Reddit reviews Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece

My Name is Ian, or CMF Metalworks, and I am a full time Knife maker. I do carry everything pictured every day.


Item 1: UE Boom 2
https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Wireless-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Shockproof/dp/B014M8ZO8S/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487348943&sr=1-2&keywords=ue+boom+2

Item 2:Sony a6000 camera
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-16-50mm/dp/B00I8BICB2/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487348994&sr=1-3&keywords=sony+a6000

Item 3:Blue Loctite 242

Item 4:Leatherman Sidekick- Easily my most useful tool. https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Sidekick-Multi-Tool-Black-Sheath/dp/B0058EJ2ZM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487349131&sr=8-3&keywords=leatherman+sidekick

Item 4:Spyderco Rubicon in S30v https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-C187CFP-Rubicon-Folding-3-04-Inch/dp/B00KQ493TO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487349175&sr=8-1&keywords=spyderco+rubicon

Item 5: Spyderco Nirvana with a custom Mokuti clip i made. http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Rassenti-Nirvana-Integral--30367

Item 6: Ares tool kit, its okay for the price, but it has some bits i use a lot so it makes the cut. https://www.amazon.com/61-Piece-Security-Extension-70010-Resistant/dp/B0192FI1Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487349385&sr=8-1&keywords=61-Piece+Security+Bit+Set+with+Magnetic+Extension+Bit+Holder%7C+ARES+70010%7C+Includes+Tamper+Resistant+Metric+Hex+and+Star+Bits%7C+Slotted%2C+Pozi%2C+Philips%2C+Square%2C+Spanner%2C+Metric+Hex+and+Star+Bits

Item 7: WIha Driver set. Best you can buy. https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-36291-Screwdriver-Torx-Piece/dp/B002C582AQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1487349443&sr=8-9&keywords=wiha+torx

Item 8: 10 weight nano oil

item 9:Krazy glue

Item 10:GO PRO hero 4 silver

Item 11: Wiha 65 piece tool kit. Its like a container of magic. https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-75965-Precision-Ratchet-65-Piece/dp/B00JQ753W8/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1487349443&sr=8-14&keywords=wiha+torx

Item 12: Godspeedtactical Hanky Godspeedtactical.com

Item 13: Macbook pro Early 2016

Item 14:GDOK EX10 inlay version Midtech Balisong

Item 15: Maxpedition Backpack http://www.bladehq.com/item--Maxpedition-Falcon-III-Backpack--32877

Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ753W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Pgq1CbHHQ3P1Y

Wiha

Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ753W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VUQ3Cb352PE64

Not the same one, but this looks really nice. I might buy it for myself.

Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ753W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Tk0gAbG1SCH0A

We have this set for precision work Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece

Very good connection between the bits and holder, and the bits have held up well. Metal box is nice to throw in bag and not worry about. Biggest downside is no tri-wing bits for MacBook Pro batteries.

My favorite kit, but likely well outside of your price range:

Wiha 75965 Precision Master Technician Kit

As for a more basic set, either Wera or Wiha are going to have solid tools. If you go for the cheaper Chinese made kits, you will find very low quality tips.

Can someone tell me if this toolset is ok or should I stick to the full sized drivers?

For computer repair I recommend:

High Quality $60:

Wiha 75965 Precision Micro Bit Ratchet Steel Storage Box, 65-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ753W8

Low Quality $15 (goes on sale for even less somewhat often):

ORIA Precision Screwdriver Kit, Magnetic Driver Kit, S2 Steel 60 in 1 Repair Tool Kit, Flexible Shaft for Smartphone, Game Console, Tablet, Macbook, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0772RSX8L

Link for those interested.

I knew even before asking that German-made tools would be the most expensive, but I figured Japan might have something made and priced somewhere in the middle. It's hard to stomach buying top of the line for something that I'll only use whenever I have a phone or a laptop in need of repair... and with the way technology is progressing, DIY repairs might not even be a possibility in the future.

Between these two Wiha kits, which one would you buy?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JQ753W8

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AVIQPZE

u/NomadMoose posted the following link in a thread recently, Wiha are quite good quality, German company, but possibly not made in Germany.

https://www.smile.amazon.com/dp/B00JQ753W8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kup4BbVCBPZWP)

link to set in question

If you ever want to upgrade, this Wiha set is my favorite. Just buy an additional philips #2 bit as it is the only thing the kit is missing. I have owned about 5 different kits from cheap sets I bought from hardware stores to ifixit to the Wiha Master Technicians Kit and the above linked one is the best.

I have a Wiha Micro Bit Ratchet Set on my "Expensive Shit" Wishlist. It would make my life easier when I'm working on whatever laptop/desktop/gadget/etc. I have in front of me. I've been wanting something like this for a while, but haven't had a chance to buy it yet.

I already have this tool, but the ratchet set has way more going on! PLUS, getting the ratchet set would allow me to give this to someone I know who needs one.

Win-Win!

Thanks for the contest!

I think the bit that's closest to the ratchet in this set is what you need https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-75965-Precision-Ratchet-65-Piece/dp/B00JQ753W8/

Edit: that's the opposite of what you need as you mentioned. Here is a Wiha nut driver that has a 4mm shank and 1/4 end https://www.wihatools.com/sys-4-nut-driver-blade-1-4
Worst case you could cut it shorter if required

The set you linked is a great set! Wera makes some of the best engineered tools for ergonomics and performance. It seems pricey (and it is...), but it's something that might outlive you!

As for your needs, your comment about "bits" is a bit confusing. There aren't "regular" bits. There are a variety of bits for a interchangeable screwdriver handle. Each has a denotation: e.g. T6 is Torx size 6; P5 is Pentalobe size 5; 1.27 is Hex metric 1.27mm; etc.

For example, this Wiha set has a variety of bits. Are any of those what you need? It does contain T6 like your original post specifies.

If you need to make a smaller purchase, Wiha has smaller kit sizes, especially ones without the ratchet.

Another great brand is PB Swiss. I'm not sure if they have a retailer/redistributor in your area, but if you're in Europe, you can order from their website with reasonable the shipping rates.