Coolabah
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Expensive thread for me ... just placed an order on Amazon.de as well as Sears.com ....
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What an Australian Tool Collector might have in his toolbox
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Matt Irvine
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Did you happen to buy this on eBay in the last few months? I saw something very similar listed, and even considered buying it.
submariner
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Sounds like a huge order
I saw it as well...and I'm intrigued too...
Coolabah
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Yes indeed. I have not mounted the board yet as I am building a new garage. I bid on this thinking I could be really disappointed if the tools were bad ( listing was not clear on many details at all ) . So , I took a really big gamble. I can totally see why you guys held off on bidding- could have ended badly for the bidder if it was all rubbish !
Fortunately , the tools are all in "reasonable to good" condition aesthetically , and 100% functionally - what counts for me.
I am sure there are other items as good or probably better that crop up- did you see the recent Sidchrome wall mounted cabinet with tools ( absolutely no-one bid on it ...
) ? I Would have certainly bid on that if I didn't already have this....
Fortunately , the tools are all in "reasonable to good" condition aesthetically , and 100% functionally - what counts for me.
I am sure there are other items as good or probably better that crop up- did you see the recent Sidchrome wall mounted cabinet with tools ( absolutely no-one bid on it ...
) ? I Would have certainly bid on that if I didn't already have this....
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Coolabah
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Sounds like a huge order
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.... err... Hazet Assistent
Table saw stand & other heavy stuff from Sears for , as stated US $25 shipping.
My tools/toys/hobby budget is A$ (deleted in case my wife sees this post LOL ) per month , I am now officially in debit for the next year. Please guys, if there is some really cool tool thread, especially if there are clickable links to buy , can you please block me from viewing ? Appreciate it.
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Coolabah
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Hmm... just for the record, I live in Sydney and have bought stuff online from Transquip who are in your state ? I'm pretty sure it all came via the shortest route ( -> Asia -> Europe -> USA -> Norway -> Buenos Aires - > Scotland-> Fremantle -> Sydney )
)submariner
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.... err... Hazet Assistent
Welcome to the Hazet club.
Next you're going to "need" Hazet tools
Hmm... just for the record, I live in Sydney and have bought stuff online from Transquip who are in your state ? I'm pretty sure it all came via the shortest route ( -> Asia -> Europe -> USA -> Norway -> Buenos Aires - > Scotland-> Fremantle -> Sydney
They used to be pretty good, I bought from them about a decade ago and I always received goods the next business day (being in the same state). Perhaps things have changed?
Coolabah
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Thank you , I am seriously also eyeing off the spanners.. ( Wrenches to you US guys )
My bad- just a poor joke about how far WA is from the rest of Australia, should not have overlapped that into my comment about a company ( Sorry Transquip Tools !!!) .
The company is great and I have had no problems with them , shipping arrival just a little slower than if I had ordered locally - exactly as you would expect...
edit : Correction , this last order arrived within TWO days ! This is as fast or even faster than a local company.Thank you Transquip Tools you are awesome.
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JonnyMac
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Im reluctant to ask this... but... could you post the website you used to generate the sears $25 shipping. I did look at at an earlier link but it came back blank...
It's gonna cause me some grief with the wife but I cant resist!!
cheers...
It's gonna cause me some grief with the wife but I cant resist!!
cheers...
submariner
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Just a tip: the Hazet 600N or 600SPC spanner set does not fit the Hazet 166N cart, it's too long so I'm using the Hazet 603 which fits perfectly.
Click here for direct link to Sears (make sure the Aussie flag is shown on top right). Sears.com is a marketplace like Amazon.com so make sure to select Sears as the seller and not a 3rd party. The prices should have a AUD prefix, otherwise you might be on the American website.
Thanks. I have a vague memory of seeing a Sidchrome ASD set advertised as being made in the USA but maybe that was from an alternate universe.
Thanks. I have a vague memory of seeing a Sidchrome ASD set advertised as being made in the USA but maybe that was from an alternate universe.
I could be wrong. But im just making an educated gues as 95% of their other stuff is taiwanese
alot of their spanners look very similar to facom ones (they are the same company)
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Welcome to the Hazet club.
Next you're going to "need" Hazet tools
They used to be pretty good, I bought from them about a decade ago and I always received goods the next business day (being in the same state). Perhaps things have changed?
we need a few to balance out us stahlwille boys
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Fellow Aussies,
I got a hot tip, you now can buy from Sears.com - delivery to Australia is capped to $25 for orders above $100
Their tool selection is very extensive, although most Craftsman tools are now made in China.
Click here for direct link to Sears (make sure the Aussie flag is shown on top right). On home page, hover on top right link for "International Shipping Promotions" - it says weight restriction may apply but when tested by checking out hundreds of kilos of garage storage (tool cabinets, workbenches), it didn't complain - shipping is still $25.
Might be a system flaw?
your a dangerous man, theres now 3 or 4 of us that have fallen victim to this.
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1/2 Cup
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I really shouldn't have started posting in this thread for a few reasons.
