He Made Me Buy a $200 USB Screwdriver! - in Shenzhen, China

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ธ.ค. 2018
  • Xuan, the younger of the two Tool Brothers, my favorite cell phone repair tools booth here in the Huaqiangbei electronics markets in Shenzhen, China, asked me to buy him a $200 USB powered "smart" screwdriver from the US when I was there this summer. I was skeptical - would it work? Is it worth that much money? Or is it just another overpriced gadget? Come along with us to find out...
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  • @StrangeParts
    @StrangeParts  5 ปีที่แล้ว +938

    I visited Xuan the other day, and he said it was ok to post his location and contact details in case anyone wants to visit his shop in Shenzhen. He doesn’t have an online shop for selling outside of China though. Hit “read more” for the contact details.
    Shop address:
    Shop A388 , Longsheng Dongpu Market Corridor Shennan Middle Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen
    深圳市福田区深南中路龙胜东铺市场走廊A388档
    Contact details:
    Huang Wei Xuan
    Phone: +86 13652342235
    WeChat: nikaixinjiugou

    • @ptr8750
      @ptr8750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thankyou

    • @wel97459
      @wel97459 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I like to hear about the people doing business there, as here in the states we can only wish for a electric heaven like that. I end up buy lots of stuff off eBay from there.

    • @Mpl-go6yr
      @Mpl-go6yr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey pls reply i have a suggestion.

    • @philipzeng5241
      @philipzeng5241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      oh, really. since I'm in China near Shenzhen, could you tell me what electronic do you usually need?

    • @Andrei-jo9bt
      @Andrei-jo9bt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You could try to build a laptop from parts. How you did with the iphone.

  • @LastofAvari
    @LastofAvari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4722

    Great to see two creative personalities breaking the language barrier and working on something together

    • @adamkamali
      @adamkamali 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was just about to write that LOL

    • @kabalu
      @kabalu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      they work together to break the law

    • @leonhealy5919
      @leonhealy5919 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice video!!

    • @ArnoldWinters
      @ArnoldWinters 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      exactly...Scotty encourages stealing of intellectual property to of all people a Chinese person. This is abominable.
      @@kabalu

    • @JHA854
      @JHA854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Arnold Winters I don’t think it’s illegal to reverse engineer and make your own product. Every manufacturer will buy its competitors product to test it and break it down, figure out what it does well and how it can be improved. If it’s not patented (not that patents matter much in China), then they can pretty much copy it all.

  • @jade_capricorn
    @jade_capricorn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +702

    He's doing great with English! It always makes me happy to see people interacting with each other despite language and cultural differences.

    • @Poxenium
      @Poxenium 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, but only the native English/American/Australian ....etc. get to be lazy and not learn another language their whole life :))))
      I grew up with 4 languages: Hungarian, Romanian, English and German... not so easy ...

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Poxenium ...Quite an exagerration...

    • @Poxenium
      @Poxenium 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And yet you write that in English, instead of my other 3 languages, thus proving my point :))))

    • @Yonatan24
      @Yonatan24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Poxenium English is my second language :)

    • @philrod1
      @philrod1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Poxenium You're right. I'm a native English speaker trying to learn German. When I'm in Germany I try my best, but often the Germans just say "I speak English. Just speak English." It shames me.

  • @SODTAOE
    @SODTAOE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    This video is great because it shows two people who started off on opposite sides of the world but are now friends because of a common career/hobby/passion. He is such a hard worker and I hope this video gives his business a little bump

  • @TheDieselDangler
    @TheDieselDangler 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1114

    It’s now being offered from China for 19.99

    • @SiriusXification
      @SiriusXification 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wait what where?

    • @rjpena6273
      @rjpena6273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really now...

    • @savage6394
      @savage6394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Sarcasm people!

    • @macgyver9134
      @macgyver9134 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      sad, but truth is it happens every day in China and a lot of times because of situations just like this.

    • @SiriusXification
      @SiriusXification 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      @@macgyver9134 At least the chinese would have the decency to add a Li-Ion battery.

  • @funbien
    @funbien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    我挺感动,华强北真的是无数勤劳踏实肯干的年轻人逐梦的地方,谢谢你Scotty,能把镜头对准这些普通的中国青年。我是中国北方人,鼓捣电子产品经常通过淘宝同他们打交道,他们或许没有很高的学历,但是每每和他们交流,做交易,你都能感觉到他们在自己领域里的专业,诚恳和热情。
    I am very touched on seeing this episode. Huaqiangbei is really a place where countless hard-working young people chasing their dreams. Thank you, Scotty, for pointing your camera to these ordinary Chinese young people. I am a Chinese living in northern China. I like to tinker electronic projects and often make deal with them through Taobao. They may not have high academic qualifications, but every time when you communicate with them, you can really feel their professionalism, sincerity and enthusiasm.

