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Thanks, I already have 6 of the Raaco Handy Box units! I'll take a photo at the weekend and share it here. They are excellent, and, if you shop around, they can be bought for quite a reasonable price. Compared to Sortimo, the larger Raaco CarryLite, or the Festool organisers made by Tanos, they...

Hi, I am thinking of getting a modular toolbox which holds a number of smaller organisers - like this one which is made by Qbrick. Are there any other similar products available? (must be sold in the UK). I think it would suit me better than a box with drawers. It would be for small parts...

Following from my recent purchase of some Eklind hex keys (see here), I thought I'd try Bondhus as well. These are much harder to get in the UK, so I went for a plated metric set available on Amazon at a good price. If people would like me to do a new thread with a comparison of the two makes...

Thanks for the info. You should ask if they will give you a factory tour! I need some more hex keys for another toolbox so I will try to get Bondhus ones next and compare the two. I'm not sure there are any other makers left in the US. After several owners, Allen Manufacturing ended up as part...

Decided to get some new hex keys. Went for Eklind - I am in the UK, but I'm very happy to buy quality American tools :). They only have the size and COO stamped on them. I wonder if Eklind also supply other companies, so they don't bother with a maker's mark.

Here's an example for combination pliers from TBS Aachen: Knipex EUR 13.95 https://www.tbs-aachen.de/KNIPEX_Pliers/Knipex_Combination_Pliers/Knipex_03_01_180_Combination_Pliers_black_atramentized_plastic_coated_180_mm_i2790_43664.htm Gedore: EUR 16.95...

(I am in England so please take that into account when replying) I'm a big Knipex fan - I have something like 25 pairs of their pliers and cutters in various shapes and sizes. I need to make up a new tool kit for a project, and was thinking about including a different make of pliers. I need...

Yes, that's one I am considering... or do I get the Lang which does 4 sizes??

They don't appear to be available in the UK

I make that 16 !! There's only 20 in the range - 5 (sizes) x 2 (straight / bent) x 2 (int / ext) I think you need to get the last four to complete your set :)

I've already done plenty of crying as I have about 24 pairs of Knipex pliers and cutters. But I have no regrets as the quality is first rate. I actually think their pricing is very reasonable. Some of my Knipex tools have taken a pounding on industrial electrics, and they're holding up really well.

Thanks, I wasn't aware of those. Imperial appears to be an Australian American company with no distribution in the UK, but the Lang set is available over here at a reasonable price. EDIT: COO fixed but they're still unavailable this side of the pond.

Hi, I am sick of not having the right snap-ring (circlip) pliers and want to buy a set. Any recommendations? I am in the UK. I was thinking of one of the Knipex sets of 8 (how much difference between the two types is there?). Any alternatives? Or should I go for an interchangeable tip set...

Yes, I forgot to mention aerospace, where I think Stahlwille in particular has a degree of popularity in the UK, probably because European tools are preferred to American ones (ie Snap-On). Not sure about manufacturing or other industry, though - the last factory I visited didn't have anything...

I'm in the UK, and I would say that marketing is the problem. Both Gedore and Stahlwille have quite poor distribution over here, and Hazet is worse still. They're not going to establish a reputation unless people get to use their tools, which isn't going to happen unless the tools are promoted...