GJ Challenge: All Canadian tool set?

[jgm27]

I just found this socket in my toolbox tonight, dont know where it came from LOL. Anyone have any info on elite, cause i've never heard of them

 

[DaleK]

Won't fit in your toolbox but General still makes some of their power tools in Canada, if you're careful. Some of their drillpresses, bandsaws, tablesaws, etc.

 

[thetreshon]

I have never, ever encountered the CanForge name before, Brian... I'm quite amazed!

I'm 97% sure I JUST saw a couple CanForge wrenches at my local Home Hardware (Canada). Never heard of them. It had a small 'anvil' type logo on it, and then full word CANADA on the other end. These have probably been there since the 90's or something.

Six months ago I remember seeing some non-polish Gray wrenches at the same store...gone now - wish I would have grabbed them!

 

[Projeff]

Can Forge is still in business in Welland, Ontario but does not appear to make tools any longer. What is interesting about the Welland Ontario location is that both Gray and Billings once also had plants in that City.

 

[jvitez]

i was at HD last week and this thread made me go into the screwdriver section - they had this set on sale for 10.00$, couldn't leave it there.

Honestly, I think these are one of the most comfortable screwdriver handles I've ever used. With oily hands the Williams hard handles are better, but otherwise these ones are the perfect size. I love the flutes allowing a good grip and lots of torque without needing a death grip. The color coded handles are helpful too. My go to Robertson and Phillips screwdrivers are these exact ones, at least for indoor or woodworking use. HD and Rona sells them individually or in sets.

 

[ngk22r]

I have a set of SNAP-ON SAE wrenches that are and say MADE IN CANADA. Will post pictures later as they are in the other tool box that is not with me at this momment.

 

[twokidsnosleep]

Lots of the Veritas line from Lee Valley is Canadian made...world class planes and other woodworking tools.
The magnetic Pic-Nic multi screw drivers mentioned previously are my favorites for household use
All the best hockey players are also Canadian made

 

[PCO6]

Have we included our countryman Red Green's favourite tool?

http://www.3m.com/intl/ca/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/movie.html

 

[matthew]

Honestly, I think these are one of the most comfortable screwdriver handles I've ever used.

That style is good and durable, but ergonomics are subjective - have you tried a Picquic? I also tend to favour wood handles.

 

[american lockpicker]

Have we included Red Green's favourite tool?

http://www.3m.com/intl/ca/english/centres/home_leisure/duct_tape/movie.html

I have some Canadian made 3M duct tape.

 

[jvitez]

That style is good and durable, but ergonomics are subjective - have you tried a Picquic? I also tend to favour wood handles.

But of course, I'm Canadian!

I've got 2 Six-Pack Plus drivers plus 1 stubby. I like them a lot too for the same reason: I find fluted handles the most comfortable for my medium sized hands. Picquic's are the most stable and easiest to use multi-bit driver I've come across. I can't remember ever dropping a bit when changing it, which usually occurred at the top of a 24 ft extension ladder with my previous multi-driver.

 

[lalaland]

Rona has some pretty nice Canadian screwdrivers.

 

[Keep]

I never knew that BLUE POINT was made in Canada . How long ago was that ?Those are nice wrenches Keep

Thanks, from what I can find that BP tappet wrench is from the late 1930's.

Same with the CanForge wrenches. Late 30's early 40's

 

[lalaland]

I have a set of SNAP-ON SAE wrenches that are and say MADE IN CANADA. Will post pictures later as they are in the other tool box that is not with me at this momment.

Snap on made alot of tools in Canada started in the 50's ended in the 70's (not 100% sure)

 

[PCO6]

Snap on made alot of tools in Canada started in the 50's ended in the 70's (not 100% sure)

Here's a Canadian Snap-on tool box from the mid 60's. I bought the top chest used in 1969 and the bottom roller cabinet just last week. Both work great and I'm looking forward to restoring them.

 

[twokidsnosleep]

I got a small lockable flammables cabinet the other weekend
Surprised it was Canadian made, on sale and matched my craftsman base

 

[american lockpicker]

I seen some Canadian made cut off wheels branded Do It Best(name of Hardware store I was at) yesterday, I would have got one but it wasn't in a size I use.

 

[american lockpicker]

 

[thetreshon]

Sad thing about TommyGo knee pads is they sold out a couple years ago, and now ALL of them except the starter ones showed in those pictures are made in China.

For years now the plastic card stocking labels have been "Printed in China" - probably once they started making a few of their models over there - but now all their levels starting above the basic sponge pads (black, green, blue sponge) are all made overseas. Same price as they were when Canadian made...of course.

I recently snagged one of the heavy duty $40.00 Canadian made pairs remaining at Canadian Tire. Bought my dad a pair years ago - he loves them.

Also picked up for $5.00 (1/2 off regular) a kneeler type folding mini-pad with a hook on it for your belt etc. I leave it in my truck in case I need it to kneel on the ground to look under my truck for a leak or any other issues. Grabbed 2 of the Canadian made ones left - now Taiwan. Same price....of course.

