Hey Sir, wanted to say thanks for your review! Your video provides the best testing...which obviously helps us make good choices for what we need. I went with the real avid for gunsmithing...your accuracy testing really helped!

@Tools-Tested

11 ай бұрын

No problem! Glad it was helpful! I really like the real Avid, its been good.

Great tool reviews, Thank you for providing ideas.

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No problem!

Thanks mate!!!!! Great methodology and process....

@Tools-Tested

6 ай бұрын

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!

I picked the Real Avid at the beginning just because of the style and ability to dial in 1,2,3....✔️nice to see it works well too...

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the ability to easily dial it in is nice, thats one thing I didn't like about the Wheeler Wrench when I tested it. The accuracy is impressive.

Great video keep doing what you’re doing

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! will do!

I've used the Capri Tools screwdriver in electrical for a couple of years now, it's definitely better than the Neiko I had before it haha. I like that it fits in my tool pouch without being so bulky but at higher torque it does take man strength to get the 50 inch pounds. I think the smart-torq would drive me nuts having to make sure I didn't accidentally move the red knob. Although obviously it's meant for scopes and maybe not construction. Your videos are always good stuff, thanks as always!

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully I can test the Neiko at some point, but I can see how the Capri is better. Yeah torquing lugs in a panel would be tricky with the Real Avid, thats a very good point. No problem!

@WhiteVaille

8 ай бұрын

@Tools-Tested Hmm. I imagine it's doable, but you'd want an extension, or very long bits. I have a few from Japan, but I think I've also seen them from the German and Swiss brands. Still, quite bulky to carry and use. I feel like I'd get the Wera VDE torque driver for electrical installs, even if it's significantly more expensive. .... and for more cost, maybe pair it with the angle grip version, though it's not VDE. But it's more comfortable and easier to use.

Nice review dude!

@Tools-Tested

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

You're the man

Awesome job. It would have been awesome to see Wera’s two torque screwdrivers and gearwrench’s added to the test pile

@Tools-Tested

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hopefully in a month or so when the tester gets back from Snap-On.

Awesome video! Can you add the Gearwrench Torquedriver to your next test please? Thanks!

@Tools-Tested

6 күн бұрын

Thanks! I will add it to the list.

Both the Capri and the Real Avid look pretty good. Think I would prefer to have the torque assist at the top of the driver, aka the Capri, rather than the bottom like the Real Avid, unless you start to use extensions a lot. They do seem to have quite a high range compared to the torque screwdrivers I see over here in the UK. Very interesting to see them in action.

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Yep really depends, defiantly the Capri for electrical work and the Real Avid for gun smithing. I did notice the Wera screwdrivers have smaller ranges compared to these.

Suggestion for you... I would like to see you test bits. So many times I have bought torx bits that can barely torque to 30 in/lb because they warp. Would love to see which torx set brands can actually hold torque.

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Probably won't be this year, I did see ClientGraphics and PF have test videos on them.

Is there a way to test torque spec at home?

Thanks for testing the claimed accuracy, I’m shopping for a torque screwdriver and your two videos were the only ones I’ve found so far that tested multiple brands. Do you have any experience with the Gearwrench 89620/89624 torque screwdriver? That has popped up a few times in my searches and seems nice and has a lifetime warranty. I’m also curious about CDI torque screwdrivers, CDI seems to be a good but expensive brand, curious how good their torque screwdrivers are.

@Tools-Tested

10 ай бұрын

No problem, yeah not many test videos out there for 1/4 torque screwdrivers. Well I was hoping to do the Gearwrench's and CDI but sadly I powered up the tester today and for some reason its not reading torque. So it will be a while before I can test 1/4 again sadly.

@Regilliwret

10 ай бұрын

@@Tools-Tested that sucks about the tester, sorry to hear that. Hopefully it’s not an expensive fix.

I have the Real Avid that cost me two years ago at $65, but I ordered from Amazon at the time Wheeler Fat Stix which cost $44. I checked Amazon's website today and Wheeler's Fat Stix price increased to $77; I knew when I first saw the Fat Stix, the price at $79, I ordered at the right time.

@Tools-Tested

7 ай бұрын

Yep, everything just keeps going up, but 44 was a great deal.

Just ordered (and received?!) the Real Avid driver today, since the price finally dropped below $65 again! Wow, this is a chonky little unit. Only complaint is that the grips are slightly oily. And it's a bit heavy?! But hopefully should last me a lifetime, and then some! Thanks for the recommendation!!

@WhiteVaille

8 ай бұрын

(A wipe with isopropyl fixed the oil issue. Very pleased with this, overall!)

@Tools-Tested

8 ай бұрын

Nice, yeah thats the one I ended up keeping out of the bunch. I agree its a little chunky but the easy to read adjustment is awesome.

If you do Wera, they have a pistol grip torque driver... would be interesting to see if that makes a difference.

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@mrallan8063

Жыл бұрын

@@Tools-Tested It's just an idea... it's going to be on the expensive side I think.

What would you pick between the regular wheeler and the real avid?

@Tools-Tested

10 ай бұрын

Definitely the real avid. Lot easier to dial in with the single digits on the knob, extra handle and better case. That’s the one I ended up keeping.

Any chance of comparing the Wheeler Fat Wrench to all of these?

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Already did in a earlier video kzread.info/dash/bejne/mq2h2LeOe9K4qLQ.html

Now, what about the real avid vs the wheeler from the other video?

@Tools-Tested

7 ай бұрын

Personally I would go with the Real Avid, yes the wheeler is smaller but the Real Avid is easier to read and set.

What's this "warm up cycle" I keep hearing about? I can't find a video on it or why it's important....if it really is.

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Basically if a mechanical torque wrench sits for a while it’s best practice to cycle it a few times before torquing a fastener. Most micrometer click style torque wrench’s will mention it in the manual. I have tested the theory and it seems to be true, I noticed higher torque before cycling.

I'm not sure I'm going to need that extra avid torque lever. I mean I've been single for like 15 years now.😂

Which one will you pick the new Wheeler fat wheel or the Real Avid ? Which one is more accurate and reliable?

@Tools-Tested

2 ай бұрын

I would pick real avid bc u can dial in the single units.

@JW02828

2 ай бұрын

@@Tools-Tested Thanks

😊😊👍👍

@Tools-Tested

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

These vs 1/4 inch torque driver/wrench...🤔

wheeler is the truth

None are the best. Nothing but nothing beats wera and Wiha.

Should always buy made in Taiwan. Should try to avoid Made in China aka West Taiwan 😅

@Tools-Tested

Жыл бұрын

Lol soon to be east China...

@razorseal

Жыл бұрын

@@Tools-Tested 🤣