Same tools that are sold by different companies
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BigK600
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Add Craftsman and Kobalt. However I think the Matco is different.
OldsRocket
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I think this can be a great thread as I ask myself this question while looking through the Snap On and Matco catalogs. I know that many tools are "rebadged" but I don't know which tools they are.
could be since they come from the same factory (Ryobi, AEG,Ridgid,Milwaukee)....much cheaper too - to use identical parts inside and just put a different housing on the outside ...
not really. You dont need to put the COO on a product.
In case of hand tools you mostly see a "Germany" when its from germany and from a german company. Importers mostly/always avoid putting a COO on the product.
In most cases power tools have a COO on the tool, except Dewalt, AEG and Milwaukee. Makita + Hitachi put a COO on the tool, except the ones which are from China. Bosch + Metabo put a COO on the tool + the package, most other brands too since they are mostly "made in Germany" anyway so you dont need to hide something...
We have "Pittsburg" here too, ours is called "Einhell". www.einhell.com
But in most cases you will find "Bosch Green"
http://www.bosch-do-it.co.uk/boptocs2-uk/?division=hw
over here along with Skil as low price entry level tools. Noname brands are sold in every big box store too of course but every second power tool sold in europe is from Bosch. But the professional brands which are not sold in big box stores are mostly from german companies along with importers like Dewalt or Makita.
demographic
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Jeez, how gutted would you be if you had paid £200 for them to find out the same ones were £32
wafrederick
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Most of Matco's impacts and it is the same with most of their air tools which are rebadged IRs.Screwdrivers are German made by Witte.It is the same with Cornwell,air tools and their screwdrivers made by Witte.Matco now has a smoke machine made by Redline.
padronanniversary
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I see that some of the similarities are based on looks. I kinda wonder like the craftsman/knipex if pittsburgh made a knock off product that looked the same with just the name, I'm just saying its easy to knock off a product these days.
There are similar companies like "Wurth" + "Technolit" who rebrand power tools like "Berner" for example. www.Berner.de
some "Berner" rebranded tools from Dewalt, Bosch + Fein:
some "Berner" rebranded tools from Dewalt, Bosch + Fein:
justanengineer
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No I dont know all of the specific info. I am simply saying that for Milwaukee there are two completely different lines. The professional line brings a premium, while the homeowner line brings a slightly lower price. The quality difference is fairly easy to tell if you have a bit of common sense. Trying to compare the tools shown with the professional line though is rather absurd. Yes, the cheap line is still expensive, but it is not the same. They do not even share similar parts. Professional grade Milwaukee is Milwaukee. The stuff shown here is China, just as many other brands do.
Charles (in GA)
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OK Monte, where do you get all this information? You are a walking tool encyclopedia.
Well, do you know who produces this one? Because I am sure Hazet doesn't.
That Hazet impact looks exactly like a Taiwan made one I bought new at the flea market for eight bucks, and sold at work for $25. It was pretty nice looking and seemed well made, but certainly was not Hazet quality at all.
Charles
Sick Puppy
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I would be interested in seeing whether the identical tools are of similar quality in terms of the quality of the components used. You'd think so, but would love to find out either way...
ishiboo
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Great thread.
As was discussed in another thread, the Menards MasterForce levels are german-made Stabila's.
MasterForce 12v products are apparently Craftsman clones, however I have a feeling that on most of the mid-level 12v products, Bosch is the OEM.
As was discussed in another thread, the Menards MasterForce levels are german-made Stabila's.
MasterForce 12v products are apparently Craftsman clones, however I have a feeling that on most of the mid-level 12v products, Bosch is the OEM.
blue dog
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Monte, are there more holz her power tools? i have never seen them before, but have used there wood working machines, Always thought they were very quality machines.
Holz-Her woodworking machines still exist www.holzher.de
Holz-Her hand held power tools are now sold under the Festool + Protool brands
www.festoolusa.com www.protool-online.com
Dewalt sander made in germany by Metabo
blue dog
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There is a specialty hardwood and plywood store that i go to that sells FESTOOL, i have never used any of it, it looks like nice stuff but is on the pricey side $$$$. it all comes in neat stacking containers to keep them safe and in good working condition. I will stick with my bosch and porter cable woodworking tools as they have never let me down.Thanks for the info Monte.
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hi joki,
just got an answer from Bosch - you´re right, some of their power tools are developed and made by Bosch
just got an answer from Bosch - you´re right, some of their power tools are developed and made by Bosch
