Recent content by Chreese

In Linz I would definitely stop by at Schachermayer. Opening hours (!) Monday - Thursday 06:30 - 17:00 h, Friday 6:30 - 12:30 h. In Vienna there are (still) a couple of rather small hardware stores. I don't know which brands they sell. However, I like the atmosphere of this kind of store and...

Are you sure? According to my 2012 Stahlwille catalogue, green star means new item. Have a nice day, Chreese

Hi, I am familiar with two different saws and rail systems (Festool TS 55 and Mafell KSS 400) and would like to share my experiences. Does this only apply to Festool? My observation is that many power tool companies increase their prices about once a year. When I compare ATF 55, TS 55 and...

If flex-head is not a must, Gedore 7 UR XL and Gedore 7 R XL might be an option.

Servus, The Protool PDP 20-4 DEC FF (hammer feature) and Protool DRP 18-4 DEC FF (no hammer feature) are equipped with an electronic brake. I don't know if Protool is available in the US though. More information about these drills can be found here (Protool Australia). There are also several...

Servus, while I tend to agree that Gedore, Hazet and Stahlwille offer high quality products, there are certain differences that you might want to pay attention to. For example, in my opinion, the Gedore U-10 series ratchets are smoother than any Stahlwille and Hazet ratchets. The Gedore U-20...

Servus, Generally, I recommend a belt sander with a 4" wide belt. From my experiences, the larger sanders are easier to control than the 3" models. This is of particular importance if you want to achieve a flat surface. The Makita 9404 I use is an excellent choice in my opinion. It's well made...

Servus, This website illustrates how the 613-10 ratcheting wrench can be used. It is no longer made to my knowledge. The tool in the middle is a bit ratchet (for 1/4" hex shank bits); model number 2264; current list price in Germany is EUR 46.15 (without VAT). As BJ42LX stated, the third item...

Servus, I bought one (actually two - one for my father, one for me) of those Athlet pivoting bit holders when they were on sale in a German store last year. My experiences with this bit holder are not "too good". It's very difficult to apply downward pressure on the screw. As a consequence...

Servus, Monte, The Stahlwille screwdriver pictured in your post closely resembles my dad's Witte "Quadro" screwdriver: Hope this helps, Chreese

Let me add another option: How about a Stahlwille tool set? This one for example? :thumbup: Hope this helps, Chreese

My dad owns an older Bosch jigsaw that I used before I purchased the Festool Trion. And I have played with the GST 135 CE at stores. As mentioned above, this saw doesn't feel comfortable in my hands. It feels bulky in my hands and I can't hold it securely. Furthermore, the Festool Carvex and the...

Servus, Thanks. Yep, will follow, thanks for your suggestions regarding image hosts. Thanks, that sounds good. Do you also own a thread file? Since a already have a thread file and a regular thread cutting set I could probably get along without the thread restorer. The (online) stores that...

Servus, folks, Thanks for your concern, superautobacs. Monte's suspicion does not apply: Indeed, it's been a long time since my last post on this forum/in this thread but I still don't have a real life. Everything is alright with me, it's primarily my job(s) that keep(s) me busy...

Servus, Vinko, Festool CDD 12 cordless drill The current Festool cordless drills are still made in Germany. Old Kress SBLR 2117 corded hammer drill Fein ASkeu 636 Kinetik corded drill Old AEG corded hammer drill (most likely made in Germany) Hope this helps, Chreese