It BROKE! Linus Tech Tips Screwdriver (6 months later)

Has the @LinusTechTips Screwdriver lived up to it's hype? Is it worth the steep price? Let's find out.

Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

Creator Edition LTT Screwdriver Sightings:

- Jeff Geerling (White): (my earlier video)

Contents:

00:00 - Fish-flavored rat poison
00:52 - Marketing
02:12 - A Little Bit annoying
03:17 - Ratchet and Clank
04:05 - Thanks, I hate it
06:28 - Just a Megapro rebadge?
10:01 - Durability
11:08 - The most viewed part of this video
12:16 - Linus should've watched that part, but he's in the comments
12:53 - Hi Dad
14:03 - A little noncommital

[JeffGeerling]

Dear Linus, since I'm not sure you'll watch the video, I wrote this letter to you:

I hate your stinking guts.
You make me vomit.
You're scum between my toes!

Love, Jeff

_Okay, adding an /s here since many people don't get either of the two references..._

[matthiaswandel]

Hey, I only mess with the electrical panel maybe 10x a year

[ElectroBOOM]

There's bit selector?! I didn't know it existed! What does it do? It doesn't seem to effect my life!

[snazzy]

Great follow-up, Jeff! I didn't know you could change the orientation of the bit-holder halves! I actually like the inclusion of the Robertson but I'm a weirdo and use them over Torx because they're cheaper. Agree the bit load-out should definitely be changed for the U.S. They sent me two and I've since purchased two more. Definitely not the best value screwdriver, but the hand-feel is amazing and the bit storage is great. If you can shell out the extra $, it's nice. That's my unsponsored opinion. 😉

[pauloss]

4:08 To be fair, the bit separator does have use. It allows you to replace the smaller 12 bits with 6 normal size bits like the ones you like for the Megapro driver (8:20).

[maxmustsleep]

i think these update videos are really great!
it's one thing to see a shiny new tool and play around with it but in the end it's way more important how it holds up over time. Sometimes early criticism vanishes if you get more used to the object, or get a better understanding how it's supposed to work, and sometimes things break or get annoying after using it a few dozen times.
thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[dinon]

Definitely agree that the Dewalt gyro screwdriver is the bee's knees for IT work, especially rack and stack. It's always in my tool bag... the battery is tiny and lasts quite awhile, I only need two and a charger for any given project.

[soggybaguette]

Never thought I’d see Jeff asking Clint at LGR for anything but I welcome it

[tjs]

After working in IT for over 30 years, I've settled on mostly Kobalt ratcheting screwdrivers. For most of the fiddly bits, my go to is a 26 piece precision screwdriver set which is no longer sold; but they've replaced it with a 27 piece one for $15US. Kobalt is Lowe's store brand tools.

[colindawson]

I bought an LTT Screwdriver with all the extra bit sets. The package went missing in the post and LTT Store sorted it out without any problems. I've used the driver for a couple of jobs and found that it's really does sit in the goldielocks zone for my needs. If I need heavier duty, I've got electric screw drivers, drills and impart drivers that I can use. Got really delicate work, I've still got jewler sets, and I've even got a usb power screw driver. Does this one driver replace thing I had before. Only the manual drivers that I used for PC building and electronics. Even then, it's not made them 100% redundant. Every tool has it's place, and every tool has things that it excels at. Would I recommend the LTT driver as a first driver. Nope, but it's certainly a nice edition to the kit.

[CoalitionGaming]

Great update video! My dayjob is in IT support and when it comes to decommissioning systems, this comes in handy but I more often reach for an electric screwdriver I own...mostly to save my hand/wrist. Nothing fancy, some Baur thing from Harbor Freight. I'm not picky. I like to show the screwdriver to friends and family (some of which work in electrical or are mechanics) and all of them come away some degree of impressed with the feel and handling of it. What surprises me most though is that when I tell them the price of it...they DON'T balk. They don't seem to think its priced badly or crazy or anything. Also most of the time they say its instantly better than the Snap-On some of them have experience with lol.

[the_hamrat]

Very good video Jeff! The problem is in South Africa is shipping is a killer, you can work on double the price, so it prices itself out of the market. Hope you're feeling better

[kodywillnauer]

Good tools make all the difference. And supporting people who solve problems are a win win. Not a LTT fan boy, but I respect the group for wanting to make a product that others can use too.

[rhekman]

8:20 Jeff, I don't think you pointed out the bit storage in the LTT can store large bits if you're willing to leave out halve the capacity, I think Linus mentioned that was the point of the clockable retention mechanism - offset for mini-bits, and aligned with the bit separator spun out of the way for full size bits.

[TeaOS]

Ive been using that dewalt gyro for like 7 years, its my favorite screwdriver, but the LTT has been nice for working on equipment or something that I need to feel how tight it is versus letting the torque guide me. And its a lot easier to travel with via plane vs lugging the batteries with me

[CatchAllEntertainmentToday]

I use mine daily as a maintence technician at a warehouse. I have used most of the bits in the standard load out, plan on adding some commonly used torque buts as well. The magnet is very useful, when you need to pick up a screw dropped below or on a conveyor, it ensures you can do it safely.

[stephencoakley]

8:44 I have that exact DeWalt electric screwdriver, and honestly, I love it. I use it all the time for all sorts of things: PC building and IT things, light home maintenance and construction, electrical, assembly, etc. One of my favorite tools in my tool bag. It doesn't have interior bit storage which is really the main downside, but to compensate somewhat I use a pack of Irwin double-sided bits so that I effectively always have 2 bits on the tool itself, and then 8 more easy-to-find bits in my bag. Also the flashlight rocks! I agree that it doesn't replace a manual screwdriver for all scenarios, but neither does a ratcheting screwdriver.

[jmr]

I saw a red shirt and thought there would be a chainsaw.

[BTLJKS]

Never thought I'd watch a 15 minute video on screwdrivers, but here I am. Honestly, very entertaining! Great stuff!

[uberDoward]

I snagged one, and didn't know they sold sets of bits! Just ordered all but the torx as they are out of stock. For my home/DIY usage, it has been fantastic. I'm extremely happy with it :)