Tools of Japan

[redvalkyrie]

Well, I used Rakuten again but not I-Tools. I couldn't find the Vessel screwdrivers I was wanting at I-Tools so used the online chat option and the persn directed me to another shop that carried all the Vessel screwdrivers. I picked up a few more 930 and 920 red handled Megadoras to go with my other 930s and I got a complete set of the Impacta screwdrivers.

Then I purchased a compact flex head 90 tooth Nepros ratchet. My bank account does not appreciate this thread...

 

[mercucho]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TAJIMA-Alum...ting-Body-5-5M-GRAY-Official-New/111742289283

$100 tape measure lol

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002CZOYNA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[redvalkyrie]

Does anybody know of a Japanese manufacturer that makes soft jaw adjustable wrenches? I know IPS makes soft jaw pliers but I haven't seen any wrenches. I'd like some as because AN, chrome, painted, or polished engine parts need a little cushion for protection.

 

[superautobacs]

Do any of the Japanese brands offer a long reach diagonal cutter similar to this Blue-Point?

https://store.snapon.com/Long-Reach...agonal-Long-Reach-11-Blue-Point--P647211.aspx

Never seen one.

Does anybody know of a Japanese manufacturer that makes soft jaw adjustable wrenches? I know IPS makes soft jaw pliers but I haven't seen any wrenches. I'd like some as because AN, chrome, painted, or polished engine parts need a little cushion for protection.

Full aluminum body/jawed pipe wrenches (called motor wrenches in Japan) are available from either Supertool or TOP tools. They aren't designed for automotive use though.

Motor wrenches are all grouped together at bottom right area of this photo (five different kinds are there):




For more detail on each kind, follow these links.

Link to Supertool: http://www.supertool.co.jp/products/products_by_category.php?category=0407

The MFTR68A model in particular has jaw inserts: http://www.supertool.co.jp/products/products.php?eid=00200

Link to TOP: http://www.toptools.co.jp/products/1688/

http://www.toptools.co.jp/products/195/

http://www.toptools.co.jp/products/197/


MCC, HIT, and possibly other Japanese companies offer very similar products.

 

[redvalkyrie]

Dude, you rock. Thanks!

On parts that need to stay pretty you don't usually have to crank them down too hard. I have AN wrenches that are made of a softer aluminum but even they sometimes mar the finish.

 

[gbh]

Today's purchase.

 

[superautobacs]

Dude, you rock. Thanks!

On parts that need to stay pretty you don't usually have to crank them down too hard. I have AN wrenches that are made of a softer aluminum but even they sometimes mar the finish.

Today's purchase.

I like the yellow colour more than their green.
Limited edition?

 

[gbh]

I like the yellow colour more than their green.
Limited edition?

Hi Super, it's a funny thing, I already had the green Nejisaurus but I thought I had the larger one. As it turns out this is identical except for color and having a rubber end cap
I don't think it's a limited edition. One of the reasons I thought I had the larger one is because this was cheap at ¥1250.

PS: redvalkyrie, I've also never noticed the equivalent of that Snap On long handled diagonal cutters here but I'll keep my eyes open and post a pic if I see one.

 

[redvalkyrie]

Hi Super, it's a funny thing, I already had the green Nejisaurus but I thought I had the larger one. As it turns out this is identical except for color and having a rubber end cap
I don't think it's a limited edition. One of the reasons I thought I had the larger one is because this was cheap at ¥1250.

PS: redvalkyrie, I've also never noticed the equivalent of that Snap On long handled diagonal cutters here but I'll keep my eyes open and post a pic if I see one.

Thank you, sir. I appreciate it. I have a set of the Tektons and they seem well made for the price but are definitely not anywhere near the quality of my Knipex or KTC. The very long reach can be very valuable though.

 

[stormfront_marauder]

My Nejisaurus had a picture in red color, I was surprised they came in pink. Lots of laugh and gay jokes at work.

 

[DEEBO]

Hi Dutchgray,

I have looked at the Consolidated Tools and bought a few things before. They are nice people and easy to work with and upfront about what is good quality whats not etc. however, the range of Ko-Ken tools is quite limited and could not source certain items.

Get Derick at Consolidated Tools to email you the UK price list for Ko-Ken, its very extensive and he can get anything on it. There's way more on it than listed on the Consolidated Tools Website. He's been very helpful to me.

 

[redvalkyrie]

This thread does not mix well with a titanium replacement clavicle--broke mine into three pieces and had surgery-- the occasional pain meds, lots of rain outside, and fairly little to do until I'm cleared to drive on May 2nd.

