I have been there, I bought a whole Wera long shank driver bit set just for a long torx. The way we justify these purchases is crazy but I do love that set.
I just got this set, and it's awesome. The color coding doesn't do anything for this set though. I also don't like that they use different color schemes per type of bit/socket. An 8mm socket has a different color from an 8mm hex. It would be much more convenient if they used a larger and bolder font for the size marking than the dark grey etching on the light grey bit. They're very hard to read. Only the markings on the vinyl band on the sockets are easily readable.
Great video. I wonder if there is any difference in holding function with the sockets at different temperatures. Say at 20F and 120F (e.g. a socket in the sun during a summer afternoon). This would be important for field applications. I personally would have preferred to see metal retention clips.
I was unaware there was sockets with a hold function. I work with alot of stainless fasteners and it would be very helpful with that. So looks like I have some research to do. Also with the retaining allen heads or whatever... if it's a high torque situation break it loose with a normal one then finish the extraction with the holder then you avoid maybe breaking it
I just use a tiny strip off sandpaper, bend it over the top edge of the socket and then press the bolt in the socket for a tight fit, works like a charm.
I think people have used tape to hold a nut. Also makes the socket grip tighter. Or use can use just a piece of paper. Just tried it with a piece of paper and it works great and I saved myself $170. Great video though. I'd show you the picture but can't through this medium.
I got the Koken nut-grip sets. Their BB’s are held in with 3 wraps of spring wire. But the best I have seen is a bit holder I have. It has a flat band of spring steel wrapped around the socket to hold the BB’s in. Where the band comes together it is a finger joint so the balls can’t escape. There’s no name on it. Probably a counterfeit of whoever holds the patent.
I was a bit disappointed with the heft, it feels thinner and providing less leverage than other 1/4 ratchets. I still haven’t put it to use, my tougher 8020 rig is arriving next week to replace the current. I’m kinda worried I should switch to the 3/8 ratchet, perhaps with 1/4th adapter. Not sure.
Next time use you magnet on the extender of zyclops magnetize your extention and you can do whatever u want now I got it also but I was wondering can this cool head of zyclop handle big pressure ? Is it heavy duty ?
Haven't arrived yet I have ordered wera zyclops joker wrenches and Allen's but I have to w8 10 days more 20 in total I am stuck in videos w8ing for arrival is the worst feeling 😢
Is there an advantage of using socket versions of normal bits (Philips, slotted etc) over just normal bits? Or just for convenience when used with the ratchet? Thanks
Definitely an advantage, I have a similar made up kit for my dirtbike bumbag. With everything being 1/4 square, everything goes on the same rail, and can change from socket or Philips or torx bit all without any need of a bit driver adapter.
Take that super strong magnet and put it on the regular extension and it will hold the bolt in place while you start it, then after its started just pull the magnet off, lots easier than what you went through to pull the hold feature socket off. Just saying...
I don't know I would put out $150 for this set just because I wanted the holding function. You can try different ideas to get the bolt to stick to the socket. There are magnetic inserts you can put into the socket. I also have magnetic extensions that do the same. If you don't want magnets then you can just wrap some plumbers tape (teflon tape) around the bolt head and the socket will hold. Just seems incredibly wasteful to buy this unless you are starting out and don't have any 1/4in sets. Of course, in reality, no one starting out would put down this much money for a set like this.
I was like, what the hell is he removing the bits for, every bit they sell is in there. Well it is nice to live in the metric world. The Wera bits, are all not good for high torque, even the ones without the holes, either use PBS or Stahlwille for that, but the holding function can often be extremely helpful.
I just put a little duct tape on the edge of the bolt and a little to the socket, then teist the duct tape into a strand long enough to come out of the hole, one the bolt is in tight enough to stay , pull the tape off. You got zero hillbilly in you. You need more tools
What an exscuse to buy a tool set ..... Iv'e always shoved a bit of Blue tack in the socket to achieve what you described . It was painful watching you.
buying expensive tools from unprofessional people this is what you get....wera is not a pro company they re good in marketing and ads...not in tool making
I have been there, I bought a whole Wera long shank driver bit set just for a long torx. The way we justify these purchases is crazy but I do love that set.
