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Checkout gearless ratchets... They use a sprag clutch assembly so any movement at all allows it to ratchet. One of the handiest little tools I have in my bag.
You can tell it is German design based on the 5th picture on the Amazon link. Shows it the whole set mounted on a belt.
The Czech Republic is fine for manufacturing. It may surpass Germany if Germany continues its descent into authoritarianism.
You have Phillips head screws and pozi head screws here in Ireland pozi head screws do not round the head as easy compared the the Phillip head screws
They sell the imperial version as well - it’s even less expensive in the US! Wera makes one of the best quality tools in the world - good choice 👍
Wera has always been made in the Czech Republic. Their tools are without a doubt the finest. My only issue is that you have to buy robertson (square drive) bits separately. Which I usually swap out the posidrive bits for robertson. The reason your wera zyklop mini 3 bit ratchet is not retaining the bits anymore is you clocked the retention clip wrong when reinstalling it. The retention clip when properly installed will stick through two holes and act as the bit retention.
They come with the Imperial set thought!!
No, it is not. They actually moved the production there in the mid 90s. (the company makes tools for like 85 years now)
Most of the Wera bits are made in China. They list the country of origin on their website.
@@truckguy6.7 Sure do! they also have a small set that has 2 Phillips, 2 flat, 2 Robertson and 2 T25's that fits into the little pocket above my main pant pocket, cant even tell its on me, and 99% of the time, those are the ones I need
@@rockymcallister4258 CZ stands for Czech not China. They all say "Country of origin: CZ."
As a German it warms my heart to see that a lot of our products still have a good reputation abroad. I use Wera-Tools mostly on my guns. I love their torque screwdriver. The Czech have a very similar mindset to Germans, so I wouldn't think twice about Czech made vs. German made tools.
As an Englishman it is painfully obvious to me that where we have totally neglected our skills at manufacturing quality, some of our European brethren still take great pride in it.
@@420haxx -- if it helps any, when I was a camera repairman I had English precision drivers (handles and bits) among the others on my bench, and found them to be equals to the Japanese, which are generally considered the world's best. In fact, I found the "fit and finish" of the English handles to be significantly _better_ than their Japanese counterparts (which were no slouches themselves)!
I live in the United States and everyone in the work force here loves German made tools. From stihl chainsaws to mechanical tools. Your engineers in Germany are the best in the world. 👍
@@420haxx As an American, I have a similar sentiment towards American manufacturers.
One example: When I was a kid (I'm under 40 btw) Craftsman made hand tools here and of a higher quality than those now made in Asia. Though I found that the independent nation of Tawain, generally has higher QC when making products for US companies, than when China does the same.
The weird looking Philips look-a-like bit with the extra metal between each flat is a Pozi-drive (Pozidriv) bit.
From the googler:
The Pozidriv also has a self-centering design, but the shape is modified for improved engagement between bit and fastener, and increased torque without the cam-out of a Phillips. The sure sign that a screw is Pozidriv is the four tick marks or indentations around the cross. Viewed from the side, the difference between Phillips and Pozidriv bits is unmistakable. A Pozidriv has ribs between each of the four arms of the cross. This increases the grip between the bit and the fastener. A Phillips bit fits in a Pozidriv screw head, but it will most likely cam out before the fastener is fully tightened. This can damage the fastener (and it may explain why cup hinges seem to loosen up so quickly). A Pozidriv bit does not fit in a Phillips screw head. Pozidriv bits are available in driver sizes from 0 to 5 (from smallest to largest) and have “pz” marked on them.
@@DesertJacks I generally agree with you. But I'd also like to point out that there is nothing worse than the massive hole left in the top of a Torx fastener incorrectly driven and stripped out by some careless contractor or DIYer. It makes it hard to even recut a groove to get it out because the hole can take much of the head material out. At least with many stripped Phillips heads, you can get another driver in there.
Might also be a JIS bit but I am sure the parts list will have a break down. Usually if a screw is JIS it will look like a Philips and have a dot over one of the sections. They are frequently found on Japanese motorcycle carburetors and famous for getting stripped out when someone uses a standard Philips on them.
Yes its Pozidriv. Very commonly used for particle board screws and nail screws in Germany. But more and more replaced by Torx nowadays.
Regarding the JIS B 1012 screw: It was never a thing here. We had DIN Philips which more or less became ISO Philips over the years. Japan adapted more and more ISO standards over the years so the JIS screw became less common there.
Yep the gold ones are PZ used by IKEA for example.
Pozi drive is more popular in the UK for wood screws than Phillips these days. I find the bit bites the screw head a bit better. Phillips is still more widely used for machine screws though.
