Tools of Japan

[JWC86]

So not your typical "tools of Japan" but they are technically tools that are made in Japan(made on a manual lathe in a guys garage) and are very well made.

These are bearing press tools for KTM/Husky dirt bike bearings from Tokyo Off Road.
Shown are the:
Wheel Bearing Press
Headset Bearing Press Tool
Heim Joint Press Tool / Swingarm Bearing Press Head Set

While they are a bit expensive for what they are I wanted a better way of installing bearings rather than just what I've been doing the last 15 years of just beating them in and felt the price was good enough for me to not make my own as he already has all the dimensions figured out with built in stops for the correct depths and stuff like that.

 

[Gregthegadgetguy]

I also have bought a few things from Tokyo Off Road. Top notch for sure. My favorite is the piston pin tool, it allows you to hammer out the wrist pin without putting any pressure on the crank, nothing else does the job better. The oil drain tool lets me leave the skid plate on while doing oil changes.

Pictured from left to right: Swingarm Pivot Removal Tool, Piston Pin Removal Tool, Oil Dian Tool

 

[Mr. Tool]

My best friend (who is Japanese) gave me this today for a very belated bday present.

Douglass Neo 3 by the Tokyo Pipe Co. Very nice machining & finishing as you would expect for Japanese craftsmanship. When you flip the lid open it automatically strikes the flint for a single motion operation. I'm too scared to scratch it up so I had to order me another one so I can use this one.

東京パイプ株式会社｜製品情報｜Douglass

www.topai.co.jp

Those are AWESOME!

Thanks for posting their website.

 

[JWC86]

I also have bought a few things from Tokyo Off Road. Top notch for sure. My favorite is the piston pin tool, it allows you to hammer out the wrist pin without putting any pressure on the crank, nothing else does the job better. The oil drain tool lets me leave the skid plate on while doing oil changes.

Pictured from left to right: Swingarm Pivot Removal Tool, Piston Pin Removal Tool, Oil Dian Tool

I almost bought that swingarm removal tool awhile ago but didn't, then a few days ago I was beating out a swingarm on a KTM that hadn't been out since new(10 years) wishing I would have got the tool. It will go in the cart on my next order from Taco Moto Co for sure.

 

[LWB]

Scored a little Japanese tool box to put my shiny new Japanese tools in so I can work on my Japanese cars lol

This should be a fun project.

 

[darkzero]

Those are AWESOME!

Thanks for posting their website.

Yep, no problem!

I'm really liking this little guy. Now I want their other models but they cost a bit more than I want to spend right now & I don't really need them. Maybe in the future.

The second one I ordered arrived today from Japan, man that was fast! Was estimated to arrive on the 16th but it surprisingly arrived today.

 

[tamaraw]

Scored a little Japanese tool box to put my shiny new Japanese tools in so I can work on my Japanese cars lol

This should be a fun project.

Nice find! I got a mini Assistent (160ST) recently and I am loving it. Been sorting stuff, making drawer liners, lighting, etc.

The full size 166N knock-off looks awesome, I'm sure it will be of great use to you. Might be a Hory Caddy RC-101?

 

[teagueo]

So not your typical "tools of Japan" but they are technically tools that are made in Japan(made on a manual lathe in a guys garage) and are very well made.

These are bearing press tools for KTM/Husky dirt bike bearings from Tokyo Off Road.
Shown are the:
Wheel Bearing Press
Headset Bearing Press Tool
Heim Joint Press Tool / Swingarm Bearing Press Head Set

While they are a bit expensive for what they are I wanted a better way of installing bearings rather than just what I've been doing the last 15 years of just beating them in and felt the price was good enough for me to not make my own as he already has all the dimensions figured out with built in stops for the correct depths and stuff like that.

The turned finish on these looks outstanding. The guys in Japan with garage workshops sometimes do supply work for huge companies (Toyota, Kawasaki, etc.). I walked through Fukuoka once and it was crazy to see small factories in the middle of a small neighborhood.

 

[Qualitytools]

Scored a little Japanese tool box to put my shiny new Japanese tools in so I can work on my Japanese cars lol

This should be a fun project.

That looks like the HAZET assistant

 

[LWB]

That looks like the HAZET assistant

I'm thinking that it is the Hory Caddy RC-101 as mentioned above. There are zero makers marks on it which would lead me to believe that. It would be a direct copy of the Hazet from what I've read.

