sn47som1

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1/4 hex Handle recommendations for mip speed bits please. has anybody used the wiha Drive lock soft handle? Much Appreciated guys, thx

token

Dont know anything about that brand, but there are several out there. Hudy probably being the top pick, but I use the Dynamite.

Biz73

iTrader: (24)

I like the Malco Connext handles. They are a bit thicker than stock MIP handles and are more comfortable in my hands.

Street.terror

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You can never go wrong with anything made by Wera. I've seen the Wiha and best I can guess it's a slight downgrade of Wera. I have a set of Wiha hex keys inbound to compare to my Wera. I think the biggest difference is in the bit hardening which wouldnt affect you. I'd say give the Wiha a go, if the handles are even 80% of what Wera are it'll be beautiful

Sir 51D3WAYS

Sunflag ratchet driver. Save your wrists.

revo_race

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For these RC’s the Wiha are absolute junk compared to MIP. The price reflects this, but I used to really appreciate the value Wiha offered. After struggling for a couple months I simply can’t go back after trying the MIP’s.

sn47som1

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you're missing the point completely here. its about the handle not the shank. mip handles feel well, terrible. just too hard, awful design from what the 50's?? anybody who claims they are comfortable or feel good are lying. it's a shame really. the shanks feel so amazing but the handles feel like some kid's plastic toy from toys r us.

this one is getting awesome reviews and has the best bit fitment virtually no play. looks to be a comfy sturdy handle. very versatile and compatible with just about all bit shank bases long and short. should fit really nicely with mip speed bits.

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Roelof

What feels terrible for you could be awesome for another person, it is very personal......

revo_race

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“Feel” means nothing to me. I know it’s 2024 and everyone is up in their feels but to me it’s about torque. You can’t bust my bolts loose with a wiha. It’s because I put them in with a MIP. “Comfort” is not a concern.
Let me guess, you both drive 1/10 scale?

p.hat

iTrader: (1)

dewalt electric screwdriver lol

petersen114

I was gonna mention the Milwaukee.

sn47som1

iTrader: (8)

haha. well i run only 1/8 scale, not sure about you. it's about feel and torque. imagine being able to bust bolts loose comfortably? would be able to wrench much longer and efficiently. its not just for torquing or breaking screws loose. wrenching on lots of screws isn't fun on bad handles right? comfort is definitely a concern. then the perfect driver would exist. mip torque with a good handle. Also LONGER bits. wat are they thinking. they have to fix the handles and lengthen the bits. longer bits = even more torque.

dtr

Explain this please, sounds very counterintuitive.

I agree that a comfortable grip is a must, but that is highly subjective as each hand is different.

sn47som1

iTrader: (8)

just try it you will see. you get more torque or twisting force from longer shank. especially if its a larger diameter handle its physics..

Roelof

That is not the reason. The longer the bit/handle the more straight the bit will stay in the head of the screw and so keeps maximum contact.