    • @guoqianglin2568
      @guoqianglin2568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      樊彬我也在华强北。其实华强北这边挺辛苦的,日夜颠倒

    • @funbien
      @funbien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@guoqianglin2568 加油,现在的青年人哪有没有干过夜班的,多注意身体,祝你发财!

    • @funbien
      @funbien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@tcf214 for some reason here in China and also many other countries, the expectancy on your life and career is highly associated to your family. This man worked so hard without vacation even without sleep to become a business owner. Their striving spirit is truly affecting.

    • @ChozoSR388
      @ChozoSR388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@funbien It's most definitely inspiring.

    • @jesseswell
      @jesseswell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oh,yourEnglish and Chinese are also great!

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m 5 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    Scotty, your enthusiasm for the people you work with and their lives and businesses is infectious. It's what makes you such an amazing creator here.

  • @Mrcovert
    @Mrcovert 5 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    The screwdriver is not the star of this video, the two inquisitive peeps are having a good chat. Please make some more videos like this

    • @nocknock4832
      @nocknock4832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Really liked seeing the interaction

  • @Elcapitano00001
    @Elcapitano00001 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1028

    He need it for "research". I am waiting to buy the same exact screwdriver for 20rmb on taobao soon!!

    • @dianukensaja9894
      @dianukensaja9894 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Yeah, 😂😂😂 that's would be $4

    • @Ride-With-Me-69
      @Ride-With-Me-69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lmao. So true 😂

    • @Godofhel1
      @Godofhel1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Ok, so you will be screwing not only the phones, but the whole industry and the people over. Because they invented something, put a high price tag for quality and also because of the invention
      So there will be no point for small individual companies, which actually have the most ideas, to bring something innovative to the world

    • @kmickCSX
      @kmickCSX 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      @@Godofhel1 I can't afford shit from small innovative companies

    • @boloisdaman
      @boloisdaman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@Godofhel1 Yeah, but that's what China does. Business as usual. Anyone that invents anything knows they only have a limited time before China starts making their versions.

  • @ck5056
    @ck5056 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1928

    Strange Parts: It's crazy
    Chinese guy: You're crazy
    LOL

    • @MrSafa61
      @MrSafa61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      3:06

    • @MrSafa61
      @MrSafa61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      He says 'pretty crazy'

    • @MrSafa61
      @MrSafa61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      3:18 it's a volume button thing

    • @MrSafa61
      @MrSafa61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      1:08 I have nothing to do

    • @Skhillz_FN
      @Skhillz_FN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What pretty much China I met a guy from China that was like me and my wife got married at 25 that's much much too young to them that's like having kids at 16

  • @guystumm9387
    @guystumm9387 5 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    This is one of my favorites, I like learning more about the locals.
    Thanks for doing this.

  • @FelixIakhos
    @FelixIakhos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +235

    9:45 That almost ended in a cataclysmic event. A remarkable save indeed.

    • @jhighturntup5558
      @jhighturntup5558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Actually the cataclysmic event almost happened at 0:53 seconds...
      Luckily he told the guy he was filming
      😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝😝

    • @FishKungfu
      @FishKungfu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Never leave a bro hanging!

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Due to cultural differences... it happens, we laugh it off and move on...

    • @Gilllionaire
      @Gilllionaire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed

    • @alias_M
      @alias_M 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Gilllionaire same XD

  • @adelyoutube398
    @adelyoutube398 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I like the way you are talking to people even if they don't speak English well

  • @razorr527
    @razorr527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    Congratulations to your friend. He went from being a waiter to having his own business. And successful at that. Anything is possible if you want it bad enough.

    • @user-ih5ig8vh3h
      @user-ih5ig8vh3h 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yup,absolutely,Set higher expectations for yourself ,demand more of you than you think you are capable of,you can do it and more.

  • @skullcrushers1000
    @skullcrushers1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    I just like watching you help him use English in a real world setting. Teaches better than any class.

    •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes!👍🏼

    • @Floydarn
      @Floydarn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TOKYO couldn't make a screwdriver that good.

  • @michel5283
    @michel5283 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    He seemed really interested in the strength of the screwdriver bit.

    • @greenthizzle4
      @greenthizzle4 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Michel when screwdriver is that small the metallurgy is not super important.. he got scammed in my opinion, $200 for that is kinda ridiculous. I would understand on larger screwdriver where there is alot of torque

    • @Oleg-oe1rc
      @Oleg-oe1rc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@greenthizzle4 Quite the opposite actually. Large screw drivers have a lot of supporting material to keep things rigid. Precision drivers like these have shafts that need to reach into tight areas and are basically needle thin, and have to withstand many pounds of pressure being put on them. Slightly too hard and they will snap like toothpicks, slightly to soft and the bend like a paper clip. Large drivers can have many times more defects in the metal without issue.

