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I've come across these sets of impact torx, available under two different brands here in the UK (Sealey AK5621 and Laser 7978), both are just importers/rebadgers. They seem slightly different to the normal sets you can buy – They are 3/8 drive but with an external 17mm hex which corresponds to...

As title - anybody know if these Red 10" lever bars are still Canadian made after their merger with Hyde? Since my Dasco/Vaughan thread I seem to have entered a rabbit hole with these scraper bar things. Some people were complaining Hyde have shipped a lot of production out to China, I'm...

I'm looking at picking up one of those mini pry/trim bar sets, that I can keep in my odd-job bag. I was going to grab the Dasco 91, but noticed Vaughan has what appears to be an identical set (comprising 222, 444 and BT90) which I can get a little cheaper. Given that Vaughan now own Dasco is...

I'm curious as to what opinions are on this type of mechanism (not necessarily rolgear products specifically). How does it hold up, how hard is it to get used to etc? I'm looking around for reasonable but economical ratchet screwdriver - I love my PB swiss, but I would cry too much if I dropped...

Bit of a long shot, but if anybody knows the answer, I'm sure it will be somebody on here. :) I've been offered a 1/2 x 24" air finger sander at a reasonable price - looks identical to the JET JAT-752 or Wespro MB500G. I've been after a finger sander for a while, so I'm quite tempted. However...

Does anybody know if the punch pins and dies from the chinese import clones fit the original Whitney punch tools? They look very similar. I have an option to pick up an old genuine Whitney #5 punch cheap, but the pins and dies have gone AWOL and buying the genuine replacements over here costs...

I appreciate this might be an open ended question, but for the guys using Kant Twist clamps, which sizes do you find you use the most? They are normally prohibitively expensive over here, but currently on sale so I want to pick up a few of the most common sizes for general workshop use, welding...

Thinking about treating myself to a set of flex head ratchet wrenches and Facom seem to be about the best bet for quality, availability and price here in the UK. However I noticed that they have a pinned flex joint rather than the bolted type you often see on a lot of cheaper offerings. Seems...

I'm quite interested in these SP locking flex head/zero offset wrenches. SP10628 I'm assuming these are a Taiwan set, which usually means it is also available under several other brands - but I've not seen anything similar, they seem quite unique. I'm hoping to find somebody rebranding...

True first world problems to have.... I'm considering starting afresh and upgrading my socket/extension/ratchets having made do with an eclectic mixture of cheap and cheerfuls over the years. I have used both Koken and Stahlwille, and these seem to offer the best value for the quality and are...

I couldn't see any threads on this but https://hitachi-powertools.co.uk/news/hikoki_name_change Not too sure on KKR's direction, I have a feeling Metabo will be retained as the premium brand while <s>Hitachi</s> HiKoki will become the "budget" end. I can't help feeling a little sad if this is...

Anybody else have a set of these? I've had good luck with Facom wrenches in the past so I picked them up as the extra strength of the flanged end looks ideal for dealing with those stubborn brake unions. Love the design, but not too keen on the forging. Broaching is off centre on several and...

I picked up some new Stahlwille sockets recently in some sizes I was missing and noticed distinct differences between them. I was wondering if any Stahlwille aficionados had any info/comment on the whys and wherefores. All 3/8 drive, all stamped 45 series. Left to right: 1) New 16mm -...

I'm slowly upgrading my sockets and added in some 3/8 (not really a common drive system here) and I'm curious as to what sizes, styles and overlap everybody uses a lot or finds useful. For example, where does your 1/4 drive end and your 3/8 or 1/2 start? Do you ever really use all the sizes you...

I have been tempted for a while to get a set of the Plierswrench, but I have noticed VBW do a similar product called the Powergrip which seems works out marginally cheaper for me. VBW Knipex Both seem to have compound leverage, flat jaws and box joints - does anybody have any experience of...

After reading a lot of glowing reviews on the Irega Super Wide Opening adjustables, Santa brought me a 6" and 8" (black phosphate). Sadly at first blush I was a bit disappointed with the general fit and finish - 1mm of up/down play and around 0.5mm wiggle left/right and a slight amount of rock...