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    Tools from the old world

    Did you test the slimvario handle? The PH2 bit says max 5.5Nm, wonder what happens if you apply more.
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    Tools from the old world

    I love how Facom color-codes the handles for the different profile.
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    Best Needle Nose Pliers?

    ^ Those are not exactly needle nose. But very good nonetheless.
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    Best Needle Nose Pliers?

    What model knipex? Some of them are meant to bend by design.
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    Best Needle Nose Pliers?

    The Knipex snipe-nose jaws do bend easily, but that is by design. The needle nose don't http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1336&groupID=1351
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    Tools from the old world

    Similar, not the same. The non-insul terminal crimping part is different. The facom/knipex ones do seem to be nicer. Don't feed the trolls I like shiny things in ergo handles And not so ergo handles Things without handles And things that get hot
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    Tools from the old world

    I don't think they have a distribution network at all outside Germany. They probably mostly deal with larger custom orders and rebrands. You can get them from the link nanofrog posted, or as he said get them as a rebrand from NWS or CK.
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    Tools from the old world

    What about Orbis? http://www.orbis-werk.de/fileadmin/orbiswill/pdf/ElectronicLine_2008_Inhalt-lr.pdf Last category BTW Unior had not much of a selection of these box joint ones while they were in production. Only a few models and only smooth jaws on the pliers. The side cutters are not...
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    Tools from the old world

    Yes, I meant Portugal, I mix them up sometimes :dunno: NOS Unior electronics nippers of the box joint variety.
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    Tools from the old world

    I doubt the NWS are Japan, but you never know. The Knipex, maybe, usually their rebranded stuff is very high quality. Still I can't justify paying that much for a stamped steel stripper/crimper. That **** file :pimpflash How are Nicholson files compared to Spanish Bahco?
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    Tools from the old world

    Figures. Only the Knipex branded sell at 2-3 times the price of the NWS. They're as expensive as the forged German made NWS in some stores.
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    Tools from the old world

    Any info on these? Doesn't say either Solingen or Germany. Unior chisel/prybar + suicide-drivers
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    Tools from the old world

    Love the idea of those. They're a pretty unique take on all-in-one installation pliers. I think all Wiha pliers are forged in Vietnam. But, I think all VDE tools are finished and tested in Switzerland. Wiha has the best comfort handles on pliers. It's a shame the cutting edges on some models are...
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    Tools from the old world

    Those precision cutters are used in electronics, and jewelery making. The type of cutter is essential when you need to trim terminals from components when soldering, cause they make a nice flush cut. I don't know about the Gedore Xline. The regular Gedore precision screwdrivers are made in...
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    What's a good nut driver?

    I got an email from wiha saying the hollow shaft ones are only available in the US. The hollow shaft ones are shorter than the normal (non-stubby) ones. I don't know exactly about cars, but they are very useful in electronics where a nut holds a switch or potentiometer, you have to fit the...
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    Tools from the old world

    There was certainly no COO from the manufacturer on the package. And if there is one on the tool I couldn't see it (not with me right now). Distributors here are required to put their own declaration on each item with the COO along with other info. Not sure if it's by law or some stores require...
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    What's a good nut driver?

    I too need help with this so I'm gonna post in this thread. I need the right order numbers from the wiha eu catalog for the ones with a hollow shaft so I can order them through a local distributor. The thing is I can't find them on the wiha UK site. It only says deep drawn socket, not hollow...
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    Tools from the old world

    I think I found a Bahco unicorn, made in Sweden: I hate all-in-one screwdriver sets with a passion, but this seems so well though-out and practical: From fiddling around with it oozes quality. @themu PZ/FLat bits included. Got a good deal on these cause they were a display unit and...
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    Lineman Pliers - Channellock 349, Klein, or Knipex?

    I always buy knipex VDE if I can, just because the hand stop that's a safety feature but actually makes them more ergonomic for me, I don't care about their blue/red handles, might as well have the dipped handles for less, and save space in a small tool bag or my pocket. Also, with the price...
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    Lineman Pliers - Channellock 349, Klein, or Knipex?

    AFAIK they're made in China. I saw them at a tool/machine expo recently. Didn't know they were recent on the US market as well. I had a chance to try one of their 6in1 lineman and the other 6in1 type pliers and they seemed well made. They're a nice implementation of the idea. The thing is with...
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