Howdy from DRPD!

[legenddc]

I would like to upgrade to the new handles. Who wants to buy my perfect almost never used Torx, or my used standard slotted and phillips?

I might be interested in the Torx and standard.

 

[billspreston]

Hey All,

Getting lots of questions about Black Friday so I wanted to let you know that we will definitely be running a sitewide coupon as we have done in the past! Historically the coupon drops right around thanksgiving, but I'll be sure to make an announcement here.

Save some powder for the good stuff

 

[billspreston]

One really cool and overlooked update about the new handles is the marking technology.

In the past, handle markings were printed using "traditional" printing technologies with inks and screens/tooling to deliver the ink onto the handle surface – primarily a pad printing process.

SwissGrip EVO uses a new plastic laser marking technology that changes the game:

• Solvent free
• Doesn't fade
• Highly abrasion resistant
• Extremely crisp edges even on complex surfaces (like screwdriver handles)
• No templates or screens required – highly dynamic and efficient

It's a small detail, but I know we are all engineering nerds at heart here and this stuff is cool!

Some photos credit to Trumpf Machinery LinkedIn (full post here)

 

[orangeblood]

just received my 2nd order from DRPD

very satisfied with the process, shipping speed and quality (all PB Swiss - the EVO handles are really nice)

highly recommend DRPD

 

[Ohio Andy]

just received my 2nd order from DRPD

very satisfied with the process, shipping speed and quality (all PB Swiss - the EVO handles are really nice)

highly recommend DRPD

I own lots of screwdriver bits. Chapman sells a case for $22 that can store 104 1-inch insert bits. This is complete with everything needed. Works great but you are limited to the 1 inch insert bits.

#5575c, #5580c Case Only & Racks | Chapman MFG

5575C Cases includes 7 removable insert bit racks (1 orange for Metric Hex bits) and a free spinner. 7300c cases only fit our longer Phillips bits in the first 2 left holes. Available individual racks do not accommodate Phillips & Reed & Prince screwdriver bits. Hand assembled & inspected in CT...

chapmanmfg.com

But I am highlighting DRPD, so note that they carry a set of 80 bits.

PB Swiss 1/4" Bit Set, C6, Assorted, 80 pcs in ToolBox (PB C6.791 TB)

Shop the world's finest tools from elite brands like PB Swiss, Wera, KNIPEX, Ko-ken, Ebisu, KEIBA and more..

drpd.cc

I have this set with some longer bits in the top. Nice set, it has an extra 10 bits that are longer.

I wanted a smaller set that had 50 2" power drive bits (E6) so I purchased a 30 bit set, pulled the duplicates dried in two more bit blocks and you can fit 50 bits total. That is a very nice set that I built. This was the base:

PB Swiss 1/4" Bit Set, E6, Assorted, 30 pcs in BitBox (PB E6.790 BB)

Shop the world's finest tools from elite brands like PB Swiss, Wera, KNIPEX, Ko-ken, Ebisu, KEIBA and more..

drpd.cc

I also ordered a couple of empty cases like the one above without bits (yes, purchased from DRPD) so I could fill those as I wanted.

But what if I want even more bits? Start with a Japanese metal box (trusco) for about $20

https://a.co/d/dHfFH5h

add 17 PB swiss bit blocks and you can store 170 E6 bits. Yes, 170. But where to get so many bit blocks? It turns out that DRPD has an exclusive set of 5

PB Swiss BitBlock for 1/4" Bits Set, Special Edition, 5 pcs (PB 971.Spez Set CN)

Shop the world's finest tools from elite brands like PB Swiss, Wera, KNIPEX, Ko-ken, Ebisu, KEIBA and more..

drpd.cc

Here is a picture (background) of one.



I can color code the bit blocks as desired. These take up almost exactly the same space as the Chapman but then they hold 170 bits rather than 104, and, those bits can be 2 in long rather than 1 in.

Yes, I could custom build a wood block and drill a bunch of holes but then I can't pull them out one bit block at a time, because I'm not connecting those pit blocks together even though the bit block support it. I will concede if those are quite expensive to put together, but for those in particular, I wanted high density and I wanted the ability to have the taller bits, and, I wanted the ability to have the individual Bit blocks be removable.

I just ordered two more sets of five, and I think I should be set at that point. I'm as expensive as it is, it would have cost me more money if I'd bought those bit blocks individually, and drpd is really the best place to get them of which I'm aware. I had to work hard to limit my purchase to just get those too.

 

[Steel_Rain]

I own lots of screwdriver bits. Chapman

That’s a hell of an overview, nice work Andy.

 

[lu787a]

I own lots of screwdriver bits. Chapman sells a case for $22 that can store 104 1-inch insert bits. This is complete with everything needed. Works great but you are limited to the 1 inch insert bits.

#5575c, #5580c Case Only & Racks | Chapman MFG

5575C Cases includes 7 removable insert bit racks (1 orange for Metric Hex bits) and a free spinner. 7300c cases only fit our longer Phillips bits in the first 2 left holes. Available individual racks do not accommodate Phillips & Reed & Prince screwdriver bits. Hand assembled & inspected in CT...

chapmanmfg.com

But I am highlighting DRPD, so note that they carry a set of 80 bits.

PB Swiss 1/4" Bit Set, C6, Assorted, 80 pcs in ToolBox (PB C6.791 TB)

Shop the world's finest tools from elite brands like PB Swiss, Wera, KNIPEX, Ko-ken, Ebisu, KEIBA and more..

drpd.cc

I have this set with some longer bits in the top. Nice set, it has an extra 10 bits that are longer.

