What an Australian Tool Collector might have in his toolbox

[jedigazza]

I find it intriguing that Bunnings can sell it for a good price (when compared to buying from Germany). Whereas Masters have rip off prices for Stahlwille and Knipex (when compared to buying from Germany).

Yeah Masters prices are not that good, But i imagine Bunnings Screwed the local distributor into dirt cheap prices or is either brining them directly in gigantic quantities. As far as im aware Masters wont have the same buying power as Bunnings and I heard rumours they are in a joint venture with an american outfit, perhaps they bring the tools from usa? I noticed they carry some Klein tools, they are more ridiculously priced then the german tools there!


Im pretty sure the distributor for stahlwille is White International.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Very cool!!

 

[jedigazza]

Very cool!!

Glad you enjoy all of our tools!

 

[theamcaddict]

**ANYBODY CAN POST IN THIS THREAD PICTURES OF THEIR TOOLS**


Spanners:

Stahlwille Motor,Stahlwille Open Box 14 Long, Hazet Ring spanners


Screwdrivers:
Wiha 1000v VDE Screwdrivers, Stanley Australia, Stanley (China) and Stanley USA






Pliers

Knipex 1000w VDE,CK VDE, NWS,Channelock VDE, Marvel,Knipex and Wera Water Pump pliers



Wera - I had no idea they made pliers until i found this


Marvel - arguably the best cable cutting plier that I own


Shifters

Stahlwille,Dowidat



Gedore, Werus,Bahco




Tin Snips

Gilbow and Erdi



Pipe Wrenches

Irwin and Dowidat



Hammers
Piccard, Estwing and Thor


Sockets:

Ko-Ken 1/2" Impact



Facom 1/2" Socket Set


Ko-Ken 3/8" Socket Set


Stahlwille 1/4" Socket Set - Its TINY!!

That is a quality set of tools you have.

 

[submariner]

Im pretty sure the distributor for stahlwille is White International , they always charge an arm and a leg! I guess they aren't doing any favours for Masters in terms of buy price

Thanks for the insight.

BTW here's an example:

Masters: Stahlwille 14/15 spanner set - $418, now on sale for only $300.
tbs-aachen: Stahlwille 14/15 spanner set - $200 delivered (minus 20% VAT on checkout).

That's more than 100% mark up

 

[jedigazza]

That is a quality set of tools you have.

Thank you, I try to buy good quality, but often its a gamble, ive also bought a lot of useless rubbish tools along the way

 

[jedigazza]

Thanks for the insight.

BTW here's an example:

Masters: Stahlwille 14/15 spanner set - $418, now on sale for only $300.
tbs-aachen: Stahlwille 14/15 spanner set - $200 delivered (minus 20% VAT on checkout).

That's more than 100% mark up

What do you expect from Woolies!! your right they are thieving us but where else can you buy Stahlwille off the shelf in Perth, i think they are catering to that desperate kind of customer.

 

[jedigazza]

Thanks for the insight.

BTW here's an example:

Masters: Stahlwille 14/15 spanner set - $418, now on sale for only $300.
tbs-aachen: Stahlwille 14/15 spanner set - $200 delivered (minus 20% VAT on checkout).

That's more than 100% mark up

Can you imagine what they'd sell your tool cart for here! thousands!

 

[senator52]

Where did you get those Koken sets in the metal cases Gazza?

 

[jedigazza]

Where did you get those Koken sets in the metal cases Gazza?

I PM'd you because i dont know if we are allowed to be promoting certain stores here, If im wrong somebody let me know

 

[north]

You are free to tell where you buy your stuff. So spill the beans.

 

[senator52]

The only Koken I have is a 1/4' metric socket set from Level Chrome, got them when I was getting some Vessel JIS screwdrivers.

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[jedigazza]

The only Koken I have is a 1/4' metric socket set from Level Chrome, got them when I was getting some Vessel JIS screwdrivers.

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PICS!!!1

 

[1/2 Cup]

Great thread

I will post some images of mine in due course..

My tools consist of the following;

Sidchrome

. 1/4" drive SAE/Metric socket set.
. 3/8" drive SAE/Metric socket set.
. SAE Ring spanner set.
. Metric Ring spanner set.
. Whitworth Ring spanner set.
. Whitworth open end spanner set.
. SAE open end spanner set.
. Pin punches.
. Circlip pliers.

