[BababooeyHTJ]

I've got a few of the Weras, I like them but I find myself going back to the trusty old Klein's for everything. They feel sturdier. Just what I was brought up on I guess.

Yeah, I can't ever see myself using anything other than Klein lineman pliers and dikes. I've been using them for so long that it feels like second nature. I don't even buy the hard cutting pliers, just the cheap dark blue handled pliers. Well, at least they used to be cheap.

I tried a co-worker's Knipex Pliers and didn't like them at all. I've also never used a pair of dikes that can replace my Kleins. I love the angle and use them to pull staples and nails. They also work well for prying. I do use the hard cutting dikes.

Screwdrivers on the other hand I'm not so impressed with Klein. I bought a set when I started out and rounded out the #2 Phillips head in maybe a month. Thankfully the 11 in 1 tip is super hard so I do use that. I also mostly use Klein flat heads.

I just picked up a few Wiha screwdrivers. I really hope that they live up to the hype.

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

I've been using those wiha screwdrivers for a few days. So far they seem durable enough but the #2 phillips does not grab screws as well as my Klein 11 in 1. Its sort of a pain when trying to work live since you really have to put some pressure onto the screw to get a good grip.

I may have to give a wera screwdriver a shot to see if its any better in that area.

I also may have chipped some concrete with the cabinet tip today and it didn't make a mark.

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

Do it. Get the laser etched tips, they grip like a sonabeech.

Thanks for the tip. I just placed an order. :thumbsup:

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

No problem. Right away I noticed they don't cam out easily. You will be happy.

I just got the driver and it seems to fit device screws much better. I can wait until the next time that I need to install or swap out some devices. :thumbsup:

What size do you use for a normal flat? 6.5mm? I'm thinking of picking one up.

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

I cut screws and staples all of the time with my hard cutting Klein dikes. A pair usually lasts me quite a while too.

 

[BababooeyHTJ]

I've been using some Wera screwdrivers for a few weeks now. I'm not impressed. I picked up a 4x125mm screwdriver and already twisted the tip. I've never done that with a klein driver. The 6.5mm driver is also too soft and doesn't like to knock in locknuts. The phillps was great at first but seems to be rounding off a bit. I'm completely unimpressed to be honest.

My Wiha drivers are far more durable and and seem to live up to the reputation. I chipped concrete with my 4.5mm driver and have beat on that pretty good. Other than some cosmetic damage on the handle its in great shape. Its just too bad that the #2 phillips and 6.5mm slotted don't seem to fit screws as well as a Klein driver. The precision tip is excellent. I love that.

I've had good luck with Klein flat heads. Its just that damn phillips that rounds off so quickly.