver for assembling one table and it already looks banged up to the point that I would usually not use it anymore. Pretty wierd...

[@zizou2188]

You've got a nice set of tools. Congrats! I'm new into tools. I think I will buy Wiha as my first set of screw drivers.

[@GermanToolReviews]

Wow, a great collection of German Brand Screwdrivers. You should try the Felo Wood Handle screwdrivers. That is always the set I go for first when I need a screwdriver.

[@brianmauseth7915]

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[@EditioCastigata]

How do you clean the handles of your plastic tools, though? Ty

[@xephael3485]

@@EditioCastigata plastic cleaner

[@claytonanderson8696]

Awesome, sealed the deal on a set of Wiha's. I was really looking at the Felo's as they do feel insanely nice in the hand, but the gritty stickiness that could happen is a no go for me. I love tools, but I tend not to keep them as nice as you got.. One day. Thanks for the video.

[@ccmogs5757]

+Clayton Anderson Try the Felo "frico" , which i prefer over the "ergonic" , only these i use now with the WIHA soft-finish...........:]

[@claytonanderson8696]

+CC MOGS thanks for the response! I'll keep an eye out for those.

[@IntegrityDistribution]

In my opinion, the handles are much much too small on many sizes of the Frico line... super clumsy manufacturing if you ask me. If you want the pound through handle that come in the 550 series of the Frico line, I myself much prefer Wiha's pound through handle, or Wera Chiseldrivers are even better (Wera was in Germany, now Czech Republic... if anything the quality has only gotten better since they moved the factory). I work at a company that distributes Felo, Wera, Wiha, and even Witte via. Knipex. The only 2 felo lines that made the cut for me are Felo's smart handle w/ applicable blades including part# 52037 which makes a good bit-drive if needed (their smart handle is basically a screw-driver & a T-handle in one... very cool engineering there), and their other very well performing product is a bit-driver that magnetically holds 7 bits in the handle and gives great torque, balance, and ergonomics (not the ratcheting version though). The bit-driver I often use as my backup when I temporarily misplace my real screwdriver in a given size. This bit-driver is #5227/5229/ or 52769 w/ part# 52037 used in the blade, but the blade has to be modified slightly to lock in the handle properly, and it also works as a 7" extension in a drill is the main reason I prefer to do the mod... if you want to be lazy, #52221 or #52765 are what you want. Other than that Felo is totally a dud as far as I am concerned... their Ergonic series seems nice, but they simply don't function well because they are far too soft and too gripy for regrip between turns, which is slow in comparison to Wera for example and the soft handle actually flexes with the torque making turns less efficient still. The best performing product for a 1-pc screwdriver I would give to Wera over Wiha in general, but not for all sizes, and Wera's quality is much better in the details. Wiha is a far more innovative company that puts their efforts more into design than quality, but their quality is also excellent w/ the exception of their driver bits. Wera is sort of a boring company in terms of design, but at the same time their performance is unparalleled for the basics. Wera's square drivers for example hold up 10 or 20x as long as Wiha's square screwdrivers or bits because Wera does a hollow grind that is very different and it is easier on screws too... on several occasions I have accidentaly used the wrong side of my #1/#2 double end driver (Wera, Vario series blade), and I have used that #1 driver to drive a #2 drive screw w/o damaging the screw or the driver... try doing that w/ any other brand! My favorite product from Wiha for low to mid-torque applications is their drive-lok 6 series (6 meaning 6mm shaft), and that is probably because they take up very little space in the Veto Pro-pak, and you basically have a stuby and standard length screwdriver in one tool that is double-sided, so 4 tools in 1 w/o sacrificing blade length. Wiha also makes great pliers very close in quality to Knipex. When it comes to precision screwdrivers, there is no comparison whatsoever... the winner is Wera by a landslide. When it comes to driver bit quality, the winner is Wera by a landslide. When it comes to ergonics of basic screwdrivers like what is shown in this video, it's pretty much a toss up for me between Wera and Wiha, and my preference is on a size by size basis and I prefer different series so each screwdriver is very easy to spot, but I'm leaning towards Wera just slightly. If I had to pick one or the other, I'd pick Wera in either there basic Kraftform green and black or their yellow chiseldriver series... both are very well balanced and exceptionally functional. For higher torque applications, all my tools go to Felo because that smart handle is hard to beat because the torque is there if you need it, and often times I do (torx and nut-drivers just gotta be Felo Smart series Blades esp. in larger sizes, and a bonus is you can always put them in a drill which saves crazy amounts of time). In my Veto Pro-pac toolbag here's what I keep: Wiha Drive-Lok for Phillips, Robertson, and Metric Hex, Felo Smart handle + blades for Nut-drivers 7/16"-9/16" and all torx, Wera and Wiha Screwdrivers for slotted on a size by size basis (I've owned them all except I could tell Witte wasn't a contender), and Wera micro screwdrivers for T4, T6, T8, PH0, PH1, and in Micro slotted I go with Wera's micro ESD-safe series not because I am worried about static electricity, but because I prefer my tools to be identifiable by color, so I keep all my slotted yellow in the precision drivers. For small sizes that I only use once in a blue moon I keep Wiha micro bits... they suck to use, but they don't take up any space, so it's easy to have all the less common drives w/o taking up all the room standard drivers would need. For pliers: in this order, Knipex red-handle, Wiha red-handle, NWS, and don't even think about buying Felo when it comes to pliers... not much better than China! For powertools, Festool and Metabo are great German brands well worth the extravagant prices they get for their stuff. For anyone more mobile, consider grabbing a Veto Pro-Pac... made in China, but the quality and organization is probably the best out there. I've owned multiple sizes, but the OT-XL is what I'd recommend... a closed top bag is such a pain that it's hard to describe and if you go bigger than the XL (like I did on my first purchase) you probably won't be able to comfortably carry the thing... whatever you get, grab an open top unless you do more traveling than working. These are great because every tool has it's place... if a tool wasn't put away, you'll know exactly what you're missing. Also, I couldn't do much of the work I do w/o a good headlamp. My favorite is the Surefire Maximus... if the Minimus were rechargable I like the minimus better, but the battery life and cost of batteries just isn't worth the extra comfort... I got used to the Maximus fast after making the switch. Fenix headlamps are no good (not enough flood). If you are considering a different brand, I think Nitecore and Olight are the only other contenders there, but I haven't owned either. Klien makes my favorite tape measure (the version w/ the extended wings @ tip), Croc's makes the best electricians pliers, Festool makes the best brushless 6" sander, miter saw, tracksaw, jigsaw, etc... anything related to wood, and I think Metabo makes some of the best powertools w/ a noticable difference in longevity and performance.