Minimax

. SAE Combination ring/open end spanner set.
. Metric Combination ring/open end spanner set.
. 1/2" drive Metric socket set.
. 1/2" drive SAE socket set.

Other notable tool brands that I have.

. Whia screw drivers sets - too numerous to mention.
. Irwin stuff.
. Stanley.
. Estwing hammers.
. Dowidat misc.
. Britool stuff.
. Channellock pliers - my favourite!!!
. Record stuff.
. Rabone and Chesterman measuring.
. Mitutoyo.
. Vicegrip.
. Utilux crimpers.
. Cabac crimpers.
. Dawn clamps.
. Crescent.
. Rigid.

I think that's it at this point???

 

[jedigazza]

Great thread

I will post some images of mine in due course..

My tools consist of the following;

Sidchrome

. 1/4" drive SAE/Metric socket set.
. 3/8" drive SAE/Metric socket set.
. SAE Ring spanner set.
. Metric Ring spanner set.
. Whitworth Ring spanner set.
. Whitworth open end spanner set.
. SAE open end spanner set.
. Pin punches.
. Circlip pliers.

Minimax

. SAE Combination ring/open end spanner set.
. Metric Combination ring/open end spanner set.
. 1/2" drive Metric socket set.
. 1/2" drive SAE socket set.

Other notable tool brands that I have.

. Whia screw drivers sets - too numerous to mention.
. Irwin stuff.
. Stanley.
. Estwing hammers.
. Dowidat misc.
. Britool stuff.
. Channellock pliers - my favourite!!!
. Record stuff.
. Rabone and Chesterman measuring.
. Mitutoyo.
. Vicegrip.
. Utilux crimpers.
. Cabac crimpers.
. Dawn clamps.

I think that's it at this point???

Post as many pics as you can! also can you please tell me what you think of minimax, ie seen it often on ebay for very reasonable prices, whats it like to work with??

 

[1/2 Cup]

Post as many pics as you can! also can you please tell me what you think of minimax, ie seen it often on ebay for very reasonable prices, whats it like to work with??

I have had the Minimax sets for over 30 years and are still going strong. They are not as ergonomically designed as todays offerings, but do the job for me..

 

[jedigazza]

1/2 cup have you ever come across this tool maker?





And thanks for the info on minimax, i guess you cant ask more than 30 years from a set of tools, thats well and truly superseding "lifetime warranty" quality.

 

[Monte]

spiffy tool collection mate !

my australian made tools:

 

[1/2 Cup]

1/2 cup have you ever come across this tool maker?





And thanks for the info on minimax, i guess you cant ask more than 30 years from a set of tools, thats well and truly superseding "lifetime warranty" quality.

I have seen that brand about but cannot recall where???

 

[Brunel]

Great collection!

I have the red shears, which I have seen under a few different brands. Does anyone know who actually makes them? Erdi or someone else?

 

[code4pay]

I have had the Minimax sets for over 30 years and are still going strong. They are not as ergonomically designed as todays offerings, but do the job for me..

+1 for the minimax Phillips head driver 25years old still the one I go to to get a difficult screw out.

 

[JonnyMac]

BEAUTIFUL set up. I love the tool box and you have organized the tools well. are those snappy wrenches

Thanks..
Got a range of stuff really..
snap on, britool, matco, crossman USA, craftsman, sdchrome, gearwrench for the spanners and mostly snap on and blue point for the sockets. Got a set of sidchrome deep 1/4 sockets which im not that keen on so im on the hunt for a snappy set.

Just got some nepros stuff from japan which is worth a go. Shipping is as per US prices nepros.net from memory.. the website is a bit crappy looking but their stuff is top class..

 

[ecotec]

Jedi, you have a collection of tools that you should be proud of. That is nice stuff.

 

[Carves]

I find it intriguing that Bunnings can sell it for a good price (when compared to buying from Germany). Whereas Masters have rip off prices for Stahlwille and Knipex (when compared to buying from Germany).

I found it so intriguing ... that I emailed NWS in Germany.

... Seems that the items Bunnings are selling .... are ridgydidge.

They have had the plier sets for a while, screwdriver set is a bit more recent ... Hope they expand the range to include the ergo combi items.

