The Clarys review the Wheeler Engineering Screw Driver Bit Sets For Gunsmiths.
USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Whether you own a Wheeler screwdriver bit set or not, you will find this set useful. It is no secret that we are partial to Wheeler products, especially their screwdriver sets.
Wheeler Engineering Screwdriver Full Bit Set For Gunsmiths
The reason for the latter is that Wheeler engineers measured the screws on over one hundred firearms, from antique Colts to modern Brownings and Remingtons. They did not take “off the shelf” bits and throw them together into a “gunsmith’s” kit, they designed each of their bits to fit almost every screw in every firearm ever produced.
To our knowledge, Wheeler is the only company that has gone to that “extreme” to ensure that their bits fit all screws properly.
Their bits are manufactured from S2 tool steel and hardened to 56-58 on the Rockwell scale. And, because they recognize that even the most careful workman may bend or break a bit on a stubborn screw, they include two each of the thinnest screwdriver bits in their sets. To our knowledge, no other company is so considerate.
Wheeler Engineering Screwdriver Add-On Bit Set For Gunsmiths
Forward to the add-on kit which is the primary reason for this review. Whether you have a Wheeler screwdriver set or not, this kit is worth adding to your inventory. Given that more and more firearms are being produced overseas and that most other countries of the world are on the metric system….. this kit is a must have. There are nine Torx bits (T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15, T20, T27, T30), ten Hex bits (2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 7mm, and 8mm Hex Bits), a ½” x ¼” socket and ¼” socket bit.
With an MSRP of $14.99 (less $$ online), the Wheeler 21-piece Screwdriver Bit set is truly a bargain and a “must have” for every shooter. And, while you are at it, we both recommend that you take a look at the full Wheeler screwdriver bit kit linked above, we believe you will like what you see.
About Jim and Mary Clary:
Jim and Mary Clary have co-authored over six hundred published articles (and counting) on shooting and hunting. You can read many of them on AmmoLand News.
If they are breaking your using them wrong. Make sure you understand how to properly determine the size of your bit and the size bit you need that way you won’t break them.
I’ve had the 89-piece set for years and have used it on a variety of guns, accessories, and machinery with no problems. Some reviewers claim the bits are weak and will bend or break, but all I can say in that regard is that none of mine have failed so far.
I have had one of these screwdrivers sets for several hrs would not give it up for any amount of money they are great and are worth the money many times over
Another set of junk tools made in China
I’ve had this set for years and it’s one of the best investments I have ever made. Worth every penny.
The screw driver set is 60 bucks.
Only a cheapskate would complain about that.
Add the drivers for 15, and a set of torque sockets and you’re set.