I wanted a smaller set that had 50 2" power drive bits (E6) so I purchased a 30 bit set, pulled the duplicates dried in two more bit blocks and you can fit 50 bits total. That is a very nice set that I built. This was the base:

PB Swiss 1/4" Bit Set, E6, Assorted, 30 pcs in BitBox (PB E6.790 BB)

Shop the world's finest tools from elite brands like PB Swiss, Wera, KNIPEX, Ko-ken, Ebisu, KEIBA and more..

drpd.cc

I also ordered a couple of empty cases like the one above without bits (yes, purchased from DRPD) so I could fill those as I wanted.

But what if I want even more bits? Start with a Japanese metal box (trusco) for about $20

https://a.co/d/dHfFH5h

add 17 PB swiss bit blocks and you can store 170 E6 bits. Yes, 170. But where to get so many bit blocks? It turns out that DRPD has an exclusive set of 5

PB Swiss BitBlock for 1/4" Bits Set, Special Edition, 5 pcs (PB 971.Spez Set CN)

Shop the world's finest tools from elite brands like PB Swiss, Wera, KNIPEX, Ko-ken, Ebisu, KEIBA and more..

drpd.cc

Here is a picture (background) of one.



I can color code the bit blocks as desired. These take up almost exactly the same space as the Chapman but then they hold 170 bits rather than 104, and, those bits can be 2 in long rather than 1 in.

Yes, I could custom build a wood block and drill a bunch of holes but then I can't pull them out one bit block at a time, because I'm not connecting those pit blocks together even though the bit block support it. I will concede if those are quite expensive to put together, but for those in particular, I wanted high density and I wanted the ability to have the taller bits, and, I wanted the ability to have the individual Bit blocks be removable.

I just ordered two more sets of five, and I think I should be set at that point. I'm as expensive as it is, it would have cost me more money if I'd bought those bit blocks individually, and drpd is really the best place to get them of which I'm aware. I had to work hard to limit my purchase to just get those too.

How do you handle 150mm bits? Have you found a similar box setup for them?

 

[Ohio Andy]

How do you handle 150mm bits? Have you found a similar box setup for them?

I have two solutions for that. One is they are not contained at all yet. They will stick straight up in the air..

The other solution is to have them laying down. If you look at the 80 piece set that I linked to DRPD... I have that set but it comes with the longer bits and they are laid down flat in the top of the box. If I were home I'd snap a picture for you. But I think it has 10 off the top of my head...

Oddly, my bitset shows are the same part number as the bed set that doesn't have the 10 long ones in it

 

[billspreston]

Black Friday early access for our GJ friends!

 

[Rinspeed]

Thanks for the code, order placed.

 

[Steel_Rain]

Hey All,

Getting lots of questions about Black Friday so I wanted to let you know that we will definitely be running a sitewide coupon as we have done in the past! Historically the coupon drops right around thanksgiving, but I'll be sure to make an announcement here.

Save some powder for the good stuff

Order placed! Saved $70 bucks this year, yah!



Looking forward to it! And love the fact that with the BF coupon, it's even cheaper then Koken USA's BF sale.

Happy Holiday's ya'll

 

[cbracer]

I didn't see any "short" or special length screwdrivers with the new EVO grip? I want to complete my set so looking for the following sizes in the new grip; old part #'s:
8140.1-150
8140.4-80
8140.5-100
Maybe they will be a future item?

 

[billspreston]

I didn't see any "short" or special length screwdrivers with the new EVO grip? I want to complete my set so looking for the following sizes in the new grip; old part #'s:
8140.1-150
8140.4-80
8140.5-100
Maybe they will be a future item?

The alternative length drivers still exist in EVO, but they no longer have a unique PB series number so the new PB 8140 drivers are now under the 38100 series instead of a 38140 series. They did cut and change some of the sizes so the exact size you are seeking may not exist, but you should be able to find something close.

 

[cbracer]

The alternative length drivers still exist in EVO, but they no longer have a unique PB series number so the new PB 8140 drivers are now under the 38100 series instead of a 38140 series. They did cut and change some of the sizes so the exact size you are seeking may not exist, but you should be able to find something close.

Will you be stocking their full lineup of slotted drivers? I can only find the 200mm and super long ones on your website. I looked again and can't find the shorter lengths which I am mostly interested in. I found some on the official PB Swiss website but did not see them available stateside. Sadly my favorite 1-150 seems to have been dropped. The 200 (8") is just too long.

 

[billspreston]

Will you be stocking their full lineup of slotted drivers?

We will bring in the alternative driver lengths not currently stocked:

"Short"
PB 38100.00-40
PB 38100.0-50
PB 38100.1-75
PB 38100.2-40
PB 38100.3-50
PB 38100.4-80
PB 38100.5-100

"Long"
PB 38100.0-100
PB 38400.10-200 B
PB 38400.20-250 B
PB 38190.0-100
PB 38190.1-130
PB 38192.1-130
PB 38192.2-150
PB 38192.2-300

 

[billspreston]

Just a follow-up to the previous message, we now have most of those alternative length drivers listed above in-stock

Any showing out-of-stock should be arriving mid/late Feb.

 

[NitroExpress]

@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.

 

[Steel_Rain]

@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.

He can answer this for you, but they had a huge sale on Keiba a few months back (I stocked up) and I don’t think they are restocking.