[@ccmogs5757]

True but near perfect for my size hands................

[@VintageOutboardMan]

I don't have any of the new style Felo's, but I do have the Wiha's. They are by far the nicest screwdrivers I ever used! I really like the big grips on them and the tips are great too! Nice video :)

[@mike216ism]

Orange degreaser works amazing at cleaning off those handles. Takes the grease and dirt right off

[@ccmogs5757]

I own both the WIHA soft-finish (black/red) & Felo"s - but the "frico" type which i prefer over the "ergonic".......2 awesome brands :]

[@ArthurKanzler]

Try isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol). Simple green and soap are surfactants, isopropyl is a solvent. Isopropyl will clean greases, oils, ect better.

[@gpgab971]

I'e used a Wiha insulated set for HVAC work for agout 6 years now and they are in great mechanical shape although the lettering has worn down. You and your viewers should check out a company named Vessel from Japan. They make a "impacta" Impact driven screwdriver set that works much like the traditional hand held impact driver and they absolutely rock. They are great as regular drivers too, I own the #3 and #2 phillips and can personally attest to their great build quality and finish.

[@Xyrium]

Old vid, still great. Thanks man!

[@jblifeasitis895]

Well nothing boring, i just love tools, that's why i keep my tools in excellent condition. The point with good tools (in your own opinion), is that your work will go so much easier

[@DocterJones]

I was shopping for a driver, and found your review for the wiha tools. Looks like they've got some good quality, thanks for the "not as boring tool video" :-)

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

So the patient says to the doctor "It hurts when I do this" and the doctor replies "Then don't do that" 😂

[@Torontodude20000]

All my insulated screwdrivers are Wiha. They are great. I like the grip on them better than my kleins. I have a couple of wera's that are okay but I rarely use them often. I just ordered my first felo #2 pozi drive today. Hopefully it's not too bad.

[@ccmogs5757]

+Torontodude20000 Totally agree.........I"d use WIHA before Wera , also use felo "frico"............:]

[@urjnlegend]

Better than Klein grips !? The first time I held a mini wiha screwdriver, grip half that of the normal size, but not electronic size, it felt so off. I also held the larger one with bits that pop out the handle, also felt off as well. I still haven't tried a normal wiha, but idk , I just don't know

[@paulverstraete9157]

i bought a whitte recently...feels great looks googf but the first time i used it i had a stubborn fastener and it started slipping.....got out the old wiha and no problem....i have a felo straight vdc driver and i really like it...

