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    What tool is needed for this job?

    What tool is designed to fit into those two holes and unscrew the part? I know a long nose pliers can be used, but I wonder if there was a special tool or bit with perfectly rounded lugs that fit into the holes without scratching them. Thanks.
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    3 Peaks Locking Pliers

    Just seen some looking pliers by the Japanese company 3 Peaks. Do you have experience with these pliers? Any comments on quality are appreciated. I don't recall hearing about that company before. Is it new?
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    The best quality locking pliers available?

    Which in your opinion is the best quality locking pliers available today anywhere in the world? Cheers :)
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    Who is the maker of these pliers?

    Ordered another Stahlwille locking pliers and expected to receive the one made by Wegaz as usual but looks like Wezag no more makes them for Stahlwille. Can you tell me who is the OEM for these pliers? The release lever has this wide flab Thanks
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    Are ALL grip-on locking pliers made in Spain?

    Or are there ones made somewhere else?
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    Luxurious tools?

    So I read good things about Swiss Tools online and decided to by myself a nice set of their products in February. I bought a set of 5 sizes of Slot drivers, set of 4 Phillips ones, two Pozidriv drivers, and set of wrenches for Tamperproof Torx screws. The quality is impressive, perfect...
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    Have Wezag discontinued their locking pliers?

    Their website http://www.wezag.de/index.php?lang=en_US Doesn't have locking pliers anymore. Anyone knows if they stopped making them? Thanks
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    Is Aigo out of business?

    Their site disappeared http://www.aigokogyo.co.jp and a search of their products gets old results. Are they still in business?
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    Garant & Swiss Tools

    Our resourceful member Monte posted this photo The screwdriver on the top is definitely made by "PB Swiss", yet it's branded "Garant" and has the same logo as PB Swiss tools. What's the link here? Does PB Swiss make tools for other brands? Why would the Garant brand have the same logo as...
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    Is Japan a player?

    Over the years I don't think I've ever come across Japanese made hand hand tools. Are there any brands from Japan making screw drivers, hex keys, pliers etc? Just curious.
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    Identify an Adjustable Spanner

    A year ago a friend loaned me a medium sized adjustable spanner that looked kinda like this with a similar synthetic covering on the handle and itched numbers. That one had "Made in Sweden" somewhere on the handle part. I wanted to get myself one sometime and I wrote the brand down, but I...
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    Allen Keys, metric vs Inches

    A question: Do both variants come in identical sizes but only the marking on them is different, or there are sizes in one type that aren't made in the other?
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    Who makes the very best Torx screwdrivers?

    So far I've owned cheap ones that did not last long, and I'm finally buying something nice to serve me for as long as I need them. I made some research and found this super nice set http://www.tradesmanschoice.com/catalog/Stahlwille/4694.html In your experience, is this the best money can...
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    What is the correct name?

    Can you please tell me what is the accurate name of a shaft that has this cross section? It is basically a regular circular shaft but then two cut aways where made to its sides
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    Are stainless-steel tools as strong as chrome vanadium-steel ones?

    Found some Aigo grip pliers GP250(S) in stainless steel at a higher price than plated chrome-vanadium or chrome moly steel by the same maker. Should I expect the same strength and durability from this stainless steel tool as a traditional CV steel one? Thanks
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    Where to by Scangrip #4 online in the UK?

    Thanks all for your help yesterday. I decided to buy a few Scangrip locking pliers #4, and would appreciate it if anyone can give me link to buy it online, preferably in the UK. Cheers.
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    Who makes the best locking pliers in the world today?

    Please tell me which brand of curved jaw locking pliers are the best and strongest. Price is not a problem. I have tried several Asian, American, and European brands and have not been impressed with their durability or general quality. Regards.
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