Tools from the old world

[Bhae]

Hi everybody. Great Thread!

Nice Kraftwerk(made by NWS) pliers.

 

[garfunkle24]

Some new NWS pliers I just picked up:

 

[Krokodil]

Nice NWS pliers! I got a VDE CombiMax last week. They are sweet!

 

[dede2897234]

Some new NWS pliers I just picked up:

garfunkle24,

Did you purchase the NWS pliers from HIPA Tools? If yes, do they now accept credit cards over the phone? How was your purchase and shipping experience?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[matthew]

My Knipex collection just grew a little bit this week

 

[Rocklim]

Last few days , I want to hardware shop and I saw they selling Wiha screwdriver will blue handle but I cannot found any information in Wiha website .

 

[american lockpicker]

I've seen them before.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002FTA4A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Krokodil]

Here is the NWS Combimax I mentioned a few posts back!

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Here is the NWS Combimax I mentioned a few posts back!

180mm? I have a pair of those right here! Great pliers.

 

[Krokodil]

@Moose - yes they are 180mm. Does yours also have the wire shear hole? Mine is the first I have seen with this. Can't figure if it is old or new stock.

 

[bart1]

I just love the look of those serrated jaws/heads on the NWS cutters. I read someplace else (not GJ) that the NWS were generally not as good as Knipex, but thought I read differently here. I may have to try a pair of the cutters if I can find a decent pair, though.

 

[servito]

@Moose - yes they are 180mm. Does yours also have the wire shear hole? Mine is the first I have seen with this. Can't figure if it is old or new stock.

Krokodil, those ones with the hole are the new ones, mine are like yours but with Titan finish and without the hole.
Mine are so sweet to work with, they open so soft; how are yours, soft or hard to open/close? When closed, is there a space in the front teeth preventing them to touch between upper/lower teeth?

 

[servito]

Last few days , I want to hardware shop and I saw they selling Wiha screwdriver will blue handle but I cannot found any information in Wiha website .

Hi Rocklim, I have some of theese screwdrivers, but with another brand on it, the brand is Wisent (I think Wiha makes for Wisent, a Bauhaus own brand), and I like them very much. I also have some Wera, but like much more those Wiha handles.

I think Monte has some of those, too.
They have a color code:
-Blue--> Pozidriv
-Yellow-->Phillips
-Red-->Sloted
-Green-->Torx
-Grey-->Stainless steel

 

[AficanToolman]

@Moose - yes they are 180mm. Does yours also have the wire shear hole? Mine is the first I have seen with this. Can't figure if it is old or new stock.

Did you get it from RS ?
All 3 I ordered had the shear hole. Sticker on the packaging says "NEW shears M3,5 screws", so I guess its a new feature.

Also got a pair of NWS cutters that have the shear

 

[AficanToolman]

Krokodil, those ones with the hole are the new ones, mine are like yours but with Titan finish and without the hole.
Mine are so sweet to work with, they open so soft; how are yours, soft or hard to open/close? When closed, is there a space in the front teeth preventing them to touch between upper/lower teeth?

Mine are soft/easy to open
Yes, the front teeth do not touch

 

[AficanToolman]

NWS Packaging for pliers with shear

 

[Moose-LandTran]

@Moose - yes they are 180mm. Does yours also have the wire shear hole? Mine is the first I have seen with this. Can't figure if it is old or new stock.

No shear hole in mine..

I just love the look of those serrated jaws/heads on the NWS cutters. I read someplace else (not GJ) that the NWS were generally not as good as Knipex, but thought I read differently here. I may have to try a pair of the cutters if I can find a decent pair, though.

I think NWS are better than Knipex for many things. The finish is much better.

 

[garfunkle24]

Nice NWS pliers! I got a VDE CombiMax last week. They are sweet!

Thanks Krokodil! I have those pliers too, they really are sweet:

garfunkle24,

Did you purchase the NWS pliers from HIPA Tools? If yes, do they now accept credit cards over the phone? How was your purchase and shipping experience?


Thanks,

Dave

Dave, I ordered them through Chadstoolbox and they took forever to come. HIPA does not have CC processing set up yet, but I am working with Mr Seizer (who has been very helpful) to place an order. Will let you know.

I just love the look of those serrated jaws/heads on the NWS cutters. I read someplace else (not GJ) that the NWS were generally not as good as Knipex, but thought I read differently here. I may have to try a pair of the cutters if I can find a decent pair, though.

I think NWS are better than Knipex for many things. The finish is much better.

I agree with Moose that NWS are a little nicer than Knipex. They have a nicer finish and are functionally equal, if not a little better. This is from a HUGE Knipex fan. Having said all that, I haven't been beating on my NwS for 8+ years as I have many of my Knipex, so I guess time will tell as far as longevity.

 

[AficanToolman]

Thanks Krokodil! I have those pliers too, they really are sweet:

+.

Wish we could get those Titan finish ones here
The 3 models we can get relatively easily here are all a Matt Chrome finish as in my and Krokodils pictures

 

[Krokodil]

Mine open very easily!

