The job
The Sport-format needle driver installs supported inserts; it is separate from a hose cutter.
Jagwire · Hydraulic-hose insert tool
Jagwire WST026 Needle Driver 2.0
The Sport-format needle driver installs supported inserts; it is separate from a hose cutter.
$29.97Nov 7, 26, 12:56 AM · New York
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- Actuation Threaded driving screw
- Hose support Adjustable clamp tension
- Current catalogue bit Standard needle / T8 double-ended fitting; confirm supplied generation
Actuation
Threaded driving screw
Match the actual insert and tip
Confirm the delivered bit generation; the older T10 references do not establish unconditional T10 inclusion.
What this choice changes
Screw-driven hose-insert installation
The WST026 uses a threaded driving screw and adjustable hose-clamp tension to install the supported hose inserts. This makes it a separate installation step from cutting the hose. Choose it when you already have a suitable cutter or prefer separate cutting and insertion tools, rather than assuming one compact black-and-orange tool performs both jobs.
Version and tip identification matter. Jagwire’s 2025 catalogue identifies WST026 as the Sport needle driver and lists a double-ended standard-needle/T8 fitting. Older references name different tips, so confirm the actual supplied bit for the insert you need. The current Pro WST065 is a different, lever-actuated model; its clamp range and updates should not be transferred to this offer.
Compare the combined HBT-1 or TL-BH62 if both cutting and supported insert installation are missing from your kit. For the WST026, actual hose and insert compatibility still control the purchase. Replacement bits, hose inserts and hoses are not extra supplied fittings simply because they appear in a related catalogue row.
Specifications & supplied details
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Selected model | WST026 / Needle Driver 2.0; current Sport identity |
| Actuation | Threaded driving screw |
| Hose support | Adjustable clamp tension |
| Current catalogue bit | Standard needle / T8 double-ended fitting; confirm supplied generation |
| Supplied role | Insert driver, not hose cutter |
| Separate | Hose, inserts and replacement bits |
Choose for your actual setup
Match the actual insert and tip
Confirm the delivered bit generation; the older T10 references do not establish unconditional T10 inclusion.
Choose separate or combined operations
A dedicated driver complements a cutter. A combined tool may be worth comparing if both operations are needed.
Fit checks & limits
- No universal hose diameter or insert compatibility is established.
- Do not apply Pro WST065’s lever mechanism or clamp range to this screw-driven model.
- Conflicting overall-length fields are not used to rate its working capacity.
Questions before you choose
Does this cut the hose?
No cutting function is established for the WST026. Use a separate suitable cutter or compare a combined cutting/insertion tool.
Is it the lever-operated Pro needle driver?
No. WST026 is the screw-actuated model identified as Sport in the current catalogue. WST065 is a separate Pro model.
Is a T10 tip definitely included?
No. Older references differ. The read 2025 WST026 row lists standard needle and T8; confirm the supplied generation against your insert.
Guides for this choice
Other equipment to consider
Selected listing details, manufacturer information and source images were compared. No hands-on trial or universal fit is claimed. Product identifier: B003RLJFZU.