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Has anyone had a luck ordering from Nepros website. My understanding was that it was unable until a few weeks ago. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Beautiful collection of koken tools [emoji108]❤️❤️❤️ Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Vessel make screwdriver which a feature called Jawsfit. Sort of like small filings at the tip of the screwdriver which prevents cam-outs. Like Wera laser tip. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Koken Sockets [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Having acquired different types of sockets, how is chrome vanadium steel different to that of chrome alloy steel. Stahlwille sockets make use of chrome alloy sockets as far as I know. However most sockets tend to made from chrome vanadium. Does chrome alloy offer better strength that...

Hello Everyone I have noticed some people bring the issue of chrome flaking occurring on sockets and tools alike. What exactly causes chrome to start flaking ? And is there any another material that is less prone to flaking. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Bacho Sockets (Made in Taiwan) and they comply with DIN and ISO standards Hazet, Gedore and Stahlwille would be easier to warranty if something were to break. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Stahlwille have been in business for more than 100 hundred years. In terms of support and warranty you are better off going with Stahlwille. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Having brought some sockets from the store Handtools from Germany. It makes sense for me to buy overseas and have the item shipped to Australia. Stahlwille 14mm 1/2 was $12 AUD Rebranded Facom 14mm 1/2 $11.50 AUD Snap on 14mm 1/2 $25 plus AUD I am not paying $12 for Taiwan made socket when...

What’s not to love about German Chrome Alloy Steel .[emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

What was the name of seller on Rakuten ? Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

The Germans Stahlwille AS drive 6 point sockets. If you buy straight from Germany it’s usually not that expensive when compared with tool truck brand and is equal if not better in quality. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

I would have to say Stahlwille sockets. I would never pay full retail for them, but if you buy them straight from Germany it is much cheaper. And the quality is equal if not better than Snap On. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Wera correct to my knowledge used to made in German and has now moved to the Czech Republic. Maybe just a matter of time before manufacturing moves towards the Eastern Block. But then again I would rather buy something made in the Eastern Block than China or Taiwan. Sent from my iPhone using...

Now would there be any difference between a quick release and non quick release ratchet. My understating is that a QR ratchet is slightly weaker as it needs to be drilled. Would this impact any of the moving parts within the ratchet. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app