Tool Magazines

[jk47]

I've seen several pictures in the forums here, of a German? tool review magazine. Any one know the name of it? Or if they have a website?

Also, a Japanese magazine from the owner of Deen tools.

Any other mags out there? I need my tool **** fix

 

[mooman]

I suscribe to "Tools of the Trade" magazine.

 

[Monte]

There are several german "DIY" magazines which sometimes also feature tool tests (hand + electric indoor + outdoor tools). "Selbst ist der Mann" (www.selbst.de) and "Selber machen" (www.selbermachen.de) for example. Some of the pics you might saw are also from car magazines which sometimes also feature tool test (trolley jacks, hand tools, etc.) But they`re not comparable to "Factory Gear" which is full of hundreds of hand tool pics and reports. For tool fetishists i recommend to get a issue of "Factory Gear Magazine"


"Factory Gear Magazine"

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

professional tool and equipment news

 

[tonydanzah]

where can i get a factory gear magazine

 

[Bull]

professional tool and equipment news

Whoah. Haven't seen you in forever!

 

[Monte]

where can i get a factory gear magazine

try a japanese book store. They should be able to order it for you.

 

[scarrylarry]

Monte
I just had a reply from a Japanese book store about a 90 minute drive from my place.They can order the Factorty Gear Magazine but get this,it's not cheap.$36.00 +tax and $6.00+tax shipping to me,that's in Canadian Dollars.WOW!And it's not in English!think I'll pass.
scarrylarry

 

[superautobacs]

Hey Scarrylarry, seeing that you're from BC, are you talking about the store "Bookoff" in downtown Vancouver?

Despite it being all Japanese, you'll still get to see lots of eye candy! .....but pricey for sure. Once you get one, you'll be craving for the next season's issue for sure. I bet Monte wil be pre-ordering next year's.

 

[MogeraCND]

>Scarrylarry
Did you order it from Iwase or sophia? You can order them off www.amazon.co.jp. They ship books, magazine, CD, and DVD oversea. only downside is that everything is in japanese.
Or you can try other bookstore... heres ISBN for this years issue
ISBN-10: 4056058210
ISBN-13: 978-4056058215
Title:
工具の本(Kougu no Hon) 2010 -Gakken Mook FACTORY MAGAZINE GEAR-
Best luck to you

 

[superautobacs]

MogeraCND,

Hello, fellow Vancouverite!

Scarrylarry,

Here's a direct link: http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/4056058210/ref=dp_change_lang?ie=UTF8&language=en_JP

You'll have to go through the steps of creating an account and for each step there should be "Click here to see in English" to take you all the way through, hopefully.

 

[MogeraCND]

Cool i didn't know that they had "In English" option at the top-right corner...
Scarrylarry, create the account and order that magazine!!! you'll save about $10.

 

[MogeraCND]

Forgot to say:
Hello to SuperAutobacs, Scarrylarry and to other Vancouverites!!!
i'm becoming bastardized Canadian...

 

[scarrylarry]

Hello superautobacs and mongeraCND! Never know who you will find on web forums.Thanks to both of you for the information.I have not ordered the book yet.The price quote came from Iwase books.I tried Sophia books but could not get hooked up to their website.Not sure, but I think they are closing shop.I will check out Amazon.
I'm about 45 minutes east of Vancouver.

 

[Monte]

it´s worth the money at least for tool fetishists

some pics of the magazine´s inside:

more pics here

 

[Stuey]

How much does it cost including shipping to US?

 

[scarrylarry]

Monte

Monte,I see what you mean that is one fine looking magazine.Thank's for posting up the pictures, real good of you!
scarrylarry

 

[jhn9840]

To bad there is no English version of that magazine.

jhn9840
John

 

[dede2897234]

Monte,

Does the 2010 issue of Factory Gear Magazine have a picture or two of the Anex 1550 series screwdrivers?

I would like to see a close up of the handle. I am curious to see if the black section of the handle is made of soft or hard plastic.


Thanks,

Dave

 

[Monte]

Monte,

Does the 2010 issue of Factory Gear Magazine have a picture or two of the Anex 1550 series screwdrivers?

I would like to see a close up of the handle. I am curious to see if the black section of the handle is made of soft or hard plastic.


Thanks,

Dave

no unfortunately no pic in the magazine

but i think the black part is "rubber" and the grey hard plastic

http://en.item.rakuten.com/kys/340452/

 

[superautobacs]

Here's mine rebranded as Kowa, and Monte is right about the description.

 

[dede2897234]

Superautobacs,

Have you used the Kowa screwdriver much? If yes, what are the positives and negatives of this screwdriver? How does the Kowa compare to your favorite cross recess screwdriver in your collection?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[superautobacs]

Dave,

Honestly, this was more of a novelty purchase for me as I'm a Honda fan.

I have used it on a few screws here and there just to get a feel for the tip and the handle. The tip is certainly adequate; nothing bad to say about them. Certain screws fit the tip better than others--something common regardless of brand.

The tip is magnetized, the handle is square with rounded edges (more comfortable than SO hard handle, IMO).

 

[dede2897234]

Dave,

Honestly, this was more of a novelty purchase for me as I'm a Honda fan.

I have used it on a few screws here and there just to get a feel for the tip and the handle. The tip is certainly adequate; nothing bad to say about them. Certain screws fit the tip better than others--something common regardless of brand.

The tip is magnetized, the handle is square with rounded edges (more comfortable than SO hard handle, IMO).

Superautobacs,

Would you say that the Kowa screwdriver is about average in terms of handle design and driving performance? Do you like your Ko-ken screwdrivers (based on the same criteria) more than the Kowa?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[superautobacs]

Dave,

I'd give it an average, at least. The Ko-ken is great in that it offers a tremendous amount of grip. However, if you're working in a dirty environment, the crevices of the nippled areas will trap grease/dirt/oil.

Hope that helps.