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I just got a new Bosch GSB 16 RE. It can get Really slow depending on how you adjust the trigger. You can even lock the trigger at any speed setting. I'm actually tempted to mount it on my drill stand for some low RPM drilling.

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Hi Guys, Anybody know where I can get Orbis Electronics Pliers? I have one Ironside version and i really like them. Would like to get the whole set if I can. Here is a link for reference. http://www.orbis-werk.de/Service-Cases.104.0.html?&L=1

They are really good! I bought it based on the reccomendation from my buddy. Ive tried quite a bit of wire strippers over the years and im sticking with this one. Would be really pissed if I lose it or break it. Its light and easy to manouver and fits my hands real well and the action is reall...

Cool! Thanks!

Has anybody ever encountered pliers branded as "wheeler" tools before?

You mean the Sandvik ones? Yeah it was funny because the most expensive thing I bought were a couple of Chinese PCB soldering holder things.

Here's the current crop of precision pliers. These let me do my work but there are still a few things out there I'd love to get.

Went on a business trip and had some time to walk around the city. Got my hands on some old world tools. Any body know if these two are the real deal? Also bought these 3 for a total of $17.00 Gedore 278 and 277 body hammers plus a unior no. 506 140mm

Thank you Tekton. I love me some pliers!

Hi. Saw some of these on evilbay. Are they any good?

Got these today. Im travelling to Helsinki soon. Anybody know any good tool shops there? Was thinking of getting the big Ironside Screwdriver set (17 Pieces + rack). Do you guys think its worth the money?

I think I have a decent setup for electronics but have been wanting to get into mechanical stuff. Whats stopping me is my lack of decent tools or should I say lack of any kind of tools. Here is what Im looking at getting: Screw drivers (got some Wera kraftforms on the way) Hex Pliers 1/4"...

I supply calibration equipment to a lot of industrial customers so I get to work with a lot of Industrial Maintenance and Intrumentation/Calibration Technicians. I just love visiting all the work shops and seeing what they have in the drawers. Some shops use whatever **** they can get their...

@nanofrog, I did some research and I think the Ungars Im usung are rebranded Xcelites. They have "Made in the USA" stamped on them. I think Ill go with a Pro America set on my next tool run. Id like to try a pair with a box joint.