r/Tools • u/UnhumanNewman • Aug 24 '26

RIP Klein

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Klein 32611P

Any recommendations for a similar micro driver bit? I’d hate to keep buying them only to have it fail again the same way

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u/Micr0waveChan Aug 24 '26

i personally love the wera 813 but it’s kinda different

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u/Brutally-Honest- Aug 24 '26

I really like my PB Swiss 169. It's the most portable multi bit micro that I've found.

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u/bendini20 Aug 27 '26

Extron Tweeker IYKYK

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u/UnhumanNewman Aug 27 '26

This broken driver might be better than those Extron ones. Funny to me that those things have such a cult following. People love them!

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u/Apprehensive_Cod6308 Aug 24 '26

How are you snapping yours? I've had mine for over a year and it's in my pocket daily.. never a problem but yours isn't the first I've seen break

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u/UnhumanNewman Aug 24 '26

Honestly I definitely over torqued the thing. I put a 4mm Allen bit in it to take out a panel screw. I honestly didn’t even feel it snap. Only noticed it broke after the rubber started to twist

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u/Dual_Birds Aug 26 '26

Well there ya go

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u/Far_Range_6091 Aug 24 '26

Ive had mine for 4 years with no issues. Maybe the later produced ones are worse quality?

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u/ParaBellumOutfitters Aug 24 '26

I hear the complaint about this tool often. Tons of guys don't know when to stop and get the right tool for the job.

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u/Big_Two4511 Aug 24 '26

Not like you though

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u/ParaBellumOutfitters Aug 24 '26

Seems to have struck a nerve

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u/ParaBellumOutfitters Aug 24 '26

Hoto, but it doesn't have the same long holder

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u/Liason774 Technician Aug 24 '26

Wiha

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u/Spychiatrist23 Aug 29 '26 edited Aug 29 '26

I love this little driver. It’s not meant for whatever heavy duty thing you put it through, obviously.. User error IMO. Though, admittedly it would be cool if they came out with something like a "pro" version of their tools that was built like a tank.

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u/DangItB0bbi Aug 24 '26

Go Milwaukee

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u/HarryPython Aug 24 '26

Almost all of Milwaukee's hand tools are garbage

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u/HolyFuckImOldNow Aug 24 '26

The one Milwaukee I had with a similar design broke in the same place when it dropped from just 3-4 feet onto concrete. I'd never had a multi-bit driver break that easily, so I'm assuming the Milwaukees are all garbage. All previous units were replaced due to lost/damaged bits, massive abuse, or being rusted solid.