[@jorgewashington2981]

Love your tool collection. Thanks for sharing.

[@leecherlarry]

i like the Wiha 40331 (or Wiha 76000 in the US), combined with Felo blades

[@ccmogs5757]

Use both of these types at work/home & happy with both :)

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Try Japanese Vessel screwdrivers if you like nice working screw drivers, theres a craftsman impact screwdriver thats a rebrand by them. JIS2 > ph2

[@mannybigburrito3178]

I guess you can never have too many screw drivers.

[@artwo2999]

This a great review! Really appreciate you going into detail about debris getting stuck on the handle. Clearly, this eliminates the screw driver in any FOD sensitive work.

[@larrybyrnes4687]

Awesome video - very informative - thanks!

[@deanbornman77]

old vid but I get u man. Also had a pair screwdrivers that did the exact same thing i only used it for 2 days and bought new ones with a hard handel.

[@eustaceking2164]

I have a set of wooden handeled felo’s. They’re wonderful

[@jamesf9610]

Simple green and wd40 both have a (tacky) residue that holds the grit on there.

[@JKGarageBMW]

I've washed them in soapy water, just water - it's just that the super soft rubber, while compliant and comfortable, holds grit so much

[@AKJeeper]

What do you recommend for torx sockets? I haven't found any decent ones yet - I seem to ruin them frequently when dealing with seat belt anchors or bolts on Jeeps. And yes - I use the correct size, but eventually the bits start to twist. Even the impact grade torx sockets I picked up at NAPA have this problem (and I'm not even using them on an impact gun!)

[@IntegrityDistribution]

Torx transfers so much torque that it's hard to get anything to hold up. Bondhus is probably your best bet. Impact sockets are actually softer than typical sockets in exchange for better toughness, so I'm not sure if that's the route to take if you're ok running them by hand. Bondhus probably has the best steel out there. None of the companies listed in this forum (that I have seen) make torx sockets except Wiha, and believe it or not, Wiha's driver bits and sockets are among the worst I have ever tested, and they are generally less durable than quality China manufacture, however, if you must use an impact gun, there are bits specifically rated for that made by both Wera and Wiha, and this is one bit that Wiha actually won a contest with recently, so it is an exception to what I'm saying. Horrible bits in general (good precision, but far too soft/tough) but Wiha does have the best impact bits. I'd get bit holding sockets (Wera #05057675001 or Wera #05048680001 if you really want to go all out), and stick an impact rated bit in them... garbage you get at NAPA just isn't going to give the same performance even if it says "impact" on it. Wera's bit branding is "impactor", and Wiha's is "terminator", and Wiha won the contest @ about 30 seconds for a failure. With how good Wiha is at marketing, I wouldn't be surprised if they set up the contest, but Wera's impact bits are overpriced, so even if their bits are better, I'd still spring for Wiha if I were you. Again... impact good, but for any other bit, go with Wera... Wera tempers many of their bits 6 different ways to guarantee the right balance of hardness and toughness to fit the application, but even for their run of the mill bit, they are still a lot better than Wiha's bits. Good luck. I work at Champion Bolt and Supply in Everett if you don't have any luck finding something something you like elsewhere.

[@jameslawlor1404]

Jeeps are infamous for torx. Have 2 wranglers and fight with them constantly. If I can replace them with standard hardware I do. If not, once I fight one out I replace it with a new torx bolt lathered in anti seize

[@trezzh4]

What do you think about Witte screwdrivers? For me their almost triangle handles (especially Maxxpro Plus series with additional friction material) are the most convinient. And unlike many users I do not like Wera handles form at all. I have one Felo and some Wiha screwdrivers and I also noticed that material of Felo handles is... sticky. Definetly not for dirty jobs (like car repair).

[@JKGarageBMW]

I agree on the Felo material but I will have some updates to this shortly. I would be interested to try out some of the Witte units they look interesting. I have been sitting on another set of Felos that IMHO are very similar to the Wiha. Review coming up shortly.

[@austinlemoine9541]

I have the Witte "Protop plus" and the "Maxxpro plus". the grips on the Maxxpro are extremely nice in shape and material. However i made the switch to all Wiha drivers. and this was mainly because for some reason the Witte tips just did not seem to properly fit like 80% of the screws i use on a daily basis. Like they always would work but you could tell it was just not quite the right fit. most obvious one was the ph#2. My use is a vary wide variety of fields, but mainly on electrical pannels, devices, and fittings. i have 0 regrets on switching to Wiha so far. seems like the same quality of tool but they seem to fit a the screw heads like a glove.

