Hey, great follow up video and thanks for the shout-out, man! 😀👍 I’m really glad that you found that feature. These new ratcheting drivers from Wera are really great tools, and that free spinning “speed” function is a terrific feature. I’ve only had the tool for a couple of weeks and I’ve already used it a bunch. Cheers, man! 🥃😎
Bought centrofix and the “original” hazet bit driver about two years ago from watching your videos. They are game changers. Thank you for your service, sir!
Brilliant follow-up video! The "bulky" Wera ratchet selectors aka "Switch Over Rings" of the 811/1 RA 816 RA Kompakt 27 RA 80 RA etc do not work like these new 838 RA-R M and 838 RA S ratcheting bit holders do.
I rarely pay attention to most YT vids/reviews, but this is a fantastic explanation/comparison of some quality tools... especially the latest Wera Ratcheting driver. Thnx!
I'm glad to see the topic of selecter direction finally come up in a review. My first ratcheting screw driver was a snap-on way back when you could only get them in the black hard handel version. I've been wondering if it's the direction I perfer, or just something I have muscle memory for. I've admitted if I drove in a country where you drive on the other side of the road, that would be wery awkward. . But regardless...for me its always been turn the selector in the direction you want to turn the screw, or else it feels backwards.
Great follow up video, I have the older version ratcheting drivers with the metallic selector and they are opposite of this new ones,like the majority of the ones I have. Sometimes it happened to me when I was driving a screw in tight spaces, to catch the selector ring on something, reversing the direction of the ratchet. This never happened with the older version of this wera tool. I have the 816RA version, I like the finer tooth count ratchet, it's rated to 50 Nm in the brochure. But I have to try this new version, I like the speed function. This rapidaptor holder is wobbly, and not only on the ratcheting drivers, actually the holder is sliding with the locking ring, adding another little gap in the mix. But after all is not a big deal for me.
"Selector bump" during fastener driving, resulting in ratchet going wrong way, had been a pet peeve of mine for years! Even wrote to Bahco about it, fifteen years ago. But now I've seen the light 😊
Yes, I have been using the free spinning function with the rollgear as well, though it is not as ergonomic as the new Wera. I too think that the ratchet direction selector should follow the same direction as in the rollgear or new Wera.
The older Wera ratchet drivers had the selector in the opposite direction, I didn't prefer it but I did get into the habit of holding the selector ring with one hand and turning the handle in the driving direction with the other. But it did mean that when I didn't have a second hand free it took a tiny bit of thought to remember that I need to flick the ring the wrong way. I've now switched to the Hazet driver (much preferred, less drag and holds more bits) and prefer the selector ring direction.
Personally I don't like traditional reversed selector for ratcheting drivers, because if the switch is not in a good location you can accidentally actuate it when you're quickly driving something.
That long slim bit on that blue and black ball grip screwdriver, what brand and model is it? I prefer those slim bits because of hole clearance, specially in electrical appliances.
@@bzeug Yeah, that one. Those are japanese standard bits right? I want to collect a set of these long thin bits but I'm having trouble finding quality ones (western style). There are some new sets from PB swiss, but the longer ones are only hex...
Most of us don't think about the ratcheting selector like this because we RIGHTLY think of it as a switch. Why would anyone want to hold a switch stationary and rotate the entire tool? I realize that's the norm for those tools but it's dumb. When you want to turn on a light in your house, do you hold the switch stationary and move the house 😅 Maybe that's a dumb example but I can't imagine what other switch functions this way.
I wish one of these companies made a driver like the 11-in-1 impact driver from Klein. I really want to try out these brands, but I have yet to find anything like that. It's super convenient because it's faster to switch that grabbing individual bits from a handle bit holder, because it also can drive hex fasteners up to 3/8" AND because I can throw the tips on an impact quickly. The downside is that it's not magnetic, which is a real bummer. I do have a Vessel ratcheting screwdriver (2200MBH120) and it's TERRIBLE for one handed use. The selector gets bumped when in normal use and goes the wrong direction. Also, the stubby part has a TON of slop when you use it with the included bit and has problems with US bits as well, either FAR too tight or too sloppy...which is strange.
It looks like the Wera's selector needs to be setup the way it is for the free spin. I've seen other videos where the creator talks about the direction of the selector on different drivers but it's a non-issue for me.
Yes, indeed. Definitely a design decision. I'm getting one for that reason as well as low back drag and handle design. Hopefully, the wobble mentioned will be tolerable.
Hey, great follow up video and thanks for the shout-out, man! 😀👍 I’m really glad that you found that feature. These new ratcheting drivers from Wera are really great tools, and that free spinning “speed” function is a terrific feature. I’ve only had the tool for a couple of weeks and I’ve already used it a bunch. Cheers, man! 🥃😎
Bought centrofix and the “original” hazet bit driver about two years ago from watching your videos. They are game changers. Thank you for your service, sir!
U got the good ones. Nice tight retention. Awesome with nice Japanese bits too.
Brilliant follow-up video!
The "bulky" Wera ratchet selectors aka "Switch Over Rings" of the
811/1 RA
816 RA
Kompakt 27 RA
80 RA
etc
do not work like these new 838 RA-R M and 838 RA S ratcheting bit holders do.
Thank you.
Love the aesthetics of the channel.
very attentive to your viewers ... hundred thumbs up for u ... also your viewers are great guys that feeds good info here
I prefer the natural selectors like the one on the LTT screwdriver
I rarely pay attention to most YT vids/reviews, but this is a fantastic explanation/comparison of some quality tools... especially the latest Wera Ratcheting driver. Thnx!
