Watch This Before Buying any Wera Screwdrivers!

[@bomamo9620]

I got a lot of Wera drivers. I am a tool nerd and love them all. The Rapidaptor bit-holder is the best one could get. They are centered and hold the bits way better than others! From Micro-Drivers to the all bigger ones, they are definetly the best, next to PB Swiss Tool drivers! PB Swiss Tool drivers are in my opinion a bit over the top with their prices, but quality just has its price. If you buy cheap, you will always pay twice! You may also check the Kraftform 334 SK, 335 SK and 350 SK drivers. They are like the Kraftform 900 series, and they also have the hex-shaft for more stiffness, which the normal Kraftform won`t have. You can use them for heavy duty use, because the normal 334, 335 and 350 has the electrician shaft and has not the stabillity, as the SK ones do. Nice clip and have fun using them 🙂

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Appreciate the info! Wera and PB Swiss are definitely top-tier. That Rapidaptor really stands out, and I see your point on the SK models for heavy-duty use. This is fantastic info, thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@callishandy8133]

1. PB Swiss is a lot of to expensive. If you are an electrician in germany (or swiss or austria) an professional than the PD swiss with the light bulb to check if the wire is neutral or line is often a choice. The steel of the blade is better to last longer for everyday use. But even professional know that thse screwdrivers to check the line will be soon replaced with a new one. Then they know = very expensive and maybe more economic to choose a cheaper one. 2. The black-green standart line is ok and you get a premium quality. 3. IF YOU got the money and it is usefull to hit with a hammer on top of the screwdriver ... Then buy the black yellow series. the blade come thrue the handle an a seperate steel cap is in contact with the shaft. But yes WERA know that a commercial user buy only these premium screwdriver and want more money. Other brands got identical blade thrue the handle screw driver, but WERA is one of the best. (German other top brand but wood handle (=wood is for some reasons good and other reason not) ???? ) All other identical screw driver got worse steel quality and less precise blades that fit not perfect. yellow-black if you are shure that it might be that you hit on top of the screw driver. But never use these where you can be near electric power. 4. red handle indicates commercial electric use is allowed upto ... and every screw driver is tested in water with more than 1000 V AC. The red-yellow handle is ok for commercial electric use (not very very high voltages far far above 500 Volt AC) . The red -lightblue (or grey = I cant see the colour) is your choice because stainless steel ? Yes but stainless steel will break suddenly when to mutch foot-pound ... The only reason for these series are stainless screws ! A standart red-yellow can transfer non stainles particles to the stainless srew head. The head will soon rust, even if it is stainless. If you are an expert you know why ! Nearly no one need these version. The standart premium steel bend and later can break, but stainles dont bend and suddenly break. If european customer pay for stailess screw a lot of money than they dont accept the rust from standart steel screw particels on there expensive SS screws. 5. ESD screwdriver are only used if you work at a high level with electronic circuits. The handle got a very very high electrical resistance to prevent an arc from the blade to expensive electronic circuits boards. Very special for rare customers that handle electronic parts in aviation, military, industrial production and service with very expensive equipment to service. WERA is in Germany one of the premium brands. Screwdriver and bits perfect. Plyers I choose Knipex, but WERA (and brand WIHA) is near to Knipex quality. Automotive or other commercial companys have there traditional premium brands like HAZET (very very near to Knipex quality). WERA I like the Wrench and there nuts and the precision they fit ... But in Germany other Toplevel brand exist aswell. IF you have to look for the amount of money you spend ... Not cheap. But better buy premium than 5 times cheap chinease screwdriver (and ruine hundred screw heads). IT is your choise. A person than need for his house 2 rimes the tools every 5 years ... Maybe WERA , HAZET, GEDORE blue series, ... is not necessary.

[@roger10coutinho]

Hello from Brazil, mate. Good video. Just my 2 cents, the stainless steel screwdrivers are used on boats which have stainless steel screws so if you use regular screwdrivers the screw’s head will rust. Have a nice day.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Hey mate! That's true, I think marine applications are perfect for the stainless drivers! All the best to you too.

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

Even though I'm in the US my favorite wera driver is the demolition driver all black handles. They range from 12mm tips 9in shortest to 19mm and 24in long. I know at that point ita hardly a screwdriver but it really does a good job prying and pinning holes well. I even pinned a excavator bucket in place and didn't bend or cheater bars 4ft plus don't seem to bother it. I do a ton of electrical and it knocks out plugs in metal boxes without a hammer and I stuck a conduit reamer with a set screw from klein on the shaft for good measure. I do suggest adding the smallest 12mm one to your collection. Cheers as you'd say!

