Recent content by ChapmanMFG

Yeah, the bits are just different enough so the Phillips won't work. Pretty frustrating!

Hi, just wanted to let you all know that we now have JIS bits! https://chapmanmfg.com/products/new-crosspoint-bits-for-japanese-indus-std-jis-screws?variant=189220519950 https://chapmanmfg.com/products/new-crosspoint-bits-for-japanese-indus-std-jis-screws?variant=189220552718 Thanks for your...

Hi everyone, I just came out with a new motorcycle kit and I'd love to get your feedback on it: http://chapmanmfg.com/products/1916-european-japanese-motorycle-set I worked with some customers to group together the most common bits used on bikes and package them into as compact a kit as...

Thanks for the link! What are ECX bits? Never heard of them. I'll think about making the 3.5" bits in the future. We're also looking at storage handles similar to that one, as it looks pretty handy.

Fred, that's interesting about the Phillips, I knew that Henry Ford used them but I didn't know the rest of the history. We make Robertsons too! A couple years ago they weren't real popular but we're selling more of them now, I think someone told me that they're used on some electronics. It...

Hi guys, The short answer is no, we don't currently make JIS and Pozidrive bits. However, we just invested in some new machinery that will allow us to make them and due to the number of people that ask for them they are on the list of new products. One of the best things about being a small...

Hi Fred, thanks for the warm welcome! I'm already into cars and horses, I don't need another expensive hobby! Maybe I'll take up knitting or something, how expensive could needles and yarn be, right? That's an interesting screw removal method, certainly better to try that before drilling out...

Thanks Roy, I have to admit, I've never been on a bike! I am a gearhead though, check out the '59 Chevy Apache pickup we restored https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.367021406703893.83817.121126881293348&type=3 I saw on our website that we're getting some referrals from this forum, so I...

Hi guys, I'm proud to say we're still making Chapman tools in Durham, CT as we have since 1936! The company that made the red cases went out of business in the 80's, but the new sets have the same parts in yellow cases available here www.chapmanmfg.com Thanks and have a great day!