Funny story the screw extractor pliers were invented in the usa I have the original pliers. Pretty interesting story I will make a video you will enjoy!!
I have and old pair of gas fitter's pliers with the screw extractor end over here in Britain. They must be forty plus years old. Made in USA. Just upgraded to the Knipex Twin Grip and have fallen slightly in love.
I think it only seems like an japanese thing because the Mayhew (PZ-55) and the Vampliers (here: PZ-59) are only rebranded Engineer pliers. Engineer found its niche in making specialty tools and they were long time the only manufacturer for screw extraction pliers outside of the US. The funny thing is that the success of Vampilers cause Fujiya (basically the Knipex of Japan) and Knipex to make pliers like these themselves and Engineer to introduce more different models.
It is amazing how many tool sellers have no idea about tool description. The worst are the sellers who tell you the size of the package the tool comes in as if this would be a necessary factor in your purchasing decision.
The length refers to the shaft past the handle as is common with screwdrivers. I have the full set of five pry bars and the 54in pry par, and all the screwdrivers (and the select screwdriver set which is Taiwan). Pry bars are great, the tips on the screwdrivers, including the USA made one impact screwdriver line you reviewed, chipped. Wera is better for the actual screwdrivers. The tips are vastly superior. YMMV.
The Milwaukee demo/duct screw driver is great for punching holes in sheet metal. Then it the tip isn't straight on both sides so you can get better leverage for prying.
I have the straight and curved mayhew pry bars and I’m pretty sure this is just the small straight pry. I really like them, but the thickness of that head isn’t gonna fit in many slotted fasteners. That being said I love them. Price is right, they make picks and scrapers with same handle and they’re great. They are tool truck quality (rebranded Matco I think)
Wow I literally have this in my shopping cart a few days ago. I just saw your video your video and when heard it was marked wrong I went back to buy it. I guess the seller got wind of this video and now he of the price to $25
Good luck warrantying the Vampire Tools screw extractor pliers (or anything else for that matter). I contacted them and they told me I needed the sales receipt from four years ago. Of course I don't have it. Why would I? So I strongly suggest to buy the Engineer brand instead. They are less expensive than Vampire ( supposedly Vampire cost more because they are "lifetime warranty") and Engineer is the actual manufacturer of Vampire. Vampire warranty sucks. I sent them a pic of my new Engineer brand replacement screw extractor pliers. No reply LOL.
I bought some imported thing (I think it was a storage cabinet) but came with a "cheap" JIS pattern long shank screwdriver. It's magnetic, has been quite durable, and is probably going on year 3 or 4 now. I need to get better JIS drivers but I have almost developed a sentimental attachment to that driver. Heck I used it tonight to strip a floor fan and extract a failed thermal fuse.
After I bought mine I noticed the price jumped…on the 12”. But the price on the 18” dropped to $15 so I ordered one of those. Then the price on that one doubled. We’ll see what shows up.
Been wanting a set of the dominators , Mayhew is a solid brand I even tried out there zipties lol I did a quick review check it out if you get a chance!
I had a Snap On 36" straight striking pry bar for a while, but found it near useless compared to the angled tip version. Asked my SO dealer about the large straight version and he said they were popular with techs who have to crack open big truck transmissions.
@@lastbesttool Yea, I honestly don't get why they do the 24 and the 36... but the 10 and 12? I've been eying them over the Matco PryDriver or the Mayhew... Because I'm a Snap On snob!
Stickers always bugged me on tools. Estwing hammers have 3 and none come off easy. Nice Vaughan hammers they put them on the wood handle and those stickers are bad too.
Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video. How big is tip. I'm thinking, it work real well opening Aircraft Engine Cowlings. I was using my old School Craftsman Screwdriver, and broke the tip. Again thank you
How do you use the Milwaukee demolition for conduit? I am not familiar with that feature I would like to see it work. I thought that notch in the blade was used to start up nails or say help pull a stripped screw up while using your driver.
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Funny story the screw extractor pliers were invented in the usa I have the original pliers. Pretty interesting story I will make a video you will enjoy!!
Do the vid with clean money and dirty hands!
I have and old pair of gas fitter's pliers with the screw extractor end over here in Britain. They must be forty plus years old. Made in USA.
Just upgraded to the Knipex Twin Grip and have fallen slightly in love.
@@harveysmith100 The Twin Grips are amazing.
I think it only seems like an japanese thing because the Mayhew (PZ-55) and the Vampliers (here: PZ-59) are only rebranded Engineer pliers.
Engineer found its niche in making specialty tools and they were long time the only manufacturer for screw extraction pliers outside of the US.
The funny thing is that the success of Vampilers cause Fujiya (basically the Knipex of Japan) and Knipex to make pliers like these themselves and Engineer to introduce more different models.
I got the 17 inch one....feels powerful just holding it. Good to keep in the car in case you need to hit something or someone.
I use the plastic scrapers all the time, work great to pull off stickers, get burnt gunk off a cooktop, or light scraping when you don’t want a razor
I liked the veiled hints that he would stab someone with the snap-on if he had to
It is amazing how many tool sellers have no idea about tool description. The worst are the sellers who tell you the size of the package the tool comes in as if this would be a necessary factor in your purchasing decision.