[@Hawk74]

I have the same issue with the Felos. I've got the stainless shaft blue Felos and I can never get them clean. I love the grip and feel of them but they'll never be clean.

[@WaschyNumber1]

You know that the felo tools have a warranty? Ther text by kc tools shop: All Felo products are guaranteed for life. If you are not happy with a Felo tool - for any reason - simply return it. A replacement will be shipped right out at no cost - no questions asked! ;-)

[@HunGredy]

Problem is, his complaint will not be solved by a replacement.

[@wickedvalve1810]

What do you use to clean your tools

[@armchairsniper9828]

The new Mac screwdrivers have a hard handle but feel good and are easy to clean

[@ThisTall]

I wish a tool company would make a modified golf ball washer for hand tools.

[@mese600]

Use a little bit of oil to clean them. Like the 3 in one silicon oil.

[@tomallen100]

Screwdrivers wear out if you use them enough. I do electrical work and you will them out, even top quality ones. The extra fancy highly detailed handles are just marketing. Bait for the BMW crowd.

[@nightbrando111]

hey man great review, i was looking at the craftsman extreme grip or the cushion grip they offer because i like really rubberized grips on most of the handles of my tools makes it alot comfortable to work with. also have a problem with the dirtyness factor when working with oil they get on the handle and it sits inside of the grip and it sometimes it makes it harder to grip as well when working with gloves. also husky is not bad either really rubberzied cushiony grip

[@theekrusher]

wiha are the best. I work with scew drivers all day for 20 years and Whia rule. Do yourself a favour and try their 'microfinish' series. the hard plastic textured handles are the best for preventing blisters, and not gumming up.

[@ccmogs5757]

.........worked in maintenance since 1986 & the wiha s/f (plus old stanley magnum (england) are the best i"ve come across :)

[@r250c]

Not all Wiha tools are made in Germany either.I'm basing my opinion on experience as a auto electrician. The snap-on instinct handles are much larger than Wiha or Stalhwille drivers in the smaller sizes. I recently used Snap-on, Stahlwille and Wiha T25 drivers and found the larger instinct handle of the Snap-on great for spinning and flicking quickly with a good solid grasp and I was able to really torque it up compared to the other 2. However Snap-on don't make any electricians parallel type slotted drivers in 3-6mm range therefore I have a few Wiha and Stahlwille to tighten terminal screws.

[@jerrykruger]

wiha screwdrivers are still German made. their bits, pliers, and some micro drivers come from Vietnam

[@horaciocastillo1435]

@@jerrykruger I read somewhere that in order to get the german made screwdriver set you have to order it from amazon of Germany at more than double the price than the export sets made by Wiha in other countries. I will like to know how true is this report.

[@robinalexander5772]

I to take time to clean my tools, nothing worst than picking up a tool to do a job and it has shit on it. I like wood handle screwdrivers my self.

[@raylow304]

ha ha u are such a perfectionist, and i luv your tools, and your video ;)

[@ArcaniusExpellam]

in my country, Croatia, we have Ivasol for getting rid of any kind of grease or oil.... It's so agressive that dries out skin of Your hand within a 5 minutes upon the contact.... :D ....after cleaning anything with it all You need is huge amounts of water to rinse it of.... there are a few others, but weaker, like Alfasol and Felix.... I have had the same problem with my rubberized tools, before I discovered Ivasol.... in nature it's petrol based solvent.... hope it helps ;)

[@jimblane1183]

I prefer Wiha, the micro finish handles are awesome.

[@nejatia8745]

Jim Blane are the micro finish handles any good when your hands are not oily?

[@jimblane1183]

Yes, they aren't what I would consider rough at all. Extreme grip.

[@TheTrueLinky]

Wow, I work in the fabrican there make this dream of plastic. =D

[@bennn05]

I hate all philips screwdrivers. They all strip no matter what. Robertson is the best, but americans didn't think of it, so they don't use it on anything.

[@IntegrityDistribution]

Canada is in America. : ) If screw-holding is needed, square drive is great, but torx is much better in terms of stripping. For wood screws I no longer like square drive except I do prefer it for pocket holes screws over the torx.

[@escaflowne33055]

Felo's have been a let down forever now, they haven't improved it still, real shame.

[@bb4jdmlude]

I got rid of my snap on screwdrivers for a set of kleins and will never go to anything else.

