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Just scored this beast of a screwdriver set - what should I break in first?

1/19/2026 12:04:40 PM #1
TorqueTom55
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Hey Tool Discount Club fam! Just got the new Wera Kraftform Plus set in the mail today and I'm stoked. These things feel solid - the handles have this cool grip texture and the tips look super precise. Been using cheapos for years as a home inspector, but finally decided to upgrade. What's the best first project to really test these out? Thinking maybe assembling some furniture or tightening all the outlet covers in my house. Open to suggestions!
1/19/2026 12:50:40 PM #2
SafetySteve72
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Nice grab, Tom. Wera makes good stuff - we keep a set in the roofing truck for small repairs. Skip the furniture. Go find something with old, crusty screws. Maybe an old toolbox or garage shelf that's been sitting. If they can break loose corrosion without stripping, you'll know they're keepers. And for god's sake, wear safety glasses if you're prying at anything.
1/19/2026 4:28:40 PM #3
RenovationRick27
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Ooh jealous! I've had my eye on those. As a DIY dad, my first move with new tools is always the 'kid test' - last week I let my 8-year-old help me put together a new bookshelf with my old screwdrivers and let's just say... we have some stripped screws now lol. Maybe start with something low-stakes like adjusting the hinges on a cabinet door? That way if it goes sideways, it's not a big deal. Also, how's the magnetic hold on the tips? My cheap ones drop screws constantly.
1/19/2026 1:19:40 PM #4
HeavyDutyDan84
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Concrete guy here - we don't use screwdrivers much except for formwork and tool repairs. But if you want to test 'em, find a rusty electrical panel screw (power OFF, obviously). If it bites and turns without cam-out, you're golden. Otherwise, they're just pretty handles. Let us know how they handle torque.

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