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

I've been eyeing them for a while... but hard to justify as I don't do much demo at all. Chisel drivers have been more than enough for me so far. But you make a great case for them...

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

I don't need all the screwdrivers but I sure want them 😜 . Just don't let the ms's find out. In all fairness it has kept me from carrying anything more than a tiny 10in pb swiss hammer or a wiha electricians hammer if any at all. Ussaly nothing that screwdriver is a club 😆

[@tonyyan1843]

Love it! Straight to the point, no drama no bs

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thanks mate, apprecaite it!

[@porsche964]

Frikkin awesome. You nailed it. Excellent info, no fluff, and very informative

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the positive comment :)

[@jed6rar]

i have the chisel set love them, mine has a spot for a socket to click into at the back

[@hillppari]

Those slim ones are really nice when alot of times you cant fit the normal insulated shaft into the hole

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Exactly, definitely handy ones to have

[@Juusoj]

The slim insulated shaft is actually amazing in electrical work! The normal insulated shaft is just too clumsy when the screw is close to the edge or in a deep hole, like the mounting screws often are on electrical parts.

[@slimski]

I just bought the 18 set of kraftform kompakt as it saves a lot of room! Missing from your (great review)

[@michaelcamassa5533]

Can you share what pliers is that at 08.15? those are impressive.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

They are the Knipex Pliers Wrench, they come in all shapes and sizes, the one in the video is 180mm (8601180) but I find the 250mm-10inch one the most versetile, here's a link: amzn.to/3UV21jc

[@CrookedSkew]

Knipex Plier Wrench. They come in different sizes, finishes and with different handles. Very handy and far, far better than an adjustable / cresent wrench.

[@mdunbar04]

Great explanation of the different types of screwdrivers.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment.

[@backfischinderjemmel7237]

While i also thought that the slim line would break mor easily, i used them at work for about 4 years know as the swappable ones and can say that they are extremly sturdy. You can use them for prying without a problem, while the shaft on the smallest flat head i very thin underneath the insulation, the driver still holds up well, i only had the corners of the actual flathead break of. But you can fix that with a grinder. I guess that they have been hardend like shit and as such cant be laser engraved like the others, but thats just a guess. They do have a different colour so i dont think its the same metal.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Good to know the smaller flathead holds up well for you. Your fix with the grinder for the flathead is solid advice. The different color and potential hardening process are interesting-makes sense that they would harden the thinner shafts more. Thanks for sharing!

[@MatSmithLondon]

What about the VDE Torque?

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

This will be part of a future video, there are a lot out there and I don't currently have them all. Keen to try out some torque drivers from Wera.

[@buckmanstijn]

omg the part at 03:55, i almost trew this one out cz it did not take bits. i never knew this part moved :D

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Glad you didn't haha! Yes, it really isn't very clear that that's how it works. Well enjoy the new found functionality!

[@McSlobo]

It's not extra protection to have VDE screwdrivers if you're working on anything that uses regular AC or higher voltage and has capacitors and/or coils inside. Well, coils drain usually immediately but capacitors holding some charge could kill an elephant or two.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Agreed - VDE insulation adds protection but doesn’t replace the need to fully discharge capacitors, especially with high-voltage gear. It’s just an extra layer of protection against accidental contact when working on electronics, so can't hurt to use VDE for this.

[@littlejackalo5326]

Oh, it absolutely is. 1) Even regular screwdrivers protect you enough to discharge most caps by shorting them. 2) Having the extra insulation on the blade DEFINITELY protects you more.

[@olafschermann1592]

Stainless steel ones are not that the screwdiver doesn‘t rust. It is to avoid ionic corrosion that can occur if you contaminate stainless screws so that material could change it‘s anti rust abilities.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Yes, ionic rust prevention is also an important factor of using stainless. Thank you for pointing this out too!

[@alexouretski115]

Check out Japanese style round handles of Wera screwdrivers for the Japanese market.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

They have been on my list to try for a while. Do you reckon they are worth it?

[@cafecybernz]

@@ToolsnTeardowns The best of both worlds... Check out the Wera 1850 PH 2 for example.

[@Matsukaisuki]

Are all of the drivers magnetic? Im not really sure.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Good question; No, none of them are magnetized out of the box. You can buy a handy magnetizer (and demagnetizer) so you can choose what screwdrivers you want to magnetize (or demagnetize). Wera makes a good one, amzn.to/3ApK7yl.

[@dunc71]

Don't think the screwdrivers will come magnetised apart from the magnet but holder obviously. Wera sell a magnetiser/degausser for screwdrivers.

