The best affordable alternatives to the Wera ToolCheck Plus from brands like Wiha, PB Swiss, Klein, Makita, Hazet, and Harbor Freight that are super high quality and the best value for your money.
P.S. I bought all these tools myself for these kits except 711L provided me with some sachets to test. Amazon links below are affiliate links that support the channel.
Wera Toolcheck Plus ———————————————
Toolcheck Plus, Metric
https://amzn.to/41HEEfu
Toolcheck Plus, Imperial/SAE
https://amzn.to/41BGzSF
Bit Sets ———————————————
Klein Tools 32 Piece Bit Set
https://amzn.to/3RDDAVc
Wiha 32 Piece GoBox Bit Set
https://amzn.to/3NJzyJJ
Harbor Freight Icon Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set
https://www.harborfreight.com/locking-flex-head-ratchet-and-bit-set-35-piece-58074.html
Sockets ———————————————
Makita 8 Pc. 1/4" Impact Socket Set, Metric
https://amzn.to/3H1vaBY
Makita 8 Pc. 1/4" Impact Socket Set, Imperial/SAE
https://amzn.to/3GXPjcj
Harbor Freight Quinn 1/4 Socket Set
https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-metric-chrome-socket-set-10-piece-64205.html
Rachets ———————————————
Harbor Freight Pittsburg 1/4 Swivel Head Ratchet
https://www.harborfreight.com/14-in-drive-quick-release-swivel-head-ratchet-70151.html
Screwdrivers ———————————————
Wera 813 Bitholder - same as the one in the ToolCheck
https://amzn.to/3tD9Srl
PB Swiss Tools Stubby Bitholder - super comfy
https://amzn.to/3TFbAmA
Wera Kraftform 810/1 Bitholder - full size + cheap
https://amzn.to/4aArC7n
Wera Kraftform ESD 816 R Bitholder - too small to be comfortable
https://amzn.to/3TIqg4C
Wera Kraftform 816 RA Ratcheting Bitholder - too small to be comfortable
https://amzn.to/47eSVRW
Hazet 810 BH Bitholder - affordable + rock solid
https://amzn.to/3RYlHBP
Wiha CentroFix Bitholder - amazing, best bit holder you can buy
https://amzn.to/4aEdlGU
Klein Tools Adjustable Length Bitholder - big, heavy + capable
https://amzn.to/41CNBGM
Klein 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set
https://amzn.to/48hKIxA
711L Hex Bit and Socket 2 in 1 Extension - awesome
https://amzn.to/48wNlLC
711L Rachet 1/4 adapter
https://amzn.to/48OYOWy
Vessel Crystalline TD 6800 Ratchet Bitholder
https://amzn.to/47igtp0
Harbor Freight Pittsburg Ratcheting Screwdriver Set - junk
https://www.harborfreight.com/34-piece-ratcheting-screwdriver-set-94779.html
Precision Screwdriver Set
https://amzn.to/3RF5QXp
Kits ———————————————
HB 45 Piece Rachet + Bit Set - premium option
https://amzn.to/3RD2DYA
Mulwark 77 Piece Socket + Bit Set - budget option
https://amzn.to/3H1Okrm
———————————————
Thanks to @BrandonLund for the idea of re-using the Harbor Freight packaging as a socket rail - watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/sKavyVrQY48
———————————————
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:32 EDC bit sets
4:25 EDC socket set
5:11 Bit driver comparison
12:08 EDC recommendation
12:30 Toolkit recommendation
12:56 Kb rachet kit (premium)
17:54 Mulwark kit (budget)
19:18 Harbor Freight kit (budget)
20:55 Wrap up