Wera Tool-Check Plus Bit Ratchet Set

[@LukesAmateurHour]

I've always struggled to wrap my head around the size of handles when there's no hand to show relative to the tool. This is really helpful in figuring out the practical size of all of the parts of this set. Great stuff!

[@robertmassey9702]

What is his hands were enormous? Or tiny?

[@adamthomas7232]

I've had the Tool-Check Plus set (metric) for about a year now and while I don't use it all that often it has worked well those times I have used it. While the rachet almost looks like a toy, it's very well made. Wera actually has a online video of them tightening a lug nut to 100 N-m (about 74 ft-lbs) and then using the Zyklop mini (with a breaker bar) to loosen the nut. I also very much like the "organization" nature of the set, it's very easy to tell at a glance if anything is missing. My only quibble is that the ratchet and especially the driver handle are just a little too small. The set comes with #2 and #3 Phillips (or Pozidriv) bits and I have found it difficult to loosen (or tighten) a larger screw with the driver handle. Basically one has to break the screw loose with the ratchet and then use the driver to finish removing it. As I said, I don't use it all that often and it sits in one of my tool bags most of the time. I just noticed that one of the two plastic pins that attaches the drive handle holder to the body of the case as failed. Haven't contacted Wera about it yet. On the bright side, none of the sockets have ever fallen off their holders.

[@GermanToolReviews]

Thanks for your input. Maybe they should include a small pipe to use as a cheater bar on the ratchet.

[@DasSparschwein]

I own the older version without the handle and its the tool I use the most for car interiors and barley accesible engine parts. it often comes in really handy!

[@philkraemer3927]

Pozidrive and Phillips are both available in two different styles. silver: Ductile and tough for hard materials (sheet metal screws) yellow: Particularly hard for semi-hard materials (wood srews)

[@ScottWayneJackson]

I don't need this set, but now I want it!

[@Lordoftheflatbush]

I own this kit. Excellent quality and extremely compact. Downside is that the tools are tiny even like toys. For real repair jobs you need full size tools.

[@Fedwrench]

I have the older version of that set with non color coded sockets. It's an extremely handy and compact set even if the kraftform handle is a little on the small side. I'm not a fan of the color coded sockets and would like to see the addition of stamped size markings instead of just the laser etching.

[@grosbeakmc]

Great review. I got this set with the intention of using it to work on my Suzuki motorcycle. I find the components to be very well made; the only downside for working on a Japanese motorcycle is that Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) bits are not included (though I hardly expected them to be).

[@Ensign_Cthulhu]

If Lufthansa First Class handed out in-flight toolboxes, that is what Wera would be. These little kits are very neat, but feel more like something you'd bring with you in a backpack on a very long bicycle or trail-bike ride as an emergency toolset rather than as a primary one for servicing.

[@jirajira2872]

This will be on my next Christmas list

[@Kenzo-bp1zs]

Great kit! Love mine, use it to repair machinery daily.

[@fernandomongiardino8170]

Beautifull set! I agree that lacks on flat head bits. Different flat sizes are a must if you work on carburattors/classic cars and bikes

[@istvanmolnar7637]

Flathead should have already died long time ago, it is the most impractical, damage sensitive solution in screwdriving. If you need a set for what you said, in my opinion you already need more tools for that so this little set wouldn't be enough, hence you probably get a bigger selection when you get a bigger tool set. Fortunately I mostly meet slotted only in electronic terminals, for that I have a separate vde set.

[@sbmahapatra]

Thank you. I was in the market for this one. But changed my mind after this video.

[@reaneya]

I was just lusting over the Wera advent 17 when this came up :)

[@GermanToolReviews]

Hopefully I'll have a review for that in the next couple of weeks.

[@ASURLUIS]

They are made to be beaten, carved and filled with oil or to be placed in a showcase as a souvenir???

[@RaggedsEdge]

I bought this for my motorcycle tool kit. It’s a Japanese bike so all metric anyhow. I have considered swapping some bits out for more useful ones too but haven’t gotten to that yet. Anyways it’s a nice quality, compact set.

[@JamesJones-bc6xv]

Living in canada is expensive cause i need both metric and imperial lol

[@euanroy4673]

James Jones same with England, lots of things more than 20 years old are imperial... Stuff older than 35 you start running into problems with all sorts of different standards such as British cycle, ba, whitworth etc

[@shangri-la-la-la]

*looks at tool box loaded with metric and imperial* Well at least I'm ready for most anything in a zombie world.

