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The US Government Must-Have List of Chapman Mil...

The US Military has been buying Chapman tools since WWII. We are even fortunate to have a copy of a Purchase Order from the Nautilus Submarine in 1953! The set...

The US Government Must-Have List of Chapman Mil...

The US Military has been buying Chapman tools since WWII. We are even fortunate to have a copy of a Purchase Order from the Nautilus Submarine in 1953! The set...

Torx Bit

What is a Torx Screwdriver?

Called Torx, 6 point, and star, Torx are a 6 pointed star shaped screwdriver. Originally designed in the 60’s to outperform hex screws, Torx is a trademarked name for a...

What is a Torx Screwdriver?

Called Torx, 6 point, and star, Torx are a 6 pointed star shaped screwdriver. Originally designed in the 60’s to outperform hex screws, Torx is a trademarked name for a...

Phillips Bits Vs. JIS Bits: What's the difference?

Phillips Bits Vs. JIS Bits: What's the difference?

Does your Phillips driver feel like it doesn't quite fit that screw? Chances are that's because it's not a Phillips screw, it's a JIS screw.  JIS, or Japanese Industry Standard screws...

Phillips Bits Vs. JIS Bits: What's the difference?

Does your Phillips driver feel like it doesn't quite fit that screw? Chances are that's because it's not a Phillips screw, it's a JIS screw.  JIS, or Japanese Industry Standard screws...