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    Tools of Japan

    OMG it’s an album?! I need to hear that 😂 or is that the movie soundtrack?
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    Tools of Japan

    I dont think Kabo makes these as the switching mechanism is different, the drive is 12 pt not spline, and one end is fixed. Unless they offer multiple configurations that no one other than Tone uses I’d say Tone sources these elsewhere. If anything they look like Rotor group wrenches
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    Tools of Japan

    I’ve got a set of old craftsman sockets that reference metric as M/M. Probably early 80’s vintage
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    Tools of Japan

    Thank you!
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    Tools of Japan

    You guys are getting these from Idaka? I don’t see where hand tools brand they carry are listed. This looks more like industrial machines and machine tools. I’ll need another set of hands for how many ratchets I already have, but those SEKs are my favorite. This thread continues to drain my bank...
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    Tools of Japan

    I don’t think Tone ratchets have been made in Japan for quite a while. New models say “Japan” as in Tone is a Japanese company. None of them say “Made in Japan”
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    Tools of Japan

    Unfortunately the Toyo/ Truscos don’t have a tray. Would definitely help keep mine organized!
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    cleaning power tools?

    I’ve always used Clorox wipes but tub o towels may be similar. Gojo would work well too but seems better suited for a deep clean process. Not sure about diluted simple green or WD40? Definitely DO NOT use brake cleaner on plastic
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    Tools of Japan

    Looks like the ST-350. Never seen it in red!
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    Tools of Japan

    I have both in addition to a lunch box style 360. They’re great boxes! Highly recommended. The 350 Comes in two variations, one with tall handle which don’t fold down. Kind of a deal breaker for me so I got the one with the small handles
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    Tools of Japan

    I this had been brought up before. Items that previously could be purchased on AZ Jp and effectively combined shipping, are now marked as out of stock if you have a US address. The only way to purchase these items is to use a separate shipping service like Rakuten or to pay the per item...
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    Tools of Japan

    Hahah sure. So TrueCraft tools was a now defunct rebrander of mostlyJapanese tool in the 80s, 90s, and maybe early 2000s. Some of their better ratchets were made by Suekage tool company SEK which has since rebadged as ProAuto tools. That’s off the top of my head there’s mention of the brand...
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    Tools of Japan

    While a different mechanism the function is similar on my TrueCraft (SEK, now Proauto) 3/8 wobble anvil ratchet. Can’t say I use it much.
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    Tools of Japan

    I just picked up a set of these. I’m very impressed. Although some of the smaller sizes are overkill for torque. Careful tightening those 10mm bolts! lol. I can see them being great for access as well like deeply buried dash bolts. Getting those back in may prove the challenging part 🙃
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    Howdy from DRPD!

    Koken regular wobble extensions don’t play well with zeal sockets. It’s been mentioned in the Tools from Japan thread and I can confirm. The wobble section is longer and doesnt stay seated in the fixed position
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    Backdrag vs. Tooth Count

    Deen roto has has 1/4” drive on the handle as well. Its primary drive end is set up like an old push through ratchet however, but rotates only one direction.
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    Tools of Japan

    Main difference between Toyo and Trusco is that on the Trusco the lid opens automatically with opening of the box. I’ve got a few different Trusco blue boxes and love them. The main issue with the large handle Trusco cantilever boxes is that the handle doesn’t fold down with the box closed so...
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    Tools of Japan

    I mean the upgraded ratchets work perfectly and look exactly the same with gearing stripped out. Someone (Tanuki?) posted a video back when the 72t came out comparing the ratchet heads and detailing the upgrade process.
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    Tools of Japan

    I’ve upgraded all my 3/8 ratchets. No issues. I’d guess no warranty because either 1) as a consumer you aren’t a factory technician nor a professional “qualified” to handle the complex internals of a ratchet 🙄 or 2) the company lost sales revenue from selling a 72t version and it’s way to...
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    Tools of Japan

    It’s troublesome that people refer to Taiwan as China. From a cultural and manufacturing standpoint they are very different.
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