How would you rate Mayhew?

[Aklass]

Edit: I also found Mayhew which are USA made prybars and screwdrivers, How would you rate them? And thanks on the heads up about Channel-Lock snap rings

I'm looking at tools that I'll use every once in blue moon or don't break easily, and even though I have a student discount, Snap-on is still expensive for pry bars, snap ring pliers, and other misc tools. I read some people on this forum like OTC tools I want to know if they are good tools at over half the price, or should I just save up and buy snap on?

 

[Danglerb]

Re: How would you rate OTC?

I like most of the OTC stuff I have, its a step up most of the time from cheapo stuff like HF, but I also am pretty sure it doesn't make anything, just puts its brand on stuff.

 

[ekeller]

Re: How would you rate OTC?

Get the channel lock snap ring pliers, than have the nice switch over lever on them. Sears sells the same ones as well.

 

[diesel research]

Re: How would you rate OTC?

but I also am pretty sure tool trucks just puts their brand on otc stuff.

Often true

 

[Aklass]

Re: How would you rate OTC?

Often true

lol, how about Mayhew? It seems that they are a made in USA company

 

[Busted Bolts]

OTC core bussiness is specialty tools for auto, truck, HD, and OEM. They are an SPX company which is contracted by OEM's to make their special tools. Some of their items spill over to the retail side for the mechanic or DIYer to purchase. Things like pullers, diesel tools, bearing tools, HD jacks, stands, and presses. They also have diagnostic and A/C tools also. They can be pricey on certain items that are labled OTC, but over the last couple of years they came out with their Stinger line which is rebadged or over seas equipment to be competitve. I have recently purchased some addnl pullers and have noticed the packaging stating assemble in USA, with globaly sourced components, while some others were pure made in USA. Their hand tools and general service tools are out sourced as from my experiences, but all have held up well. Over all they have alot to offer that THEY make. Worth a try.

 

[nikonica]

OTC, Mayhew, Stride Tool, Lisle, Channellock, and many other lesser-known or specialty brands produce excellent tools, every bit as good as the big name brands. In fact, in many if not most cases, these types of specialty tools are made for the big name brands by these manufacturers. OTC pullers and specialty tools, for example, are rebadged for several other manufacturers.

 

[tw33k2514]

Mayhew makes great stuff. Other than there import line. I think its called catspaw or something. But all there US made stuff is a great value.

 

[ImportTuner]

I've had good luck with Mayhew products including the Cats Paw stuff .. haven't been able to break them through normal usage

 

[5lima30]

If their mechanics tools are like their carpentry tools you will be getting something that will last a lifetime. I have a Mayhew "Tweaker" pry bar/ framing straightener. It has been abused and used with a cheater bar and is still in great shape! YMMV.

 

[JeremyManning]

I have a set of nail punches, they hold up as well as any I have used

 

[LincolnCont.]

Die Set prybars are a must in my work and the straight blade striking prybars are really usefull too. Snap On/BluePoint and Mayhew sell them both and the Snappy ones are reasonably priced(atleast they were 10yrs ago when i bought them). The Blue Point Die Set bars are way better IMO. They are thicker and have a big hook, the Mayhew style is smaller & pretty wimpy for my demands. I haven't seen Mayhew's striking prybar upclose but I've seen the striking handle they use on their scrapers and it says Made In Taiwan so I'm guessing its the same story.. so once again my choice is the Snap On version.

 

[Aklass]

Die Set prybars are a must in my work and the straight blade striking prybars are really usefull too. Snap On/BluePoint and Mayhew sell them both and the Snappy ones are reasonably priced(atleast they were 10yrs ago when i bought them). The Blue Point Die Set bars are way better IMO. They are thicker and have a big hook, the Mayhew style is smaller & pretty wimpy for my demands. I haven't seen Mayhew's striking prybar upclose but I've seen the striking handle they use on their scrapers and it says Made In Taiwan so I'm guessing its the same story.. so once again my choice is the Snap On version.

Funny since it clearly says on the front of their homepage "Made in USA with US and Global materials"

 

[LincolnCont.]

Originally Posted by LincolnCont.
Die Set prybars are a must in my work and the straight blade striking prybars are really usefull too. Snap On/BluePoint and Mayhew sell them both and the Snappy ones are reasonably priced(atleast they were 10yrs ago when i bought them). The Blue Point Die Set bars are way better IMO. They are thicker and have a big hook, the Mayhew style is smaller & pretty wimpy for my demands. I haven't seen Mayhew's striking prybar upclose but I've seen the striking handle they use on their scrapers and it says Made In Taiwan so I'm guessing its the same story.. so once again my choice is the Snap On version.