The Amazon link is correct, he just didn't get that it's a 7 inch blade and 12 inch OAL.
So, the size is a bit misleading in the name. 12 inch "OAL" is overall length, which includes the handle. The blade is 7 inches, the handle is 5.
Pretty simple thing that he got confused. The description and titles make it simple plus there are pictures.
The length refers to the shaft past the handle as is common with screwdrivers. I have the full set of five pry bars and the 54in pry par, and all the screwdrivers (and the select screwdriver set which is Taiwan). Pry bars are great, the tips on the screwdrivers, including the USA made one impact screwdriver line you reviewed, chipped. Wera is better for the actual screwdrivers. The tips are vastly superior. YMMV.
Yeah a little reading of the description and you can figure it out. Not very hard lol
Handle is identical to there Dominator prybars. Which are the best I've ever had. Definitely a beast of a screwdriver you have there.
Just pulls out that futuristic alien technology box cutter and wings the blade around like it's nothin.
You and I both chipped our Milwaukee demo screwdrivers in the same spot. It's hilarious. Day 1
The Milwaukee demo/duct screw driver is great for punching holes in sheet metal. Then it the tip isn't straight on both sides so you can get better leverage for prying.
I have the straight and curved mayhew pry bars and I’m pretty sure this is just the small straight pry.
I really like them, but the thickness of that head isn’t gonna fit in many slotted fasteners.
That being said I love them. Price is right, they make picks and scrapers with same handle and they’re great. They are tool truck quality (rebranded Matco I think)
I like my Anex No.9210 demolition driver the best but it’s a bit more than 15 bucks. Although I really do like the square shank on the mayhew
Wow I literally have this in my shopping cart a few days ago. I just saw your video your video and when heard it was marked wrong I went back to buy it. I guess the seller got wind of this video and now he of the price to $25
Good luck warrantying the Vampire Tools screw extractor pliers (or anything else for that matter). I contacted them and they told me I needed the sales receipt from four years ago. Of course I don't have it. Why would I? So I strongly suggest to buy the Engineer brand instead. They are less expensive than Vampire ( supposedly Vampire cost more because they are "lifetime warranty") and Engineer is the actual manufacturer of Vampire. Vampire warranty sucks. I sent them a pic of my new Engineer brand replacement screw extractor pliers. No reply LOL.
I bought some imported thing (I think it was a storage cabinet) but came with a "cheap" JIS pattern long shank screwdriver. It's magnetic, has been quite durable, and is probably going on year 3 or 4 now. I need to get better JIS drivers but I have almost developed a sentimental attachment to that driver. Heck I used it tonight to strip a floor fan and extract a failed thermal fuse.
You might also want to check out Anex tools ultra low profile offset screwdrivers for those super tough to get screws
$25 right now! That price sure went up quick!
After I bought mine I noticed the price jumped…on the 12”. But the price on the 18” dropped to $15 so I ordered one of those. Then the price on that one doubled. We’ll see what shows up.
Last Best Tool time to get the 24th?
My Mayhew pro curved pry bar is the best pry bar I've ever used. Better and more comfortable than snap on's in my opinion
I'm more interested in that 007 box cutter you got. Were do I obtain one of those?
Fyi screw extraction pliers have been around a long time and were being made here in the USA long before the Japanese Vampliers ever came out.
Been wanting a set of the dominators , Mayhew is a solid brand I even tried out there zipties lol I did a quick review check it out if you get a chance!
I’m rather fond of my Wera Demo. drivers !
MPBS10A - The 10" SnapOn Straight Striking Prybar. They do 10", 12", 24" and 36"
I had a Snap On 36" straight striking pry bar for a while, but found it near useless compared to the angled tip version. Asked my SO dealer about the large straight version and he said they were popular with techs who have to crack open big truck transmissions.
@@lastbesttool Yea, I honestly don't get why they do the 24 and the 36... but the 10 and 12? I've been eying them over the Matco PryDriver or the Mayhew... Because I'm a Snap On snob!
Stickers always bugged me on tools. Estwing hammers have 3 and none come off easy. Nice Vaughan hammers they put them on the wood handle and those stickers are bad too.
I feel ya, but you should be stripping the varnish off the handles anyways if it's wood handle.
Cool DSD, rough vid to get thru
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video. How big is tip. I'm thinking, it work real well opening Aircraft Engine Cowlings. I was using my old School Craftsman Screwdriver, and broke the tip. Again thank you
How do you use the Milwaukee demolition for conduit? I am not familiar with that feature I would like to see it work. I thought that notch in the blade was used to start up nails or say help pull a stripped screw up while using your driver.
Nice tool you got right there. What is the name of the scraper or box cutter? In trying to look for it..
It’s toughbuilt brand
And with that video the price is up from 15 to 25 in 2 days
Why would anybody even consider the Chinese Milwaukee when you can get an American made Mayhew.
Amazon doing their usual quality job on dimensions - did the listing say that it weighed 150lb too?
Yeah, and the shipping size was 2” by 5” by .75 inches and weighs 3 oz.
One of our members of parliament looked up dominator in parliament and found a porn channel, he has now resigned 😁.
I can't break mine, They get much bigger
$25 now.