    • @ChongBoy1
      @ChongBoy1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Oleg-oe1rc Agree, in the hands of a well trained person this is useful, but I used pressure screwdrivers bought from normal shops 10 years ago. Your household battery screwdriver has the same tech. Just this is more definitive. I don't reckon it's new tech/patent. It's just getting smaller/better. That's life.

    • @relik9953
      @relik9953 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If it was made from tungsten, or titanium would be nice... For durability... that is quite important but kinda not that useful and when opening alot of screws this comes in handy

  • @vgcamara
    @vgcamara 5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    Man, as a foreigner living in China for over half a decade now and being aware of a lot of the flaws it has as a developing country, this is one of the things I like the most of Chinese people. Their entrepreneurial spirit. A lot of humble normal people taking risks to fulfill their dreams not matter how big or small they are. Everyone is trying hard to thrive by putting in the hours and effort. Great video! Really enjoy your channel

    • @dextermorgan2353
      @dextermorgan2353 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The entrepreneurial spirit aka ripping off designs of other entrepreneurs and selling it cheap :D

    • @vgcamara
      @vgcamara 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@dextermorgan2353 sure that happens and is a problem, but I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about hard working people that decide to take a huge risk by quitting their (usually horrible) jobs and pursue their dream and open their own business, like in this case. Jack Ma can be a perfect example of that. that is inspiring, at least to me

    • @ChongBoy1
      @ChongBoy1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@dextermorgan2353 Well, obviously you think everything foreign made is designed from USA (assumption with your attitude) then what did the US bring to the world? in reality, not brought from foreign engineers!!!

    • @stemp1st
      @stemp1st 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You forgot something
      Those "entrepreneurial spirit" IS The one that once Built the USA to became what IS today.
      back in the past when all sort of regulations isn't exist yet to hinder it progress every single person doing things that they assume will gives them wealth.
      and some times(most) is in quite unmannerly ways.
      but then along with the time the once "Hey that's works lets do it like them and sell them cheaper" will become "Hey let's do things different from the others and charges it a little bit more to make profits"
      then comes along all sort regulations that benefited those that already "established" as "producers" and shackles those that want to follows their paths.
      keep in mind that at those Era the existent of another Super Power that complaining about how it runs is completely none.
      compares today world, you've got EU and USA ready to sanctioning anyone that want to walk down the History in order to catch up with them.

    • @dextermorgan2353
      @dextermorgan2353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vgcamara haha just wait for few months before you see Chinese made copies of that expensive screwdriver 😂

  • @typxxilps
    @typxxilps 5 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    I like this different kind of story a lot. I don't need high polished stuff. This one was surprising, astonishing, interesting, a bit of a voyeur watching the kids playing and fun to watch. I like these shorter, more spontaneous and improvised videos especially regarding personal infos about life & living in china as a normal person. 7 days 10 hours is impossible to think and of cause forbidden by law.
    Well done.
    But no, I am not a biassed srewdriver junky , most likely I'll never buy such screwdriver, it was just "interest" that let me watch till final second. Would love to see more short videos like this with other people.

    • @JHA854
      @JHA854 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wei Zhang I’m in Canada but I work freelance pretty much 7 days a week, sometimes I work all day. It doesn’t feel like a job, I love what I do. I figure it is a good time in my life to work hard and then hopefully when I’m older, I will be in a position where I can choose when I want to work and only work on projects I enjoy.

  • @InBoostWeTrust7MGTE
    @InBoostWeTrust7MGTE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    For 200usd i expected it to have charger like earbuds (in box) and that it would show torque that was necessary to loosen the bolts or that you could set torque and it would beep once its reached. Otherwise it seems very overpriced.

    • @weihe28
      @weihe28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I guess a fair part of its value goes to the metal and quality of its bits.

    • @jovangrbic97
      @jovangrbic97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@weihe28 Um, no, probably 1% of the price is wholesale raw materials and another maybe 2% manufacturing, the other 97% is just pure profit...aka a ripoff aimes at rich Americans who didn't sweat to earn their money.

    • @waqarulhassan2112
      @waqarulhassan2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jovangrbic97 Maybe from the 200$ price they also spent a lot in research and development making prototypes and all. The Chinese just bought one and copied the design.

  • @BekTatlun
    @BekTatlun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It's like Kevin once said: Why waste time say lot word when few word to trick. It's impressive how you two communicate so well with so little.

  • @MrLelopes
    @MrLelopes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Very humble and nice guy.

  • @robdawg1017
    @robdawg1017 5 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    Scotty just facilitated the bootleg electronic screwdriver business in China!! 😂

    • @satoags
      @satoags 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Exactly what I thinked as soon as he said he wanted to make his own screwdrivers, I hope he want it to see what make it ticks, and improve it instead of make a cheap clone

    • @bebereyes5514
      @bebereyes5514 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True.

