Triplett TMAL-002 10-in-1 Mini Autoloading Ratcheting Screwdriver with Magnetic Bits

I was a bit cautious when I ordered this screwdriver, because many of these I've looked at are cheap China knockoffs, and poorly made. Not this one! Neither the tool itself, or the packaging mentions where it's made so I contacted Triplett and they responded immediately (even on a Saturday!) and they said it's made in Taiwan. That's OK with me.This is a well made tool from a reputable company, in business since 1904. It's a very clever design that works really well, keeping the flat and cross bits readily available, and the Torx bits available in the handle. The barrel loading function is surprisingly easy, with the selected bit held in place magnetically. The magnet is VERY strong and you're not likely to have the bit just fall out on the floor or get lost in your toolbox! The gear-less ratchet function works flawlessly and even has a "hold" function to keep the tip still in the jaws for manual twisting.This is a great tool for working on small items. They make a heavy duty version of this tool for only $5 more on Amazon if you're looking for that.If you're looking for a small-work screwdriver with multi size tips, you can't go wrong with this one, and yes, I would buy it again!

Nice complete set, great addition to your impact driver.

...or at least it was when I wrote this. Hopefully, they've redone it since. But if not, then the part that you're missing about how this tool works is that you pull the revolver-style cylinder straight out and away from the handle about 3 inches! It looks kind of crazy like this, but what's happened is that during the extension, the bit has dropped down into position within the cylinder. So now you can rotate the cylinder to select the next bit. The next bit is the one ligned with the column that all of this is attached to. Don't worry; it's obvious when you have the thing in hand. Then, you just slide it back down and the new bit is in position! It's a genius mechanism and one I wish I had a long time ago.I refuse to ever be without one of these ever again. Once your life is free of bit fumbling you just can't go back. You might as well tell me to stretch my lower lip into the size and shape of a dinner plate; it just ain't happening.So how do I get by saying something like that and then only leaving a 4-star review? Because nothing in life is perfect. Here's my list of gripes:1. The cylinder refracts light so badly that it's sometimes impossible to tell which bit I'm looking at, so I have to just quickly load each one up until I get the one I want. If the cylinder can't be made more transparent, then color-code each position within the cylinder and I'll just remember it that way. Come to think of it, I'm going to do that right now!2. The cylinder only moves in one direction. You can get it to move the other way if you futz with it enough but by then, you could have already done a full turn in the other direction.3. My previous screwdriver had a reinforced pommel for light striking. I didn't even think before shattering the delicate endcap on this tool. I reassembled it with the help of some epoxy. But still, it's VERY fragile. To some extent, it's an unfair comparison because my old screwdriver didn't have storage in the handle either. However, when compared with similar handles with unscrewable ends from Irwin and Craftsman, this one is still considerably more fragile. So I would like to see this given some attention in version 2 because it's quite common to strike stuff with the end of the screwdriver handle.4. If this exists, I didn't find it: There should be an accessory or add-on pack that includes maybe 3 more cylinders and a holder that you can hang on a wall or pegboard. The holder should feel basically the same as the way the tool itself holds the cylinders so they feel satisfactorily clicked-in. The holder should also include a (removable?) clip for attaching it to a belt or a jean pocket.

As described. Has a lot of bits.

Bought these for my husband. He’s handy around the house and I’m not lol.. he loves this set and usually brings it out any time he has the chance.

Smaller size that I expected. Not for heavy workouts.

This little set saved me hundreds of dollars... my Delonghi coffee maker was acting up, and this set allowed me to get into the area (where only techs are supposed to go) and easily fix my machine. Well made and the case is very sturdy

...but those are gone. When I saw this one it looked identical. Upon receiving it I found that if it wasn't the same deaign, it's damn close. Either way, the design of this screwdriver is AWESOME, and there should be tens of thousands sold every Father's Day. If you use hand tools even moderately, get it.

Nice little set and like the case.

Barely able to drive screws with even the slightest amount of torque. The loading mechanism works fine but its a moot point if the screw drive cant drive a basic screw

A bit expensive ,but that was mainly because it came from America.versatile screwdriver with on board storage for spare bits cartridge

Awesome automatic screwdriver... quick and easy. Husband loves it.

all ok