Channellock Torx Screwdrivers

[apdxyk]

Anybody knows as to whether they mfg their own or those are made for Channellock by somebody else? http://a.co/gOcsmSE is what I grabbed from my buddy's box in a pinch, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the way they fit the fastener precisely and function in general. I have my Wiha soft handles on a loan to another buddy at the moment

 

[metaldad]

i could be wrong, but i believe channeys are made by pratt reed (ideal)

 

[mmason7764]

The torx with the acetate handles are identified 'Made in USA' on their web site. Pratt Read is my guess too. Prices seem very reasonable.

 

[apdxyk]

Thank you. Pratt Read is the oldest tool manufacturer in the USA. XVIII Century stuff. I bought a small 5 pcs kit, they also have a small sized 'precision' kit as well. Never knew that Channellock makes anything else outside their pliers line.

 

[superautobacs]

apdxyk,

Channellock outsources several other tools to supplement their hardline products, such as:

Ratcheting screwdriver from Megapro (Canada)
Combination wrenches, ratcheting wrenches, and mechanics tool sets from Taiwanese OEMs
Locking pliers from Grip-on (Spain)
Adjustable wrenches from Irega (Spain)

 

[ChrisLS8]

Do they still make Locking Pliers? I can't find much about them anywhere