New tools

[Frank211]

New from VP .....

[Frank211]

[nightcrawler48]

Nice. How about keeping us up-dated on how they perform. Everyone is always interested in hearing about good quality tools (as well as the poor quality stuff so we can avoid them).

[Mtnkid]

When are they available?

[84yoda]

They have a bearing in the ends for smooth rotation in your hands.

[JatoTheRipper]

Who's willing to bet they're going to have crazy prices like Hudy?

They are nice looking. I think the spinning top with a bearing is a gimmick though.

[VP Dan]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Who's willing to bet they're going to have crazy prices like Hudy?

They are nice looking. I think the spinning top with a bearing is a gimmick though.

you might like the price of them a lot and the bearing cap makes putting all the little wheel screws in a ton easier

[VP Dan]

Originally Posted by Mtnkid

When are they available?

should be ready in a few weeks

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

Who's willing to bet they're going to have crazy prices like Hudy?

They are nice looking. I think the spinning top with a bearing is a gimmick though.

If the tips hold as good as Hudy or MIP .... Ill gladly pay Hudy prices for something American Made.

[mudholestomper]

Originally Posted by VP Dan

you might like the price of them a lot and the bearing cap makes putting all the little wheel screws in a ton easier

I just wanted to chime in with regard to the bearing/spinning end cap - on the surface, it may seem gimmicky…or perhaps if you've never used a driver (especially one that is meant to used on really small hardware/meant for small, precision applications), a spinning end cap may seem like it wouldn't have a great impact on the quality and usefulness (and comfort as well)…however…

…in my opinion, and given the immeasurable hours I've spent wrenching on my whole family's collection of RCs, I am a true believer in how much a rotating end cap adds to the overall value of that tool

I won't try to list the "pros" of that feature, but I'll just say that if you've never used one and think that it may make the tool 5%-10% better at best, I'd strongly disagree and I truly feel that it makes the tool 50%-75% better than the same tool with a fixed end cap


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[imthatguy]

I have them, much thanks to the gents at Vanquish for giving me the prototypes, and I can say with much satisfaction that the bearing cap is no gimmick. It helps to spin the tool more freely and makes easy work of wheel screws.

Miles ahead of what I was using before. Good hardware is worth the investment. I don't know what pricing is, but I'll definitely be purchasing a second set when they're available.

[mikemcE]

Mine have a plastic end cap that does spin, or should I say allows rotation. It is stiff, but helps. Great idea if I can afford them.


Hang up and Drive

[redemon]

Snap On drivers spin at the top and it is very very nice to have.

[svt923]

I don't think there is any amount of spinning ends or pretty laser etching that would make me replace my MIP drivers but I would definitely buy one of these if they were available as a handle for my 1/4' drive bits.

[CrawlinMike]

Include a 7mm wheel hex driver thin walled at the socket and I'm in for a set. And like svt923 says I only want the 1/4in drive ones. I have my own custom handles for those bits.

[calcagno45]

My Ryobi driver would like some nicer 1/4" bits.

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by VP Dan

you might like the price of them a lot and the bearing cap makes putting all the little wheel screws in a ton easier

Cool. I'll be anxiously awaiting the price.

When I said the spinning tops are somewhat of a gimmick I meant that about all spinning tops not because of the bearing. With MIP drivers, for example, they spin on my hand just fine because of the smooth tops.

Be honest, the bearing is just there because you're just trying to make these the new fidget spinners so they'll sell an insane amount!

Originally Posted by svt923

I don't think there is any amount of spinning ends or pretty laser etching that would make me replace my MIP drivers but I would definitely buy one of these if they were available as a handle for my 1/4' drive bits.

I'd be in for a handle for sure!

Originally Posted by calcagno45

My Ryobi driver would like some nicer 1/4" bits.

Can't beat the MIP speed tips. LURC makes nice ones as well although they don't have the 1/4" hex.

[makya]

Originally Posted by VP Dan

you might like the price of them a lot and the bearing cap makes putting all the little wheel screws in a ton easier

Dan, are you guys making these in-house? I was talking with a local CNC rep about you guys last week, and he was really impressed with the equipment you guys are running.

[VP Dan]

Originally Posted by makya

Dan, are you guys making these in-house? I was talking with a local CNC rep about you guys last week, and he was really impressed with the equipment you guys are running.

yep made in house

[MaxxPain]

Looks great. I want a set for sure.