I just got this set, and it's awesome.
The color coding doesn't do anything for this set though. I also don't like that they use different color schemes per type of bit/socket. An 8mm socket has a different color from an 8mm hex. It would be much more convenient if they used a larger and bolder font for the size marking than the dark grey etching on the light grey bit. They're very hard to read. Only the markings on the vinyl band on the sockets are easily readable.
I really appreciate your honesty and expertise. SO helpful for buying the right set. Keep up the great work
Great video. I wonder if there is any difference in holding function with the sockets at different temperatures. Say at 20F and 120F (e.g. a socket in the sun during a summer afternoon). This would be important for field applications. I personally would have preferred to see metal retention clips.
Maybe you can get a couple of the Ko-ken holding sockets for a comparison.
Excellent point! I bet that plastic might get stiff in extreme cold or really mushy in sunny high temps.
Another really good idea. I just might do that!
ive heard some people claim before that those holding function ball detent hex drivers from wera are really prone to snapping at the ball detent.
You should get some koken nut grip sockets and stick in that kit
I didnt know this was even a type of socket that was available. I like it. thank you for showing us!
I love that it has nothing a screwdriver and a 90 degree action. Great in situation where you want to take one tool instead of two.
In a pinch, you can wrap a bolt head in tape, so it wedges in a socket.
He cant reach it, how should he wrap it.
@@knicklicht7945 You could also but a little bit of tape on the inside of the socket. Has the same effect.
This set, however, is the bee's knees.
@@bloodymarvelous4790 yes, it is
I was unaware there was sockets with a hold function. I work with alot of stainless fasteners and it would be very helpful with that. So looks like I have some research to do. Also with the retaining allen heads or whatever... if it's a high torque situation break it loose with a normal one then finish the extraction with the holder then you avoid maybe breaking it
I just use a tiny strip off sandpaper, bend it over the top edge of the socket and then press the bolt in the socket for a tight fit, works like a charm.
I think people have used tape to hold a nut. Also makes the socket grip tighter. Or use can use just a piece of paper. Just tried it with a piece of paper and it works great and I saved myself $170. Great video though. I'd show you the picture but can't through this medium.
Do they have a set like this but non holding function
Definitely be able to break off some socket head cap screws with those holding types but yeah, leaves me with bad vibes for buttons and countersunks.
I got the Koken nut-grip sets.
Their BB’s are held in with 3 wraps of spring wire.
But the best I have seen is a bit holder I have.
It has a flat band of spring steel wrapped around the socket to hold the BB’s in.
Where the band comes together it is a finger joint so the balls can’t escape.
There’s no name on it. Probably a counterfeit of whoever holds the patent.
Very good video. This set is very useful. The zyklop wrench is a great tool. I use the 1/2 inch version.
It looks like that first torx fastener you tried the HF bits on was a torx plus head.
I don't own any Torx Plus fasteners.
Can you send a link to the shrink tube that you were planning to buy when you made the video?
I was a bit disappointed with the heft, it feels thinner and providing less leverage than other 1/4 ratchets.
I still haven’t put it to use, my tougher 8020 rig is arriving next week to replace the current.
I’m kinda worried I should switch to the 3/8 ratchet, perhaps with 1/4th adapter. Not sure.
Just tried some light work and I suppose i stand corrected… 1/4s probably plenty enough :)
Heft, weight, and "thinness" doesn't have anything to do with torque.
3m strip caulk is how you normally do this, put it in the socket. But magnetic sockets are great too
Next time use you magnet on the extender of zyclops magnetize your extention and you can do whatever u want now I got it also but I was wondering can this cool head of zyclop handle big pressure ? Is it heavy duty ?
