Low Profile Ratcheting Bit Drivers with fewer teeth than a child. Why are these tools still around?

I got one of those Klein drivers after seeing it in another on of your videos. I was putting some furniture together for my mom and she handed me a NEIKO driver in a similar configuration, but with significantly less teeth. It must have had like 12 teeth, it was awful. The Klein is the only one I've used that is actually useful in the situations where a low profile driver is necessary.

I've been looking for ball detent bits to upgrade the klein stubby driver I have. Do the chapman bits work with the klein or OEMTools stubby drivers that use ball detents?

A bit ratchet is an inherently flawed idea because you'd need downward force as well as rotation to turn a screw without damaging it. Socket ratchets, on the other hand, are happy with just the rotation as the inner walls of the socket engage with the bolt head or nut, no downward force is necessary to maintain contact.

I was lookikg at the vessel just to add to the collection of screw drivers i really dont need lol

Also do you have any opinions on best backdrag bit ratchet?

My 'Go To' pocket ratchet for Every Day HVAC use is the Proto JSBV0810 Double Box 1/4" X 5/16" Spline Wrench.
As "low-pro" as you can go for hard to get-to screws on Air Handlers, smooth design rides well in a pocket, and the 1/4" side works with the Malco flip-bits, my 3/8" DeWALT bit, and even the Klein 7-in-1 Impact Flip Socket Set if you want everything from 1/4" to 1/2" that will also accept other 1/4" bits.
MUCH lighter and easier to carry in a tight attic than dragging a whole tool pouch or a battery powered impact.

I like that the Chapman is Made here in the USA, I have one - it IS really nice for a tiny, pocket-carried ratchet due to is small and smooth form factor - but limited by it's ability to only use bits with the ball detent (like you stated).

Sidchrome 1/4" Metric Drive Nano Socket Set - 38 Piece
Hardy any play on the connections.. 72 teeth.. stronger than what I expected.. 2 years later.. works like new!

the Engineer looks very much like a Sears (not Craftsman) I had years ago
had tow of those and both the plastic direction switch broke
I made a new aluminum switch for one but not the other

yeah, lots of tools...
got many duplicates since many live with the job like trailer hitch or whatever
then I retired and the shop tools came home, now there's triple tools!

Best video title of all time LOL!

Chapman bits are awesome. Their ratchet looks like some type of abortion tool from the 1920s, roto rooter!! And you can get one cheaper than a pack of Newport 100s.

I have the Klein and like it a lot - the finger hole saved me from dropping it a couple of times when it would have been VERY awkward to do so. For tiny driving, the bit driver I got from O'Reilly's is the champ.

I have to check Klein and BluePoint wrench sets. Was just going to buy the Klein larger 5 or 8 piece set. I like BluePoint quite a bit. I have the three piece BluePoint mini ratcheting 1/4 driver set. Really love it but barely use it. It sits out on display though.

Check out the Anex ratcheting screwdriver no.52m (it's a bit ratchet like these examples)

There are other ways to do this but,
The Chapman with their 1/4" square drive and a 1/4" square to 1/4" hex bit socket adapter and you've got the start of a nice, compact, EDC driver system.

As mentioned by others, the Vim Tools HBR5 is my favourite. In addition to the super smooth 72 T dual ratchets (1/4" HEX for bits + 1/4" square for sockets), the slight angle, and the beautiful finish, the biggest selling point for me was the knurled wheel at both ends: priceless when starting to drive a fastener, before the ratchet function can be activated. Has a longer handle than my old Wera 8001 (The Vim handle was a bit too narrow and slippery for my taste though, so I wrapped some thin paracord around it to make the perfect tool).

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GearWrench 1/4" 5/16" Mircodriver is my fav low profile offset bit driver ratchet. Admittedly you can get smaller ratchet bit drivers, but I love it. I take it with me on every job, even if I only need two wrenches, always bring my Microdriver set. I don't always use, it but it is always there when I need it. Also, I keep my JIS Vessel 5/16 (8mm) impact bits with my Microdriver set and use the extra torque to get some of those stubborn screws on Japanese vehicles.

The little Wera Mini Ratchet , is tuff as a Pig’s nose ! A couple of times I’ve needed more torque , I’ve put a piece of EMT on it to add torque , and it survived !

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I was surprised at how many of these drivers I have. I did not have the Klein, though I have considered it a few times.
The KStar -- (who made SnapOn ) is actually in my Maxpedition EDC Mini tool kit.
The Titan 1/4" lives in that compartment in my Tekton 1/4" set.
The chapman? meh--
The Klien though---
I have no excuse to buy it, but------ maybe you twisted my arm
U N C L E ! ! !!!