 

[Dr_No]

"b) i clean all my tools before putting them back, we have a climate here that induces rust in everything, even stainless steel tools will rust out. Putting them back wet or dirty will usually develop into rust within a few weeks."

Jedigazza, is there anything you put on your tools to keep the rust away? I find this a constant problem for any tools that aren't doing greasy work (such as woodworking tools).

I love the blue Stanley Posidrivs.

 

[Carves]

I use them for working on my car, rennovating my house and doing a lot of electronic work. Im sorry that my tools disappoint you. I dont find any of my tools "****" and what I pay for them is my business. If you dont have something nice to say dont say it.

Some good tools in your collection ..

... makes my adhoc little lot, look very inferior ..

I wouldnt get too defensive about the, non aussie, Stanley screwdrivers tho,

I have a few that I bought to replace lost, broken and abused ones - from my old, aussie made set ... and I can confidently say .... the new ones are "****" ... by comparison.

 

[jedigazza]

spiffy tool collection mate !

my australian made tools:

nice stuff monte!!

 

[jedigazza]

Jedi, you have a collection of tools that you should be proud of. That is nice stuff.

Thanks Ecotec, its a mishmash , but gets the job done

 

[jedigazza]

I found it so intriguing ... that I emailed NWS in Germany.

... Seems that the items Bunnings are selling .... are ridgydidge.

They have had the plier sets for a while, screwdriver set is a bit more recent ... Hope they expand the range to include the ergo combi items.

thats good to hear!

 

[jedigazza]

"b) i clean all my tools before putting them back, we have a climate here that induces rust in everything, even stainless steel tools will rust out. Putting them back wet or dirty will usually develop into rust within a few weeks."

Jedigazza, is there anything you put on your tools to keep the rust away? I find this a constant problem for any tools that aren't doing greasy work (such as woodworking tools).

I love the blue Stanley Posidrivs.

Hi Dr no. Certain things that i an get a away with a light coat of HTB grease on, otherwise i spray them with silicone grease. i used to put Vaseline on but its extremely messy and i tried WD40 but it evaporates off very fast

i have never seen the blue posidrives anywhere else, i picked them up ata salvage yard about 15 years ago

 

[jedigazza]

Some good tools in your collection ..

... makes my adhoc little lot, look very inferior ..

I wouldnt get too defensive about the, non aussie, Stanley screwdrivers tho,

I have a few that I bought to replace lost, broken and abused ones - from my old, aussie made set ... and I can confidently say .... the new ones are "****" ... by comparison.

Hi mate, im not defensive about the non aussie stanley screw drivers, they arent very good and the tips are very soft, i was given them as a present , i mostly use my wiha collection hat i keep handy inside the house.

what i am defensive about is people insinuating that i dont even use my tools, and that the majority of my tools are ****.

The comment that that person made was rude and annoyed me, but i can admit that there are certain things i own that are well below par such as those screw drivers.

 

[jedigazza]

Great collection!

I have the red shears, which I have seen under a few different brands. Does anyone know who actually makes them? Erdi or someone else?

good question, i always assumed they were made by erdi, but it does not say erdi on the blade!

 

[Matt Irvine]

Does anybody want to give me any pointers on uploading pictures from an iphone?

 

[1/2 Cup]

Does anybody want to give me any pointers on uploading pictures from an iphone?

I am not much help as I have never tried, when you find out let me know..

 

[jedigazza]

i think you need the app tapatalk, or sign up to photobucket to host your images (thats what i did)

 

[Cadillac fan]

The only Australian made tools I have are a Sidchrome spanner (best spanner ever), Sidchrome screwdriver and a Stanley screwdriver.

The rest are imports i.e. Kincrome/supatool (great Aussie brand but they only import and re-label), Repco/Mechpro/GV tools.

Near impossible to find Aussie made tools. I think for the 3 I have, I paid about 50c a piece and old Sidcrome stuff reaches a high price, even at the markets.

 

[submariner]

I have the red shears, which I have seen under a few different brands. Does anyone know who actually makes them? Erdi or someone else?

I think Erdi is owned by Bessey. I have Bessey tin snips and there's an Erdi logo on the tool (besides Bessey's), pictured here.

I found it so intriguing ... that I emailed NWS in Germany.

... Seems that the items Bunnings are selling .... are ridgydidge.

