Vessel on the snap on truck.

[hensean]

My local snap on guy stopped in the shop today and I grabbed a flier. Found this pretty interesting that snap on is now selling the 2pc option of the vessel megadora impacta for 40 dollars. Wonder if they will start selling other vessel stuff or outsource there screwdrivers or handles anytime soon

 

[CGarage]

Vessel is far and away the best quality screwdriver for the money in my opinion.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Vessel is a good product. My thoughts are it would be a good non-rebadged option to have available for their everyday Snap-on Customers.

 

[BrandonV]

Did Snap-on ever sell anything JIS?

I feel like Impacta really shine on those dang Honda rotor retention screws.

 

[Odd-job]

Snap on must have realized they couldn't build a better impact screwdriver?!?

I have been sticking to Vessel for all things phillip in particular.

 

[Wyoming09]

I have a set of the Vessel Megadora thru tang. Best screwdrivers I've ever owned. Waiting for another deal to coma along so I can get another set.

 

[Bubba Fett]

Snap-On occasionally has tools from other brands (Knipex comes to mind) on their trucks.

 

[rust in the eye]

I seldom encounter JIS fasteners. Are these as useful when working with Phillips or do they offer a discrete Phillps?

 

[CGarage]

I seldom encounter JIS fasteners. Are these as useful when working with Phillips or do they offer a discrete Phillps?

They are the better Philips screwdriver. Useful for all Philips applications and JIS applications.

 

[dnschmidt]

I seldom encounter JIS fasteners. Are these as useful when working with Phillips or do they offer a discrete Phillps?

The "so called" JIS screwdrivers, which are no longer made by Vessel or anybody else, Are made to the new DIN standard and actually fit normal Phillips screws better than old time Phillips screwdrivers.

 

[four.cycle]

oh... you're just NOW figuring out that Vessel makes a better screwdriver?

yeah... me too.

 

[four.cycle]

here you go... you can thank me later.

 

[Hohn]

Did Snap-on ever sell anything JIS?

I feel like Impacta really shine on those dang Honda rotor retention screws.

I bought mine specifically for that function and the epiphany of using proper JIS drivers was the unexpected bonus. What? These aren't phillips and THAT'S why they always strip? Yes, they are JIS and with the correct driver have plenty of grip most of the time.

 

[Bubba Fett]

The "so called" JIS screwdrivers, which are no longer made by Vessel or anybody else, Are made to the new DIN standard and actually fit normal Phillips screws better than old time Phillips screwdrivers.

I think there is a new ISO standard that supersedes JIS and DIN, and "Phillips" is now supposed to conform to that as well.

 

[four.cycle]

^ I don't know JIS or DIN from my ***, but I do know those two little Vessel phillips units in that first photo image I posted just above are far and away better than ANY of the other phillips drivers I've owned. No comparison.

 

[CGarage]

^ I don't know JIS or DIN from my ***, but I do know those two little Vessel phillips units in that first photo image I posted just above are far and away better than ANY of the other phillips drivers I've owned. No comparison.

You should have posted this with your photos of the random assortment of screwdrivers to give context to the pictures.

 

[rust in the eye]

The "so called" JIS screwdrivers, which are no longer made by Vessel or anybody else, Are made to the new DIN standard and actually fit normal Phillips screws better than old time Phillips screwdrivers.

Thanks for that info.
I'll be buying a Vessel #2 with the through tang so I can beat the **** out of rusty stuff.

 

[crashmtb]

The "so called" JIS screwdrivers, which are no longer made by Vessel or anybody else, Are made to the new DIN standard and actually fit normal Phillips screws better than old time Phillips screwdrivers.

Vessel still makes screwdrivers to the JIS profile, they just don’t pay for JIS certification, choosing ISO instead. See attached.

 

[Fedwrench]

Snap on dealers can get whatever their customers want for the most part. Snap on has a separate catalog of non snap on brand tools. Everything from Astro to Vim and beyond. Ask your dealer.

 

[KnurledNut]

 

[KnurledNut]

Honda Screw - 1
Snap-on ACR - 0
RIP

 

[four.cycle]

Nelson Bowers has a pretty good stock of Vessel in his Texas warehouse and is currently running a "free tools" special. Read the ad text for details.

 

[four.cycle]

Here's another option but w/o freebies

 

[AJHD]

Snap on dealers can get whatever their customers want for the most part. Snap on has a separate catalog of non snap on brand tools. Everything from Astro to Vim and beyond. Ask your dealer.

It's called the Supplemental Tools catalog. They have periodic flyers too with new additions. Awhile back I noticed Vessel in one of the new flyers.

I didn't ask about price because most of this supplemental stuff is priced at least double what you pay elsewhere for no reason other than convenience... That is assuming they have it on the truck, otherwise you would still have to wait for your dealer to order it and ship to him/her. You might as well just buy it yourself on Amazon or wherever else, it's cheaper and/or probably faster.

 

[richfinn]

oh... you're just NOW figuring out that Vessel makes a better screwdriver?

yeah... me too.

I figured it out a couple of years ago, all my tool truck sh*t/Euro cr*p is relegated to the pry-bar/hole poke drawer now, thanks again GJ

 

[crashmtb]

Honda Screw - 1
Snap-on ACR - 0
RIP
View attachment 2003562
Sigh...







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The little dot on that screw indicates it’s a JIS screw head.

 

[Pinemarten]

No Japanese carburetor screws are touched with a non-Vessel screwdriver by me!
If it is nighttime, I use my glow-in-the-dark model...........just in case the power goes out.

 

[KnurledNut]

The little dot on that screw indicates it’s a JIS screw head.

Indeed.

 

[scooby074]

Supplemental Catalog strikes again!