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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

Having noticed certain tool companies moving manufacturing overseas towards Taiwan and China. Will it only be a matter of time before companies like Stahlwille and Hazet move manufacturing overseas in order to survive in an ever changing global environment. Looking at Gedore, the fact they made...

I have noticed that koken does not sell a fine tooth ratchet (nothing above 72 teeth). However they make use of both a 2-dog and 3-dog pawls ratchet mechanism. How does the Koken ratchet mechanism compare to other ratchets on the market. Some people have mentioned that the ratchets are coarse...

Having both acquired Satin finished and chrome finished tools. Is there any physical advantage of having a satin finish over a chrome finish and vice versa. I know that chrome finish tends to get scratched over time, but is there any technical reason why German tools are Satin finished as...

Hello Guys and Girls I have heard many great things about Nepros Tools, however having tried contacting Nepros directly they have failed to reply to emails regarding the availability of their tools. FrankTools and Rakuten seem like possible options. But I am bit wary of from Rakuten due to...

Hi Guys and Girls I was interested in purchasing a new 1/2 Ratchet. I am tossing between a Hazet 916-1/ Hazet 916 HiPer 1/2 Ratchet and Stahlwille 512QR. Even though all three ratchets are made in Germany, I am leaning towards the Hazet 916-1. Out of the following three ratchets which one...