 

[LWB]

Nice find! I got a mini Assistent (160ST) recently and I am loving it. Been sorting stuff, making drawer liners, lighting, etc.

The full size 166N knock-off looks awesome, I'm sure it will be of great use to you. Might be a Hory Caddy RC-101?

Did you start a build thread?

 

[Qualitytools]

I'm thinking that it is the Hory Caddy RC-101 as mentioned above. There are zero makers marks on it which would lead me to believe that. It would be a direct copy of the Hazet from what I've read.

I googled the Hory you listed but seems to be used ones only. Are they still being made? Thanks for sharing.

 

[LWB]

I googled the Hory you listed but seems to be used ones only. Are they still being made? Thanks for sharing.

I don't believe so.

 

[LWB]

I'm not completely sure if this is a Hazet or Hory. It could ne a "knock off" of either. One thing I have not seen yet in another caddy is this stamping where the logo would go. Maybe someone with more knowledge on thses can nelp out. One thing for sure, is this is OLD. I bought if off of a guy my age (60) and his Father bought it new.



ETA This is also more towards the front of the cart unlike others I've seen.

 

[CallumRD1]

Yep, no problem!

I'm really liking this little guy. Now I want their other models but they cost a bit more than I want to spend right now & I don't really need them. Maybe in the future.

The second one I ordered arrived today from Japan, man that was fast! Was estimated to arrive on the 16th but it surprisingly arrived today.

Can you share a link to where you got it? I can't seem to find it on amazon.jp.

 

[tamaraw]

Did you start a build thread?

Not yet, I'll probably post some pictures eventually once I have the lighting done.

 

[darkzero]

Can you share a link to where you got it? I can't seem to find it on amazon.jp.

Oddly I could not find it on amz.jp either. I did it get from from amz.jp but through amz.us. They kept cancelling my order so ymmv. In the end CS took care of me & I got a great deal on. It's in stock at US amz warehouse also (prime, $10 more). Some reviews say they got counterfeits so watch out for that, no idea from which sellers though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SFQ6GQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[F-22]

I'm not completely sure if this is a Hazet or Hory. It could ne a "knock off" of either. One thing I have not seen yet in another caddy is this stamping where the logo would go. Maybe someone with more knowledge on thses can nelp out. One thing for sure, is this is OLD. I bought if off of a guy my age (60) and his Father bought it new.



ETA This is also more towards the front of the cart unlike others I've seen.

Depending on the year, the more modern Hazet Assistents also had a glued-on badge. I have three Hazet assistent toolcarts, and the older one have Hazet stamped on but the most modern one (80's perhaps) has a badge (but is definitely original, very high quality sheet metal and attention to detail just like the older ones).

 

[LWB]

Depending on the year, the more modern Hazet Assistents also had a glued-on badge. I have three Hazet assistent toolcarts, and the older one have Hazet stamped on but the most modern one (80's perhaps) has a badge (but is definitely original, very high quality sheet metal and attention to detail just like the older ones).

Thanks for the info. I found this today. It's identical to the one I have, right down to the embossed square. The rubber placement is different on these too, which leads me to believe it's a Hory caddy again.

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[JWC86]

The turned finish on these looks outstanding. The guys in Japan with garage workshops sometimes do supply work for huge companies (Toyota, Kawasaki, etc.). I walked through Fukuoka once and it was crazy to see small factories in the middle of a small neighborhood.

The surface finish is indeed amazing. Clearly takes pride in his work as there is no reason it has to be this nice for the application. Japanese culture perhaps?

 

[F-22]

Thanks for the info. I found this today. It's identical to the one I have, right down to the embossed square. The rubber placement is different on these too, which leads me to believe it's a Hory caddy again.

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Yeah you'd recognize if it were a genuine hazet quite fast. They had Continental branded casters, metal thread inserts in top nuts, and I think the folding mechanism was different (apart from minor details on every part, everything is so German on the Hazets, even big wheel holder which at a glance looks like only a piece of bent sheet metal is so overengineered with gussets and strengthening bends etc...).

 

[LWB]

Yeah you'd recognize if it were a genuine hazet quite fast. They had Continental branded casters, metal thread inserts in top nuts, and I think the folding mechanism was different (apart from minor details on every part, everything is so German on the Hazets, even big wheel holder which at a glance looks like only a piece of bent sheet metal is so overengineered with gussets and strengthening bends etc...).

