MegaPro 211R1C36RD 1" 13-in-1 Ratcheting Automotive Driver Bits in Red

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They’re also better in tight, awkward spaces, especially those where you can’t really see the screwhead, like at the back of a cabinet or on the underside of a table while tightening a leg. If your screwdriver needs to be replaced, please complete the form below and attach a photo(s) of the damaged screwdriver. This isn’t ideal because they’re more easily lost this way, for example, if you have to set a bit down somewhere to use the empty end of the tool as a nut driver. We checked the directional collars of each tool to see if they switched directions easily and to make sure they didn’t slip while using the tool. The bit storage is exceptional and is one of the many areas where the tool stands apart from the pack.

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The Wera Kraftofrm Kompakt 27RA has some of the best functionality, build quality and ergonomics of the tested models.When closed, the carousel mechanism holds tight, yet can be easily opened with one hand using the thumb and forefinger. Ratcheting and electric screwdrivers can also be easier and faster than a standard fixed screwdriver. The 13-In-1 Ratcheting Driver Red features a patent pending ZAD 8 Zinc Alloy Solid-Core ratchet that delivers over 225-pounds of torque strength. Although it was the smallest ratcheting screwdriver we tested, we were able to insert screws in different types of wood—even in walnut—without the ratcheting mechanism failing. We were impressed when lightly pressing a button on the butt of the screwdriver, and a hidden bit storage compartment satisfyingly springs open to reveal the six bits.

Ratcheting 13-in-1 Multi-Bit Screwdriver - MegaproTools

Conversely, longer screwdrivers are hard to line up with a fastener one-handed, but contact is easy to maintain. Of these models, the majority of them come with specialty bits designed with a specific trade or task in mind such as elevator maintenance, HVAC, and RV repair, just to name a few. Convenient bit storage: For a multi-bit screwdriver to be successful, it needs to have effective onboard bit storage, especially considering the grab-and-go nature of the tool. It’s the ultimate kitchen-drawer tool, and it can help with loose hinges, toy batteries, and wobbly door handles, all on the fly.The head features a strong magnet that holds the bits in place, and the directional collar is well made and easy to switch. This didn’t come as a surprise, since the Milwaukee brand is well known and has a great reputation for making quality tools.