[@stuartandrews4344]

Wera have always been my favourite for screwdrives, you forgot Wera's Bottle Openers😁

[@callishandy8133]

True Bottle opener is made of cast material. Ok the force to open a bottle is limited low. But I expect from the brand wera top level quality , better than all others.

I tried to remove the drill chuck. Wera torx 20 broke. The screw would not open. Could it have an abnormal directional thread?

[@Ken-Muir]

Yes, it could well have a left-hand thread, which unscrews clockwise, rather than the much more common clockwise direction. I don't know what drill you are working on, but the website ifixit has a tutorial on replacing a DeWalt DW997 Drill Chuck. It states: - Open the chuck jaws to the largest diameter. Remove the interior chuck screw using the T20 Torx screwdriver. The chuck screw is reverse, or left-hand, threaded, which means you will need to unscrew it clockwise. - Insert the Allen wrench into the chuck jaws and tighten the jaws down on the wrench. - Hit the Allen wrench from above [see photo]. Chuck spindle threads are conventional and loosen counter-clockwise. - Remove the chuck from the drill.

[@Ken-Muir]

Yes, some drills have a left-hand thread on that Torx 20 bolt, which loosens in a clockwise direction. Sorry - I twice tried to make a fuller reply, but it didn't appear.

@@Ken-Muir Thanks a lot. It is DeWalt like that. I have to try to open it to not normal direction....

[@stefanmuller1017]

Thx for your explanation! 😊

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

No worries, hope you found it helpful 😀

[@vmitchinson]

Where is the Robertson screw driver?

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Wera does make square-head screwdrivers, along with other specialized types. However, in this video, I focused more on the overall screwdriver models rather than the specific head types.

[@123kdljfdl7]

Why didn’t you include models with diamond coating?

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

That's a good one, Wera has such a large range I don't have everything here, I might make a follow up video as my range expands.

[@ToolinAroundTools]

Maybe part of the idea of Wera is to sell 99% of people exactly what they want or need, and 1% rich completionists the entire range. And some people that just like interesting and good tools. Full disclosure I have the Taiwan metric dual drive sockets in 1/4”/11mm and the two corresponding Wera ratchets, a Vario K 6mm hex handle with some blades including the extension and 1/4” square drive. I also have an 8mm/5/16” hex to 3/8” square adapter for hammer based manual impacts (like the ones you use for rotor disc screws). You could also use the adapter for other 5/16” or 8mm drive hex tools but I don’t remember if it’s fully impact rated.

[@MarzNet256]

Great review.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thanks!

[@alishatruman]

Wera nice grip!

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Love the pun! Might use this for a video title and compare the different Wera grips!

[@SamMatte-d7e]

Me watching this after buying a 6 pieces screwdriver set litteraly 20 minutes ago😳

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Ah nice! What set did you get? You can't really go wrong with Wera!

[@hunterstark9556]

Great review

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thanks! Appreciate it mate.

[@DA-zi6eq]

Good video mate 👍

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thank you, glad to hear it!

[@Fred_the_Head]

I have Wera wrenches, but prefer PB Swiss and Wiha screwdrivers and bit drivers.

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

Red with blue is stainless vde

[@Brian-zl6ib]

I hate the feel of these screwdrivers in my hand. I prefer something with a parallel grip. Otherwise, Weri does last longer than a lot of other brands I've used.

[@233kosta]

I recall using one of those standard VDE ones to turn an adjustment nut... by bashing it with a hammer. Needless to say, not the smartest way to do it, but I had nothing else ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mihaiachim5299]

@ 11:34 - the only difference between those 2 screwdrivers is that the one that is the insulation larger than the the metal part is way cheaper to make! And they shouldn’t even exist! I really hate them + it’s way more annoying to use … that’s all ! You will never be able to break the other one with the flush plastic insulation just by twisting it ! The head will break sooner ;) I can tell you that after personally using more than 100 of them 😅 I replace mine at a maximum one year of daily use … Ps: the title is misleading - this video is just for beginners Who are just starting their career … It is not nice from you to make a clickbait title …. Just to make more traffic to your channel…

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thanks for sharing your perspective and experience! The video is meant to serve as a buyer’s guide to help people understand the differences between the Wera screwdriver types, especially for those who are new to them. It’s not intended as clickbait, but I appreciate your feedback on the title. It’s great to hear from someone with your level of experience. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@effedrien]

Do you mean the insulated type should not exist? 🤔 They exist because they are mandatory for electricians. For all other applications you use a normal one and that's it

[@mihaiachim5299]