Haven't arrived yet I have ordered wera zyclops joker wrenches and Allen's but I have to w8 10 days more 20 in total I am stuck in videos w8ing for arrival is the worst feeling 😢
Здравствуйте! Подскажите, как повел себя набор после двух лет эксплуатации? Обламываются ли биты с фиксирующим шариком?
Is there an advantage of using socket versions of normal bits (Philips, slotted etc) over just normal bits? Or just for convenience when used with the ratchet? Thanks
Definitely an advantage, I have a similar made up kit for my dirtbike bumbag. With everything being 1/4 square, everything goes on the same rail, and can change from socket or Philips or torx bit all without any need of a bit driver adapter.
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Love the tool set but honestly I would have just used a hole saw to enlarge the hole lol.
That’s how the retention is designed. Adding shrink wrap will hinder how well it works.
Take that super strong magnet and put it on the regular extension and it will hold the bolt in place while you start it, then after its started just pull the magnet off, lots easier than what you went through to pull the hold feature socket off. Just saying...
I would probably made the hole in the metal bigger XD
and it might help a bit to put electrical tape on the magnet to get it started
What is a better alternative, in your opinion?
I have that kit and have only used it once.
I don't know I would put out $150 for this set just because I wanted the holding function. You can try different ideas to get the bolt to stick to the socket. There are magnetic inserts you can put into the socket. I also have magnetic extensions that do the same. If you don't want magnets then you can just wrap some plumbers tape (teflon tape) around the bolt head and the socket will hold. Just seems incredibly wasteful to buy this unless you are starting out and don't have any 1/4in sets. Of course, in reality, no one starting out would put down this much money for a set like this.
It's a PEX ring. Heated and then it shrinks back to its original size I bet.
How is it holding up after 1 year?
I always just put a tiny piece of electrical tape in the socket
They are definitely beautiful tools
You could possibly just stick the magnet to the side of the wrench?
This is what I do at work for this scenario, just keep a coin magnet in my bag and stick it on my wrench if I need it.
What if it's a stainless steel fastener?
Great review👍
Thanks! 👍
Of this pronounced with a "V"? It's spelled Wera but I've seen 2 people call it Vera
Wera is pronounced as Vera, just like Wiha is pronounced Viha as both are German brands since Germans pronounce W as V sounds in English.
Thanks for sharing.
Push some 'blue tac' down the socket and the nut will stick to it and out it will come, easy!
I was like, what the hell is he removing the bits for, every bit they sell is in there. Well it is nice to live in the metric world. The Wera bits, are all not good for high torque, even the ones without the holes, either use PBS or Stahlwille for that, but the holding function can often be extremely helpful.
They are just as good as any of the other ones. Plenty of tests on RUclips showing that.
Why would you use a hex tool with the holding function in an impact gun !!!
A piece of rubber hose or even chewing gum instead of the magnet to replace the bolt.
Aren’t these kind of tools for »emergencies » and not for daily uses ?
I just put a little duct tape on the edge of the bolt and a little to the socket, then teist the duct tape into a strand long enough to come out of the hole, one the bolt is in tight enough to stay , pull the tape off. You got zero hillbilly in you. You need more tools
244.00 holy linoleum
Not ideal for fast removing of some nuts. Getting them
Everytime out with that rubber.
What an exscuse to buy a tool set ..... Iv'e always shoved a bit of Blue tack in the socket to achieve what you described . It was painful watching you.
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You obviously don’t know Wera to ask such questions. Enjoy!
Será bits are NOT impact rated, that is why you shouldn’t use them with an impact
Nooice!
i use chewing gum
Vuruh…. That’s a new one
You're working way too hard to justify buying good tools. Just buy them. The value is that they are well made, warranteed, and will last.
Its a review video you monger
How about you put factual info instead of I heard from someone that heard it from someone
buying expensive tools from unprofessional people this is what you get....wera is not a pro company they re good in marketing and ads...not in tool making
We don't give a crap what's in the box or if you got a sticker.