When unscrewing things, I usually hold the screwdriver closer to the shaft, use the handle and ratchet to loosen the screw, and then use the knurling to take it the rest of the way out, much faster and the screw comes fully out that way, and still one-handed.
It's obviously a well-designed and machined bit of kit. I just can't do the ratcheting screwdriver. I feel that so many times I'm in an awkward position and I go to use the tool.... and it's geared for the other direction. That alone outweighs the benefits for me. Super cool that they exist and that people love them. Thanks for the video. This is the first review of it that I've watched.
It looks like the tolerances are a bit off with that color version, it happens, plastics can be weird that way. The black / orange version is spot on. Use it a bit, I think it just has to wear in.
You spend a lot of time complaining about the back drag. Project farm did a direct comparison with 13 other competing ratcheting drivers and the LTT driver was by far the lowest of all tested. It didn't win every category, but it handily won that one. I agree with the drag on the bit storage feeling gritty - mine is the same way... but it is not a magnetic closure. I guess, I never opened it slow enough to notice before you mentioned it.
Well I spend a LOT of time listening to the WAN show - I just think the backforce was overstated. I don't think they did a bad job - in fact I do conclude that in practice it works great. I also cite the Project Farm video right off the bat. Are you sure it isn't a magnetic closure? It definitely has something to hold it closed - feels very magnetic to me
@@SimpleElectronics Linus specifically states on the WAN show that it is not a magnetic enclosure. I think it is an over center mechanism. It is the part of the mega-pro that they licensed outright, btw. the ratchet from the megapro they modified. I just don't know how much less back force you can expect to have if it is less than any other driver available - like the next closest one in Project Farm's testing was 50% more back drag 9.1grams vs 13.9grams... then 19.5grams for 3rd place. compared to a Klein or snap-on - it's night and day. It's like telling Michael Phelps... "yeah, but you didn't win 25 gold medals, so..." There's lot's to fairly ding the thing for, and you hit on several of them, but the back drag is just not it.
I'm not a hater or a fan of LTT, but as a tool enthusiast / collector, I bought one of the LTT ratcheting screwdrivers. I have to say the rstchet components are really great and work very smooth with little back drag. I still prefer the Wera ratcheting screwdriver, but this one really holds up.
I got the Noctua version, and was given the choice which to get, beige with brown accents or brown with beige accents. I chose beige cause I like it more, and was thinking it's a tool. It will get dirty. Stop obsessing... The friction may get a bit easier with a bit of time.
Just bought one and I'm excited to get it. Admittedly wasn't a fan of what LTT did to that small company, eventually they admitted they were in the wrong and it's time to move on. Onto the screwdriver. I wouldn't say it's an upgrade to the megapro. I would say it's been modified to better suit PC users needs over automotive needs. I suspect some thin layers of grip tape will fix the slick issues around the screwdriver body. Would be cool if LTT could provide grip tape for the screwdriver. Other than that, only thing I have to say is great review. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a V2 screwdriver down the road at some point to tweak some of the issues people have noticed. The biggest overall one being the slick body. For the most part though, I think this is truly a well designed screwdriver
Wouldn't an electric screwdriver with good torque control eliminate the backdrag issue entirely? I had trouble finding a slot for this - I have a use for cheap reliable mechanical, and can imagine a spot for top end electric, but this feels like it's in the "sounds neat but wouldn't use it" middle...
9:38 in Project Farms' video ua-cam.com/video/845HUaWYSQA/v-deo.html Lowest measured Ratchet Back Drag of every tested screwdriver. Less than half the backforce of megaprop.
Would a PZ1 bit have fitted those screws better? I often find the difference between PZ and PH is miniscule, and sometimes it's just a case of trial and error to find the bit that fits the screw the best. No idea why there are 2 standards that are almost precisely the same, but not quite same enough! Must say that my go-to screwdriver is the sort you get from Poundland in the UK, the type that Big Clive uses. The bits are made of cheese, but you can just buy a replacement every couple of months 😀
Where is the counter for how many times you said it's very low backforce but not crazy low backforce... I'm at like 10... Also the amount of screws you said weren't coming out, then you just gave it one more turn and it came right out magnetized to the bit...
Does this also have torque control? If not, I've been using a comparable Kobalt ratcheting screwdriver (~$45) for the past like 10 years, and it works like the day I bought it. The Kobalt screwdriver is quite heavy (unsure of exact weight), so it may give you hand fatigue if you are doing lots of smaller work. I enjoy the weight for my projects personally.
Can you please explain what the added value of the ratcheting part of the screwdriver is? Can't you do the exact same thing with a non-ratcheting screwdriver that's a lot lighter?
@@Okurka. I don't think you have the right to call me clumsy until you have removed modules from under a dash while hanging up-side-down, supporting your self with one hand by the steering wheel. If this driver isn't for you, it isn't for you. Move on, please.
Read through the comments - people are mad I liked the parts I liked, people are mad I disliked the parts I disliked - and I paid for this thing out of pocket. It's just funny getting called too harsh and too soft on it lol
When unscrewing things, I usually hold the screwdriver closer to the shaft, use the handle and ratchet to loosen the screw, and then use the knurling to take it the rest of the way out, much faster and the screw comes fully out that way, and still one-handed.
It's obviously a well-designed and machined bit of kit. I just can't do the ratcheting screwdriver. I feel that so many times I'm in an awkward position and I go to use the tool.... and it's geared for the other direction. That alone outweighs the benefits for me. Super cool that they exist and that people love them. Thanks for the video. This is the first review of it that I've watched.
I've never really liked the diameter of that type of screwdriver. Love a decent ratched mechanism though.
I agree, my expectations were very high for the backforce. It's great, just not the miracle they made it sound like it should be.
