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32 -Piece 2-1/2-in Magnetic Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 32 -Piece 2-1/2-in Magnetic Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver Set

3.9
133
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 3.9 out of 5
133 Reviews


73% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The screwdriver has a mix of positive and negative reviews. Customers appreciate its good variety of bits, strong torque, and convenient ratcheting handle that reduces wrist strain. The 6x speed feature is also praised for driving screws faster. However, common issues include a weak magnetic bit holder causing bits to frequently fall out, the 6x speed feature losing torque and becoming difficult to use with resistance, screws holding the mechanism coming loose over time, and some units being defective or damaged. Despite these flaws, many still find the tool useful and time-saving, though the quality control and design problems prevent it from being universally recommended.

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133 Customer Reviews

Bad Bits

It's a great design and I didn't have the problem another reviewer had with the bits not being magnetized. In my case, two of them broke on me in rapid succession this morning when I was trying to remove brackets for venetian blinds. I just bought this in 2016 and would have anticipated the bits not breaking so soon. I would pay a bit more for more durable material.

November 22, 2017
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Great concept poorly assembled

Would Not Recommend

Loved the idea behind it but on each use the screws that hold gear collar on kept backing themselves out and falling....

August 15, 2017
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ok but not great

Would Not Recommend

it works, handle feels cheap, the grip could be better.

August 7, 2017
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Great Action

Would Recommend

I have a stubby version of this speed drive that was only 2X the speed. I use it a lot. This one being a full-size handle and 6X-Speed makes it my new favorite driver.

June 12, 2017
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Watch our for loose star screws.

Great tool, speeds up work. Only negatve comment is to watch out for the tiny star screws on the ratchet work loose. I am missing two.

May 29, 2017
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Life Saver

Would Recommend

I moved homes recently and taking apart and putting together furniture has never been easier with this tool. Great buy and I would recommend to anyone!

March 31, 2017
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Would Recommend

When using the 6X feature, if the screw is semi-tight, it is hard to screw it in further if you don't have much strength in your wrist. A 3X might be more practical for the average person.

January 15, 2017
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Best Screwdriver I Own

Would Recommend

This is the screwdriver I go to first. It speeds up assembly and dis-assembly of any project. If I could only have 1 screwdriver this would be it. I purchased this one for my daughter so she would not steal mine.

January 9, 2017
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6 speed screwdriver

Would Recommend

I looked for a ratchet screwdriver to rapidly fasten or loosen screws when I found this unit. It works great and saves a lot of time.

December 12, 2016
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Great screwdriver.

Would Recommend

I really like this screwdriver. It takes the smaller bit heads and the ratcheting works great. Really solid feeling in the hand. Ratcheting one direction while moving the handle both ways is great and speeds things up. All in all I'm happy with the purchase.

September 28, 2016
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Ok single direction ratchet

Would Not Recommend

This was a very expensive purchase for it's unmatched claims. For a single action ratcheting screwdriver, it certainly does the job, but as a reverse action screwdriver, it doesn't meet expectations. I'm not expecting the thing to drive in screws to an non-drilled hole or anything, but trying to add a little pressure to the screw while driving it in makes the mechanism that operates the reverse drive function completely inoperable. If this was a $15 purchase, I wouldn't even be writing a revi...

July 31, 2016
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Easy to use and handy

Would Recommend

This is a handy little product with multiple uses. Not a bad purchase from Lowe's

June 26, 2015
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Just what I needed

Would Recommend

This product is just what I needed for my "go" tool kit in the truck at work. Plastic case has all the bits I need and I can select the most used for the storage compartment in the handle. When I need that odd bit, it is in the snap closed case and not in the bottom of the tool bag.

June 25, 2015
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