They have had the plier sets for a while, screwdriver set is a bit more recent ... Hope they expand the range to include the ergo combi items.

Let us know what NWS says. I'm surprised that you sent them an email, do you work in a tool shop or tool distributor by any chance?

I knew Masters carried a lot of outrageously priced German tools but only noticed Bunnings carrying NWS recently while researching online for NWS dealers. Ironically Bunnings is only 5 minutes away from me and I visit them almost weekly but I always bypassed the tool shop because there was nothing worthwhile there, I'm now paying attention.

what i am defensive about is people insinuating that i dont even use my tools, and that the majority of my tools are ****.

Just ignore the idiot. His collection is mostly Chinese tools, that's why he's jealous...haha.

 

[Matt Irvine]

As promised, pictures, I'm only 17 so the large percentage of the tools are almost twice my age, and will still most likely out love me, hopefully everybody can enjoy.

Sockets; 1/4 drive are Repco, 3/8 are new Sidchrome, 1/2" are all Australian Sidchrome, Snap On SL80A 1/2" ratchet, FLF80 3/8" ratchet, TF72 1/4" ratchet, have an Australian Sidchrome 3/8 round head on the way.

Mostly Sutton Slot and Centre Drills in the left, few P&N 3 flutes, two P&N tee handle tap wrenches, in the middle is a cheap pair of digital calipers, Mitutoyo Micrometers to 100mm, Mitutoyo dial calipers, Toledo machinist square, and some starrett small hole gauges, on the right is all P&N #1 Morse taper drills and reamers, odd Sutton fractional drills, Warren and Brown 3/8 torque wrench, Sutton pin punches, Moore and Wright drift

Aussie sidchrome pliers, Eclipse vice grips, no name long handle offset needle noses, Australian Stanley screwdrivers, off hex keys and inhex sockets, there's some Gedore and Stahlwille in there though.

Snap On flank drive plus metric combinations, 10-24 + 27mm, Gedore 26mm, Australian Sidchrome 22series 30mm combination, 8-36 Aussie Sidchrome double rings, 8-30 Sidchrome double open Enders, have a full set of 22 series combos at work.

Full set of Swedish Sidchrome shifters,4"-18", 5/16-1 1/4 Aussie Sidchrome double rings, Sidchrome double opens 1/4-1 1/16, Flat Sidchrome double rings 3/8-11/16, 3-4x1 Sidchrome line wrench,

Nicholson files, big Stanley screwdrivers, all Sidchrome extensions and ratchets, all the 1/2" stuff is Aussie.

All kinds of odd stuff, Stahlwille Ball pein hammer, Estwing Claw hammer, Sandvik hacksaw, Australian Sidchrome 3/4" Sliding T, Stahlwille 36mm socket, other odd fractional sockets I use, have a full set of metric at work, Gilbow and Wiss tin snips, Odd shifters, Sidchrome 1/8-3/4 Whitworth double rings, open Enders in cupboard, Dowidat 3/4 combination, Dowidat 36mm combination, Stahlwille 30x32 double ring

Dawn 5" offset vice, made in Australia, need to get around to making a decent bench to bolt it to. 46mm P&N taper shank drill somewhere in the background

Mostly Australian Sutton/P&N taps and dies, from M3-27mm, and 1/8-1",in taper, intermediate and bottoming, UNC and UNF intermediate taps from 3/16-1", pipe and hydraulic taps to 3/4BSP, odd BSF taps, some Dormer thrown in, P&N BA tap and die set inside, Taper shank drills from 14.5-30mm

Another tool board of Aussie Sidchrome spanners, would probably sell these if anybody is interested.



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[submariner]

As promised, pictures, I'm only 17 so the large percentage of the tools are almost twice my age, and will still most likely out love me, hopefully everybody can enjoy.

Finally someone from the eastern states with pictures, for a while I thought this thread was about West Aussies

Very nice tool collection there mate, they're heirloom quality. I hope my son will be proud to inherit my tools too.

 

[Matt Irvine]

Finally someone from the eastern states with pictures, for a while I thought this thread was about West Aussies

Very nice tool collection there mate, they're certainly heirloom quality. I'm hoping to pass on my tools to my son too.

I'm not sure if you're saying that I inheireted these or not, but I'll need to point out everything in all these photos I've brought myself! Alot of it used, clearly