A couple of months ago a reader asked about Vega screwdriver bits. I’ve looked into the brand a couple of times since then, and although I’m not familiar with them, Vega Industries seems to have been around for quite a while.
Vega’s Impactech impact-rated screwdriver bits certainly grab and hold one’s attention. They feature a spiral torsion zone that absorbs impact energy to extend bit lift.
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Other brands’ bits also have torsion zones, but they’re usually reduced-diameter sections wrapped in a branded sleeve.
Vega Impactech screwdriver bits feature CNC-milled tips and are made from modified S2 steel alloy. Their 1″ insert bits and quick-change power bits have similar spiral zones.
Vega says that their bits are:
Tested to outperform all leading brands in lifecycle and tip failure testing.
These Impactech bits are available in a range of sizes and styles.
I have not yet had the time to explore the brand further or try out any of their bits. If you’ve used Vega screwdriver bits or these Impactech bits, what have you experiences been like?
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SAMUEL
I just bought a 5 pack of t25s off amazon! Have yet to use them!
Michael Quinlan
I haven’t used them (or even seen them before), but according to their website, their 10-piece driver bit sets actually come with 10 bits – none of this 9 bits + a holder nonsense. I like them already!
Bruce
Looking up S2 steel, it’s designed to be resistant to shock (the steel, not the tool). You’ll find this steel in good hammers and chisels as well. I wonder how much the fancy spiral actually helps and how much is the steel? That spiral just looks like a stress riser to me.
Stuart
S2 is commonly used for non-impact screwdriver bits.
AndrewLB
I’m not sure if the benefit would translate down to a bit this small, but a similar spiral machining is done on some custom rifle barrels which greatly reduces vibration and harmonics caused by some muzzle brakes and flash suppressors.
fred
I recalled the company name – so I looked at an old inventory list – and see that we bought a batch of their clutch-head bits and double-square bits in 2011:
https://www.amazon.com/VEGA-Clutch-Insert-Professional-125CG332A-5/dp/B07P733XD6
https://www.amazon.com/VEGA-Double-Square-Professional-150DS02A-3/dp/B07D8SXQZ4
Corey Moore
Fred, you have got to be the single most bottomless source of useful data I’ve ever stumbled across lol I genuinely look forward to your insights and opinions here daily, and the occasional glimpse into your vast wealth of experience.
Chris
By posting Amazon links?
Corey Moore
No, by pulling old inventory lists from one of his several previous/current businesses. I don’t have old inventory lists from companies to cross-check purchasing history by obscure brand OEMs, do you? If you’ve read some of what Fred has commented on many threads, then you’ll understand my response, gushy though it may seem. If you’re just poking fun at my response to his brief link- touche, I feel a little silly now lol
Robear
I agree with Corey. Posting those 2 links, literally changed my life forever. That saved me 7 seconds of using Google and you know they would steal my personal data and sell it to some nefarious faceless corporation. Fred I am in your awe and you are like a river flowing with unicorn tears where each tear is a golden nugget of information that I didn’t have to Google myself. Wow just wow. I hope Trump bestows a medal of honor to you.
Kevin
Fred despite what others say your awsome.
Nathan
I’ve heard the name but never used one. In work I’m used to seeing APEX or other no brand speciality bits that happen to be APEX or supposedly Irwin. (mil- spe tri wing bits for example that come with the kits) and other no name bits so I might have used some in the past and not known it
anyway. – looks reasonable and they seem easier to source for an individual that the APEX ones. Which get rather expensive when you want one of every hex size.
Thanks for the info
James Badgett
And compared to similar items with Apex, we see around 30% cost savings
Koko The Talking Ape
Hm. If that spiral does anything when driving a screw, it probably doesn’t when removing a screw.
Chris
There’s virtually no friction backing out a screw?
Koko The Talking Ape
Oh, there can be lots. I’ve broken screws trying to remove them.
PETE
Local industrial supply shop has some of these, always meant to grab a couple but haven’t.
Matt
I have used their Torx bits.
some T10 bits worked great.
Just used a T15 bit to drive some cabinet hanging screws, the bit head cammed out and rounded over on screw number 2.
Switched to a Milwaukee bit and drove 11 more screws, no problem.
Jared
The ribs are certainly visually appealing and are an interesting little detail. My insert bit needs aren’t so intense that I spend much time comparing. I usually just buy what’s on sale. I too will be interested to hear a review however.
Bob
I have used this brand (#2 Phillips) a number of times for various things around the house and yard. No real difference between these and yellow, blue, or red.
Paul K
Spiral allows for the bit to be thinner, with more of the flex or torsion, but w/o a single point of weakness like say rings would provide. Just a guess. Also, for selling bits, it looks like maybe it does a thing.
Robear
Honestly I don’t know if that spiral actually does anything, but these look really cool and they are 5 star rated on Amazon. Reviews say they are durable, no cramming, and great holding power to the fastener. $7 a piece is a bit rich (no pun intended!) but think I will buy a couple to impress the guys on the jobsite since my job skills sure don’t 🙂
Dustinbikes
I have been using these for something like 8 years. They are definitely my go to. I think they out perform pretty much any other brand. Also they have a locking bit holder that performs comparably to the wera rapidaptor. I buy them locally in Detroit area at Kitts Industrial Tools
Noah
Just commenting because I am a fellow Kitts enthusiast. Love that place.
Dave Wittmann
I read through the comments and did not see anything about how the tips held up. That is our main issue with P2’s, the tips blowing out.
KDoug
Just curious where these are made at. Taiwan or China? I’ve been looking at getting Felo impact bits, anybody use those? How do they hold up?
Ken
I’ve never broken a insert bit or a power bit. Sure the phillips tip does wear down. X hardness is all you will ever buy regardless of manufacture. Saying these are made from special steel or “shockproof” is just amazing marketing. The screws will brake long before the bits. These must be China? maybe the same plant where the Milwaukee bits are made. We have forever used the Apex bit’s The don’t cost that much more and you get made in America.