    • @atubebuff
      @atubebuff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Are there export restrictions for these items destined for China? Why couldn't the guy get the screwdriver shipped from the US?

    • @cedarstuff
      @cedarstuff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@atubebuff That's what I as thinking.

    • @cedarstuff
      @cedarstuff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Now we all get $200 screwdrivers, for just $10

  • @tannerjohnston1059
    @tannerjohnston1059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I find you to be such a big influence on my life, I am now in college for Electrical Engineering because of channels like yours. Keep it up!!!

  • @auralxtc
    @auralxtc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it. That was very kind of you to give him the screwdriver and I enjoyed learning about him. Definitely do more of these!

  • @adriansmithmusic
    @adriansmithmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Loved it. Would like to see more guests on the channel and get an insight to what work they do and what they're passionate about.

  • @Linxy
    @Linxy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +850

    $200 Screwdriver will soon be sold on Alibaba for $20 hehe

    • @zhaoxunyan4016
      @zhaoxunyan4016 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      No these are fake ones. And even us know the difference.

    • @sheldonaubut
      @sheldonaubut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Amazon has these screwdrivers for $174, and another brand that seems to have torque settings and such for $69. I'm guessing it won't be long before there are high quality ones for under $50.

    • @pheonixinflames485
      @pheonixinflames485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I mean it's an electric air screwdriver nothing outstanding other than how it controls the rotation direction, the guy seemed more interested in the quality of the metal bits

    • @crumpz
      @crumpz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@pheonixinflames485 definitely. the best screwdriver bits for phone repair I know of so far are 潜力创新 QianLi‘s bits. I don't trust those “automatic" tools lol

    • @user-xn4yu5rn9q
      @user-xn4yu5rn9q 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zhaoxun Yan wooosh

  • @SingingblissofRajat
    @SingingblissofRajat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Genuine smile, hard working ppl...

  • @tsubasadesuga
    @tsubasadesuga 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Xuan seems like the most genuine amazingly hardworking person ever!

  • @TechBuilder
    @TechBuilder 5 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    I know what to make now. Thanks! Hahahaha

  • @SteveMosetiAliyebarikiwa
    @SteveMosetiAliyebarikiwa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One thing I admire about strange parts is the amount of respect he always shows with these guys and their businesses.😊

  • @LiquiDirt
    @LiquiDirt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Scotty Thank you so much for the personal touch that you bring into each video.

  • @syrrokzugaming6524
    @syrrokzugaming6524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Xuan is so cool. He somehow shines a personality out i really love.

  • @flymypg
    @flymypg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm a fan of impromptu collaborations like this. So many other shows are carefully scripted, which is fine for presenting material but not for seeing the process of exploration and sharing. I also enjoy that Xuan was the source and trigger for this episode, and Scotty just went with it and added his "special sauce" to the mix.
    Tech is what we "do", not who we "are". Who we are involves other people, and the intersection of tech and people is fascinating, which I believe is what Scotty shares best.

  • @SaedAbdulhadi
    @SaedAbdulhadi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Scotty!
    I have always drewled over comming to Shenzhen and visiting the electonics markets. Today i crossed the border form Hong Kong and i made my first run through the markets. This video was just uploaded and me watching it in my Hotel literaly in the same city is sureal. I still can't even belive i am actualy here in ShenZhen!

    • @StrangeParts
      @StrangeParts  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Welcome to Shenzhen!

    • @SaedAbdulhadi
      @SaedAbdulhadi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@StrangeParts I had no idea, as you said it acutaly seems like the place to be self employed. So much to see and learn... belive it not but i just extended my stay here for 2 more nights than initialy planned. You are my insperation to make the trip and this is literaly the best place i have been to by far. So thank you for this!

    • @StrangeParts
      @StrangeParts  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awesome, glad you're enjoying it! It's a very cool place.

    • @KzariusRexU
      @KzariusRexU 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I live near the border on HK side and have headed into SZ a couple of times, I still need to hit the places Scotty features. Ar.

    • @xriqn.
      @xriqn. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I drool over the stuff that I've seen in the markets during your videos Scotty. I'm quite frankly rubbish at soldering and stuff, but I admire how you seem to keep going even if something fails, I'm nothing like that.

  • @pizzagimp1205
    @pizzagimp1205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    That dude's thumbnail is wild.

