They have become one of my "check first" sellers when I'm looking for a specific new tool. Prices usually great, things come fast, and their website/search is pretty easy to use.
Sure, but if they did, the overhead would likely make it impossible for them to operate on the thin margins I assume they have based on their prices...
I have to say, as much as I love Wera drivers, just at first look/feel, I'm not sure I like their ratchet/socket sets as much...
First up is the 1/4" set... Immediately, I dislike the stretchy bands for holding tools in place. Considering how clever the tool-check holders are, I feel like they could have done better. But more importantly, the ratchet itself feels a bit clumsy, big head, stiff to operate, more back-drag than I'm used to, and lots of plastic on it. It would absolutely be great as a 'keep in the car and use twice a year' kind of set, but not sure any of the included tools could earn a spot in the frequently used box...
The tools make their way downstairs. The cats own the upstairs. None of them are aloof. They are involved.
Hultafors Steel Ruler 150mm 554003
I liked this graphic layout the best, although I'd prefer a larger height step between the 1mm and 0.5mm markings, not that I'll actually use the latter.
I had not heard of Hoffman and Garant until you posted this. It ended up consuming 90 min of my Saturday evening to look into. I wish I discovered them months ago.. its slim pickings of the remaining PB Swiss ones. I was able to get an order in for 5 pieces Saturday night. They shipped me 3, but still charged me for the 5 (remaining 2 now gone from website also). It will be interesting to see what they send me for the remaining 2 or if they refund the difference. These 3 items that showed up (posi #1, flat 6.5, 8mm hex T-handle) are immediate favorites. I mean, it’s just PB Swiss but in nicer coloration. But I never had any PB Swiss dedicated drivers, just 1/4 bit handles and a bit T handle. These dedicated blades are the nicest I’ve handled. Perfect amount of edge breaking and tumble finish. Stepped tip on the flat. I see why you imply it’s a shame that they changed manufacture. I’ll wait and see if they send me new versions of the 2 they didn’t send yet. If not I’ll order one to see if the quality compares. DAMN these are nice.Hoffmann Group has redesigned their screwdrivers and discontinued the old style.The remaining inventory was heavily clearanced quite some time ago and moved pretty fast. I've been picking them up as finances allowed which also accumulated points that applied to future orders.
Their recent Memorial Day sale featured no minimum free shipping so I pulled the trigger on the last items I wanted, the Pozidriv screwdrivers.
Happy with the tools, but sad they are NLA in this pattern.
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Shown with the rest of the family. Already been using some of these:
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The rest of my acquisitions.
The 2 pc mini screwdriver set below (00+ & 2mm-) is the new style handle. I think they are still sourcing from PB Swiss, but I don’t care much for the new design. These were included for just $1 as a promo with a previous order. I grabbed an extra red handle for the interchangeable set and also picked up the translucent insider hard handle bit driver on sale:
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The new style:
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One for each hand?Ya ever buy a tool that made you feel like you were back in grade school??
Well I just bought two of them….aint they cute
Speaking of steel rules... this arrived a week or so ago. It's really quite nice! Suprising how much difference there can be in a strip of metal. FB comments indicate that maybe not all of them are made in Japan. Mine was clearly marked on both the packaging and ruler itself. It will last forever, i'll enjoy it every time I use it.Hultafors Steel Ruler 150mm 554003
I liked this graphic layout the best, although I'd prefer a larger height step between the 1mm and 0.5mm markings, not that I'll actually use the latter.
Love my Tone's... Let us know how you like the Powerbuilt. It's one of the few recent ratchet purchases I didn't really like and returned. Not that exact one, but similar...
What length is the bar? Want...Mayhew pry bar
Something like that. We have to make a field modification to a shitpot load of camera lenses. One operation is notching a retaining ring (to create a tab) and the other is notching the plastic dome. The dome is critical how deep we go, hence the toy DP.
Not new, but new to me.
They are “Super Tuff” Steel according to the packaging. Just has to be thin enough to not interfere with socket clicking on to the retention ball.
I pulled the trigger on a new welder.
I’m hoping to get it fired up tomorrow and give it a test weld. I’m calling It an early birthday gift to Myself
Thanks. I’m not counting any more…
I’ve had dremels for as long as I can remember. They can be damn handy and downright indispensable for a delicate task. The only reason I bought the cordless is there no such thing as an outlet where we got to do this mod. And if I trusted the guy who I’ll have do these to have a lite touch, I’d of passed on the drill press. I pray that takes the oopsy out of the equation.I remember my jaw dropping when a GJ member didn't have one and couldn't see the appeal!
If I was using one and it broke I might not replace it ... I would grab one of my other four and use that
and then I would replace itSpeaking of steel rules... this arrived a week or so ago. It's really quite nice! Suprising how much difference there can be in a strip of metal. FB comments indicate that maybe not all of them are made in Japan. Mine was clearly marked on both the packaging and ruler itself. It will last forever, i'll enjoy it every time I use it.
Is it worth 5X the price of the Pittsburgh ruler? Don't know, but it is worth $10 to me!
