Williams WRS-1 Magnetic Ratcheting Screwdriver

A great product.

I bought this screwdriver after looking at Project Farm review (including LTT's new screwdriver) wasn't disappointed and does what I need it to do. Feels really great. Williams and Snap On are from the same parent company and from what I heard, this is made in the same factory as Snap On just for the average consumer which is great for me.

Good quality ratcheting screwdriver made better with a few additions and tweaks. I have a few ratcheting screwdrivers. My goto is a Klein 13-1 because I really like handle ergos and rubber grip. I have a megapro but rarely use it because its a little bulkier/longer and how the handle tapers wasnt really doing it for me in terms of ergos. Things i like about the williams: love the ergos, fits in my hand nicely. Like the smooth ratcheting mechanism. LOVE that it's the same snap-on tool that's probably made in the same factory, but for half the cost. Love that its easily serviceable by just taking off the lock spring. Things i didnt care for: my model came with a large gap between the collar and the handle. some pics i've seen have it sit flush. some i've seen have a big gap. It's the same with the snap-on models too, so it's not just williams. No big deal tho, still functional. the bit storage is also lacking. there was a bit of back and forth play in the shaft as well. things i did to make it better for me: took the ratcheting mechanism apart, added some more oil and grease so it's REAL smooth and light to rotate (Really love that i can service these). While i had it apart, i 3D printed a black ring to fill the unsightly gap - i know i know - its just a tool and still functional, but my OCD kicked in and figured to just fill it for my personal aesthetics. While i had the mechanism apart, i readjusted the shaft lock washer so there's minimal back and forward play in the shaft. It's pretty tight and rock solid now. Lastly, i 3D printed a bit holder from a remix of John Zanussi's Williams bit holder found on the internetz. These tweaks IMO really complete the screwdriver! I really like it now and find myself fidgeting with it, just randomly taking stuff apart around the house LOL. All in all, great quality screwdriver with a few mods in mind!

This is an amazing ratcheting screwdriver. I actually asked my Snap-On dealer about it, and he confirmed that it’s essentially a Snap-On tool, just sold under the Williams name. Even the bits included are Snap-On branded, with the Snap-On logo on the side. The handle is very comfortable and provides excellent grip, even during longer jobs. The special Snap-On bits it comes with are top-tier quality — especially the #2 Phillips, which has that extra-grip design. You can really feel the difference compared to standard bits, as it reduces cam-out and holds screws much better. Functionally, this screwdriver feels and performs exactly like the Snap-On version, but at a significantly lower price. I would 100% recommend this over the Snap-On branded one if you want the same quality without paying the premium. The only downsides were small details. Packaging was very minimal — it arrived in a simple zip-lock bag with no box or protective packaging. Also, there was a sticker on the handle that wasn’t fully removed, though this is minor and doesn’t affect use. Other than that, it’s an excellent tool. I even modified mine by adding a 3D-printed bit holder to the back of the handle, which keeps the bits from rattling around — works great. Overall, a high-quality professional tool that performs exactly as it should.

This is arguably one of the best ratcheting screwdrivers on the market. Don't be fooled by the low tooth count or the lack of a fancy bit carousel, the WRS-1 runs silky-smooth and has such low back drag that it's just plain enjoyable to work with. There's a reason why it and the Snap-on hard handle one - which is the same screwdriver with a different handle and knurling on the shaft - keep selling and selling and selling. It's a simple no-fuss ratcheting screwdriver that just works and does so really, really well.