[@gugl4106]

Its like that all over the world. Here in Norway, almost everything is metric, but like 1 out of 10 powertools or vehicles will be in imperial (tools/vehicles meant for the american market or tools/vehicles made i USA somehow end up here). So you you stil need some damn imperial sets. I really wonder how much money is wasted all over the world for this need for doubling up on tool, just because some Americans insist on being backwards.

[@WillLeingang]

Haha

[@scatdawg1]

That's the whole world my man

[@josuelservin2409]

Nice review, and a really nice set, I like how compact it is.

[@BassMaster.454]

I like it, but it's missing a few important sockets for me; 5 and 9. I do body work, so a lot of torx and different size sockets. I might up size one and see it they have 14-20mm and deep well would be nice.

[@xrmultanix]

well reviewed. short and sweet! thanks

[@kaibaird4941]

Say you wanted to buy this system but have the option of being able to use both Imperial and Metric system bits and sockets. Do you think you could get this kit as the metric being a little cheaper and then simply only buying imperial sockets to combine with it and save money so you don’t have to buy both styles of the kit?

[@jonathaneddy]

If only they had a couple of JIS bits instead of such a wide range of security Torx bits, it would make it a viable carry for Japanese bike riders

[@bricofast]

Germany tools the best quality and biutiful, wera impaktor diamont and wera extra strong are the best bits in wrold.

[@SoulmistEU]

Great and informative, really enjoy your videos. That new style of bit-adaptor is called a "Rapidaptor". It automatically locks the bit in when you push it in and then you just pull the collar to release it. A shame you didn't show this since Weras own video is a bit lacking. Just ordered this set to have something small to grab when I'm not sure what I'll need. This and my Leatherman should cover most things.

[@CM-ef8fu]

Best review on this product! Thanks

[@Seedthedrummer]

Question, can the wera tool check plus bits & sockets be used with the felo smart handle??

[@jackfrost1031]

I'm not sure why you need both torx and security torx. Is the hole really a weak link?

[@GermanToolReviews]

I've never broken a security torx before. It is strange because some of their other sets have just the security torx.

[@corydriver7634]

So when everyone goes primarily metric will the drive size then be referred to as MM? Take these imperial vs metric sets for example-both sets use a 1/4 inch drive.

[@TheMakiwerem]

Thx for using metric units two and could you do a video of wood handel screwdrivers and you forgotten to pout a wood handel screwdriver at the outside test area

[@alessandromacitus885]

Whant this ! The wera quality is awesome

[@artrobert0875]

This was a solid review. Thank you

[@drainmonkeys385]

Nice but how fast will you lose them? However, if you spend a shit ton of money on them, you might be inclined to be a bit more careful

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Any issues with rust?

[@whatfreedom7]

Sweet little set. Not what I thought it was though. They need a larger version with a bigger bit screwdriver and a normal size 1/4” ratchet and not the bit ratchet.

[@RamandeepKaur-xb1rh]

What is the price of this?

[@chaddles623]

Nice set, I picked up the SAE version since all my other Were sets are Metric, but have ya noticed that deep well Sockets don't really exist from German tool companies except Gedore makes some impact rated ones but not many, I like the color coded sockets but I could care less for the Lazer etching and would prefer them stamped, but I've noticed not all the color codes match up across different products, like L-Keys to Sockets don't all match up, some do but not all, and several other things

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@John..18]

, I've just re-watched your video, to see if the hex bits (Allen keys) are actually "hex plus" and am pleased to find they are ! Can't find anywhere, where it actually states that they are indeed "hex plus", (must have missed the first time I watched your video, lol,,,,) All the best from England..

[@carryco]

Now that's what I call a tool kit

[@ronanrogers4127]

It looks too small to me. I prefer the Zyklops system. I use the small Zyklops kit to do work on 90% of the fasteners on my KTM 1290. Pretty much only the high torque fasteners for axles etc can’t take Zyklops, but everything else (torx, hex and sockets to 14mm) are fine. 3 years of maintenance and the Zyklops is like new.

[@goonerhugo]

is this the same as wera bicycle set 3?

[@ckm-mkc]

The Amazon link for the metric set actually goes to KC Tool.... I do wish they made the ratchet longer, it would be more useful that way.

[@GermanToolReviews]

Thanks, I fixed the links.

[@MrKBUK]

I have a screwdriver bit stuck, can anyone help?

[@iamneallyons4263]

Is the bit holder magnetised? does it magnetise the bits that you put into it?

[@SoecX]

Yes it is. I just dipped it in a bowl of screws and it picked up 5 small screws at the front of the bit. Thats how strong the magnet is, just for you as a comparison.

[@iamneallyons4263]

@@SoecX superb, bloody lovely bit of kit!

[@jsin22366322]

I have this for my motorcycle.