I'm glad to see the topic of selecter direction finally come up in a review. My first ratcheting screw driver was a snap-on way back when you could only get them in the black hard handel version. I've been wondering if it's the direction I perfer, or just something I have muscle memory for. I've admitted if I drove in a country where you drive on the other side of the road, that would be wery awkward. . But regardless...for me its always been turn the selector in the direction you want to turn the screw, or else it feels backwards.
Great follow up video, I have the older version ratcheting drivers with the metallic selector and they are opposite of this new ones,like the majority of the ones I have. Sometimes it happened to me when I was driving a screw in tight spaces, to catch the selector ring on something, reversing the direction of the ratchet. This never happened with the older version of this wera tool. I have the 816RA version, I like the finer tooth count ratchet, it's rated to 50 Nm in the brochure. But I have to try this new version, I like the speed function. This rapidaptor holder is wobbly, and not only on the ratcheting drivers, actually the holder is sliding with the locking ring, adding another little gap in the mix. But after all is not a big deal for me.
Can’t wait till these come off backorder in Canada.
ANEX No.397 is the best value, but now the new Wera bring it to a new level.
"Selector bump" during fastener driving, resulting in ratchet going wrong way, had been a pet peeve of mine for years! Even wrote to Bahco about it, fifteen years ago. But now I've seen the light 😊
Great video. Love the content you’re putting out.
Yes, I have been using the free spinning function with the rollgear as well, though it is not as ergonomic as the new Wera. I too think that the ratchet direction selector should follow the same direction as in the rollgear or new Wera.
The older Wera ratchet drivers had the selector in the opposite direction, I didn't prefer it but I did get into the habit of holding the selector ring with one hand and turning the handle in the driving direction with the other. But it did mean that when I didn't have a second hand free it took a tiny bit of thought to remember that I need to flick the ring the wrong way. I've now switched to the Hazet driver (much preferred, less drag and holds more bits) and prefer the selector ring direction.
Anex 397 + Centrofix adapter is my go to driver, it's the best in my opinion.
The wera isn't ready in my country yet, I'll buy it when it's released.
Bought two of these it’s the first ratcheting driver I have ever liked and I have a drawer full of them that go unused.
Personally I don't like traditional reversed selector for ratcheting drivers, because if the switch is not in a good location you can accidentally actuate it when you're quickly driving something.
Great content
the reversed ratched selector on my wera makes me not use it, It trows me off so much every time >_>
That long slim bit on that blue and black ball grip screwdriver, what brand and model is it?
I prefer those slim bits because of hole clearance, specially in electrical appliances.
I think this is the one you are referring to: ua-cam.com/video/Qp3fQw-_nVE/v-deo.html
@@bzeug Yeah, that one. Those are japanese standard bits right?
I want to collect a set of these long thin bits but I'm having trouble finding quality ones (western style). There are some new sets from PB swiss, but the longer ones are only hex...
Most of us don't think about the ratcheting selector like this because we RIGHTLY think of it as a switch.
Why would anyone want to hold a switch stationary and rotate the entire tool?
I realize that's the norm for those tools but it's dumb.
When you want to turn on a light in your house, do you hold the switch stationary and move the house 😅
Maybe that's a dumb example but I can't imagine what other switch functions this way.
Great follow up!
Hi, what vessel bit was that on the wera? The brown looking bit with the yellow brand sticker
Thank you
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@@bzeug thank!!
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I wish one of these companies made a driver like the 11-in-1 impact driver from Klein. I really want to try out these brands, but I have yet to find anything like that. It's super convenient because it's faster to switch that grabbing individual bits from a handle bit holder, because it also can drive hex fasteners up to 3/8" AND because I can throw the tips on an impact quickly. The downside is that it's not magnetic, which is a real bummer. I do have a Vessel ratcheting screwdriver (2200MBH120) and it's TERRIBLE for one handed use. The selector gets bumped when in normal use and goes the wrong direction. Also, the stubby part has a TON of slop when you use it with the included bit and has problems with US bits as well, either FAR too tight or too sloppy...which is strange.
What's the difference between the gray Anex and the blue Anex screwdrivers in your video?
Nothing really. The blue one is rebranded for TAMIYA
@@bzeug Thanks for the info! I'm going to look for the Tamiya.
Does the small one fit in the tool check plus?
ua-cam.com/video/M4mpXqZcACw/v-deo.html
@@bzeug darn! Thank you!
It looks like the Wera's selector needs to be setup the way it is for the free spin. I've seen other videos where the creator talks about the direction of the selector on different drivers but it's a non-issue for me.
Yes, indeed. Definitely a design decision. I'm getting one for that reason as well as low back drag and handle design. Hopefully, the wobble mentioned will be tolerable.
Does the smaller hazet there lock on Japanese bits or can you still pull them out like on the big one?
Small one is only magnetic.
@@bzeug not the wera, the hazet in the background (810BHK)
@@mvevitsis Oh ok those do not hold as well as Raidaptor. They grip a little and don't fall out but Japan bits can be pulled out of the Hazet 810BHK.
@@bzeug I wish the centrofix came in more sizes
@@bzeug you said some rapidaptor sizes didn't lock though, which models should I avoid?
How strong is the magnet?
I would like to know too
I have Wera impact bits holder which has weak magnet to hold the bits.
A little disappointed on that.
ua-cam.com/video/4eiwMAAKfIY/v-deo.html at about 10:45 I show the strength of the magnet.
This videos are fun
I have several ratchet screwdrivers and i have to say, the Gearwrench is by far the worse.