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    Tools from the old world

    :sad: Seems he only ships to Germany K.
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    Tools from the old world

    Hi there, I purchased them from a Stahlwille dealer in Germany who sells on eBay (though I purchased them direct from his business). I won't mention names here, but if you want to know who, PM me. I considered the poorer finish just to be symptomatic of modern cuts in production costs (and...
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    Tools from the old world

    One of the Stahlwille "Stabil 20" ring spanners I bought new recently has the ring formed off centre. Also, there are many more grind marks NOT hidden by the matt chrome on the new spanners than on some 20year old ones I also own. So, either thinner chrome or less careful grinding on the new...
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    Tools from the old world

    Stahlwille finish quality has definitely gone down in recent years. :( I have stabil series marked "stronger than any bolt" which are basically flawless, and stabil of new production that have lots of grind marks showing through the plating. One of my new ones (8 - 9mm) even has one end...
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    Tools from the old world

    @ willhollin, Lovely toolboxes. Do the chrome / polished draw handle bits on the new one come off (to yield the understated look of the others) ? K.
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    Tools from the old world

    Excellent workshop Angoo. Thanks for showing your photos.
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    Wanted: Stahlwille Whitworth Wrenches

    Bump...
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    Tools from the old world

    Ahhhh... That's better. :thumbup: All is well again... :D
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    Wanted: Stahlwille Whitworth Wrenches

    Bump...
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    Tools from the old world

    Thanks Alx, info much appreciated. Now, I wonder who sells Bahco toolboxes in Australia...
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    Tools from the old world

    But... there are no angle grinders in that pic. :wtf: What have you done with the REAL Monte ??? :D K.
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    Tools from the old world

    Excellent tools Alx. :thumbup: I love the colour & style of the Bahco toolboxes. How does their quality compare to other brands please? Do they have any aspects you are not happy with? Thanks, K.
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    Wanted: Stahlwille Whitworth Wrenches

    Bump... :sad:
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    Tools from the old world

    Well, it has taken many evenings over several weeks, but I have finally read this thread to the end. Wow, so many wonderful tools! Thank you everyone for sharing your pictures and information! Kraehe. :)
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