🔧 Precise TD-56 Screwdriver Set by VESSEL Review

I can't believe these screwdrivers are so well made. The knurling is first class and the rubber grip on the shaft fits perfectly. I went back to Revain to find a torx set of the same brand but couldn't find any more Vessel brand screwdrivers that size. The only downside I see is that I haven't used them enough to determine the tip stiffness balance. However, if the small Phillips machine screws are tightened above average, they show no signs of premature wear!

Japanese Phillips screws, sometimes called JIS or JIS, are different and better in their own way than Phillips screws. If someone is using a Phillips driver on JIS you might be scratching your head then you really are in trouble. I do self service and occasional repairs on my camera and lenses. The screws are so small that if I drop one I have to walk barefoot until I step on it to find it. This set of drivers helps a lot to pull them out and install them. You can find the difference between…

I've been a big fan of Vessel products. Like most of their products, they are very well made. The tips have withstood a lot of use and abuse. They fit snugly and firmly into screws without worrying about slipping or detaching. Rubberized fingertips are nice and comfortable. A big problem is getting to the screws, which are really tight, or the Loctite is really doing its job. There is no easy way other than hard compression or using a mini vise to get leverage on the bolt. The rubber bands…

I bought these VESSEL drivers to replace the Moody Pollicis JIS drivers I usually use and while they have some good points I will be going to Moody's for my next purchase to return . Good things first: These drivers are very well made and the tolerances are good and tight. Apart from 0.9, which is to be expected with such a small driver, I didn't have any blade failures. The color-coding and hard case are nice touches. And now for the bad: the ergonomics are just terrible. The shanks and end of