Beta Tools Now Available!

[Stuey]

Beta Tools Now Available via Small Parts! (http://toolguyd.com/2009/04/beta-tools-now-available-via-small-parts-amazon/)

For those of you unaware, I've been yearning for access to Beta tools for a while. Small Parts is still updating their inventory, but I suppose I can be patient for a few more days.

(yippie!)

[Vulturej]

I like Beta tools allot, but I'll watch for a sale. Those are tool truck prices without the convenience.

[bchee]

wth? The first page shows EMPTY trays for $20-$30 each!! LOL

I want that supertank too

Most of the stuff is pricey, but this 4 piece 1/2" drive wobble extension set is only $22. Doesn't seem too bad to me. The female end looks like the Koken design, but I can't tell for sure.
http://www.amazon.com/Beta-920-WOBBLE-EXTENSION-BARS/dp/B001ODN83S/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1240503737&sr=1-17

[bchee]

They have 3 different 1/2 drive wobble sets, for 3 different prices. The part numbers are also different.

I'm thinking it's not a set, but one single extension.
AN/375
AN/125
AN/50

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hi?url=search-alias%3Dtools&field-keywords=beta+wobble&x=0&y=0

[Islands62]

The picture is for a set, but if you read the description I think its for a single extension.

[Stuey]

That was my conclusion as well. For the time being, we're going to have to go with model/product numbers.

At first, the PB Swiss product listings were the same way, but with time photos were updated as were descriptions.

I'm crossing my fingers that the Beta Easy drivers I want to try are included with the new stock. If not, maybe in the next shipment. I'm also eager to try out the Betamax drivers.

[Mr.Nutcase]

Beta? Are they any good?

[Stuey]

Beta? Are they any good?
From what I've read and heard, they're pro-quality tools.

I've been wanting to find out firsthand for so long, hence my excitement. They're made in Italy, which leads me to hope that they're as good as I expect them to be.

[Vulturej]

Here are most of the Beta Tools I own, like Stuey said they are pro-quality tools. There are some things I don't like from them. Their T handle allen wrenches are stong but have a real cheap feel to them.

http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww257/vulturej_2009/P1060174.jpg
http://i725.photobucket.com/albums/ww257/vulturej_2009/P1060173.jpg

[Chris Adams]

http://www.amazon.com/Beta-250mm-Swivel-Drive-Handle/dp/B001ODP8MC/ref=sr_1_47?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1240520425&sr=1-47

OK, over 60 bucks for a 3/8 breaker bar?
That seems high even for truck prices.
Why?
I mean, why buy them?

I like odd ball brands as much as the next guy, and I like premium tools at least as much, but again, why?

Just because it's rare in the US? Or are they OEM for Ferrari or somthing? So you would want a set for working on your Dino or Testostironey.:)

[Stuey]

I don't know whether I'll like them, which is why I want to try them out.

[bchee]

Here are most of the Beta Tools I own, like Stuey said they are pro-quality tools. There are some things I don't like from them. Their T handle allen wrenches are stong but have a real cheap feel to them.


Where did you get your stuff from? I believe you said in another thread, but I can't remember which one.

[Vulturej]

Where did you get your stuff from? I believe you said in another thread, but I can't remember which one.

I bought mine from Italy, I had a friend bring them over.

[Fedwrench]

I bought a couple of screwdrivers just to try out from the procare store folks when they sold online. I wasn't that impressed with them. I know there's the whole european supercar tie in but, there are many other choices available that probably make more sense. They are a unique brand but, the pricing on some items make snap on seem a bargain. I don't see anything other than the Supertank that would inspire me to give up a US or Taiwan branded item but, that's just me. Your results may vary. The super tank is a cool concept though. Enjoy if that's your cup of tea.:beer:

[Merkava_4]

Why doesn't Amazon just go ahead and stock the whole line of Beta?

[duke5572]

The SuperTank does look pretty bitchin'.

The picture on ToolguyD looks like the drawers don't have any pulls.

Google search shows a different drawer design.

Hmm.

[Stuey]

Why doesn't Amazon just go ahead and stock the whole line of Beta?
B/C it's tough to import that many tools when you don't even know there's a market for it.

When Small Parts first carried PB Swiss, they had a small selection. Then, (presumably) when sales increased, they added more and more products. Then they did the same for their Wera and Wiha stock.

It's also worth noting that they likely ordered small quantities of each tool to test the waters.

The SuperTank does look pretty bitchin'.

The picture on ToolguyD looks like the drawers don't have any pulls.

Google search shows a different drawer design.

Hmm.
Not sure. I checked beta-tools.com and beta-tools.co.uk, and they both show the same configuration.

These drawers include a one touch automatic drawer opening mechanism...

it could be that the one you're seeing via google image search is an older, different, or more economical version.

[Merkava_4]

Small Parts belongs to Amazon though doesn't it? :confused:

[Stuey]

Small Parts belongs to Amazon though doesn't it? :confused:
Not really sure. They used to be stand-alone, but now it looks like they've been swallowed up by Amazon. I'm not complaining, though, as theirs is an awesome shop.

[Jononon]

The SuperTank does look pretty bitchin'.

The picture on ToolguyD looks like the drawers don't have any pulls.

Google search shows a different drawer design.

Hmm.

Not sure. I checked beta-tools.com and beta-tools.co.uk, and they both show the same configuration.

These drawers include a one touch automatic drawer opening mechanism...

it could be that the one you're seeing via google image search is an older, different, or more economical version.

There are two different SuperTanks, p/n C28N - 2800N and p/n C28T - 2800T

There are detail differences, but the major change is that the latter has 10 push to open drawers and the former 11 conventional drawer pulls. Both are current, the C28T is ~20% more expensive.

[duke5572]

There are two different SuperTanks, p/n C28N - 2800N and p/n C28T - 2800T

There are detail differences, but the major change is that the latter has 10 push to open drawers and the former 11 conventional drawer pulls. Both are current, the C28T is ~20% more expensive.

Ooooohhhh, push to open. For some reason that sounds really cool.

Thanks for the clarifications, fellas.