    • @Alex-th1ji
      @Alex-th1ji 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He must do a lot of coke because that's a shovel of a finger nail

    • @JohnnyP414
      @JohnnyP414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Alex-th1ji Wrong finger! He probably uses it for hooking the tops of 1.7 mm screws out from boards

  • @arborlawns
    @arborlawns 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That guy is so cool you can tell he's really happy with where he's at and that makes me happy to see! Keep up the hard work brother and making your dreams come true 💜

  • @funny-video-YouTube-channel
    @funny-video-YouTube-channel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    *Screwdriver fetish is a thing :-)*
    Could be a good investment for the people who open phones all day long.
    For the rest of us it's probably over the edge :-)

    • @ChozoSR388
      @ChozoSR388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is nothing sacred anymore? lol

    • @DaOneJoel
      @DaOneJoel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As a watch enthusiast, yes screw drivers are incredibly important

    • @user46346bdtgry
      @user46346bdtgry 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      he's probably going to reverse engineer it, china has a huge market for knock-offs and counterfits

    • @gunda1a
      @gunda1a 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      comparing it with someone who like collecting shoes, bags, cars or jewelry this 200 Bucks is nothing..

    • @NotXboxiie
      @NotXboxiie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice one @@ChozoSR388

  • @moxq2to
    @moxq2to 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Shenzhen and Hong Kong together is the perfect cyberpunk city

    • @Hvantmiki
      @Hvantmiki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Especially Hong Kong where people live in tiny apartments smaller than a parking space. And not because there is a lack of space in Hong Kong (only 30% of the area is built, rest is forest, but owned by the Chinese state)

    • @21stCenturyDub
      @21stCenturyDub 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Hvantmiki hmm. Why wasn't that forest developed by the British during the 100+ years they "owned" it? It's not like the population just now exploded.

    • @jinniwind
      @jinniwind 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Johan Abdullah Holm HK was returned in 1997, and the real estate was already expensive back then. The first head of HK after 1997 had a social plan called “85K”, planning to build affordable housing in Hk. After part of that was accomplished, many Hkers started to be against it as they owm properties already and the property prices were going down due to this housing project. Hence the rest of the plan was abandoned as the government “gave in” to these people’s complaints. I suggest getting the fact straight and learning a bit more on the topic before commenting

  • @mattiasklippedahl6165
    @mattiasklippedahl6165 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That highfive save at the end was impressive, Good job!

    • @oOtazzaOo
      @oOtazzaOo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was very nervous but phew

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    @StrangeParts - check out the Xiaomi wowstick range,

    • @simaorodrigues6285
      @simaorodrigues6285 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And maybe the ES121 too, though it's a bit more pricey.

    • @KonstantinUb
      @KonstantinUb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Wowstick is crap, doesn't have nearly enough torque. ES120/ES121 is where it's at.

    • @AmbroseClarke
      @AmbroseClarke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KonstantinUb The bits on the one in this vid look much longer (better) that those two alternatives.
      I have cheap Poundland (not powered) screwdrivers that came bits that look like those ES120 ones - too short to get into those plastic channels.
      Not saying its worth 200 - but it is a noticeable first difference.

    • @RonaldSL-
      @RonaldSL- 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I legit thought that name was a joke, loool

    • @potato3875
      @potato3875 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The wowstick ain't the best...but for the price, I might excuse

  • @frugalprepper
    @frugalprepper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I really enjoyed this video. I really like the electronics markets in China. It reminds me of the old Computer Fests, Ham Fests, and Elecronics shows of the 80's nd 90's here in the US.

    • @spikester
      @spikester 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bet there is a high percentage of children getting into electronics very early in that part of China because it's so readily accessible in the open to them. With that open attitude they will have many more skilled workers.

  • @Thetazord
    @Thetazord 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is so happy to talk about his business. That is so awesome. I feel so inspired

  • @rayfenwick8761
    @rayfenwick8761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Really enjoyed this. An interesting screwdriver, but even more interesting to hear Xuan's story. Really enjoyed it.

  • @johncraig2684
    @johncraig2684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2 hard working,clever nice guys,,,,deserve all the success in the world.

  • @Josemateusjm
    @Josemateusjm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm from Brazil and i'm use your videos for improve my english. I can understand almost everything and i learn a lot.
    Thanks for your videos !!

  • @bobbyhz5530
    @bobbyhz5530 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cant wait for the new videos. Glad your back.

  • @MManhas24
    @MManhas24 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the format!

  • @MrAirbleed
    @MrAirbleed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He was just like me, still try to improve my english. Only better in texting but not in conversation yet.
    And this is empowering me to try harder learning english.

    • @blondedip777
      @blondedip777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anjay lu

    • @MrAirbleed
      @MrAirbleed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blondedip777 kepriwe son 😅😅

    • @blondedip777
      @blondedip777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrAirbleed 😎👍

    • @abandxz
      @abandxz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Harus belajar Mandarin , 5 tahun kedepan dominasi Tiongkok akan makin liar biasa

    • @Syntax_Sensei
      @Syntax_Sensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      just keep on keeping on

  • @over00lordunknown12
    @over00lordunknown12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    1:37 Strange Parts: "So you want to look at this and see the design?"
    Other guy: "Yes! Yes."
    Strange Parts is actively helping the Chinese to clone technology from the US... XD

    • @andyflint3585
      @andyflint3585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Yep and make affordable for everyone

    • @UKWEED
      @UKWEED 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@andyflint3585 At its inventors expense.