[@nijuy3]

Very nice review GTR!

[@doluseb]

while i got a great deal, i think it has more cool factor than usefulness with the tiny ratchet and handle. Probably will get rid of mine; however the zyklop set I want is outrageously expensive.

[@emiliog.4432]

Why no JIS bits??

[@dariozupanovic2112]

Very nice keep them coming,german tools are best in world,i have a lot of heyco can you make review of heyco as well,wera has red bull line,and foerch using them as well.regards from:croatia

[@kevinseepersad2163]

Good Job! Nice Video.

[@timo1358]

Problem ist das die Verlängerung so dick ist und das die ratsche einen zu kleinen Hebel hat, Verbesserungsvorschlag das man hinten an der ratsche die Verlängerung anschließen kann für einen größeren Hebel und die Verlängerung kürzer macht

[@KitchenerLeslie2]

I’ve never heard someone say they wish they included more slotted tips. When I see wera tips I think wow, a company not screwing me with an assload of slotted tips!

[@istvanmolnar7637]

"not screwing me" - I see what you did there

[@HomoKieran]

Strange that the colours aren't matched to their hex key set, if you owned both it would make memorising which colour is which size a lot easier. Even just being in the same order would be better .

[@GermanToolReviews]

I think they changed/re-arranged the L-Key colors at some point to match the sockets I know one of the older sets I have is different with the 3 and 5 mm being almost exactly the same color in that old set. www.wera.de/takeiteasy.html?L=1

[@HomoKieran]

It looks like the L keys and Allen sockets colour match but it's not the same as the hex sockets and spanners. For example the 10mm spanners and sockets are yellow, 10mm Allen keys and sockets are blue.

[@patf241]

Awesome video

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Really wish they would include the 14mm in these kits from Wera, that is the only thing that eliminates this set from me ever wanting to purchase it. My tools are used for a old Toyota truck and 14mm is detrimental to doing work on it. I really like the way you present these videos GTR your like the fox news of tool reviews with how you are fair and balanced.

[@0plumber1]

I have had the normal tool check for a few years now, had minimal use around the house, kept it in it's original box packaging till this very day. In that time, the driver handle holder has come apart from the main plastic body case, and one of those socket holders came loose by itself and eventually snapped, the wera latch is still good though, Although the actual bits, rapidator and rachet are still functioning and useful, the plastic housing or organiser is really cheaply made and not hard wearing, like I said, mine fell apart from minimal use being stored in a cupboard. If you were going to use this set every day, the plastic housing is going to fail on you really quickly and if you drop it or it roles around in your tool bag, it's not going to last. Wera make some quality tools and bits, but they shouldn't be using cheap plastic in thier products and then charging a premium, and yes I do think that quite abit of thier product line is over priced.

[@frankkraaijvanger4937]

For people who live in Europe: this is an adress where they offer a nice price for this set. www.zamro.nl/product/147799/bitsortiment-1-4-39-delig-tool-check-plus I'm stil tempting to buy. I found a Knipex/Stahlwille/Wera set with toolcart inlay from a closingdown firm on the Dutch "Craigslist" site. I have to buy that first. Last month this set was on sale by a local company. It was rebranded to the brand Format. Wera was stil writen on every bit or nut. Format buys tools from other companies and sells those under own name and colors. The Hazet 162N or 166N toolcart is also available in red if you like Edited because of writing failures

[@koffibanan3099]

Thanks for the link!! (ik woon in belgie)

[@timmathers5243]

The current corvette interior is undergoing a review. The overall opinion is it's too fussy like this set. Buttons, bobs and bits you need to push pull slide before you get what you want. Take everything out put it on the bench then review it. If the content can stand on its own without the wrapping then it's worth a look. But basing a purchase on the wrapping is ridiculous. Who does not have every single one of the hex bits right now or the sockets or a 1/4 drive ratchet? Find a box and buy the custom foam inserts. You can get a snap-on ratchet at a fraction of the cost of this set.

[@miltonwilliams2399]

I bet you a thousand dollars the color scheme was a woman ideal

[@Jack_Lange]

They fucked up not putting in a 14,the sidchrome set goes to 14 and is the reason alot of people buy it, I don't think I've ever used a 5.5mm socket I don't even own one unless it's an imperial equivalent

[@djjammindave]

It would of been nice if it was affordable or fairly priced. I refused to pay $79.95 for this tool. Next please....

[@Director-M]

If you still want this, it's currently for sale on Amazon for another 11hrs @ ~$57

[@kimberHD45]

One would think, on a channel that brands itself “german tool review”, the review would include whether or not the tool is actually made in Germany.... But no. We have to search other videos to find this out. Get it together man.