Wiha recently released new screwdrivers based off their SoftFinish cushion grip drivers. These new Measure-Up screwdrivers feature inch and metric measuring scales on the shafts of the drivers. Initially I was skeptical that these new drivers were just another “gimmicky’ tool but I was soon proven wrong, as you will see in the following hands-on review.
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The Measure-Up screwdrivers feature Wiha’s SoftFinish cushion grip and chrome vanadium molybdenum steel shafts. The laser shaft etchings are crisp and easy to read. The drivers are available with a standard #2 phillips (31137) or a 5.5mm slotted tip (30237). I ordered the Measure-Up 2 piece set (31194).
The Measure-Up’s are quite handy for quick, small measurements on the go. The scale is 3.5 inches long on the phillips driver and 4 inches on the slotted driver.
I was able to quickly verify hole depth while drilling on a wood project and used the same driver for the attachment screws. On another project I used the Measure-Up to quickly sort out a few 2″ screws that were mixed in a tub with many other sizes.
The scale markings are laser etched and easy to read. The etchings are deep enough to prevent the “rub-off” seen in some surface laser etchings on cheaper tools. The inch scale was adequate for quick measurements, but it lacked graduations on the 1/4 inch.
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While these drivers won’t replace a standard ruler or tape measure they do provide quick and easy measurements. The screwdrivers themselves are first-rate, as with all other Wiha tools I’ve used. Adding a simple ruler to a basic, used-all-the-time tool was ingenious of Wiha.
Wiha Measure-Up Screwdrivers via Wihatools
Chris Mosley
This was a great idea. I can think of a dozen times where this would have come in handy.
Stan
For some reason, I thought that this product was discontinued, but I was incorrect as this product is still sold, three years after the initial review.
Since this review was completed by Jeff, not Stuart, I imagine asking what his opinion on this tool, years later would feasible . I wonder after years of service if you can see read the markings on this tool.
Paul Allen
Yes the marking are laser etched not printed on they are easy to read after years of use.
Stuart
Readers should note that Paul Allen is a Wiha sales manager.
JeffD
Stan,
Almost 3 years and the markings are as crisp today as when I first purchased them which surprised me. The Measure-Ups are not my go-to drivers that see daily use in my shop, but they do see quite a bit of outdoor use.
As a homeowner there’s always some type of outside ‘2 Minute Project’ (wife’s words, not mine) that needs attention. By grabbing these drivers first, I have saved myself many trips back to the shop for a small measuring tool. I can quickly measure screws, nails, holes, and whatever else for these little projects.