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    PB Swiss Tools

    I attempted to buy something a few minutes ago and it appears that the toollady web site is working properly. If you continue to experience any problems you should contact Rachel directly as she will take care of you.
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    Is this wrench available in the US?

    FYI, Beta Tools also makes these socket wrenches which have a coo if Italy. I own the 10, 11 and 13mm of their 933 series which come with 6-pt. ends. I ordered mine from Pegasus Auto Racing. http://www.beta-tools.com/catalog/articles/view/933/__lang_en/__catlang_en/__catalog_beta/__filters_
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    what spark plug sockets actually work???

    Provided that they can be used, my two favorite 16mm(5/8") spark plug sockets are from Koken. The top one measures nearly 10" in length and bottom one is approximately 7". http://www.levelchrome.com/Koken-3300C250-16-SPARK-PLUG-SOCKET-WITH-CLIP-38SQDR-16MM-LENGTH-250_p_422.html...
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    Facom 501AMP Locking Plier vs Comparable Grip-On

    Thanks for bringing the Proto counterparts to my attention. Unfortunately, I am not able to find the Proto J501AMP for sale at ebay, Amazon or Zoro.
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    Facom 501AMP Locking Plier vs Comparable Grip-On

    Facom 501AMP Locking Plier vs Grip-On I am seriously considering the purchase of a Facom 501AMP locking plier. For those who own it, how does it compare with a Grip-On? Pros and cons? Is it worth the difference in price? FYI, the only thing that I know is that the coo is France. Any input...
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    Tools from the old world

    This is where I get all my PB Swiss stuff. http://toollady.com/
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    The 13mm combination wrench collection thread

    Beta 42 standard industrial finish and length and 42LMP chrome finish long. Both have a coo of Italy.
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    Quality combination spanners.

    Have you considered Beta? At one point, over the course of the past five months I had the following sets of metric combos: Beta 42(standard industrial finish and length w/Italy coo), Beta 42LMP(chrome finish long w/Italy coo), Carlyle, Facom 440(Taiwan coo with thinner open end), Hazet 600N...
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    Beta Tools BetaGrip & BetaMax Phillips #2 Versus the Competition

    Based upon my personal experience, I have found the Vessel Megadora to have the best overall phillips #2 tip fit. In terms of overall phillips #2 tip durability, I have had very good luck with both Vessel Megadora and PB Swiss. I am seriously thinking about getting either the Beta BetaGrip or...
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    Favorite place to purchase online....

    Other than Amazon and ebay, I have had good luck with the following: Franks Tools, Harry J. Epstein, JB Tool Sales, KC Tool, McMaster-Carr, nws-tool.com, Pegasus Auto Racing, Tool Lady, Tooltopia, Ultimate Garage and Zoro.
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    Tools from the old world

    Please refer to the link posted below, which will list the coo for most of Facom's tools and their corresponding part numbers. Sadly, coo markings are becoming a thing of the past. http://www.ultimategarage.com/Facom-Inventory.xls
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    Tools from the old world

    If you are referring to the 1/4 spinner handle, yes it is made in France.
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    Tools from the old world

    The coo of the 1/2 and 1/4 ratchets is Italy and sockets are from Taiwan.
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    What brand Combination Wrenches grace your box?

    Mostly metric Beta 42 standard finish and 42LMP long bright chrome-plated.
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    New Hazet 600N's, Hazet 3/8" Sockets & Stahlwille Open Box 13's

    The only things left for sale is the Facom 3/8" rhft and Hazet 600N's. Both of whom have been discounted. Please see original post.
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