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I have owned this Wiha GoBox for a couple of years now. I initially held off on reviewing it because prices and availability were all over the place. At times, this kit was selling for more than $50 when it was even available. Now, they are readily available for less than I paid back then and that is great news because the GoBox kits are excellent.
If you know tools, you likely know Wiha. They make excellent quality tools and their driver bits are especially well-liked. The quality of this kit is top-notch – almost unbeatable when they cost about $30. The bits are great. The ratchet feels great in use and the included extension is shockingly nice.
The ratchet has a large, easy-to-operate direction switch and a relatively large, comfortable handle. Both of these features really stand out among other small ratchets I have used. The bit extension shows a level of design and finish that is impressive, almost out-of-place on an extension. The lock collar holds bits securely and also free spins to give the user a convenient hold point when really trying to lean into a fastener.
The real star of the show with these GoBox kits is the form-factor. The box is compact and made of steel with a secure, friction latch. There is a plastic insert that organizes all the contents with the extension nested under the ratchet. This isn’t some cheap plastic insert either. It is thick, rugged, and holds the bits very well with no signs of wearing out. This is easily the most compact kit of its kind that I have used and also the best organized.
This GoBox kit is relatively complete for my needs but yours may vary. As usual, it is easy to swap in the standard 1/4″ shank bits for the ones you need for your specific applications. I appreciate that it includes a 1/4″ drive socket adapter as these are shockingly commonly overlooked in similar kits.
Where to Buy:
I don’t have a local source for Wiha tools. Amazon now has regular stock for a number of the GoBox kits now and that is where I purchased mine: Wiha GoBox kits on Amazon.com
If it was available at the time, I would have picked the GoBox Standard kit versus the impact rated set that I have. I don’t need the impact rated bits and I prefer that bit selection on the standard kit. It’s cheaper too.
Previously Reviewed Alternatives:
- Alltrade/Powerbuilt Ratchet & Driver
- Chapman MFG Midget Ratchet and Accessories
- GearWrench MicroDriver Set
- Klein Tools 65200 Ratchet Set
- Prestacyle T-Handle Ratchet
- Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX
- VIM Tools HBR3 Bit Ratchet
- VIM Tools HBR4/Prestaratchet Mini Ratchet
- VIM Tools HBR5 Bit Ratchet
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