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New Klein Mini Screwdriver Bit Ratchet Set for Electricians

Sep 30, 2019 Stuart 45 Comments

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Klein Bit Ratchet with Bit Set

Klein Tools has come out with a new 1/4″ hex drive mini bit ratchet and bit set, model 65200. It comes with a bit ratchet, 1/4″ hex to square adapter for use with standard sockets, and 4 common-sized screwdriver bits.

The new Klein bit ratchet has a unique shape that features a finger loop built into the handle, which Klein says gives users greater control.

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The ratchet has a 72 tooth mechanism for a 5° swing arc for use in tight or obstructed areas.

Klein 65200 Mini Bit Ratchet Set in Action

Features & Specs

  • 72 tooth ratcheting mechanism
  • 1/4″ hex bit holder – doubles as a 1/4″ nut driver
  • 5/16″ nut driver on the reverse side
  • Set includes a 1/4″ socket adapter
  • Ring magnet and bit clip for screwdriver bit retention
  • Handle loop for one-hand driving and storage or carrying options
  • Bits: Phillips #1, #2, Slotted 3/16″, 1/4″
  • Nutdriver sizes: 1/4″, 5/16″

Price: $15

Buy Now via Home Depot – product is not yet available for purchase, check back soon
See Also: Sunex Bit Ratchet Set

Thank you to Abe for the tip!

Discussion

The new Klein bit ratchet has 1/4″ and 5/16″ nutdriver sizes and comes with an assortment of 4 screwdriver bits, plus the 1/4″ hex to square drive adapter. It also looks to feature a manual spinner ring and a direction lever switch. And it only costs $15?

Most bit ratchets have teeny tiny handles. The large ring that Klein built into the end of the handle looks like it might be as convenient as claimed. I can see it potentially allowing for a better grip, plus it could allow for easier storage.

What’s the downside to a tool like this, especially given the very affordable pricing?

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I can’t speak as to how suitable it might for electrical applications, but there are certainly a number of general everyday fastening tasks it might work well for.

Update: The image of the Klein bit set has been updated. There was an error in the original.

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45 Comments

  1. bob says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 9:23 am

    With a Wera socket adapter? Interesting.

    Reply
    • Wayne R. says

      Sep 30, 2019 at 11:26 am

      I’m no Wera expert, but maybe that whole bit rack is theirs?

      Reply
      • Toolfreak says

        Sep 30, 2019 at 10:41 pm

        I’d guess that the bits, ratchet, and everything in the kit is made by Wera.

        Reply
        • salmon says

          Oct 1, 2019 at 1:32 pm

          Judging by the “wear goggles” and “yield to oncoming traffic” symbols on the ratchet it is definitely of European origin.

          Reply
  2. Philip says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 9:32 am

    I like it. I’ll probably get it.

    Reply
  3. JR says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 9:59 am

    I just tried to buy this, but it is not available in stores or online at this time.

    Reply
    • Dustin says

      Oct 16, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      Still not in stores 🙁

      Reply
  4. Jared McBeth says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 10:23 am

    I’m in, supposing it ends up with reasonably similar pricing from a Canadian retailer.

    Bit ratchets are one of my most used tools, while I have favorites, I also appreciate having options. Because I use them so much, they don’t really have to be excitingly different to entice me to add a new one.

    I kind of wonder why they didn’t make the loop end do something – i.e. be a wrench end, bottle opener etc., but maybe that’s too gimmicky.

    Also, are Wera and Klein connected?

    Reply
  5. Koko The Talking Ape says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 10:30 am

    I like these wrench-style hex drivers. Much greater torque than the screwdriver-style, and extenders can give you the same reach as screwdrivers.

    Reply
  6. Evadman says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 11:22 am

    I have been looking for this exact layout, a bitholder with a finger loop, for a long time. Hurry up and get it in stock please, HD.

    Klein (or preferably craftsman): Take note and make a 1/4″ ratchet with a finger loop. That would be a thinner stack than using the adapter.

    Reply
  7. Diamond Dave says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 11:51 am

    I had the old craftsman (not unique to them) mini screwdriver ratchet for a couple of years and it was miserable. Last year Toolguyed made an announcement when the Gearwrench mini screwdriver ratchet set came on sale on Amazon and I snagged one for purchase. The case lid is cheezy but the set is awesome! Love it! I also own a few different finger ratchets and love them too!

    Reply
    • Kenneth Stephens says

      Sep 30, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      I hate that lid. I found an old 1/4 snap on socket set case and used it to hold the gw driver and bits. Gearwrench lid kept popping open and dumping the bits everywhere

      Reply
  8. Pastor Dan says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    First thought was, if it is aimed at the electrical trade (duh, it’s from Klein, right?), why not maybe coat the handle or make it of something non-conductive?

