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Suh-weet Screwdriver and Bit-Holder Designs from Wiha

By Rain Noe - April 2, 2014

in Hand Tools

I have a lot of respect for companies that can redesign basic, everyday items, like screwdrivers, to make them more functional. Wiha Tools pulls this off admirably with their line of innovative screwdrivers and bit-holders, and while their booth at Holz-Handwerk was small and humble, the demos of their goods blew me and the passersby away.

Wanna see what I saw? Check out their Magazin Bithalter LiftUp 25 Schraubendreher:

Look at the sweet design of their BitBuddy and how it works:

For electricians, they've got an insulated line of screwdrivers with built-in bit storage:

And I think my favorite had to be this telescoping bad boy, perfect for when you need to get into tight spaces--or remove the shaft altogether so you can pop it into a driver:

Sadly, most of this product is not yet available on Wiha's U.S. website. When I learned this, I circled back around to their booth to buy a couple of them—and they were already sold out. Sigh.

Spotted at Holz-Handwerk.Spotted @Holz_Handwerk:

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Stefan

10 years ago

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A personal issue with bit holders for me is that the bit type is always marked on the case instead of the actual bit. After half a days busy work your bits would be all over the place anyway. I'm glad Wiha took note of this minute yet big detail.
Fwiw, Wera Tools (mantioned in another feature on core77) makes really decent drivers and bits as well.
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Wade

10 years ago

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Wiha makes good screwdrivers - my Wiha's are my favorite for small screwdrivers. The Magazin one looks functionally similar to the Megapro screwdriver; which is also an awesome design - the only downside is the Megapro uses an odd, double ended bit. They even make a stainless steel version for folks like me who live in salty, corrosive environments.
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