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    Tools from the old world

    Bag it came in says "Made in China". So lesson learnt. Luckily the seller is helping sort out. Doesn't always happen. Is that Knipex? If so, yes.
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    Tools from the old world

    Some more eBay goodies. This time unfortunately it involves some disappointment. I'd been looking long nose locking pliers that were a step up from Irwin/Visegrip but not crazy Gedore prices. Thought I'd try Britool, but the quality at the jaw end is woeful. The gap at the end is approx 1mm...
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    Tools of Japan

    So excited - got some proper Koken bits today (via reasonably priced eBay order out of HK to Aus). I'll definitely we getting more as I'm really pleased with the quality. Think a 3/8 ratchet will be next. Either Z series or regular. Not sure? I already have a few 3/8 ratchets (Kincrome +...
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    Tools from the old world

    Some eBay cheapie deliveries rolled in today. Package from Korea included: Smato combo snap ring pliers. I don't tackle snap rings and difficult ones often enough yet to justify dedicated pliers. Made in China Smato lock or safety wire pliers - auto type. Casting finish isn't great, but they...
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    sidchrome vs kincrome

    Reviving oldish thread. Recently got a Kincrome 182 piece tool set. I like Kincrome boxes as I've used one for quite a number of years and it has been tossed around a bit and still operates like new. I particularly like the retracting drawers. Therefore I had no issues buying again. Needed...
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    Snap-on truck prices in Australia

    Bunnings stocking Snap-On??
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    Tools from the old world

    I've been hobby working spanners for sometime, but recently got a dedicated space that I need to tool up. I felt the need to get quality stuff (in the right places, and cheap where it doesn't make a difference), and unfortunately I discovered this site. :) Masters hardware (Lowes for US folk)...
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    Tools from the old world

    Think they are interior trim removal tools, not scrapers as such.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Recently acquired a dedicated small 120sqm warehouse for my man-cave. First time I've had home and where I work on toys separate, so I've now had the need to duplicate tools so I can keep stuff at home and cave without needing to keep swapping tools (or more accurately forgetting tools) between...
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Well there go, I learnt something. Yeap, worked on at least 5 makes of cars (mainly Euros) and never encountered that kind of rear caliper. After now researching how it works, I fully understand why the cars I worked on wouldn't have had a setup like that.
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    I can never justify a kit like this when this does the job just as well.
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    Free Tools with Registration

    Bummer, they add $15 handling fee on international orders...
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    Garage Security?

    Install something like this: http://www.protrafficsupply.com/removable-steel-security-bollards-s/43.htm Crims can still break-in, but they'll damage anything they try to move in or out of the garage. If they are mounted close to the door, plates can be added to link the door and the bollard...
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    What sorts of pens and markers do you guys keep in the garage?

    +1 For some reason they work better than the ones I buy
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