Working in aviation, most people don't truly realize how precious these tiny little fine tooth ratchets are. I fully understand the fizz.
I completely agree especially in aviation
The fizz is real, not only in aviation.
I have been using this exact ratchet for about five years now and it never failed to get in even the tightest spots on my motorcycles or cars.
Bought this kit when I needed tools to carry on when flying to go buy a plane. Worked great
Glad to see the mini knipex pliers I sent you are still coming in handy, I use mine all the time. All the head engineers in my workplace have that wera set, and I covet one to this day. The mini ratchet is so handy and the smooth edges just make you want to hold it. A fizz inducing tool indeed👍 ps wera's joker spanners are excellent too
Spanners work great but their ajustables are 👎🏼
@@KodoStudios ive only ever used/trusted bahco ergogrip adjustable but i only ever use adjustables for water/domestic gas compression fittings
I travel often for my technician work and have had this set for a few years now. It has held up very well. Using that ratchet is as satisfying as it looks and sounds! Fun fact, the name "Tool-Check Plus" stems from its ability to to be carried onto a plane without checking it below in your luggage. (TSA does not allow tools longer than 6" in your carry on)
As a German watching your videos i can only dream about living like you, but anytime you say something about German Tools i kinda feel proud. Especially most of the time the tools you show to us i own for myselfe. But the other way around works too, a Speedsquare not the most common tool in Germany, after seeing you use it couple times i bought one, now its always in my toolbag and gets used for so many versatyle things.
German woodworker here: picked up a speedsquare in the US a while ago - now they have them for 6.99 @ the Norma discount stores every now end then!
Hands down German manufacturing is the best in the world the quality of steel far surpasses anyone else's in any other country, nothing can beat a good old-fashioned boker or a German eyes! And the tools that are produced in Germany never disappoint I've never in all the years of dealing with Many German branded tools I have never found a bad product if it says Germany on the product best believe you're getting the best of the best!!
Belt clip seems pretty handy when standing in the snow.
The gold bits are labeled PZ, which is PoziDriv, which is very common in Europe and what you'll find in Ikea furniture, for example. PZ screws have little - tick marks around the + slot to differentiate. Silver is labeled PH for Phillips.
PoziDrive is also common on Ski and Snowboard bindings and boots
Also a ton of stuff on motorcycles also!
@@PynkPwny in my experience most of that stuff is JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard). I wish they had included some of those bits in this kit instead of standard Phillips.
PZ is a much better system than Phillips and give a more secure location of ther screwdriver than the outdated and inferior Philips which is more common on v small electrical components.
@@thejackal3245 Yes I agree, but I own a BMW so this kit works and I can just pick up a few JIS for the other tidbits on the bike. I do think they should've included JIS though even if it meant making the kit a bit bigger!
I actually bought this set after your video. It came yesterday and already today I couldn't have been happier with the purchase. Quality bits and tools, strong magnets, pleasure to work with it. I actually assembled a new desk for my daughter and there were quite some spots which I could not really reach without it. Great recommendation. Great tool set. 👍🏼
Love Czech products, I used to work for Skoda and just bought a new one, brilliant engineers, they were lead on many Volkswagen projects.
LOVE my Knipex Cobra pliers
These are perfect for doing work under dashes of vehicles. A set very similar to this one has saved me multiple times doing blend door actuators, blower motors, and temp sensors
6° "fine tooth"?... 60 tooth.... does anyone even make less than 60? Industry standard is what, 72?
Harbor frieght is 72 tooth 9 bucks...
Walmart is 72 tooth 9 bucks...
Cody, did you know that Wera also has Advent Calendars that contain a different tool on each day? My wife got me one last year and it was so great that I got one this year also.
As someone who worked at Glock USA when they began the manufacturing process for the slides and barrels here. I can tell you there is a huge difference in the Austrian glocks and the 🇺🇸 made ones. Don’t by the USA made glocks
Wera does engineer and quality check their Products in Germany, they still do produce in Germany but due to productions costs - They also produce for an example in Czech Republic which is our direct neighbour. It's probaly good for their economy, its good for Wera and its good quality nevertheless.
There are some other Companies which do go more on my nerves with their "Made in Germany" - When the only thing they made in Germany was to stick two pieces together or so.
But I don't wanna ramble. Just wanted to point out that "Made in Czech Republic" in that context isn't really bad. The Quality controll is as far as I know the same and the Czechs are actually pretty solid people.
Edit: The golden Bits are btw specifically for "Woodscrews".
Oh yeah! CZ scorpion for the win too!
I've had this one for 3 years now and I love it. I swapped some of the bits out though to fit my needs.