 

[american lockpicker]

For years now the plastic card stocking labels have been "Printed in China"

Yea I noticed that after I opened them.

 

[Benji]

The Germans do beer better too...

I have yet to see where German beer is anny better than a cold Alpine

 

[thetreshon]

Finally, here's some of my Canadian stuff.

Gray 1/4" drive spinner handle (sorry it's so hard to read!):

Older Snap On 1/2" drive extension:

Herbrand 1/2" drive, 13/16 socket:

Herbrand 1/4" drive, 3/16 socket:

Herbrand 3/8" drive, 1/2 socket:

Snap On 3/8" drive Johnson Bar (or Breaker Bar as Americans would call it) - I actually have 2 of these, one with beat up chrome and red paint, and this one pictured:

I have some other misc. Snap On, Proto, Gray sockets - I'll try and post later. Along with some Mastercraft stuff, before it all went overseas.

 

[superautobacs]

Thread revival!

I never posted these photos until.... now

Here's confirmation that "Dreadnaught" wrenches were made by Gray:

 

[Dustin Echoes]

Actually, most of my tools are made in Canada. I'd sooner buy something made here, but I have nothing against anything USA. We're just bigger, and on top!

 

[superautobacs]

My most recent made-in-Canada find:

Introducing the Ratch-cut from a company in Montreal called H.T. Mould

 

[thetreshon]

^^^ That Ratch-cut thing is awesome it's made in Canada- now I have to have one!

Where did you pick that up? How old is it?

 

[lbgradwell]

I recall that Ratch-Cut thing winning a design award of some kind about a decade ago and I've seen them in catalogues re-branded for others, but I have never seen one in person.

 

[jkeller]

I've never seen those before either, look like they would be very useful though.

Found them on Amazon and Grainger carries them as well.

 

[superautobacs]

I stumbled across it when I recently went down for a weekend roadtrip to Portland, Oregon. As with any other trip I make, I must visit a tool store. I wasn't expecting much when I walked into a Do It Best store, but they had some decent selection of Made-in-USA tools and then there was this Ratch-cut at the plumbing isle.

To my surprise, after a quick search online, I found that they sell it cheaper. I got it for $28 US and being that it's Oregon, no tax

I have no idea of its age, but based on the packaging, I'd say it's around the turn of the century??

 

[lilredex]

Anyone have any new entries to add?

 

[Jazz1]

Got a Canadian made HENRY vise today. I'll make a jaw and spruce it up. ****,,since I'm originally from the maple city i may end up keeping the vise. Just read history of the manufacturer. Mr Henry died at a very young 44 years of age. How sad.

 

[the intimidator]

Ive got a 7/16-1" impact socket set size stamped and matrix Canda laser etched above ive had them for years now and used them hard no issues cant seem to find anything online about them?
Snap-on fx 11 3/8 extension
Snap-on Tm 10f Canadian 1/4 inch breaker bar
Snap-on 3/8 f720 Canadian ratchet
Snap-on 3/8 f-710-a Canadian ratchet
Snap-on sn18a Canadian 1/2 breaker bar
Plus a **** load of Canadian made sockets
Another interesting one Is a snap-on cj98 puller
Also have a bunch of unitool Tools made in canada gray canada and a Canadian spg international road box thats held up Great in the back of my truck for the past 4 years severly overloaded and beat around haha whats the scoop on snap-on why did they stop manufacturing in canada?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I have some Signet tools, A 17 piece 1/2" drive SAE ratchet set, but I don't see any COO on them or the case.

 

[superautobacs]

I inherited this wrench and was happy to see a made in Canada wrench that was something other than Gray.


Canforge 17mm Combi Wrench by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr


Canforge 17mm Combi Wrench by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr





I like their logo


Canforge 17mm Combi Wrench by ChrisCas aka Superautobacs, on Flickr

 

[superautobacs]

I have some Signet tools, A 17 piece 1/2" drive SAE ratchet set, but I don't see any COO on them or the case.

Everything I've seen from Signet is made in Taiwan/China.

 

[Jazz1]

Another thread led me to take a look at my pipe wrench,,,ETF brand, Canadian made.

 

[ChrisLS8]

All you Canadians are good at making is maple syrup.

They also say oop when they are suprised

 

[Ton ton]

You Canadians have one awesome hardware store in Millbank, Ontario. My cousin works there. I have not seen a hardware store in the USA as cool as Millbank Country Hardware. They don't have a website that I know of , unfortunately.

 

[Ton ton]

Hours Mon -Fri 7 am to 6 pm. Saturday 8 am to 3 pm.

 

[lilredex]

No website, but you can sign up for flyiers:

https://visitor.r20.constantcontact...cooPUxH7oJRo8H4etLEwrrX0oYIh-xIGlZoeqKpZfqNA=

https://www.google.com/search?q=mil...hrome.0.0l8.1989j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8