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Are Japanese Koken wrenches reasonable in Australia?

I taught in higher ed for many years. Be careful with for-profit schools. I think that they are generally to be avoided.

I don't know about the tie rod set, but I have been disappointed in their torx sockets.

That's what I was going to say.

I have a similar tool box. I was going to say early 80s, but late 70s could be right.

I bought a small Urrea 3/8 set a little while ago. It seems to be good quality.

Precison Instuments are good. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YOX568/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I use them sometimes on lug nuts.

Where did you get them? They look fine to me.

I looked at Stihls a few years ago and ended up getting a Dolmar.

I can't say that I like using a 1/4" ratchet that much. It feels flimsy.

For most things 3/8 does fine. You need 1/2 when you need more torque, for brake calipers, suspension parts, etc.

Here's what I did.

Yes, mine has the clip held by a screw. I'll get to work on a bracket!

I have a Athol 613 vise of my grandfather's that I am trying to put back into service. The base seems to require notching of the bench or an additional bracket to affix. Any ideas?