I've made three orders from Rakuten--one with three Keiba pliers and the 1/4" Koken Z-eal set. One with several Vessel Megadora and Impacta screwdrivers, and one with two Supertool adjustable wrenches with the sift grip jaws, a KTC drum brake spring tension tool, Supertool fast forward pipe wrench, a HIT cable cutter, and a KTC tie rod wrench.

There's the Nepros compact flex head 90T ratchet.

Then we get to Swag Offroad for one of their portaable band saw tables.

Next comes the Amazon--several Shinwa measuring tools, a Mitutoyo ruler, three versions of the Engineer pliers, thread cutting scissors, Engineer small diaganols, Merry VST25 wire strippers, KTC 12" needle nose pliers, IPS soft jaw slip joint pliers, Engineer miniature needle nose pliers, Engineer scissors, Anex low profile hex drives, and a few other things.

And we're not even getting into the custom made fiberglass panels and bumper (from Portugal) for my race car or the new friction plate and custom pressure plate for the clutch (from New Zealand).

 

[superautobacs]

Hi Super, it's a funny thing, I already had the green Nejisaurus but I thought I had the larger one. As it turns out this is identical except for color and having a rubber end cap
I don't think it's a limited edition. One of the reasons I thought I had the larger one is because this was cheap at ¥1250.

My Nejisaurus had a picture in red color, I was surprised they came in pink. Lots of laugh and gay jokes at work.

A google search confirmed that both the pink and yellow are limited edition. I even saw blue and orange, but not sure whether they were limited editions or not. Of course, we can't forget about the Vamplier series for the North American market, which comes with red grips.
Anyhow, I found that the pink ones were to celebrate the production of 2,000,000 ネジザウラス (neji-saurus) GT's. Yellow is for their 3 millionth.
It looks like they are still well behind their motto for the GT: "one pair per household"




@redvalkyrie

Ouch, both literally and in the figurative sense.
Wishing you a speady recovery!

 

[redvalkyrie]

Thanks mate. I blame my clavicle on stupidity and my spending on your Youtube videos.

 

[superautobacs]

Thanks mate. I blame my clavicle on stupidity and my spending on your Youtube videos.

By the time I upload new videos you should be out of the hospital.

 

[redvalkyrie]

By the time I upload new videos you should be out of the hospital.

Ha! I don't whether to jump for joy or cancel my internet.

Do you happen to know if a Nepros standard 36T ratchet can be upgraded to a 90T using the Nepros repair kits?

 

[gbh]

Today's little purchase.
Apart from the plumb bob which is made in China, the wooden handles and file which are also probably made in China.
The rest is made in Japan.

 

[superautobacs]

Today's little purchase.
Apart from the plumb bob which is made in China, the wooden handles and file which are also probably made in China.
The rest is made in Japan.

GBH, your uploaded photos are always so small

Are the files made by Tsubo-sanwa, -waka, -take, -san, or -man? Those should be made in Hiroshima, Japan.

Ha! I don't whether to jump for joy or cancel my internet.

Do you happen to know if a Nepros standard 36T ratchet can be upgraded to a 90T using the Nepros repair kits?

Unfortunately, that won't work as the mechanism is completely different.


Oh, btw....uploaded a new one.

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[gbh]

Hi Superautobacs, yes I don't know why the pics are so small or that I can only upload one pic per post.
Anyway, yes you're correct. They're Tsubosan files made in Hiroshima.
You can see a better pic here.

 

[losvre]

Hi Superautobacs, yes I don't know why the pics are so small or that I can only upload one pic per post.
Anyway, yes you're correct. They're Tsubosan files made in Hiroshima.
You can see a better pic here.

Nice ones!!!

How they compare to European Vallorbe and where did you buy these normally?

Thanks

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[gbh]

Hi losvre, I can't tell how good they are as I just bought them and haven't used them yet.
I haven't tried the brand you mention but I can say they "feel" as good as say, a brand like Nicholson.
They are a well regarded brand here in Japan and can be found at most home centres or tool stores. These 200mm items are roughly the equivalent of $10 USD each but I expect that had I searched I could've found sets at a little lower price.
Cheers

 

[redvalkyrie]

Superautobacs, you're killing me. I've had my eye on some Tohnichi Torque Wrenches to replace my 20 year old Craftmans.

 

[redvalkyrie]

I also received the three orders I placed through Rakuten. Amazingly quick and with not one single mistake.

 

[losvre]

Hi guys,

Could anyone confirms if this Koken bit is round all along its length or some part of it is hex? I need to cut and use the bit in a confined space.

4020- M10 120 mm spline /XZN

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[Bangkokian]

Quite recently opened in Bangkok. Big selection of Japanese tools, mostly mechanics.

https://m.facebook.com/astrop.th

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[T45]

Hi guys,

Could anyone confirms if this Koken bit is round all along its length or some part of it is hex? I need to cut and use the bit in a confined space.

