I found a Japanese cutting tool mnfr, Ishihashi Seiko, but their logo is vastly different and I see nothing but cutting tools offered.
I do not.
New machine screw cutters from Engineer.
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The super cushion (gel) screwdrivers replaced the cushion screwdrivers. When, maybe 5 - 10 years ago. (just a guest)
Nice!Next up are 3 different kits from Tone. I've been wanting to try out a ratcheting screwdriver. The little black kit will live in a truck for swapping batteries. Lastly, the 1/4" hex drive was a bit of "I know I don't need this, but until I purchase it I will feel a void in my life that only this tool set will fill". Sometimes you just need a fun tool and they call that color of case raspberry which adds to the fun factor. You can also get the get in a black case.
The KoKen roller stud pullers are the best I have used. Nothing grips as well, with so little damage. One of their “stand out” tools I think.Moving into long items and Koken stuff. All the red Koken boxes are for pulling studs or installing studs. Interesting to me is all the latches on the boxes are different. Does that matter? No, but just a little random detail thing, yes. Also the Koken ratchet is my first from them. I understand why they get so much praise. Its very smooth! Like I wish I hadn't bought it because the evil thought of have at least one in all the sizes has entered my mind. The only thing that surprised me is I find the handle small and this is coming from someone that wears a medium glove. I prefer the Tone oval handle. Speaking of handles the knurled handle on the Koken breaker bar does get a thumbs up from me. I choose that one because if I am using a 1/2" breaker bar I don't want it slipping in my hands.
I've been pleased with the Tone ratchets overall. I have been filling out the collection with the different drive sizes and fixed head vs flex head. I would say they are a good value especially in a non professional setting, but would be reasonable in a professional setting.
What's the pink handled KTC tool above the spring hook tool?Have some upcoming automotive work coming up, so no better reason to order tools! Also Japanese tools for Japanese trucks just seems correct. By one of the photos I suspect you'll know what brand I am working on.
First up is items from KTC. The black pry bars are brake adjusters. The little spring clamp looking pieces actually clamp onto the door switch that controls the overhead light. Lastly the blue brush is just for cleaning up afterwards. I like having one by the project sink.
Next up are 3 different kits from Tone. I've been wanting to try out a ratcheting screwdriver. The little black kit will live in a truck for swapping batteries. Lastly, the 1/4" hex drive was a bit of "I know I don't need this, but until I purchase it I will feel a void in my life that only this tool set will fill". Sometimes you just need a fun tool and they call that color of case raspberry which adds to the fun factor. You can also get the get in a black case.
Most of this stuff is all stuff that I have seen before in this thread. I am looking forward to trying out the Eight Tool L-Keys. I am very happy with my Wiha L-key set, but those live in a dedicated travel kit. These will be more for bench work, and yes the SAE and metric have a similar "Magic Ring" to the Wiha. Also the auto punches are much more comfortable in the hand than what is readily available state side. Lastly, the narrow needle nose pliers are a second pair because I find that I use them enough to justify.
That one was bought from Yahoo Shopping Japan. I did use a shipment forwarding company to handle the shipping. It looks like it available from Amazon state side. FLS-43-BG is the model number.
It is a brake shoe spring holding tool. ABX-33
I would totally agree!
Yes, the KoKen range is huge, and I’m not convinced many of the importers really do a good job of explaining the different lines. Always assuming they understand themselves.
I don’t know what the original intention was, but I have certainly re used studs removed this way. I have also needed to run a die over a couple, and totally wrecked others!