[@bb4jdmlude]

I know what you are talking about with snap on. Their ratchets are the best. But they do use their name and mark other people stuff up alot. The welder they have is a hausfield i believe and is junk. But the person that needs it now and only wants to pay 50 bucks a week it's perfect. I had a set of wera screwdrivers that the tips broke off at work. My kleins have been beat on and left in parts washer for months and still work great. I use knipex pliers and they are amazing. Screwdrivers i have jsut had amazing luck with klein lol. I want to try the nws fantastico cutters.

[@Th0rOS]

***** Totally agree. Most of my tools are Wera, Wiha, Knipex etc.

[@EminHVAC]

bb4jdmlude your right bro. people pay all this money for snap on ratchets that are made In china. they no longer say USA on them.

[@LP2Check]

Th0rOS KNIPEX are the freaking BOMB! Never look at a pair of channel locks pliers ever again ahahahahaha

[@TJB1510]

HIT IT WITH A NYLON BRUSH..?..

[@MrWhaatay]

Screwdrivers without replaceable bits went out in the 1800's. Get a set of Makita Impact Gold at about $1.00 per bit and get rid of the 50 different types of screwdrivers you have.

[@JKGarageBMW]

I'm good - I hate "bits". By default the screw driver shaft is larger which means you can have trouble accessing small areas. Also I don't prefer the jiggle and wiggle of the bits in the end of the screw driver.

[@r250c]

Snap On make the best screwdrivers.

[@LozzaTurbo]

Bwwhahahahaha.....hahahaha....on my hahahaha sure pal...

[@petes4927]

Planned failure of bit - big big spare pat department

[@adamaj74]

3:18 That's what she said.

[@petes4927]

My shrink wared me about grit !!!

[@oklahomahank2378]

W = v in German. Vee-Hah.

[@fredthehead4603]

How disappointing that the tips tend to wear and seem so malleable.

[@smilingcopycat]

Buy the best screwdriver: WERA!!!!!!

[@EminHVAC]

wera screwdriver suck and they rust. I like the wiha stainless steal.

[@ZacharyE]

Emin HVAC : Can't say I agree. I have Wera Chisel Drivers and no rust and they feel nice too. To each their own!

[@IntegrityDistribution]

Never seen a rusty Wera tool... you didn't even spell steel right. I've been a distributor of both brands for just shy of 10 years. They "suck" and "they rust"... what are you talking about Emin? Are you thinking of some other brand maybe? Also you didn't pluralize screwdrivers, and also I should point out that Wiha copied Wera with the stainless steel and it took them about 5 years to do it... don't get me wrong, I love Wiha, but I think you are grossly exaggerating something you probably know virtually nothing about. Sorry to be so hard on you, but seriously... Wera makes better precision drivers than Wiha (hands down no contest), Wera makes very comparable screwdrivers that are at the very least right with Wiha (I have owned or handled virtually every series in both brands, and I generally prefer nice Wera over Nice Wiha), and Wera makes better driver bits also w/o question. "They suck" is just an ignorant and stupid thing to say that is not in favor of the truth. There is a difference between a claim and the truth... the truth doesn't care what you believe... it is still true, and living a life inconsistent with truth will not end well. I'm surprised more people didn't call you out on this, but it seems like most here haven't handled much Wera. You're not missing out on much if you own Wiha, but still... what a ridiculous comment to dis Wera! Maybe I should submerge both in salt-water and send you a picture : )

[@quaphan3334]

TREVOR GEMMER ...now theres a test I'll like to see....(even better then smashing/bending the latest iphone) just bought my first set of Weras insulated slim screwdrivers ....and the finish on them are real precision they feel light yet heavy at the same time....might buy a set of wiha to compare....cheers

[@WaschyNumber1]

I don't like the quality of the wera screwdriver to,broken tips in normal use. and it's no wonder that a distributor saying nothing bad about his products.

[@mazzmari]

lol I can tell no man uses his tools professionally if he cleans them down everyday with simple green.

[@LP2Check]

mazzmari. NOTHING pisses me off more than tools slathered in grease and slippery. When done for the day. Wipe them off and put them back in the box.

[@urjnlegend]

mazzmari while I dont completely disagree with your statement, or agree with it, you're probably my the type of person who uses a wrench as a hammer and your tools are most likely all fucked up, not because of "how hard you work", but because you don't take care of your tools . Also, tools are not just for professional use FYI, idk if you know about retail stores selling to the public, not just contractors.