I have been carrying a tool check in my “fanny pack” for a couple months now and can’t say how many times it’s come in handy. I’ve used it to fix projectors, bikes, items in the car, mount TVs, assemble furniture for friends. The list keeps going.
I just bought it for $92 delivered and I can't wait to get it and use it. This is going to be perfect for car interior work and radio installations.
You can also do the extension in a drill, then you have a quick release for your bits.
Klein Tools makes an "Electrician's Ratchet" that works much the same way. It has come in clutch when working in crowded panels and at odd angles. Great video!
I prefer the Chapman mfg mini ratchet made in USA and absolutely amazing tool. More expensive but will not mess up those tiny fasteners in your expensive parts, absolutely worth every penny for the chapman
basically my whole toolkit is Wera, use it daily for work, absolutely the most convenient and well designed tools I have ever used
Eastcoast man here, love these reviews .Wera makes outstanding tools , their screwdrivers are the best, they have etching in the tips that retains the fasteners instead of magnetized tips that collect metal fragments. they make a fantastic ratchet and socket set as well.
They even made the ratchet small for East Coast hands
I know, believe me I have to tighten my velcro new balances extra tight before I get ratcheting with that monster of a tool as its still kinda big for my delicate always moisturized hands
The Wera Rapidadaptor will change your life, it's so good! Love me some Wera! Ordered a set...thanks, these are going to come in handy to keep in the house!
Germans represent. ✋🤠
Thanks for the videos, as always Cody.
God bless you and your family.
I have the Wera mini ratchet (and many other Wera tools) and like all their stuff it’s been outstanding. I’ve had it for 5-6 years and used often. The Joker wrenches are not only functional and built like a tank but absolutely beautiful. Love Wera, Proto, Facom, Knipex, Cornwell, and Wright tools.
Czech made tools are some of the finest available. The Czech people are highly skilled, motivated and are defined by their proud nation.
A lot of German engineering companies employee Czech people because of this.
Made in Czech Republic is something to covet on a tools bio.
Probably related to their good firearms history as well.
I have to agree, I have some Czech made Narex chisels that are of outstanding quality, they really put UK made tools to shame for the price point.
Everytime I hear “check this out” I get more interested, what a creative piece. Thanks for sharing.
To your question on the phillips bits, they may well be "Pozzi" phillips. If you see screws with a tiny tick mark between the crossed depressions, it indicates "Pozzi" and the bits that look like they have a tiny grip on their forming.... it is meant for Pozzi screws.
Gold are posi drive, used in electronics, British cars, and lots of better screws for construction
This is one of my favorite tools, not always needed but when you do it's invaluable. Also you can keep the rachet in the case and put bits in it still in the case for extra leverage.
That geeking out about the ratchet... I can totally relate. I also have a small Wera ratchet (not the stick through, but with the normal 1/4 adapter) from their last years advent calendar. That thing is really the nicest thing to touch ever. Just feels so nice and high quality... had to force myself to put it away more than once, otherwise I would have just played with that thing for like forever.
I work in a large semi-conductor company and frequently we come in to supports field engineers. A majority of us, including the field engineers, have this exact set but in metric. Such a great set. It got to the point where when we hire new team members, this is their gift to start their toolbox. Pricey but quality.
Wera really does make some excellent tools. I’ve been eyeballing this exact kit for a year or more. It’s now time to buy it through the affiliate link. Thank you for the great excuse to make the fantastic purchase. Thank you, Cody.
do it! I love it.
I also lost my tool kit off the back of my dirtbike. When I put together a replacement I added an apple AirTag. This has saved me a couple of times already. Highly recommend.
Your channel is so wholesome. I couldn’t believe you used to have addiction issues…..goes to show how much you have gained in wisdom. Hope you continue to do great things.
I use to rebuild the Craftsman ratchets at Sears and the fine tooth were my favorite. Loved the little clicking sounds they make.
Very very refreshing to finally see some vids back to mr w’s roots and i can tell this mini german ratchet gives him the fizz as it does for me cuz this thing looks super nice.
Schmitz pliers are next level
That's a nice kit! Thanks for sharing with us. I know that I've seen Todd with Project Farm test several Wera tools and they've done well in some of the tests that he's done.
I love Wera's chiseldrivers, great for prying or chipping something and having really durable screwdrivers
these are my absolute favourite types of videos, aside from other tool ones, and especially axe videos. have watched every video for about 4-5 years now, love the content cody. god bless
Had mine for years, I don’t often use it but when I need it it’s always handy, the one problem with it is I find everyone asks to borrow it for one reason or another, luckily not down a bit yet!
