Mayhew Now At TSC

[Semi-hole mechanic]

Just set up today at work Mayhew screwdrivers, punches and pry bars. We’ve carried Mayhew punches and chisels for as long as I’ve worked for TSC (19 years) but these are all new.

 

[micromind]

One of the best brands ever!

 

[AJHD]

I'm interested in a few of those. Too bad the TSC website doesn't show what's in stock at my local store(s).

 

[4xdog]

Is there a Tekton connection?

 

[AJHD]

Is there a Tekton connection?

Not sure who the OEM is, but sure seems like some of the Mayhew, Tekton and Channellock offerings are from the same manufacturer.

Speaking specifically towards the hard handle screwdrivers and pick/hook sets, etc.

 

[Torque&Recoil]

I'll have to check that out. I do like Mayhew - their pry bars are really good.

 

[Semi-hole mechanic]

I'm interested in a few of those. Too bad the TSC website doesn't show what's in stock at my local store(s).

The website says that they are unavailable at our store as well. Are merchandising person is usually working ahead of schedule, so maybe she put them out earlier than she was supposed to. With new products sometimes the website doesn’t say the stores have them until the week they are supposed to set even though they are in the store’s back room so that we aren’t having to dig through a whole pallet of stuff to find someone a single small item that they ordered online for pickup.

 

[wolfinator]

Not sure who the OEM is, but sure seems like some of the Mayhew, Tekton and Channellock offerings are from the same manufacturer.

Speaking specifically towards the hard handle screwdrivers and pick/hook sets, etc.

If so, they're not made to the same spec. E.g. the Tekton and Channellock handles are completely different in design and materials.

It sure seems plausible that the shaft, heat treat, etc might all be from the same source. Is it possible that Mayhew *is* the OEM? I don't know why they wouldn't have the in-house abilities to make screwdrivers (and obviously mini pry bars). It would seem like all the tooling would be at hand...

 

[dscheidt]

If so, they're not made to the same spec. E.g. the Tekton and Channellock handles are completely different in design and materials.

It sure seems plausible that the shaft, heat treat, etc might all be from the same source. Is it possible that Mayhew *is* the OEM? I don't know why they wouldn't have the in-house abilities to make screwdrivers (and obviously mini pry bars). It would seem like all the tooling would be at hand...

screwdriver blades lend themselves to automatic production on pretty basic machines. Mayhew certainly have the know how to do the heat treating, etc, so it's not much of stretch to think they are doing the rest of it, too.

 

[cody1325]

I'll definitely be on the lookout for these pretty soon. Looks like, so far, mine has none of the pry tools.

 

[KnurledNut]

I had to deal with Mayhews customer service regarding a clearly defective brand new tool I had just purchased and after an initial response, they completely left me hanging with no resolution despite my repeated attempts to follow up.
I now consider other options after my negative experience.
Quite disappointing as I own several of their tools.

 

[NoahG]

Mayhew purchased Best Way Tools a few years back and I think that was definitely with the goal of increasing driver production.

 

[ohhimark]

Not sure who the OEM is, but sure seems like some of the Mayhew, Tekton and Channellock offerings are from the same manufacturer.

Speaking specifically towards the hard handle screwdrivers and pick/hook sets, etc.

Wright too. I heard Mayhew is the manufacturer. The relatively new TSC nearby usually lists very little as in stock, even though the shelves aren't empty. Hopefully that has changed.

 

[willf650]

I have a pair of Channel Lock demolition screwdrivers in my bag at work. They are good quality tools and I surmised they were made by Mayhew and sold via Channel Lock.