Some instruments are made to be admired and fondled as a lot as they’re made to truly be used. Such definitely appears to be the case with the sandblasted titanium GripNGo 2.0 ratcheting bit driver, which is presently the topic of a Kickstarter marketing campaign.
The GripNGo 2.0 is made by gadget firm TiMate, which beforehand introduced us the BoltLite multitool, the Wayfinder titanium flashlight, and naturally the unique GripNGo. The latter was clearly impressed by the MetMo Driver, which was in flip a contemporary reimagining of the Fifties Weltrekord ratchet screwdriver.
All of that being mentioned, the two.0 does depart from the unique mannequin in a number of key methods.
To start with, coming in at 103 mm lengthy (4 in) by 25 mm huge (0.98 in) it is merely larger, permitting customers to use extra torque – as much as 30 Nm (6.7 lb ft), to be exact. Torque could be boosted when wanted by a brand new “energy arm” that pulls up and out from the highest after which folds over to at least one aspect, as an alternative of simply folding straight over just like the previous one. This design reportedly gives a stronger grip and higher leverage.
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The twin-direction ratchet head has been improved for smoother operation and better reliability below load, plus the bit storage “vault” no longer solely retains the bits magnetically, however it could additionally maintain eight quarter-inch bits as an alternative of 4. Lastly, the outside of the two.0 has been patterned to provide it extra of a textured grip end.
The entire rig, which features a magnetized quarter- to sixth-inch bit adapter, is claimed to tip the scales at 144.2 g (5 oz).
Assuming the GripNGo 2.0 reaches manufacturing, a pledge of US$109 will get you one in your alternative of silver or black. The deliberate retail worth is $169. You possibly can see it in motion, within the video beneath.
GripNGo 2.0: Your On a regular basis Titanium Driver, Reinvented
Supply: Kickstarter
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