    Also, I remember looking high and low for an itty-bitty torque wrench with which to properly tighten screws on electrical lugs, which are commonly specified in inch-pounds (or at least they were, last I read). Something in this size range might be a place to start. Or am I trying to reinvent someone’s wheel? If so, show me where to buy one, please.

    Lastly, I’d expect that finger-tightening toothed ring to be worth the price of the tool all by itself. Looks like somebody was thinking that day. Remind me after payday and after they get stocked, please!

    Reply
    • aerodawg says

      Sep 30, 2019 at 2:52 pm

      Wera makes a line of torque screwdrivers. I have one I use specifically for tightening 6-32 screws in aluminum machining fixtures.

      Reply
      • Pastor Dan says

        Sep 30, 2019 at 2:54 pm

        Thanks. I’ll look into those.

        Reply
        • Nathan says

          Oct 1, 2019 at 9:45 am

          a number of people make torque set screwdrivers in the inch lb or N-cm range for this purpose. I think even SK makes one. also look for a 1/4 drive click type torque wrench. but there are a number of options.

          Reply
      • TonyT says

        Oct 1, 2019 at 6:47 pm

        Wera also makes relatively small torque wrenches (290mm length overall, 1-18 lbf-ft, including with 1/4″ hex drive) such as the Click Torque A6, which is made in Taiwan and costs around $300.

        Mountz specializes in torque screwdrivers; they also have a number of torque wrenches, including insulated models.

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    • Corey Moore says

      Oct 3, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      When I did explosion protection, there were many many varying torque specs on every nut, bolt, valve, and cap, down to 5/10 inlb if I recall. Manufacturers offered their own service kits, but a friend of mine who did their manufacturing told me that their supply of tiny torque tools were commonly sourced from gunsmithing supply stores.

      Reply
      • Pastor Dan says

        Oct 3, 2019 at 4:04 pm

        Thanks you for that tip!

        Reply
  9. Robert Adkins says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 4:20 pm

    Got the Craftsman for ~$9, and it’s awkward to use. That’s baked into the cake, because your hand needs to be over the screw head to keep it straight and apply force. I seldom find myself using it, and am not happy when I do. The Klein is no doubt just as awkward.

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    • Rev. Daniel J. Lemke says

      Sep 30, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      More reason to use Torx ® fasteners, but it will be a long time before an industry like electric construction adopts any new design, even if it’s a good idea.

      Reply
  10. Mike (the other one) says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    This is pretty much exactly what I’ve been looking for. When mounting devices to walls/ceilings, there isn’t much room to work with, and previous mini socket drivers and offset ratcheting screwdrivers are sometimes too bulky or poorly made.

    I think the loop handle might come in handy in certain situations. Will buy as soon as I find one.

    Reply
  11. Rory says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 6:22 pm

    “For elechickens” why? its just a normal bit driver… the marketing wank of Klein hurts my brain.

    Reply
  12. William Adams says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 7:40 pm

    Neat, but I still think that the Silca T-Ratchet + Ti-Torque Kit is the epitome of this sort of tool design — I pair mine with a collection of bit and adapters in a pair of Altoids tins and it lives a small bag of tools I use for pretty much every project.

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    • Koko The Talking Ape says

      Oct 1, 2019 at 10:24 am

      That’s the one that costs $99 for the set? Holy frijoles.

      Reply
      • William Adams says

        Oct 1, 2019 at 7:39 pm

        Yeah, I bought in on the Kickstarter, so it was a bit less, but it is a pricey thing.

        Worth it to me if for no other reason than it got me to stop trolling eBay trying to find a 1/4″ Snapon ratchet to match the 3/8″ my father brought home from Vietnam.

        Reply
  13. Reno says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 8:58 pm

    Why would you but the big round loop on a mini ratchet does nothing but get in your way
    The swing should be no more then 3% the ratchet head is one of the oldest style on the market

    someone at Klein needs to proof there photos before sending them out its not good to show your competitors product in your photo

    Reply
    • Stuart says

      Sep 30, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      If you’re talking about the “Wera” on the bit adapter, that could be intentional. It would be extremely difficult to miss that during proofing if it were a mistake.

