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Megapro Defender

1K views 15 replies 8 participants last post by  Mike in Canada  
#1 ·
I've got to say that this screwdriver ticks some boxes for me, personally. Slim-tip, stores nice in the handle, the tips lock in and can't be left behind. Nice.
Horribly expensive. Doesn't come with a #1 robbie.

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#4 ·
I guess I'm just old-fashioned. Plus, I don't have to worry about the battery running out.
I have plenty of powered ways to turn a screw, but I need manual methods as well.
For instance... are you going to use your driver to turn the latches a quarter turn to open a panel?
 
#8 ·
One of those bits is a 2.5mm. I usually use a 3mm for terminal blocks and a 2mm for phoenix connectors. I am not sure whether the 2.5mm could do double duty or neither. (The Wiha slimline has a 3.5mm bit, which I am assuming @Mike in Canada would have flagged if it didn't work in terminal blocks.)

The price is high but it includes a NCVD so that's worth what $20 or so.
 
#16 ·
Since there is a resurgence of interest in the Defender, and the new thread is not one that I am able to reply to...
I am updating this thread.
This is my Defender next to my PocketMax.
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You will notice that the defender has one red blade in it. That is because the Defender can take the same blades as the PocketMax, so the 120 or whatever different blades available from Wiha can be used in the Defender. This is good.
My Defender has one irritating weakness. The blades are held loosely. When you lock them in they are good, but if the lock sleeve is pulled out because it caught on the lip of a tool pouch pocket or the edge of the hole on a ladder then the bit just slides right out and goes wherever gravity takes it. I don't love that.
Otherwise it is good. The lettering hasn't lasted for me, but I can apply a LOT of torque with it.
Good screwdriver, other than the locking issues.