Same tools that are sold by different companies

[jesko10]

When I read another threat I thought it would be interesting to list some tools that are identical but sold under different brandnames. This should be a great way to save some money.

I can imagine that the Festool sander costs much more than the Metabo one.

I wonder who the real manufacturer is?

 

[american lockpicker]

Looks similar to the Bosch one, if it is its a Swiss manufacturer.

 

[Monte]

When I read another threat I thought it would be interesting to list some tools that are identical but sold under different brandnames. This should be a great way to save some money.

I can imagine that the Festool sander costs much more than the Metabo one.

I wonder who the real manufacturer is?

The OEM actually is Festool. Indeed it´s the most expensive one. The Milwaukee tool retails for 289.- + 19% sales tax the Festool for 367,71 € tax included. The Metabo is discontinued and was replaced by the Techtronics model ("Ridgid"/"AEG")

The original manufacturer of the Festool belt sanders was "Holz-Her" who was bought by Festool. Holz-Her tools are still in the lineup of Festool + Protool (carpenter tools)

 

[Monte]

When I read another threat I thought it would be interesting to list some tools that are identical but sold under different brandnames.

 

[Monte]

 

[JSBriggs]

The original manufacturer of the Festool belt sanders was "Holz-Her" who was bought by Festool. Holz-Her tools are still in the lineup of Festool + Protool (carpenter tools)[/IMG]

That is good information to know. I have a Holz-Her framing nailer that needs a bit of work. Ill have to see if I can get parts through Festool.

-Jeff

 

[Monte]

I´m pretty sure these are made by Rupes too:

 

[Monte]

That is good information to know. I have a Holz-Her framing nailer that needs a bit of work. Ill have to see if I can get parts through Festool.

-Jeff

The successor of Holz-Her nailers is "Reich" www.kmreich.com
Festool only took over the power tool production in the year 2000.

 

[Gtamazing]

Proto

Williams

Wiha

The is also an Armstrong version and a Gray tools version and probably others too. I own the Proto flavor.

 

[jesko10]

It could also be that they are made by TTI, since Milwaukee and AEG belong to them and since they are one of the biggest OEM's.

http://www.ttigroup.com/en/our_brands

 

[Monte]

 

[Monte]

It could also be that they are made by TTI, since Milwaukee and AEG belong to them and since they are one of the biggest OEM's.

http://www.ttigroup.com/en/our_brands

the new belt sanders from Metabo/AEG/Ridgid are from TTI.
The old style Metabo + Milwaukee + Festool are from Festool "made in Germany". The new Metabo ones China.

 

[jesko10]

OK Monte, where do you get all this information? You are a walking tool encyclopedia.

Well, do you know who produces this one? Because I am sure Hazet doesn't.

 

[ZRX61]

The reversible snap ring pliers I got from Craftsman for $32 on clearance are made by Strand who also supply all the truck brands. The IDENTICAL set from SnapOn is over $200.

 

[ibedayank]

the new belt sanders from Metabo/AEG/Ridgid are from TTI.
The old style Metabo + Milwaukee + Festool are from Festool "made in Germany". The new ones China.

thats a HELL of a lot of money for something made in china

 

[Monte]

Milwaukee

Chicago Pneumatic

Walter

AEG

Technolit

 

[Monte]

thats a HELL of a lot of money for something made in china

sorry wrong sentence The Metabo/Ridid etc. are from China. Festool + Milwaukee from Germany (+ old Metabo)

edit: edited the original post.

 

[Monte]

OK Monte, where do you get all this information? You are a walking tool encyclopedia.

Power tools are very expensive over here so
before you buy anything you have to research everything so i store the info in my brain to become the super brain of power tools

edit: just saw you are from "over here" too

Well, do you know who produces this one? Because I am sure Hazet doesn't.

wait a second - have to find the link

 

[ibedayank]

and some say metabo grinders are the best... wonder how long that REP. will last??

 

[Monte]

and some say metabo grinders are the best... wonder how long that REP. will last??

angle grinders are pretty good, yes.

OK Monte, where do you get all this information? You are a walking tool encyclopedia.

Well, do you know who produces this one? Because I am sure Hazet doesn't.

ok i don´t know who exactly makes this wrench but i guess some tools are made by "Gison" ?

www.gison.com.tw

 

[Monte]

Protool = Kress

 

[DrunkSmurf]

Interesting stuff.

Btw, JSBriggs I'm a few miles up I80 from ya.

 

[Monte]

Protool = Kränzle

Protool = Festool

 

[Monte]

Kress = Flex

 

[Monte]

Makita = Baier

 

[Monte]

Eibenstock = Kress

 

[Monte]

Makita = Eibenstock

 

[jesko10]

I always thought it was just a rumor, you know about the big tools conspiracy.

For anybody who doesn't remember. During the 90's there were rumors that the chinese government forced the western governments to lean heavily on the domestic toolmakers to buy their products in the future solely by the newly formed mega tool corporation in mainland china. I am still not sure how they achived this or what they offered in return, but I think it really happend.

Look at this. Our toolmakers are just satelite or marketing offices for the mega tool corporation.

The only other explanation that comes to mind is that all the children from the founders married with each other, and they are now all related.

 

[Monte]

tools conspiracy ? ?



Perles = Skil

 

[Busted Bolts]

You gotta admit though that some of that german stuff and european looks cool. Like the colors and designs.

 

[Monte]

 

[Monte]

Kress = Mafell = Wurth

 

[Monte]

Bosch = Würth

 

[Monte]

AEG = Wurth

Milwaukee = Wurth

Dewalt = Wurth

Fein = Wurth

 

[Monte]

Suhner = Wurth = Technolit = Pferd

 

[cglasgow]

the new belt sanders from Metabo/AEG/Ridgid are from TTI.

There's a recall on Ryobi 1/4-sheet sanders:
http://www.justicenewsflash.com/201...jury-risks-2-people-injured_201105097547.html

The site says that they're made by "One World Technologies", which, if you Google, lands you at the TTI website:
http://www.ttigroupna.com/

No other brands are involved in this particular recall, but I'd be very surprised if Ryobi and the brands Monte mentions wouldn't have products in common....

 

[kc-steve]

tools conspiracy ? ?



Perles = Skil

AMAZING! Those grinders look just like one of Milwaukee's $99 models as well but I don't have pics to make comparisons. The big difference though is Milwaukee's patented flip-switch.

I think Bosch angle grinders have many patented safety features that set them apart from other grinder makes, so that is likely a one-of-a-kind grinder.

I had to look at a 3/8" Chinese drill I bought recently at a Dollar General store for $20 to compare it to the ones you posted above, close but not the same.

Monte, is Deutschland good about informing people of the country of origin for tools?

Glad someone started a thread like this.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[justanengineer]

Hate to break it to you guys, but this is not news. Milwaukee has two distinctive lines of tools. If its got cheap plastic on it (like the tools shown here), its made by someone else. If its still made of pot metal, its the real deal.

 

[kc-steve]

Hate to break it to you guys, but this is not news. Milwaukee has two distinctive lines of tools. If its got cheap plastic on it (like the tools shown here), its made by someone else. If its still made of pot metal, its the real deal.

So are you saying that you can tell us what all the makes that are made by the different companies?

I seriously doubt it. Sure we all know that companies have been doing this throughout the years. But I still think it is a good idea to post this information for everyone that isn't quite as informed as you.

Steve

 

[oldtools]

There are alot of European tool brands I never heard before, but they look nice. How come no Pittsburg or Central Pneumatic?