These are the types of videos that I love to see at the end of my day.
I have a large amount of admiration for you, Mr. Wranglerstar
I love how excited you get over tools lol. I don't even have any interest in most tools because the work I do doesn't require me to use tools of this nature, and yet I still love watching your videos. Stumbled upon your channel a few months back and have sincerely watched just about every video you have ever posted lol.
Thats cute, I'll bear it in mind if I ever want to do wrist watch repair ;)
Awesome, I work in remote locations with unknown resources and some times the simplest tools can work wonders. It needs to be compact and that fits that requirements. Thanks very much for sharing! Very useful.
A perfect tool set for a Professional Home Owner.
Don't know if you noticed or not but the Allen key bits have the patented hex plus profile on them. Less damage to fasteners and better grip. I have had this set for a while now and love it. Only thing I miss occasionally is a 11mm socket.
The price is now 85 bucks but that's still a great price for quality tools like that. Absolutely perfect for a motorcycle tool pouch. I gotta get a set when I get paid.
Czecs are experts in metal working, up their with the germans, and Japanese.
Note on pronounciation, as it's a Germanic brand, it's pronounced as "veera", if I'm not mistaken.
Correct, Germans pronounce W's like V's, and V's like F's.
Your roast of the Bosch NanoBlade and the SpiderCo tomahawk/hatchet were pretty funny. It's nice to see you also see the good things Germans make.
I actually got 2 of these ratchets because they are so handy. One in the Tool-Check and the other one in a smaller set that stays on my bike. Great set and I use it regularly.
Snap-on make the best ratchets you can’t get any better
The golden Phillips bits are a improvement from the originally Phillips and they are called "Pozidriv" they have a slightly firmer grip. (but still not so good like the Robertsons or Torx, etc.) They were invented in the 60ies for fast working industrial use.
I suspect that the little "fins" were added NOT for better torque (their size suggests that any additional would be minimal or less), but rather, to _prevent_ the drivers from being used with _phillips_ head screws, since the drivers would NOT properly engage the "cams" in the screw heads.
I likewise suspect that this may have been done as a result of all the screws (and drivers) wrecked by people trying to use phillips drivers on Japanese "Plus" screws (generally called "Cross-point" here in the West).
Same basic idea, i.e., a "camless" engagement for excellent torque _without_ requiring severe "muscle-effort" downward, however, nothing that would prevent someone from sticking a phillips driver into a "Plus" screw, thus damaging both the screw head and the driver.
No such chance when you add "blocking wings" to the bits!
@@This_is_my_real_name Yes, it could be like you have described above.
Also the Torx would damage the AW (Würth) system and visa versa, but it is still possible to drive the screws with the other bits.
Wera also makes the screwdriver sets that come with the Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle (rifled rocket launcher). I always thought they were finely made tools. The Swedes sourced their maintenance and adjustment tools from Wera.
Loved your old school videos. This is a nice change
Just ordered this. Fizz is a bubbling!
I have the screwdriver handle for about a year now, it fits into a tacklebox-style case no problem. Love this thing to bits!
I have been missing these type of videos! Thank you.
The 10mm socket should be camo…
Someone has already mentioned it, but this set also comes in Imperial Sizes, for those who just must have them.. The sockets range from 3/8" to 1/2" and it includes the #1, , and #3 square drive bits. The hex-drive bits are also Imperial....and it is $10 less expensive...
I don't know if you allready knew it or not but Wera also has some smaller cases they only hold a few bits and the little ratchet it's great if you plane to carry it on your bike it keeps it all together and it's very compact
13:50 those are called pozidriv, the only time I encountered them was on ski and snowboard bindings.
This is an awesome looking tool. I’m gonna grab two. One for the house and one for the pickup truck.
welcome back friends to the shop I love to hear those words
The Wera silver crossheads are Phillips, the gold ones are Pozidriv.
But the best tool for a Motorbike and bicycles is
Vessel Megadora 980 Impacta P2x100 P3x150 JIS Cross Point Screwdriver
'Japanese Industrial Standard' Looks almost identical to a Phillips, but they fit really tight and don't 'Cam-out' of the slot.
That hole in the socket also helps to remove the socket from extension if dirt pit and crud got in the tool while using it, you would insert a pick or pointed straight tool in there to push on the spring loaded bearing to release it and remove socket much easier (assuming you have it lined up properly).
Very nice little set! Thanks for sharing
I’ve got the metric and Imperial Tool Checks. They are by far the most versatile tool set of its size. They make great Christmas presents too!
The fact that you accept the metric system , gives us the fizz.... God bless you
This gave me the Fizz too ! Thanks for sharing !