    • @andyflint3585
      @andyflint3585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@UKWEED I wouldn't roll $200 for that thing. The Chinese saves the world once again from rediculous prices

    • @UKWEED
      @UKWEED 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@andyflint3585 At its inventors expense.

    • @TaoCroatia
      @TaoCroatia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your name is familiar to me from somewhere, but I don't know from where

  • @nikolanikolic3607
    @nikolanikolic3607 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's so nice of you man! Good job 😀

  • @jameslastname9171
    @jameslastname9171 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video! Your immersion in China and tech keeps me coming back

  • @BigKarl519
    @BigKarl519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Xuan looked so happy. Another awesome video Scotty.

    • @ryanc1862
      @ryanc1862 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karl Lundblad of course he is happy. the american guy just bought him a 200 dollar screwdriver that he is going to reverse engineer and then mass produce and make a ton of money and potentially put an american company out of business..

    • @BigKarl519
      @BigKarl519 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanc1862 Would it make any difference too you if you found out this tool was manufactured in Pretoria, South Africa, doesn't have a registered patent, nor is the name Gtool® a registered trademark. Since you seem to be confused with your place in the world, try to understand that the USA manufactures next to nothing anymore but these limited thing. Cars, guns, bombs, entertainment and overconfidence.

  • @kevinykcz
    @kevinykcz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Why not get the Xiaomi Wowstick which cost around 200RMB, it has a build-in battery and an aluminum enclosure

    • @koukotsukanneo6818
      @koukotsukanneo6818 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to say that is a normal one. Not bad but nothing special.
      Sending this msg from Redmi K20 pro.

  • @jakesounik
    @jakesounik 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome man, I would totally enjoy a series like this!

  • @jonathanmoore3130
    @jonathanmoore3130 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Xuan is awesome, please consider having regular videos with him!

  • @garretth5796
    @garretth5796 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love interactions between people of different languages, it makes me miss my old job at a Japanese restaurant

  • @m.j.1457
    @m.j.1457 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Hi, I like this kind of videos. You could make more of them, about "how people started they business. Keep going with what are you doing.. Best wishes for you and your Chinese friend :)

  • @dogejuan9964
    @dogejuan9964 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video man I know you'll do great things in your new place. Stay strong bro.

  • @tomkelly9212
    @tomkelly9212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely loved this video and Xuan was so friendly and nice! You should have him over more! I really enjoyed the video! Thanks for inspiring me!

  • @mdevidograndpacificlumbera1539
    @mdevidograndpacificlumbera1539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Dewalt makes a similar screwdriver that contains a position sensor, and turns the direction you move your hand. I have one and its friggin cool!

    • @kalijasin
      @kalijasin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha!! I knew I seen this before. 🙊

  • @sleepywavyboi7022
    @sleepywavyboi7022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now we will wait for him finish his research and wait for this screwdriver pen with buttons. Please update us!

  • @TheXarus
    @TheXarus 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly one of the best TH-cam creators. I didn't know you were a software engineer (I just learned from another video) but it makes sense why I like you so much!

  • @RookieLock
    @RookieLock 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Xuan seems like an awesome guy, I really enjoyed that! Thanks for opening that screw driver on cam and taking us along for the ride !

  • @dimitrijevasiljevic
    @dimitrijevasiljevic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Hey Scotty! Let's get this man into some real research. Let us connect him to some of the machining masters of TH-cam, they can get him in touch with the machining side of things which uses these kinds of bits and tools daily. I think he would benefit greatly from learning that there are many toolmakers and companies that specialize in doing exactly that! Producing high quality, precision drivers and bits. If he got in touch with their world I would be so glad. No need to buy a $200 screwdriver just for the bits. We can find out from what manufacturer did the company itself get it's bits and maybe even find ones that suit him better :)
    I would be so glad to help if I can in any way

    • @chrislinda3623
      @chrislinda3623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sounds like Scotty needs to point him in the direction of metal tempering (hardering) if he is looking for "hard' screwdriver heads. I dont know if you can temper existing screw driver heads because of warping. I do know that a lot of places do not do it because it costs more to grind harder steel than softer steel.

    • @dimitrijevasiljevic
      @dimitrijevasiljevic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrislinda3623 Yes that is exactly what happens. Or they don't use hardened steel. But there is a much much bigger market to the whole thing that they don't know about yet

    • @dimitrijevasiljevic
      @dimitrijevasiljevic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@feelinghealingfrequences7179 just to name a few ( not all are relevant here): abom79, This Old Tony, Saunders Machine Works, John Grimsmo(he made me think of this. With the knives he sells he includes a bit so you can maintain your knife, and he gets it directly from the manufacturer.)