Well, TBH, I'm not all that impressed with the way the wheels are made and fastened. It wasn't built to last IMHO. I'll beef it up a bit.

After looking at it I was wondering what all the fuss is about. These are unique, retro and a functional design for some but there's no way I'd pay a high price. I think this will work for what I'm doing but if it doesn't I will sell it just like other carts/boxes. You don't know how things will work out until you try it.

 

[LWB]

Back to tools

My Asahi DBE's came in. Really like these wrenches! The feel is great. They tossed in a TONE 12-14 because they weren't able to supply an item I ordered. A nice surprise. That'll be it for me until the new year.

 

[mercifiknow]

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[LWB]

Link didn’t work. I tried putting in the name as written but autocorrect kept changing the name to “*****”. I could change the autocorrect but I started laughing too much because it just wouldn’t stop…lol

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lol I'm using Chrome and it's working fine.

 

[ricleh]

Taking pictures of my tools for inventory. These are most of my Nepros tools with a few Koken, IPS, and Vessel.

 

[ricleh]

More Nepros pictures.

 

[Shelbylex]

Nice collection, Ricleh! Great ratchets. I especially like 6 point DBE wrenches! Please make a close up picture at some point!

 

[ricleh]

Nepros 6 pt DBE wrenches and Snapon 6 pt combination wrenches

 

[Fedwrench]

Nepros 6 pt DBE wrenches and Snapon 6 pt combination wrenches

Those Nepros wrenches look too nice too use. Unfortunately, skipping 15 & 18 mm kills their attraction for me.

 

[ricleh]

Those Nepros wrenches look too nice too use. Unfortunately, skipping 15 & 18 mm kills their attraction for me.

Nepros offers those sizes. I don't use them so I did not purchase those size wrenches.

 

[Shelbylex]

Nepros 6 pt DBE wrenches and Snapon 6 pt combination wrenches

Thank you! Great set!

 

[M6erfan]

Nepros 6 pt DBE wrenches and Snapon 6 pt combination wrenches

I wish every manufacturer would size their DBE (and DOE) wrenches like that.

 

[rick carpenter]

"The weight of the steel ball keeps the end cap in an optimum position for a grip."

I'm not sure if this is really necessary or not, but I will try it out. It's worth the $5.

VESSEL CO., INC

full range of information on product groups ranging from tightening tools such as drivers, bit sockets and air tools to anti-static products in the factory

vessel.co.jp

Let us know how you like these please. I have the 9900 set and use the absolute snot out of them. Love them so far, but I had also looked at the 990s when I was deciding. These might be worthwhile as a second set.

 

[190Octane]

I thought this group might appreciate this drawer of the tool box.

Some of my recent buys as I’ve been cleaning out my garage and taking inventory of what I inherited from my grandfather and what I wanted that I don’t currently have. A lot of them are new and haven’t been used yet but since the garage is almost done, the projects are going to start soon. These are most of the modern Japanese pliers I have. A few more sets on the way from Victor, Lobtex and Tsunoda, and maybe I’ll throw them on here when they arrive.

 

[Bmxkelowna]

so ive been out of the japanese tool game for the whole summer and havent ordered anything since march and now im finding almost nothing on amazon japan any more. whats going on?

 

[BigBoreFan]

Lot of moto-heads in here I see. That's my main reason for buying hand-tools, to work on motorcyles. I have 2 KTMS, one Husgvarna and one Husaberg.

 

[M6erfan]

so ive been out of the japanese tool game for the whole summer and havent ordered anything since march and now im finding almost nothing on amazon japan any more. whats going on?

I was noodling around on Amazon Japan last night and noticed that almost everything I had saved in my shopping cart is "no longer available". Hozan, Engineer, KTC, Vessel, Ko-ken, FPC, etc. Screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, bits.

I've no idea why the shortage but it was disappointing

 

[190Octane]

I was noodling around on Amazon Japan last night and noticed that almost everything I had saved in my shopping cart is "no longer available". Hozan, Engineer, Vessel, Ko-ken, FPC, etc. Screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches, bits.

I've no idea why the shortage but it was disappointing

We are buying all of the stuff up over here with that awesome exchange rate!

 

[Odd-job]

^

What happened to all of the Tsunoda long nose pliers?!? In my quest to get a 100% "complete shopping cart" I am coming to the realization that I might need to place multiple orders and eat the shipping.