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    Tools of Japan

    Most swivel-head ratchets are like that. Without it, it's probably difficult to place the head into the yoke. One exception is Wera's version, which is fastened and positioned with flanged bushings.
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    Tools of Japan

    Official OEM tool seems to be: 07maa-pr70120 07maa-pr70110 you supply the appropriate offset wrench:
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    Whats your favorite 'unique' tool?

    I bought an identical one for $12. It broke within minutes of playing around with it. :ROFLMAO:
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    KABO COMPILATION: spline extra long flex ratcheting double box wrench

    Cont'd with KTC. XL length, 12pt reversible, offset ring: Deep offset reversible is a bit of a rarity: Signet rebrand: IMG_0484 Stahlwille rebrand: Ega-Master Kabo series: Crescent rebrand (I have a few of these and a long double box version):
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    KABO COMPILATION: spline extra long flex ratcheting double box wrench

    MAC Edge 6pt by Kabo MAC Edge 6pt with half-moon type: Mac Edge 6pt double-flex: Kabo combination flex non-reversible: Tone rebrand: Halfmoon type KTC rebrand (KTC spec'd 12pt only) : SK G-Pro (only spline (NLA))
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    KABO COMPILATION: spline extra long flex ratcheting double box wrench

    Dropping some images from my digital archives: Kabo side-button reversible: Kabo half-moon reversible: Kabo 72-tooth non-reversible: Kabo 120-tooth 12pt drive Kabo 120-tooth spline drive Blue-point BOERMLS 90-tooth (were available at least from 2009) Kabo double-flex 12pt...
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    Tools of Japan

    Case in point. Working under a vehicle the other day, Zeal sockets didn't play nice because of fasteners covered with undercoating. The applicator couldn't care less what he was spraying and just went wild with the gun :LOL: Regular sockets were able to fit with less fuss. I'm not sure if...
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    Tools of Japan

    These Bridgeports were over a half century old
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    Which twelve point sockets are required on modern vehicles?

    off memory: 10, 12, 14, 17, 27, 30, 32, 36, 41mm
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    TONE RH3CH Ratchet?

    Wrench set Taiwan; box Japan
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    Hows Kokens warranty policy?

    Here's a couple links to my experience with these sockets...I never considered warranty as I got decent mileage out of my 17mm and learned something. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/ko-ken-tools-what-makes-this-brand-special.212739/post-3438082...
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    Tools of Japan

    This has been noted by other users in the past. Ko-ken 1/4 drive Z-series sockets/extensions/accessories may not lock into place when combined with off brand quick-release ratchets. There's issues even using Z-series and standard Ko-ken socketry. Prime example is compatibility between 1/4 drive...
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    Tools of Japan

    This is Tone's other one....anewer offering, and currently only sold by Tone it seems
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    Tools of Japan

    Kuken impact wrenches. Great for light/medium duty work. Kuken Getting Tired I absolutely fell in love with the looks on the newer model. No regrets after using it for a year. 1/2" Air Impact Wrench 1/2" Air Impact Wrench 1/2" Air Impact Wrench
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    Tools of Japan

    Yes, they came with the guns. I bought the attachments either from this home center store in Japan or from Rakuten (I think it was either SKll or Seednew branding). A couple photos at the home center: Home Improvement Store in Japan This one shows tips available from SKll and Creatool (I...
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    Tools of Japan

    The old videos were done in Japan. I think Ko-ken USA wants to tailor their new videos for the North American market. My Seednew/Watabe guns and tips: Seednew Blowgun & Tips Seednew Blowgun & Tips Seednew Blowgun & Tips Seednew Blowgun & Tips Despite the difference in...
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    Tite-reach impact extensions & alternatives

    These types of tools are not a new concept. I have a Bluepoint chain drive extension that's 1/4 female and 1/4 male on the other end. They were made in USA and offered in various styles/sizes. There's a Japanese manufacturer called Merry that has offered them for many, many years as well...
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    Tools of Japan

    You guys would probably recognize a few things here ;) http://www.socket-holder.com/ I don't think I shared this photo here. Some DEEN stuff. The only Made in Japan tool is the 1/4 drive universal, which is made by Ko-ken. Deen Tools
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    Tools of Japan

    Totally! When they obsess, they get OBSESSIVE. :LOL: There's collectors for darn near everything it seems.
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    Tools of Japan

    I've never listed a compilation of all the Japanese tool manufacturers here. I with I could do a simple copy/paste of my bookmarks, but it doesn't quite work. So, for now, here's some screen captures from my "Japanese Tool Brands" bookmark:
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