White and purple is quite nice, easy to find. As a premium computer screwdriver I think it should hopefully hold up its worth.
It looks like the tolerances are a bit off with that color version, it happens, plastics can be weird that way.
The black / orange version is spot on.
Use it a bit, I think it just has to wear in.
You spend a lot of time complaining about the back drag. Project farm did a direct comparison with 13 other competing ratcheting drivers and the LTT driver was by far the lowest of all tested. It didn't win every category, but it handily won that one. I agree with the drag on the bit storage feeling gritty - mine is the same way... but it is not a magnetic closure. I guess, I never opened it slow enough to notice before you mentioned it.
Well I spend a LOT of time listening to the WAN show - I just think the backforce was overstated. I don't think they did a bad job - in fact I do conclude that in practice it works great. I also cite the Project Farm video right off the bat. Are you sure it isn't a magnetic closure? It definitely has something to hold it closed - feels very magnetic to me
@@SimpleElectronics Linus specifically states on the WAN show that it is not a magnetic enclosure. I think it is an over center mechanism. It is the part of the mega-pro that they licensed outright, btw. the ratchet from the megapro they modified.
I just don't know how much less back force you can expect to have if it is less than any other driver available - like the next closest one in Project Farm's testing was 50% more back drag 9.1grams vs 13.9grams... then 19.5grams for 3rd place. compared to a Klein or snap-on - it's night and day. It's like telling Michael Phelps... "yeah, but you didn't win 25 gold medals, so..."
There's lot's to fairly ding the thing for, and you hit on several of them, but the back drag is just not it.
I'm not a hater or a fan of LTT, but as a tool enthusiast / collector, I bought one of the LTT ratcheting screwdrivers. I have to say the rstchet components are really great and work very smooth with little back drag. I still prefer the Wera ratcheting screwdriver, but this one really holds up.
I noticed the ratchet and the handle storage mechanisms get smoother after a few uses. Out of the box they can feel a slightly scratchy.
I got the Noctua version, and was given the choice which to get, beige with brown accents or brown with beige accents. I chose beige cause I like it more, and was thinking it's a tool. It will get dirty. Stop obsessing...
The friction may get a bit easier with a bit of time.
Just bought one and I'm excited to get it. Admittedly wasn't a fan of what LTT did to that small company, eventually they admitted they were in the wrong and it's time to move on. Onto the screwdriver. I wouldn't say it's an upgrade to the megapro. I would say it's been modified to better suit PC users needs over automotive needs. I suspect some thin layers of grip tape will fix the slick issues around the screwdriver body. Would be cool if LTT could provide grip tape for the screwdriver. Other than that, only thing I have to say is great review. I wouldn't be surprised if we get a V2 screwdriver down the road at some point to tweak some of the issues people have noticed. The biggest overall one being the slick body. For the most part though, I think this is truly a well designed screwdriver
Wouldn't an electric screwdriver with good torque control eliminate the backdrag issue entirely?
I had trouble finding a slot for this - I have a use for cheap reliable mechanical, and can imagine a spot for top end electric, but this feels like it's in the "sounds neat but wouldn't use it" middle...
9:38 in Project Farms' video ua-cam.com/video/845HUaWYSQA/v-deo.html
Lowest measured Ratchet Back Drag of every tested screwdriver. Less than half the backforce of megaprop.
Would a PZ1 bit have fitted those screws better? I often find the difference between PZ and PH is miniscule, and sometimes it's just a case of trial and error to find the bit that fits the screw the best. No idea why there are 2 standards that are almost precisely the same, but not quite same enough! Must say that my go-to screwdriver is the sort you get from Poundland in the UK, the type that Big Clive uses. The bits are made of cheese, but you can just buy a replacement every couple of months 😀
Where is the counter for how many times you said it's very low backforce but not crazy low backforce... I'm at like 10...
Also the amount of screws you said weren't coming out, then you just gave it one more turn and it came right out magnetized to the bit...
Does this also have torque control? If not, I've been using a comparable Kobalt ratcheting screwdriver (~$45) for the past like 10 years, and it works like the day I bought it. The Kobalt screwdriver is quite heavy (unsure of exact weight), so it may give you hand fatigue if you are doing lots of smaller work. I enjoy the weight for my projects personally.
No torque control!
Can you please explain what the added value of the ratcheting part of the screwdriver is?
Can't you do the exact same thing with a non-ratcheting screwdriver that's a lot lighter?
@@Okurka. One hand operation is the big one in my trade - can be done without it but a LOT easier with it
@@SimpleElectronics How clumsy are you?
@@Okurka. I don't think you have the right to call me clumsy until you have removed modules from under a dash while hanging up-side-down, supporting your self with one hand by the steering wheel. If this driver isn't for you, it isn't for you. Move on, please.
Sounds good. Not really something for me though
I choke up on the shaft every time 😭😭
It's very long though 😭
I'm impressed with the video quality. The audio could do with a bit more bass though.
(Feel free to delete this comment)
Why would I delete it!?
@@SimpleElectronics I can't remember why I wrote that, but there was a reason. 🤔
Don’t worry. UA-cam will delete it
@@jw200 That's true. I've had a few perfectly harmless comments deleted lately off other channels.
"...don't recommend channel..." nothing personal, but when your first video on my feed is a commercial for ltt, it's automatic.
Read through the comments - people are mad I liked the parts I liked, people are mad I disliked the parts I disliked - and I paid for this thing out of pocket. It's just funny getting called too harsh and too soft on it lol
people nitpick anything ☢☢💀💀
Linus said it was perfect. AND ITS 70 DOLLARS FOR A SCREW DRIVER. (without shipping)
Would you say it has strong magnetism ? After the fiasco last year with LTT, I wouldn't spend a penny at his store
The magnetism is great actually!
I need this color but it’s not available 🫠