    • @Morbuto
      @Morbuto 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's more machinists and toolmakers in China than anywhere else in the world 😁 the thing is... factory owners in China practically have a fetish for foreign tools. Partially because most of what tool factories in China produce is made as cheaply as possible for export. At the higher end of tools there are some decent companies in China now, but for screw driver bits most factories will just buy PB swisstools (or, if it's nothing critical... a big box of the cheapo Chinese ones and replace as needed).

    • @_PatrickO
      @_PatrickO 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      lol, he is in shenzen, the builder capital of the world. He will get this cloned, it is an inevitability. For all we know, it is made in china and he will track the manufacturer down.

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Glad you gave it to him as a gift. Nice gesture of you =)

  • @Thecardiffkook
    @Thecardiffkook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s amazing to see him so happy about you giving him the screwdriver

  • @dyrectory_com
    @dyrectory_com 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    After seeing your video suggested on YT... I finally couldn't resist and clicked onto your video! Cool tool!

  • @GLon
    @GLon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    Very good with a screwdriver

  • @nn-bv8ki
    @nn-bv8ki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    A week later.....
    It is $9.99 on eBay.

    • @JB-xc1zu
      @JB-xc1zu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The next day..
      $1.99

    • @xixwrx1497
      @xixwrx1497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A month later..
      .25 cents at a yard sale

    • @kyklone8881
      @kyklone8881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Two months later...
      *For free*

    • @KingTaeChannel.
      @KingTaeChannel. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Made in China $3.99 with 5x better

    • @maxmixer
      @maxmixer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Now.... Buy 2 get 2 free.... $0.10 each :o

  • @TheRealXyzven
    @TheRealXyzven 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love his reaction to the unboxing! Almost "Unboxing Therapy" situation. You have to make a series of interaction with your favourite vendors and new tools. That is awesome how harmonious you guys look. Something this world needs badly - Cooperation!!

  • @rayzer861
    @rayzer861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Scotty, love the video, itś nice to see the language barrier broken, the tech brings us all together :)

  • @electricbluee
    @electricbluee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Probably it'll end up being a $20 knock off in a month or so lol

    • @junjiema4613
      @junjiema4613 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Electric Blue lmao

    • @jdubayou9498
      @jdubayou9498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah lol now that it’s in china

    • @jonas7111
      @jonas7111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I found a 11€ knock off on alibaba

    • @suvtropics
      @suvtropics 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      the knock offs wont be the same quality. Totally defeats the purpose. I mean quality wouldn't matter but if the bit material isnt hard enough, they will simply wear off.

    • @dehualiu5924
      @dehualiu5924 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      However, there s few people in America who is interested in how it works and what s the mechanism in it. At least, the Chinese one tried to use it and wondered how to improve it in terms of functionalities and at an affordable price. If you don't want others to use what you sell, then keep it, anyway, others will create it one day.

  • @abdirahmann
    @abdirahmann 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this was cool video shenzen is crazy not gonna lie

  • @JKehlx
    @JKehlx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love this video, everything about it. Great work!

  • @rhadnom
    @rhadnom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude please more of these

  • @darkwinter6028
    @darkwinter6028 5 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    If you manufacture something like this, PLEASE make the firmware open-source so it can be tweaked and extended! Perhaps use an Arduino-compatible micro controller to make it easy... 🤔

    • @JontyDIY
      @JontyDIY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm guessing there's a pressure sensor located in the slot where the bit pops into. Depending on the pressure sensed, it changes the direction of the motor.

    • @orcofnbu
      @orcofnbu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JontyDIY it needs very durable pressure sensor to last long in tool like screwdriver which is gonna be used a lot

    • @codeorbs
      @codeorbs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very intuitive design and the lack of buttons eliminated sore thumb from repeated use especially if you repair phones all day. However the software (if it even has one) should allow pressure to be calibrated by the user and it should also have a way to stop screwing once the screw is in to avoid wearing down the screw.

    • @marshallr.8121
      @marshallr.8121 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@orcofnbu maybe an optical sensor that monitors how far the rod is pressed in would be better for this

    • @codeorbs
      @codeorbs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also, there's a possibility that the entire operating principle is implemented in hardware,

  • @cbm3
    @cbm3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wonder if you could design one so if you twist it to the right slightly the screw goes in and a slight twist to the left and it turns the other way and unscrews.

    • @mynewhaircut
      @mynewhaircut 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have I screwdriver just like that. It's a dewalt model DCF682N. You turn your wrist left or right.im wondering if the one they were using your supposed to just turn it left or right.

  • @Paulabusa
    @Paulabusa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to hear about xuan and his business getting exposure on this channel and globally ... All the best for your business xuan

  • @Chrissy4605
    @Chrissy4605 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been a great video. I love the interactions and and the technology demonstration!!!

