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Just get all sizes. Sockets are cheap.

I am bothered, because you pay 'made in europe' prices for a Taiwan made product. That's why I don't want Facom tools if I can buy Gedore, Hazet or Stahlwille for the same price (or less).

I never use a breaker bar, I use my 3/4" ratchet for really tight nuts (sometimes with cheater ).

Where do you buy NWS in The Netherlands?

I own all (metric) socket sizes from 4 - 36 mm in 1/4, 1/2" and 3/4". Including Hex and (e)torx in 1/2". Spark plug sockets? 1/2" So why would I need 3/8"? I really see no use for them. And as other people said, Europeans generally don't use 3/8" tools.

I only use 1/4" and 1/2". Occasionally 3/4 for axle nuts etc. I don't even own a 3/8" ratchet or sockets as I see no use for them.

Thanks I'll look into that! Also found the Metabo KHE 2443. Is it any good?

I'm looking for a nice rotary hammer for about 160 euros max. The Bosch professional are all > 200 euros. So do you guys have any other suggestions? It's for home use only. Hitachi dh26pb?

I just found out the Skandia ratchet seems to be the same as a Teng tools ratchet.

Wera or Felo. Both excellent grips and tips. I never use the hex bolsters on a screwdriver so I can't image using the 1/4" drive recess. Buy the Kraftform plus (300), excellent drivers and cheaper than Felo or Wiha. But I like Wiha the least.

Mostly a contruction material store for professionals. Wood, cement, paint, toilets, baths, piping etc. And some tools :P

It seems only the screwdrivers are marked "Made in Germany". The wrenches and pliers don't have a COO. Only the Swedish wrench says "Germany." Also the ratcheting wrench looks exactly like the Proxxon. So must be made in Asia.

I think you're right. My guess is the dealer won't take the chance that he doesn't gets compensated by Gedore so he checks with them first. A bit annoying for the customer... Another dealer told me Facom always exchanges broken tools immediately. Anyone knows of other manufacturers that do that...

Spot the difference :lol: They did replace it, but the shop had to send the socket back to the distributor. Unfortunately they don't just exchange broken Gedore tools so you have to wait a while for a new one to arrive... I think it took about two weeks.

Wera or Felo :thumbup:

I also use stands without a notch like in the first picture. No problem.

I'll take some pictures the next time I see Skandia tools. The screwdrivers say made in Germany, but I don't know if they're rebranded.

They sell a lot of Skandia tools in Dutch hardware stores. Screwdrivers, wrenches, saws etc.

I contacted the shop and I assume they'll replace the socket. I'll keep you guys informed :lol:

Gedore 21mm socket, chrome is chipping with only very light use (I think I only used it five times).