J.I.S. Screwdrivers From McMaster-Carr

[Andrew Shadow]

Has anyone used the J.I.S. screwdrivers from McMaster-Carr?
Are the any good? Worth the money?

Thanks.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#53325a61/=w837ko

 

[Kevin_56]

They sure look a lot like these. Different color, but same design.

If I did not have the set I linked, I would get the one from McMaster.

 

[dwalby]

I have a couple of the Vessel brand screwdrivers, which as Kevin said look like what you're asking about, and they are very high quality, I recommend them.

They offer various lengths and sizes, the McMaster reference is pretty vague as to which ones they are. Do a web search on Vessel and you should see their lineup.

 

[Metalman]

When I worked for a living I bought a lot of things from McMaster-Carr. I don't remember getting anything other than first class from them.

 

[tawilke46]

I bought these when I got tired of stripping screw heads and found out phillips head screwdrivers weren't the right tool to use on Japanese motorcycles. About $10 a piece for the whole set.......a little pricey, but not too bad, they sure work a lot better!

http://www.vesseltools.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/motorcycle-restoration-repair/motorcycle-repair-kit/flypage_sku.tpl.html

 

[Andrew Shadow]

a little pricey

Partly why I am asking. Cannot tell from the McMaster-Carr write-up who makes them- could be vessel for all we know. The McMaster-Carr set is cheaper and I don't have to pay for shipping from them so if they are Vessel it is good to know. If they aren't Vessel that is also fine as long as they are a good quality tool. It would be good if someone who has used the McMaster-Carr J.I.S. screwdriver would chime in and let us know about them.

 

[Kevin_56]

When I worked for a living I bought a lot of things from McMaster-Carr. I don't remember getting anything other than first class from them.

I still work for a living, and buy from McMaster, and only have gotten quality.

If they are not Vessel, then someone is doing a great knock off. The tip is of a different material, shaft knurled at the handle and the inlay on the handle is the same. They are marketed as JIS and that is what you want for a good fit on the ST cross point screws. I would not hesitate in buying them. I am so sure, I would trade my 4 pc Vessel for the 3 pc one.

 

[tawilke46]

McMaster Carr, three screwdrivers w/no shipping, is $11.38 a piece.
Eight JIS screwdrivers from Vessel including shipping to my zip 70809 is $11.75 piece........can't quibble too much over $0.37 per screwdriver.....I chose the Vessel set with the most variety for the work I do on my bikes and cars.
YMMV

 

[Andrew Shadow]

McMaster Carr, three screwdrivers w/no shipping, is $11.38 a piece.
Eight JIS screwdrivers from Vessel including shipping to my zip 70809 is $11.75 piece........can't quibble too much over $0.37 per screwdriver.....YMMV

Except for the fact that I don't pay shipping from McMaster-Carr and RRR Tools Solutions wants $38.00 US to ship these screwdrivers to me- that is more than the cost of the whole set from McMaster-Carr.

 

[Igofar]

I have that set, ordered from McMaster-Carr...they are indeed Vessel products (at least mine are).

 

[woodybelle]

I bought the Mc Master Carr set and they are high quality.

 

[Andrew Shadow]

Thanks Larry and Jerry- what I wanted to know. McMaster-Carr it is.