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So far, it seems to contain the factory lubricant well and I haven’t noticed any of the lubricant weeping out. It came with a light oil (as opposed to something thicker like a Superlube grease).

It does state that the bits and handle are “made in Japan”, however I’m unsure if Vessel actually make the handle. The bits appear to be typical Vessel quality, but the bit holder is pretty bad. The Japanese hex bit world is…. “Weird”.

Thanks for the info. The thread is about bit ratchets and I’m just looking for a made in Japan screwdriver style bit holder. This is a bit of a silly rabbit hole I’ve gone down….

……and ordered. Many thanks.

@billspreston Is DRPD getting out of the Keiba Pliers game? I went looking for a few and it’s seems almost all are out of stock, with some having been out of stock for quite an extended period.

I’m putting together a small box (Toyo ST350) of Japanese tools. In trying to keep up with weight and space savings I decided to go with hex bits and a driver handle. What I didn’t realize is that the Japanese don’t seem to do much in the way of basic hex driver handles. I’m not a huge fan of...

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Not sure if these have been shown before, but I was not familiar with them at all. While placing an order at Harry Epstein, I was browsing the IPS pliers and bought these on a whim. They are unique (to me) in that the middle slip joint is unassisted, but the two outer joins are spring assisted...

They are! I’ve made a point of using both Max90’s for the past two days and they are nice. The handle is pretty darn good.

Finally got to my Mac Axis equivalent to the Max90. Here are some side x side pics. Both are 1/4” drive.

I posted a picture of the tag.…. I’m assuming that since it’s ”made in USA with global materials”, that @CoThG and @MaverickDMD have discovered more detail on where component production and assembly occur.

Can you guys point me to where you find these are made in Taiwan or “not America”? I’m curious to understand the detail, and have not made contact with SB&D to inquire.

1/4” and 3/8” Mac Max90 ratchets. More detail here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/new-mac-axis-ratchets.544161/#post-11600028

I have Mac axis ratchets that I’ve been satisfied with. I have a bunch of Proto ratchets that I really like. Comparing the 1/4” versions of the Max90 and Proto, the new Mac is larger in head dimension and not nearly as smooth feeling as the Proto. The new Mac handle is quite nice and would be...

- Made in USA of global materials. - Snap ring cover plate