4020- M10 120 mm spline /XZN

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can't help with the koken, but ... maybe check out this facom

http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?products_id=6712&osCsid=9a52kok3fbve3dscemc88q9qn2

 

[losvre]

can't help with the koken, but ... maybe check out this facom

http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?products_id=6712&osCsid=9a52kok3fbve3dscemc88q9qn2

Hi T45,

Thanks for this.

I actually need the whole bit but without the socket end. I can then inserted into the pulley whilst tge alternator in on the car and attach the socket to undo it.

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[dutchgray]

You could buy a 5/16" bit holder for the Facom bit or just use a 6pt socket.
I think you would have difficulty doing what you want with the Koken as you generally need to press or hammer the bits back into those, but again you could use whatever normal socket fits the bit to drive it.

 

[superautobacs]

Hi Superautobacs, yes I don't know why the pics are so small or that I can only upload one pic per post.
Anyway, yes you're correct. They're Tsubosan files made in Hiroshima.
You can see a better pic here.

Perhaps the size is small because your device has been set to take small picture sizes/resolution. You should be able to change that setting.

Tsubosan makes some nifty files, like the Bright-900 series.







Redvalkyrie,

Any photos of your goodies?







Losvre,

Have you looked into these part #'s:

4282

These are specifically designed for working on certain generators/alternator pulleys

179b-12h

You can just get the 179b.12h-M10
The bit can be driven by a 12mm socket/wrench.

100t-32(xzn)-m10

It's a standard 5/16" bit. The "32" in the part number denotes the length of the bit = 32mm. The one above is shorter at 26.5mm



You could look into VIM stubby XZN sockets too.

 

[losvre]

Perhaps the size is small because your device has been set to take small picture sizes/resolution. You should be able to change that setting.

Tsubosan makes some nifty files, like the Bright-900 series.







Redvalkyrie,

Any photos of your goodies?







Losvre,

Have you looked into these part #'s:

4282

These are specifically designed for working on certain generators/alternator pulleys

179b-12h

You can just get the 179b.12h-M10
The bit can be driven by a 12mm socket/wrench.

100t-32(xzn)-m10

It's a standard 5/16" bit. The "32" in the part number denotes the length of the bit = 32mm. The one above is shorter at 26.5mm



You could look into VIM stubby XZN sockets too.

Thanks for the info.

I was thinking to cut the end socket of the 4020 as long as a bit of hex part is there.

When the alternator in in situ you need around 60 mm bit max length in order to get it in place.

I actually have some sealey bits that could be used but the fitment is sloppy and at 80Nm torqued bolts I don't want to risk stripping the xzn head.

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[gbh]

I picked up these new old stock Tsubosan files on Yahoo auctions for around $９ delivered.
A pair of 200 mm ******* files. One is a square and one a triangular file.
Superautobacs, I couldn't find how to change resolution on pics on my iPhone.

 

[dogfight]

My Fujiya plier: GP-175

 

[7avalon7]

I was driving my wife to different yard sale, and happen to bump into this. Not sure who the manufacture is. Only marking is "JAPAN". Looks like it was never used. For $1, I am not too picky.

 

[mrborohachi]

Superautobacs, you're killing me. I've had my eye on some Tohnichi Torque Wrenches to replace my 20 year old Craftmans.

Take a good look on eBay that's where I scored my dial type Tohnichi for less than $40

 

[JasonB1989]

I didn't want to start a new thread for a question which has most probably already been answered anyway so I thought this thread would be the place to ask.

Japanese tool fans, Nepros socket rails look awesome! How good are they? Are the plastic clips interchangeable so you can remove and add sockets? Do the 3/8 clips fit 1/2 rails etc??

Thanks in advance

 

[ricleh]

The Nepros socket rails are all the same. The rails only differ in length and the type of clips on the rail. You can put any combination of clips on the rails.

 

[superautobacs]

Losvre,

I recently got three, long Torx bit sockets from Ko-ken and I can tell you that for most of the length, it's hex.

I picked up these new old stock Tsubosan files on Yahoo auctions for around $９ delivered.
A pair of 200 mm ******* files. One is a square and one a triangular file.
Superautobacs, I couldn't find how to change resolution on pics on my iPhone.

My suggestion would be to go to google and type this in:

site:garagejournal.com how to attach photo

It will give you many GJ how-to threads

 

[superautobacs]

The latest episodes:

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[superautobacs]

Tools in action:

Combination used to get to the last sparkplug with cordless ratchet.

 

[katiexoxo]

cool little adjustable wrench