1. You guys encouraged me to start tyre kicking at new tools from all over.
2. My humble sets of Minimax and Sidchrome are, with in my life time, are now considered "collectables".
http://toolexchange.com.au/Collectables.html
3. Looking at my sets last night, I think its time that I gave them some T.L.C.
1. You guys encouraged me to start tyre kicking at new tools from all over.
2. My humble sets of Minimax and Sidchrome are, with in my life time, are now considered "collectables".
http://toolexchange.com.au/Collectables.html
3. Looking at my sets last night, I think its time that I gave them some T.L.C.
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Hammers
Piccard, Estwing and Thor
Hi Jedi,
Can you please give me the reference / weight of the small hand sledge you have from Estwing and if you are happy with it ?
Thanks mate
Hi Hemdale,
very happy with it, almost too good to use, used it a couple of times, the grip is very nice . it says its 2lb hammer
it has this metallic like thick powder coating on all the non striking faces, i think its rust protection
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Estwing-2-lb-Solid-Steel-Drilling-Hammer-B3-2LB/203075812
this is the exact one
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I went to bunnings and masters today to get some clamps and photographed some items of possible interest to our American friends and to members in this thread.
Bunnings:
Australian Made Sutton Cutter
German Made NWS VDE Screwdrivers
Australian Made Crescent VDE pliers
USA made Channellock Pliers
German Made NWS VDE Pliers
MASTERS
German Made Knipex Range
Japanese Made HIT Cutters range
Australian Made Crescent Pliers
Chinese Made Erdi/Bessey Scissors
German Made Rennsteig Punches/Chisels
USA Made Kobalt Screwdrivers - this brand is prolific in MAsters, 98% of it is made in taiwan
USA Made Estwing Hammers
Brazilian Made Nicholson Files
New Zealand Made - Tie down straps
COO Unknown Klein Tools
Bunnings:
Australian Made Sutton Cutter
German Made NWS VDE Screwdrivers
Australian Made Crescent VDE pliers
USA made Channellock Pliers
German Made NWS VDE Pliers
MASTERS
German Made Knipex Range
Japanese Made HIT Cutters range
Australian Made Crescent Pliers
Chinese Made Erdi/Bessey Scissors
German Made Rennsteig Punches/Chisels
USA Made Kobalt Screwdrivers - this brand is prolific in MAsters, 98% of it is made in taiwan
USA Made Estwing Hammers
Brazilian Made Nicholson Files
New Zealand Made - Tie down straps
COO Unknown Klein Tools
JonnyMac
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Sutton make damn fine hole saws.. we use them at work in fairly harsh situations...
Premium08
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I went to bunnings and masters today to get some clamps and photographed some items of possible interest to our American friends and to members in this thread.
Bunnings:
German Made NWS VDE Screwdrivers
These look exactly like what some of the Austrians were using while they were over here helping us install the plant my work bought from them.
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I love the gammaflex ones, alot is now made in NZ
Matt Irvine
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I come back to this thread full of Aussies,
is anybody, or does anybody know anybody, selling Australian made combinations in 21,22,23,27 or 32?
Or any sizes in AF?
is anybody, or does anybody know anybody, selling Australian made combinations in 21,22,23,27 or 32?
Or any sizes in AF?
JonnyMac
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Ring Dave at Qualitool in Geelong. If anyone would know it'd be him.
Sidchrome make those sizes but I'm pretty sure they aren't made in Oz any more but I might be wrong..
Sidchrome make those sizes but I'm pretty sure they aren't made in Oz any more but I might be wrong..
jeffmoss26
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Aha! Masters is owned partially by Lowe's which explains the Kobalt tools.
Most of the Klein Tools are made in the USA.
Most of the Klein Tools are made in the USA.
Giddyup
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Just found this, I have been buying tools since beginning my apprenticeship in 1978 and I have to say that any Stahlwille spanner has to be the best quality around although there are many fine quality tools out there.
Great thread
Great thread
I dont know of any NEW made spanners in Australia....
Agreed
yeh i just found this out a day or 2 ago, even the shelving racks and price tags look identical to Lowes, they probably got the entire store shipped here
Couldn't agree more, i love my stahlwille tools, durable and comfortable to use
submariner
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I think its time for some pictures. Here are some of my Lisle automotive tools. Lisle is a low priced USA brand, their tools are rather utilitarian.
JonnyMac
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HOLY **** IM IN HEAVEN LOOKING AT THAT
I think its time for some pictures. Here are some of my Lisle automotive tools. Lisle is a low priced USA brand, their tools are rather utilitarian.
Nice tools, how would you rate the quality? i wonder if they make a brake bleeder??
JonnyMac
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He also has a section with run out priced stahlwille. I got a load of nut drivers which are my only stahlwille tools. I wont take a photo of that as it might tip you over the edge!!
Coolabah
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I reckon for sure that display stand would look much better upright against a wall or something
Matt Irvine
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I dont know of any NEW made spanners in Australia....
Agreed
Wasn't referring to new, I meant used
I reckon for sure that display stand would look much better upright against a wall or something
hahaha, pity to put such good tools on the floor!
Coolabah
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FIFY, tool display as it would appear to our US friends
haahahaha,
I (we) come from the land down under!