      This is a small bit ratchet, and an inexpensive one at that. There’s nothing wrong with a 5° swing arc here. Do you want to pay much more and deal with a larger ratcheting mechanism just to get a shorter on-paper swing arc? If it’s a 3° swing arc, that means what for a 3″ or 4″ tool? Let’s say the ratchet has a 4″ length. A 5° arc swing would have a 0.35″ arc length. A 3° would have a 0.21″ arc length. The difference in arc length is ~9/64″. The linear distance difference is going to be a little smaller, but requires a little more trig than is necessary for this. Basically, 72-tooth gearing is just fine for this application. Sure, 120-position gearing might sound better on paper, but would compromise the compact size of the head and also drive up the price.

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      • Reno says

        Oct 2, 2019 at 11:43 am

        Yes am talking about WERA its not intentional its upside down and you can only see part of the name and its a competitor

        take a look at the usage photo it showing its being use without using the ring the way the photo looks the ring just gets in the way and ring is what this tool is all about

        if it 72 tooth or 120 it does not have any affect on the size of the head 120 tooth is much better for tight spaces the whole reason why you would buy this tool

        bad idea and very poor marketing

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        • Stuart says

          Oct 2, 2019 at 5:57 pm

          A 120-position ratchet mechanism usually involves a double-stacked pawl system. How could you fit that in a ratchet head this small? So, a 120-position ratchet head would be thicker, and the price would be higher. For what? At most ~1/8 of an inch extra swing arc?

          If Klein only releases one bit ratchet, a less expensive 72T bit ratchet would be much more popular. If they could make a finer ratcheting mechanism at similar pricing, wouldn’t they have?

          $15 is a “I might not need it, but maybe it’ll come in handy” price point for a tool like this.

          Reply
  14. gregg says

    Sep 30, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    Lol…………..I searched HomeDepot and it said its not available within 100 miles of my location

    Reply
  15. Amy says

    Oct 1, 2019 at 12:48 am

    I would cut that giant loop portion off… for god’s sake, smaller tool handle is all we wish for when working in tight corners, but bigger and longer seems to be conceived as the one and only answer by the manufacturers.

    Reply
  16. Heather Roberts says

    Oct 1, 2019 at 9:10 am

    Not available near me yet either. Could see this being useful with the thumb wheel and loop. I work with thick cotton heat resistant terry cloth gloves in tight spaces sometimes, and the Sunex set I own sometimes won’t “grab” when the fastener is too loose. Hard to manually turn it with the gloves, so maybe this would be helpful.

    Reply
  17. Nathan says

    Oct 1, 2019 at 9:51 am

    one thing the loop lets you do is spin it when you have the open space. Think about putting your finger or maybe 2 in the loop and then spining it around in an open circle without having to ratchet it to quickly spin down something.

    No you might not use it that way often but you’d use it some. also would let you get a good grip on there vs a short 3 or 4 inch handle.

    I like it. might try one and if it doesn’t work out great so be it.

    Reply
  18. Max Musial says

    Oct 1, 2019 at 7:42 pm

    I really want one of these. Any idea when they will actually be available?

    Reply
  19. Brett says

    Oct 1, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    All that loop makes me think of is trapped fingers.

    Reply
  20. Craig says

    Oct 2, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Looks like the page at Home Depot is gone now. Bummer.

    Reply
    • Stuart says

      Oct 2, 2019 at 9:09 am

      Might be my fault. I emailed Klein, linking to the page, and asked what the “Wera” on the bit adapter meant.

      Reply
  21. Joe says

    Oct 2, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    If they must have a big loop at the end, at least make it into a Box Wrench

    Reply
  22. SubJock says

    Oct 3, 2019 at 11:23 am

    I don’t understand the need for a ring on the end… I’d rather have a bit-driver like the Topeak mini ratchet, which is now showing up in auto parts stores, or a fixed 1/4″ driver like the mini Dewalt DT71516-QZ kit, which no-one seems to have locally.

    Reply
    • JR says

      Oct 3, 2019 at 11:30 am

      I’m not in the Trades, so take this for what it’s worth, but in my use I would find it handy to hang it from my pinky while I use two hands to install and start a bolt or screw, or move a conduit, etc. Maybe a lanyard is THE solution, but this seems to be useful for me.
      Someone above mentioned the “pinch method” with thumb and forefinger in the loop and that seems useful as well.

      Reply
  23. Kevin_Wayne says

    Oct 3, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    Can I use this if I am not an electrician?

    Reply
    • Stuart says

      Oct 3, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      Sure.

      Reply
  24. adoginthepouringrain says

    Oct 4, 2019 at 9:15 am

    As an appliance technician, I see this being VERY useful. Sometimes having a compact socket or screwdriver makes this difference between dismantling part of the appliance or the whole darn thing!

    Reply
  25. Dustin says

    Oct 27, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    I have been checking on this product frequently and still no sign of it in stores. Anyone have any news?

    Reply

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