711L describes this as being a pocket EDC screwdriver with retractable level for extra torque.
I have seen 711L’s Lollipop bit drivers before, and I think I’m finally going to have to give it a try.
This is what the 711L Lollipop screwdriver looks like with the handle retracted.
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If you need to deliver more torque, you can pull the end cap out and fold it over to form a T-handle type shape.
And yes, that’s a mini bit ratchet attached to the 1/4″ hex screwdriver bit holder. 711L makes a bunch of bit ratchets that have also been on my radar, with this one featuring a 1/4″ hex shank.
At this time there’s a discounted bundle set that includes the Lollipop screwdriver and hex-compatible bit ratchet – that’d be my pick.
The pocket screwdriver is available in stainless steel, or with an aluminum handle at a lower price.
I don’t know how pocketable this pivoting handle screwdriver really is, but I’ll probably find out sometime soon.
I know I’d use this form factor all of the time.
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I typically use my Wera Zyklop Speed flex head ratchets for this sort of task, flipping between inline and high torque modes, but the 711L looks more compact, maybe more easily manageable compared to a ratchet and bit socket, and yes, more pocketable.
There are a bunch of 711L tools on my shopping list – I’m only waiting until I clear some more hand tool reviews off my todo list.
Shown here is a hex-handle mini bit ratchet coupled with another bit ratchet that has a 1/4″ hex bit socket, creating a double-ended ratcheting bit wrench. I’m not sure how practical it is, but it sure does look neat!
A couple of readers have recommended the brand so far. If you’ve got any experience with 711L, please chime in!
fred
For last Christmas gift-giving I bought 5 items from 711 (Chinda Precision Co.) via Amazon- for a great nephew who’s a bicycle enthusiast. They looked like quality items – made in Taiwan. Other than “thanks” – I’ve gotten no feedback one way or the other. The way the pieces can be combined together intrigued me. I think that the 71150 driver was the most expensive of the pieces. I bought their aluminum one and it was about $7 less than Amazon’s price today. Looking at my Amazon order history – there was a 10% off coupon.
William Adams
I’ve been tempted by the 711L stuff, but haven’t been able to justify it since I already have a Silca T-Ratchet + Ti-Torque Kit, which is one of my most favourite tools (and which spared me from needing to buy a 1/4″ Snap-On ratchet) — the other tools which are used for similar tasks are the Metmo Driver and Pocket Driver and a short PB Swiss ratcheting screwdriver w/ in-handle storage.
Greg
like a beefier version of fix-it sticks, though I don’t recall fix-it offering a ratcheting minibit holder
William Adams
The Silca T-Ratchet + Ti-Torque Kit mentioned elsethread is pretty much “Ratcheting Fix-It Sticks” (I’ve got a couple of them, one attached to a bicycle, the other in tool bag for when extra torque is needed)
JoelLikestools
I got one of the ratchets for my brother in law after I saw it on Doresoom. It looked pretty neat. I have had no hands on experience.
William Adams
Interesting bit of engineering — I kind of want to see this sort of thing as the handle on a vise.