I have a different Wera set and the diameter of that extension is absolutely a hinderance, not a feature.
I've had that set for about 6 years, its seen moderate use and been dropped a few times, but the whole thing is still fully intact and still nearly as good as new. One of the bits was used in a power drill for shed assembly and screwing down a deck but is still in good condition, the case still locks up nice and the rubbery parts show no signs of perishing yet. A nice and handy little toolset to have around and i consider it it good value for the £60 i paid for it, Wera make good stuff.
Majority of my tools are all German with USA made tools, but German tools are definitely the way to go for durability, precision, and some of the best gear ratios in wrenches, and such. I even have tools that my grandfather passed down to me, which are German made from 1950s and 60s.
This is a much better version of QVC…I love it!
Very cool kit. $89 is a steal.
I bought a mini Husky ratchet at HD many years ago that still remains one of my favorite tools. Unfortunately I have not seen that set there in many years. Thanks for the great review.
Check out the Chapman mfg mini ratchet, they def give the fizz, and USA made and fit perfect. Little more expensive but very nicely made and worth every penny
Just what I need for work. Thank you
This kit in particular has been sitting in my amazon wishlist for at least 6 months, might be time to finally get it for Christmas!
The belt clip works great on tool bags.
Wera did a good job on the Tool Check Kit. I use mine for small stuff and it is really handy in tight spaces. The bit selection has PH or Phillips, and PZ or Posidrive. They are different. I wish that Wera had gone with J.I.S. Japanese Industrial Standard, instead of the Posidrive. J.I.S. can be commonly found on Japanese motorbikes, and is normally found after some ham fisted person has mangled the J.I.S. screw with an old Philips head. My adapter fits tightly into the ratchet handle, perhaps pull it apart again and have another look. The belt loop works well inside a tool bag to stop the kit tumbling around in the kit,
Still love my
Snap On 3/8 & 1/4 in drive shallow and deep standard and metric in a blow molded box perfection !
The Wera Joker wrenches are amazing. I always grab them when I get a call about a machine in trouble.
look at the online video SIr as someone puts a pipe on the ratchet and untightens a wheel nut, I bought a set and I love it ,
Thank you for the great videos Sir
Not all sockets have the relief for the detent ball. But most do. Especially make sure you use the detent relief on your impact sockets so the detent ball on your 1/4”, 3/8” or 1/2” drive anvil will lock positively onto the socket.
Iv been doing the floors for Hugo B. in NYC for years. They still fly in German millworkers
5.5 is for M3 Nuts and often the smallest you will come across.
M4 Nuts is 7mm
M5 needs 8mm
M6 10 mm
M8 13mm
M10 17mm
M12 19mm
If you have this metric sizes in a socket set, you are usually good to go. At least in Germany. Internationally it might be 16mm for M10 and 18mm for M12.
I can also really recommend Proxxon! My dad got me their ratchet case. Solid as a rock, German made.
Ironically when you buy the Wera "Imperial" set with STD sockets you receive Robertson square bit drivers that we use here in Canada but when you order the Metric set you don't get any.
I was under the impression that Canada still used mostly imperial for their construction sort of things and their fasteners? (Judging by some, often profane, youtubers) I'd suppose the torx is basically the Euro (and everywhere else) version of the Robertson, although there are some of those in Australia too. I thought the Pozidriv was pretty oddball especially as it is almost exclusively used for wood which I don't think this kit was intended for.
Expensive but worth it. No comparison to the Bahco version which I just replaced after two years of light use as it seized up. This tool set is simply superb and I can see it will outlast the Bahco by a mile.
I love how he took apart the ratchet to show us the quality.
All in all, thats an AWESOME set with a ton of uses weather commercially or to use at home. 👍🏻 I like it
I keep this in my toolbag. Fantastic little tool kit!
Gearwrench makes a similar kit. Great for guys on a budget. Sells on Amazon for $15-20.
As has been mentioned, the funny little bits are called PoziDriv. All of your alpine and Nordic ski bindings use them, too. Mostly #3 size. If you see a bunch of stripped out screws on used ski equipment, it's because the owner didn't use the right tool.
Many years ago I bought a nice little micro ratchet set from the Big Orange Box. It became such a handy tool on the jobsite, I bought another for my shop tool box and one for my coworker (carpenter/cabinet maker/handyman work). A short time later I went back to get a couple more sets for friends, and they were no more. No longer available. I guess they were just too good.
I really like that Wera kit. Might have to justify another tool purchase, which isn't very hard.
Industrial maintenance tech here: I carry that wera kit in my pocket every day. Use it every day. My favorite tool. I did change some of the bits out though