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four.cycle
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Found a new junk store over on 72nd & McKinley - "Thrift City", where I found the screwdriver and the tubing flaring tool. The little Companion 1/4" spinner came from Earthwise.
On the third try, I finally got a decent copy of Performance Tool's W83196.
(First one had a very dim LED, which I figure was the result of customers/employees playing around with the thing, so I went up and got a replacement, brought it home, and discovered two very severe kinks in the flexible section, shortening its length by about six inches, so I took that one back yesterday and got a decent copy. Check it out at point of sale before leaving the store with it - the LED should be BLINDING.)
And I finally got over to Glass Candle to pick up the Aladdin mantle she special-ordered for me.
BobsYourUncle69
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I have no clue- actually tossed out the box today before I saw your response.
Just thought I'd share because I thought " Highlight your bricks " was a really odd name and wouldn't be surprised if it was Chinese.
I know that when I was googling this , I came across a few YouTube videos where the US distributor was in the comments thanking them for a fair review.
four.cycle
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Thanks. Just trying to figure out how to get them entered into the list! Thought maybe there might be something else on the package that would offer a clue.
Farmall450
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And now it has a tilt tableOne of the last American made Craftsman drill presses. This is the 15.5" HD/Industrial type (known on here as Emersen Gen 4.5). 113.24520
I bought a set of those about 3 weeks ago. Gotta get them before there gone.Eklind PSD 10 pc. screwdriver set.
6x slotted + 4x Phillips
I work with a lot of small wire terminations at work so they will eventually make it into rotation as I loose the ones currently in my bag.
They seem nice in comparison to some screwdrivers in this class and the black oxide coating is unique. The handle diameter is larger than most for the tip size making them easier to use.
R.I.P. Eklind and may your name go down in history and not be sold to a Chinese manufacturer
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geojag
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I have the same set in orange, I bought it used around 99.Marketplace comes through again!Not sure how old, but I know it’s old.
ultgar
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Wiha Salesman Tool Kit - assortment of Wiha's flagship products, all tools "made in Germany", purchased by Wiha dealers back in the 1990's. Some of the products (pliers, hammers, etc) are now NO longer made in Germany. Found this set a few weeks ago (new) as it got misplaced among my personal items.
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BobsYourUncle69
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Here is the Amazon link. In the name of the listing , it's HB tools and sold by HB tools.
neophyte
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The pliers look to possibly be Knipex or Orbis.
During the later 1990s, the Wiha plier production had switched to Switzerland, although I have no clue if this was a local Swiss plier maker, or a facility set up by Wiha.
Skyman
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Eklind went Tango Uniform?
Do Snap-on screwdrivers not have date codes to settle questions like this?
My ratcheting driver certainly does.
four.cycle
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@BobsYourUncle69 - thanks. I'll try to chase it down. Asian manufacturers are puzzles. (Not as bad as the French, though.)
Curiously, there is no "HB" or "HUB" listed at the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers Association's website
and the "HB" website offers no information on the company other than a claim of "being an OEM supplier for 30 years."
HB / HB Tools USA / https://www.thehbtools.com/ /
Not really the rabbit hole I wanted to climb into this morning.
Curiously, there is no "HB" or "HUB" listed at the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers Association's website
and the "HB" website offers no information on the company other than a claim of "being an OEM supplier for 30 years."
HB / HB Tools USA / https://www.thehbtools.com/ /
Not really the rabbit hole I wanted to climb into this morning.
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geojag
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I don't think so. Nothing visible on the blade (possibly under the handle), and the handles don't have a date code that I see.
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Certainly seems so. There’s a listing for an auction selling all their machinery.
four.cycle
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Yes, and Bowers Tool has a mess of inventory he's unloading.
Bowers Tool Co.
bowerstool.com
* be sure to check out the "free tools" deals!
With that same logo and handle ? That combo stopped in 88 so had some use on it by time 99 came !
Beerhippie
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Like a light that's visible in conditions other than pitch dark?
RPM, dwell, volts are nice too!
Beerhippie
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Takes me back a ways....
Beerhippie
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When I swapped the engines on my previous Vanagon from the stock 1.9 to a later 2.1L, I had to borrow a timing light from a friend. The timing mark on the 2.1L was not right for the ignition I used, so the retard/advance function of the digital timing light proved critical.
Light could still have been brighter.
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Skyman
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Yes, and Bowers Tool has a mess of inventory he's unloading.
Bowers Tool Co.
* be sure to check out the "free tools" deals!
Thanks. I will take a look.
Skyman
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Bummer.
Skyman
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This was finally on sale. Has features I wanted/needed that my old one doesn't.
I have this one. It’s a very nice tool.
geojag
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Missed the logo, mine have a newer logo. Nice find!
Maybe Harbor Freight will bring out a line of Elkland tools.
During my summer holidays in Germany, I "casually" made a little detour to Schonach im Schwarzwald, where Wiha has its headquarters and outlet shop. Here’s what I bought, they’re all factory seconds. The screwdrivers were €3 each, while the hex keys and bit holder were €10 each. 
landrover bodger
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this seeley tyre changer was o ebay and local so i just had to buy it. Looks as if its never been used.rmack898
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After 6 years I finally decided to add climate control to the shop. So in preparation for installing two mini splits I needed some tool upgrades.
Went to Harbor Freight for a new vacuum pump. While I was there I picked up a medium parts tray and another pick up tool. Etta brings tennis balls into the shop and they eventually roll under a bench or toolbox and she barks until I get it out. The pick up tool is perfect for getting the ball out.
A new yellow jacket manifold for r32 from the book store and a new micron gauge is soon to follow.
