I am doing some work with very fine drill bits. Some so darn small, if you eyesight is poor, you might have a hard time locating them, even in the drill case! You simply have to have a drill bit holder - there is no chance holding these by hand. A good pin-vice is a great tool to own, but like many tools, you need to get a good one. That is nothing new - you know that. Purchase a poor quality tool, and you have a good chance to damage the very item you are trying to fix, clean, repair, built, etc, etc. You don't have to purchase the most expensive tools, but you need GOOD tools! I have known this company by name for many years. They seem to make some of the best model kits out there, and I was rather surprise to discover that they also sold some tools, too. Because of their name, their outstanding models and the fact that many others seemed to think they made good quality tools, I thought I would give it a try. I did notice that they make a few different models of the same tool. I selected a mid-price unit that seemed to have good reviews. Although the order stated the product would not come for a number of weeks, the product arrived well ahead of schedule. That's always nice! The pin-vice arrived in excellent condition. There were zero flaws in the product it's self, and the machining seemed to be precise and accurate. Yes, it is a pretty simple product, but that does not mean any manufacturer can make a good one. It takes a high degree of careful machining and a desire to make a good product. How? Well, selecting high quality raw material, for example. Using sub-standard steel is never going to produce a high quality product. I am very pleased with this purchase. It was not as cheap as some I saw on Amazon, but as I stated before, you get what you pay for. This is a high quality pin-vice, that with care, will last you a lifetime. Purchased with my own money - in case you were wondering. Thank you!