  • @crazyirishman121
    @crazyirishman121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    How is this better than the ES121 Screw Driver ?

    • @lucasimark7992
      @lucasimark7992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      crazyirishman121 was just about to comment the same thing. ES121 is a lot cheaper and fulfils all your electronic screwdriver needs.

    • @_who_cares_1123
      @_who_cares_1123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lucasimark7992 AND it has a built in battery.

    • @lucasimark7992
      @lucasimark7992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_who_cares_1123 true

    • @TARS..
      @TARS.. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm going to buy this to find out, maybe its really those bits that make up the price like the guy said.

    • @tad2021
      @tad2021 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The ES120/ES121 are larger (uses 4mm or 1/8" bits), this one is a micro driver.
      I have an ES120, it uses an accelerometer and which way it's twisted determines the rotation direction and the amount of twist determines the speed.

  • @davidwolfe7060
    @davidwolfe7060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like the pressure system should be swapped because you need pressure to put in a screw, yet need a little pressure to pull out a screw.

    • @tofuninja5489
      @tofuninja5489 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you think about it. That's not right. You need to press down more to get the bit to grip the screw to pull it out as your loosening it. If you're too light it will just skip around the grooves of the screw while it's trying to go up. Just remember that the screw isnt just being turned, it's traveling into and out of a material

  • @p0i50nd4r72
    @p0i50nd4r72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video, keep on making great videos!

  • @susedianinso
    @susedianinso 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!! Do more of these! bring him in for projects!

  • @bengmo64
    @bengmo64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You should show him the es121 screwdriver, it's much better if you don't mind it being heavier.

    • @Hvantmiki
      @Hvantmiki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What else can it do?

  • @jmisc
    @jmisc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a foreigner in the US, I really appreciate how understanding you are in talking to people who are struggling to speak English

  • @nathanb5241
    @nathanb5241 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's trying so hard and his English is doing great. Smart guy. Another great vid man.

  • @longhan14
    @longhan14 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I didn't expect the video I saw on youtube. I only saw videos from other media in China that I admire your research spirit. It is really amazing!

  • @ts9971
    @ts9971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The xiaomi wow stick is $30 for the battery powered and $50 for USB charge

    • @AJB2K3
      @AJB2K3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      :P I got mine for $16.99 for the battery powered one.

    • @Niki2023
      @Niki2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it's weak as heck, though

    • @ts9971
      @ts9971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AJB2K3 that's awesome! I saw the $50 one and decided to wait. I'm glad you got a great deal

    • @Niki2023
      @Niki2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yehoutube idk, mine battery powered one can't unscrew a remote's cover, do it's useless

    • @AJB2K3
      @AJB2K3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Niki2023 agreed, I have to loosen the screws manually before I use the motor.

  • @gr33nDestiny
    @gr33nDestiny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do the Tool Brothers have a website? Can they ship to Australia?

  • @insertnamehere4921
    @insertnamehere4921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video mate! As usual! I'm heading over to Shenzhen in 16 days! Keep up the good work man.

  • @portapipe
    @portapipe 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was nice and genuinely happy to have it as gift: well done 👍🏻

  • @pherd-0884
    @pherd-0884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    scotty... next time have your conversation with Xuan in Chinese and subtitle it. Flex those skills

  • @AbrahamBilly
    @AbrahamBilly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You must try the xiaomi mijia wowstick bro

  • @RahulKumar-yh4ui
    @RahulKumar-yh4ui 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a wholesome video, loved it!

  • @FishKungfu
    @FishKungfu 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES! I liked this video! Please do more like this! Congratulations to Xuan for having such a successful business!

  • @ebol08
    @ebol08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    DAMN! Those are Yakuza nails!

  • @Anderson-un9cp
    @Anderson-un9cp 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The shirt at 0:09 😂 "I say rule the world M kidding. Haha!"

  • @the_hawk777
    @the_hawk777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos Scotty .. keep them coming

  • @monkeygoes2
    @monkeygoes2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved to see him trying to understand you, he was really paying attention to what you were saying. Also gratz him for getting such a nifty screwdriver

  • @remeycn
    @remeycn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i think it can explain why China grew so fast....these young people they really want to learn...they work hard...instead of what i saw in the west...

    • @PatrickCh1986
      @PatrickCh1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep. They come there with 14 or 15 and live in huaqiangbei and go nutz.

    • @kingcountyband
      @kingcountyband 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      rui zhang it is amazing how hard they work in the west we complain too much and want it fast and easy but when you have guys and girls like that guy working ten hours every , plus school three days per week with a grade 8 education, no days , it is inspiring and motivates me to do more instead of always hoping for a shortcut I hope his dreams come true he deserves it 👍🏼