Went to Harbor Freight for a new vacuum pump. While I was there I picked up a medium parts tray and another pick up tool. Etta brings tennis balls into the shop and they eventually roll under a bench or toolbox and she barks until I get it out. The pick up tool is perfect for getting the ball out.
A new yellow jacket manifold for r32 from the book store and a new micron gauge is soon to follow.
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I picked up an estate lot of 3 old toolboxes full of tools for $2. These 2 West German made Wiha tools were among them. Along with these nice USA made Fiskar scissors in orange. My mom had this exact pair of scissors in the 1970s-1980s. They feel great to use.
Skyman
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Great tool for DIYers… Ignition analyzer! Helped me diagnose and get one of my trucks running better.
It's a very handy tool. I like it.
Nice truck, too.
Inline spark tester and magic swarf wand.
This style tester sometimes gives false positives when the coil and send power but, not enough volts/amps to jump the gap
Skyman
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Doesn’t the displayed waveform change when that occurs?
BobsYourUncle69
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To me , it looks like a start up trying to look established (who knows , maybe they have been operating somewhere for 30years ) or a fly by night looking to sell tools , collect short term profit , then disappear and restart under another name.@BobsYourUncle69 - thanks. I'll try to chase it down. Asian manufacturers are puzzles. (Not as bad as the French, though.)
Curiously, there is no "HB" or "HUB" listed at the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers Association's website
and the "HB" website offers no information on the company other than a claim of "being an OEM supplier for 30 years."
HB / HB Tools USA / https://www.thehbtools.com/ /
Not really the rabbit hole I wanted to climb into this morning.
I once bought a Fixman socket set in SA based on looking at it and thinking it wasn't too bad for the money, went home and looked them up then I thought the same of that too but later on they became more established , available at retailers and seem to be legitimate tool company , based and manufactured in China. After 10 years using the sockets (ratchet came apart a few years ago ) I have no major complaints about the fit and function.
When trying to use their "lifetime warranty" on the ratchet some time ago I was met with " we no longer make that ratchet therefore cannot warranty it " BS. Pictured below is the above mentioned set with a different ratchet.
Regardless , glad I have a 1/4 offset ratchet again and it didn't cost me a fortune.
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four.cycle
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^ some Asian manufacturers can be difficult to pin down to a location. this one is a bit puzzling but I think I got enough to run with for the time present until something else falls in my lap.
cody1325
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Harbor Freight.
Badlands 48 inch Farm Jack. A replacement to a cheap "Reese" branded one that's a piece of junk.
My plans were Hi-Lift and Hi-Lift only, but Rural King has sucked with keeping the things in stock. Also, this was $30 cheaper.
PS: also got some 3/8 impact sockets, but will return them due to Walmart not having the HT 12V impact in stock; and I'm back there anyway to pick up a workbench with a truck.
Walmart. Hyper Tough 800 Lumen Slim EDC Pocket Flashlight.
It has a "tall" worklight type lamp on the side, a "regular" flashlight on the front, and a UV bulb as well. All in something inexpensive (under $15 with tax--Walmart lists at at $14.97, it's $13 something at my Walmart on the shelf) and slim for what it offers. It also has a pocket clip.
Maker is listed as "NINGBO FUTAI ELECTRIC". Looks like they sell on Amazon, Walmart, and a few other places as "FORTOLIGHT".
Modes--"long side bulb"--single press mid, press again for low. Hold--red. press again after that--flashing red. "short side". Press once, low--press after that, medium. Hold--full "HOLY **** I'M BLIND" 800 lumens. Double press, UV.
Replaces quite a few lights I have, and I know I'll lose it, so I bought two at that price. These had originally came out in May-ish, and my store sold out of 'em quickly. They finally restocked in the past week or so.
Fiskars "garden scissors'. These were in the garden stuff on clearance for $8, and I got them for my new shop scissors. They cut great!
They slide into a plastic scabbard with a sharpener. Could've sworn it had a belt sheath before; but I swear that's Lowe's version of this.
Badlands 48 inch Farm Jack. A replacement to a cheap "Reese" branded one that's a piece of junk.
My plans were Hi-Lift and Hi-Lift only, but Rural King has sucked with keeping the things in stock. Also, this was $30 cheaper.
PS: also got some 3/8 impact sockets, but will return them due to Walmart not having the HT 12V impact in stock; and I'm back there anyway to pick up a workbench with a truck.
Walmart. Hyper Tough 800 Lumen Slim EDC Pocket Flashlight.
It has a "tall" worklight type lamp on the side, a "regular" flashlight on the front, and a UV bulb as well. All in something inexpensive (under $15 with tax--Walmart lists at at $14.97, it's $13 something at my Walmart on the shelf) and slim for what it offers. It also has a pocket clip.
Maker is listed as "NINGBO FUTAI ELECTRIC". Looks like they sell on Amazon, Walmart, and a few other places as "FORTOLIGHT".
Modes--"long side bulb"--single press mid, press again for low. Hold--red. press again after that--flashing red. "short side". Press once, low--press after that, medium. Hold--full "HOLY **** I'M BLIND" 800 lumens. Double press, UV.
Replaces quite a few lights I have, and I know I'll lose it, so I bought two at that price. These had originally came out in May-ish, and my store sold out of 'em quickly. They finally restocked in the past week or so.
Fiskars "garden scissors'. These were in the garden stuff on clearance for $8, and I got them for my new shop scissors. They cut great!
They slide into a plastic scabbard with a sharpener. Could've sworn it had a belt sheath before; but I swear that's Lowe's version of this.
stockerwithalocker
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If you choose to get another, look at the smarter scrubber from smarter everyday. 100% usa made. He has a few videos on you tube documenting the difficulties to get all parts made here.Yes it is a tool, cheepish grill brush, biggest complaint is that it breaks at the point of the two piece handle so a little JB Weld at the joint should help.