Funny since it clearly says on the front of their homepage "Made in USA with US and Global materials"

...I never said it did or didn't say that. Is that comment suppose to be a slam cuz it went way over my head.

 

[Sancho]

Re: How would you rate OTC?

Get the channel lock snap ring pliers, than have the nice switch over lever on them. Sears sells the same ones as well.

Snapon/bluepoint sells the same set as well

 

[NOZZLEMAN]

Snappy bars are Mayhew... or at least used to be years ago. I've got 24 and 36 & never bent one yet

 

[airbuff101]

OTC, Mayhew, Stride Tool, Lisle, Channellock, and many other lesser-known or specialty brands produce excellent tools, every bit as good as the big name brands. In fact, in many if not most cases, these types of specialty tools are made for the big name brands by these manufacturers. OTC pullers and specialty tools, for example, are rebadged for several other manufacturers.

Couldn't agree more.
airbuff

 

[Busted Bolts]

for a time or still now the Mayhew punches were made for C-Man. I have there LG pry bar set and have used the hell out of them daily and no problems. All of my roll pin punches and long pin punches and long chisels are mayhew good stuff. Made in massachusetts.

 

[Gtamazing]

Prybars are stamped USA on the shank but "Moulded in Taiwan" on the handles.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96891&highlight=mayhew+hex+keys

Check the above link for some info in the hex keys

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Sears prybars, at least the Professional line, is Mayhew, I think the regular ones are also. Much cheaper than Snap On, and essentially the same tool, slightly different handles. Buy the Craftsman.

Pro line has a steel striking cap, the steel of the bar shank passes all the way thru the handle to the striking cap and the handle is a mix, hard/soft type (which I'm not crazy about, but its OK)

Charles

 

[jethro29]

i own a lot of mayhew tools and have great luck with them.i would recommend them to anyone.

 

[Aklass]

Sears prybars, at least the Professional line, is Mayhew, I think the regular ones are also. Much cheaper than Snap On, and essentially the same tool, slightly different handles. Buy the Craftsman.

Pro line has a steel striking cap, the steel of the bar shank passes all the way thru the handle to the striking cap and the handle is a mix, hard/soft type (which I'm not crazy about, but its OK)

Charles

I'd rather just get the Mayhews since I read that the striking cap is actually built into the handle and not added on afterwords. Plus I'd rather not deal with Sears

 

[SMKS]

I also found Mayhew which are USA made prybars and screwdrivers,

Are you sure you saw Mayhew screwdrivers that were made in the USA?

The only ones I've seen are the imported Catspaw line.

Also, I just checked their online catalog, and I didn't see any other screwdrivers, but I could have missed them.

They don't seem to list any country of origin for items in the catalog.

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pelland/mayhewtools08/

 

[ToolsDelivered.com]

Prybars are stamped USA on the shank but "Moulded in Taiwan" on the handles.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96891&highlight=mayhew+hex+keys

Check the above link for some info in the hex keys

In Mayhew prybars, the steel is always from the Shelburne Falls, MA plant, the Dominator line has imported rubber around the steel that runs all the way though the handle to the beat it end. The hard red handled Mayhew bars are 100% USA but you can't beat on the handles. The pry bars come in different bar sizes with some steel shafts being 7/8 inch wide.

Mayhew makes hardline tools for about everybody, including all of the mobile tool trucks.

 

[Gtamazing]

In Mayhew prybars, the steel is always from the Shelburne Falls, MA plant, the Dominator line has imported rubber around the steel that runs all the way though the handle to the beat it end. The hard red handled Mayhew bars are 100% USA but you can't beat on the handles. The pry bars come in different bar sizes with some steel shafts being 7/8 inch wide.

Mayhew makes hardline tools for about everybody, including all of the mobile tool trucks.

I picked up a 58" mac pry bar the other week the steel is stamped USA then two letters like AA or BB or somthing along those lines. MY Mayhew bars are stamped the same way. USA then two of the same letters. Make me think they were made in the same place.

 

[mrbreezeet1]

I have this one from tools delivered.
So far I like it just fine, Have only had it about a week, but seems well made.
Thanks,
Tony
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Mayhew-60147-Hand-Tools-Pry-Bars-Pry-Bars