Anybody know about VEGA screwdriver bits?

[bonneyman]

Didn't want to hijack the other bit thread. Came across this company, and they look decent. Can't tell much from a webpage, though. Anybody familiar with them?

http://www.vegaindustries.net/pdut_cat01.asp?CateID=33&LineID=24

 

[FMC1959]

Reviving an old thread, did the OP or anyone else find anything on these bits?

Here's a link to Zoro's page on 3 sets they have.
http://www.zoro.com/b/VEGA INDUSTRIES, INC./

 

[bonneyman]

I have not heard anymore about them or seen them advertised anywhere I go. Sorry.

 

[mikebaker1129]

Never heard of them but added a kit to my ongoing Zorro cart.
Waiting for another sale before I pull the trigger.
They look pretty good and for around $20 I will give them a try.

 

[espyking83]

Small companies make the best ****. More often than not they manufacture for larger tool companies. They're small and they seem to specialize so at that price you might as well take a shot.

 

[bonneyman]

Never heard of them but added a kit to my ongoing Zorro cart.
Waiting for another sale before I pull the trigger.
They look pretty good and for around $20 I will give them a try.

Let us know how they work out.

 

[Ainsley]

I've used them and they're alright. No wiha but better than most big box store stuff.

 

[bonneyman]

I'd give 'em a shot if I hadn't just recently snagged a set of Makita Gold phillips bits. Supposedly impact rated - I'm just using them in a bit driver handle. Precise tip profile should do all I need.

 

[hautpot]

Just looked at their webpage and looks like they aren't far from me! In fact, I think I passed by them a couple times before.

Aside from that they bits look interesting in the way they are deigned, I am getting a set to try out.

 

[Wamsutta]

Where are they made?

 

[FMC1959]

Where are they made?

Not sure, they are located in Cali but when you read on their site about them, there is much mention of manufacturing, but not where it is done. This is usually an indication they import, when the manufacture in the US, most companies make sure to point it out. Importing is not always a bad thing, if they have good QC, they could be good.

I took a shot and ordered s set, once I get them and try them out, I'll leave some feedback.

 

[hautpot]

Found out they are made in Taiwan. Vega customer service did not contact me about my inquiry. Information source from retailer of Vega bits.

 

[mikebaker1129]

Found out they are made in Taiwan. Vega customer service did not contact me about my inquiry. Information source from retailer of Vega bits.

Thanks for posting this ^. I am going to remove them from my cart on Zorro.
I was thinking they were US made .
I was waiting on a coupon code before pulling the trigger on my order.

 

[Bleugrass]

I emailed them awhile back about if they would be good in an impact driver. It went like this:"
VHS100A Vega Standard Master Industrial Screwdriver Bit Set, 100 Piece

Are the bits in this set good for use in an impact driver? ( 1,200 in. Lbs. Torque) Usually products specify but I can't find it.

Is this set covered by a warranty? Thanks*@#$

"
Jacob,

*@#$

I truly apologize for the time frame to get back to you.*@#$ I had this question in to our vendor contact and chalked the length to the holidays, but it seems the gentleman no longer works for the company.*@#$ I got our new contact information and got your question answered though!*@#$

*@#$

He says that 75% of the bits in the VHS100A set are NOT for use in an impact driver.*@#$ As far as the warranty goes, if they were being used in that, obviously that would not be covered, but if they were being used in the correct application, the bits would be covered for any manufacturing defects.

*@#$

Thank you.

*@#$

Jenn Acosta

Omega Technologies

31125 Via Colinas, Suite 905

Westlake Village, CA 91362

"

 

[Bleugrass]

Haven't tried them and that doesn't really say much lol. But I'm interested too in how they work. Seems like Omega only sells good ****

 

[FMC1959]

As a follow-up for anyone interested, I purchased this set a couple of weeks ago.
http://vegaindustries.net/products/driver-bit-sets/34-pc-impactech-driver-bit-set

I have used them here and there but no heavy duty jobs yet. Still, a nice set for the price, the bits fit the screw heads nice and tight, at this point I am very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone interested.

 

[rhandwor]

They are owned by Compass Industries in Taiwan but have some facilities.in California and Germany.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

As a follow-up for anyone interested, I purchased this set a couple of weeks ago.
http://vegaindustries.net/products/driver-bit-sets/34-pc-impactech-driver-bit-set

I have used them here and there but no heavy duty jobs yet. Still, a nice set for the price, the bits fit the screw heads nice and tight, at this point I am very satisfied and would recommend them to anyone interested.

Bump on this thread. It's been a while, what are your thoughts on these?

 

[mmason7764]

My local industrial supplier stocks Vega. After installing a deck and a few other projects I have to agree that they are noticeably better than the typical home improvement center bits. My #2 robertson and phillips bits have some wear marks on them but they are far from worn out.

That said, my opinion would be that the Makita gold made in Japan bits seem to be a bit better. Can't give you a screw count or anything quantitative.

Have also tried Zephyr, Apex, and Qualtool, all made in USA. They are top notch and I'd recommend whichever you can find.

Mark

 

[rmsg0040]

We use Vega # 2 Robertson quite a bit at work, they are stout and fit the screw head really well. Sometimes too well, have to yank at the impact driver to free from head of screw.