@ they should- but not the ones on witch the plastic part exceeds the metal part diameter

[@effedrien]

And those with small diameter are useful for certain low voltage industrial terminal blocks, no need for excessive force and the insulation is to protect the circuit against short circuits . Because very often used on devices that cannot be powered down just like that

[@effedrien]

@@mihaiachim5299 I would not be able to do my job without those, so they exist for a reason. It doesn't need to be stronger than those tiny multi level terminals in machines. The holes in the plastic above are even smaller than the actual screw head underneath. So you can't accidentally make them fall out. Those terminals can be hidden on the most service unfriendly places, and everything around is grounded and a short circuit could be an expensive matter

[@oleksiik8874]

that's all great, but their tips (bits) are total crap. Very mild steel.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thanks for the input! Personally I haven't had any issuses with them

[@henrik4740]

Am I the only one that can't stand stubby screwdrivers?

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

I do see what you mean, I much prefer the standard handle drivers too. But when you need a stubby, you need a stubby hah!

[@LairdDavidson]

In some situations a stubby is the only tool you can use. I wouldn't use them for regular jobs though.

[@jeffwolf8018]

Not at all impressed with my Wera 4xs fast screwdriver set. It is the most gutless torque I've ever seen in. Thankfully it works ok in reg mode.. over $100 I expect much more than what I got.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

I had a similar experience with the turbo screwdriver. Didn't like the demo one I tried so never bought one. Sorry to hear mate.

[@Tom_-]

the gear ratio to make it 4x speed literally reduces torque... that's how science works 😂

[@azizfesal]

مفكات ويرا سيئة جدا وليست عملية اطلاقاً واسعارها مبالغ فيه بشكل غير طبيعي وخرافي . انا اشتريت طقم مفكات من اللونين الاسود والاخضر وندمت اشد الندم انني اشتريتها .

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

I disagree; Wera screwdrivers are well-regarded for their ergonomic design and durability. Their higher price reflects their quality and longevity, making them a solid investment. I'm sorry they are not a good fit for you.

[@duster8100]

An Australian using American speak, such a shame.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

I mix it up for my US viewers too-appreciate the feedback!

[@micnolmadtube]

WATCH THIS BEFORE BUYING! Nah mate, you are a shill sellout. Just an ad for wera. Move along if you have things to do.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Thanks for your comment. I get no kickbacks from Wera, they are just my favourite drivers so made a video to explain the different types as their ranges can be confusing for beginners.

[@CountPorcula]

Wera makes good screwdrivers but they are stubborn as hell and don't make the VDE slim version with the laser tips. I need slim screwdrivers because in many cases the isolation doesn't allow you to use them. I preferred buying the Kompakt version with 3 handles and interchangeable blades.

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

True, Wera could improve by offering a slim VDE version with laser tips. The Kompakt set with interchangeable blades is a solid choice for tight spaces though.

[@Homepros888]

I hate their handle shapes

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

It did take me a bit to get used to as well, I had the same thought when I first tried them, but I have really come to like them now. They are very practical

[@Homepros888]

@@ToolsnTeardowns I don't use screw drivers much these days with so many cordless tools but when I have to, I use Vaco screw drivers that I brought over 30 years ago when I first started in the trade. For someone to just use a screwdriver for a small task Wera handle is very awkward.

[@SachsVDE]

Laser tip is only for advertisement, my PH 2 VDE , i think lasted just 2 or 3 days..and got rounded like other screwdrivers..🫤

[@bomamo9620]

I am sorry, but I am not buying your statement! I am using all kinds of Wera screwdrivers for years, especially the VDE drivers. None had the issue you have mentioned. Not even the non-laser tipped ones! The only reason must be, you abused the VDE driver. The tipps of the VDE drivers are way harder than Wiha, for instance. That is a fact. The Laser Tip is definetly not for advertising! Wera is high-quality and any one who claims the opposite I can not take for real!

[@ToolsnTeardowns]

Sorry to hear about your experience! I’ve had good results with laser tips, it might depend on the type of screws or torque used. Still, quality should last longer than a few days. Thanks for sharing your feedback!

[@robertkocarmotorsport]

I have quite a simmilar experience. Bought a PH2 ''chisel'' black and yellow Wera screwdriver and it didnt last a week. I literally twisted the tip by few degrees. I didnt only rouded the tip, but also twisted it. :D I was rebuilding a Alterator. Havent bought anything from wera since. Maybe i had some faulty one, but the qualitty was horrible. Almost looked like a failed heat tretment. And NO, hammer didnt touch the screwdriver. :D