Recent content by er1c

Kenwc, did you ever end up purchasing a US made hand reamer? If so, was it the Blue Point? Please share your results.

I just tried ordering on the Snap-On website, a 24mm 1/2" drive 6pt socket, only to find out that it's out of stock. I sent them an email and they said they're expecting to replenish their inventory at the end of July. However, I need it to remove the control arm bolts on my Land Rover and can't...

I've heard the name "Jens" mentioned quite frequently on this forum. So, when I was in need of a new Hazet 24mm 600N wrench, I figured I'd give him a try. So, I fired Jens over an email before I went to sleep, and when I first checked my email the next morning, he had already promptly responded...

I purchased a Delta 17-965 Drill Press off of Chris Santamarina a few days ago, and I just wanted to post my positive dealings with him. Firstly, he was extremely generous with the deal he gave me. He didn't have to go as low as he did for me. So, for that alone he's a stand-up guy. He also...

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The 674 is not made in the USA.

You're the only person I've ever heard say that. But, to each their own. :thumbup:

Jens, I hope I didn't come across as offended by your specific pricing; as that was not my intention. I understand completely that you're not a Gedore dealer, and that you'd be doing me a favor. I was just voicing my frustration at the lack of availability in the US market.

That's a very valid point about the hassle of having to warranty them if there's an issue. The only potential point of problem I can foresee would be the ratchet mechanism, but it looks easily self-serviceable w/ replaceable parts. I do take very well care of my tools though. And I only need the...

Jens quoted me at "close to 20 Euro each plus 12 Euro for the least expensive shipping method to the USA." That's still a bit too rich for my blood. That'd come out to 52 euros / $70 for (2) wrenches. I'm going to continue my search. I've emailed about a dozen new sellers in Europe... So, I'll...

jk47, will do. Thanks for the tip! ---- I just looked his user name up, and it's: "jensputzier"

I'm in the market for some ratcheting wrenches. I'm leaning towards the Gedore 7UR line-up. Unfortunately, I can't find any retailers who are willing to ship them to the United States. I've contacted half a dozen websites / eBay sellers, and they all say they don't ship outside of the EU...

Steve_P, you wrote that your Channellock bent tip needle nose pliers don't line up anywhere "even close." I just purchased a set of Channellock #386 5 1/2" bent tip needle nose pliers, and they line up perfectly. Which model do you have?

reinhardt: thanks for the welcome. This looks like a fun forum!

Far from a mega-bench... Really--- how is this anything other than a basic, run-of-the-mill workbench? Am I failing to see something?