What a nice collection of NWS pliers there!

Yes I got them from RS.

 

[zer0cell]

I do fine that the finish on the pliers is particularly attractive on the NWS. I wish NWS would send me a catalog but they have not responded...

 

[servito]

I do fine that the finish on the pliers is particularly attractive on the NWS. I wish NWS would send me a catalog but they have not responded...

zer0cell, I know that a printed catalog is much better that an electronic one, but an electronic one way better than nothing ... so here you can download the general catalog, it is from 2008 (it's the present one), don't get scared, it is both in German and English.

http://www.nws-tools.de/German/katalog/download.html

PS: edit to give the link to present Knipex catalog, but this one is only in German, guess sometime in near future there will be translated to other languages like before.

http://www.knipex.es/fileadmin/site/knipex/scripts/mediando/images/KNIPEX/Downloads/Katalog/DE/Knipex-Gesamtprogramm_2011-12_web.pdf

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Knipex sent me a nice printed catalogue.

 

[servito]

Knipex sent me a nice printed catalogue.

I'm waiting for the new catalog in Spanish or English (my German is not good enough yet), so then I will ask them to send me one.

Moose, one question, around how much is a NWS Combimax there in the UK?

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I'm waiting for the new catalog in Spanish or English (my German is not good enough yet), so then I will ask them to send me one.

Moose, one question, around how much is a NWS Combimax there in the UK?

I sent a request and they sent me a nice English catalogue, the covering letter was actually hand signed too.

I paid £17 for the combination pliers pictured.

 

[mrtools]

@ mrtools, I have the short pattern Stahlwille. They are comfortable and light. nice wrenches they were worth the wait.

u mean open box 13?
i like both.. wrenches forget & finish in Germany

My completed favorite wrench set

mrtools,

Can you please explain why you favor the Stahlwille Open Box 14's over the Heyco Maxline wrenches you own?



Thanks,

Dave

1st mirror finish of heyco maxline easy to look when it scratch not suitable for heavy duty jobs..i love my wrench very much mat finish for wille wrench not easy to detect a scratch ideal for everyday though jobs.
2nd open end of stahlwille have a unique shape & a jaw more fit to a bolt/nut compare with heyco wrench
3rd open jaw stahlwille open box 14 have a thick jaw it can grip bolt/nut at more area to prevent slip

@Joki
As u said

@ krokodil
i guess u have a set of wille wrench..

@ganfunkle24
Awesome NWS stuff...i should have one & how good a cable cutter with serrated jaw?

Thanks Krokodil! I have those pliers too, they really are sweet:

@krokodil & garfunkle
Nice electrical pliers from NWS

 

[johnnybentwrench]

u mean open box 13?
i like both.. wrenches forget & finish in Germany

Yes and double box ends

 

[mrtools]

Yes and double box ends

nice STAHLWILLE wrenches collectionn

btw: i own a new one

 

[servito]

I sent a request and they sent me a nice English catalogue, the covering letter was actually hand signed too.

I paid £17 for the combination pliers pictured.

That's a nice price, in my city I have only found the normal pliers (Titan finish and not the Combimax) for about 17€; but telling the truth, I was shocked to see a shop selling NWS in Barcelona.

Cheers.

 

[bartholomeo]

some of my old tools i had lying around : made in West-Germany ( yes, that old )

 

[american lockpicker]

Welcome to the forum bartholomeo.

 

[Monte]

@ The Motts:
awesome Metabo drill !!!


@mrtools:
Thanks for the pics !!!! Your workplace looks very cool !!!!!! Nice machines !!!!!
Whats the brand of the milling machine and the drill press ?
btw: beautiful Stahlwille wrenches


@Theloniousmonk:
nice + exotic pick set !


@Sharkin:
Nice Beta score !!!


@Bhae:
cool !!! Acesa tools !! more !!!


@T20:
welcome to the forum + cool pliers !!!


@garfunkle24:
It seems the head of the side cutters has ribs on the side too now !? Looks pretty !


@Johnnybentwrench:
wow thats a sweet Stahlwille collection !


@bartholomeo:
welcome to the Garage Journal !
nice tools !






"Würth Zebra" bit ratchet: www.wurthusa.com

 

[servito]

@bartholomeo
Welcome to this forum.

"Würth Zebra" bit ratchet: www.wurthusa.com

Mmmmm, that bit ratchet seems very nice, chromed, with the Wurth logo in the direction selector and with an angle to use it more ergonomically, I like it.
Monte, how much have you payed for it?
And have you counted how many teeth has it got?

 

[T20]

I've been to Felos Factory sale last week. Rather disappointing I must say.
No Ergonic or anything like that. Anyway, I found a few with hexagon bolsters as I was looking for - but with the standard handles.

 

[bart1]

Shopping the clearance aisle on Amazon and eBay...

Got a set of Beta sockets from 24-32mm, 1/2 drive. Here are a couple comparos to similar Craftsman and Hazet.

Extension for them:

And a Hazet flarenut wrench from eBay.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

@johnnybentwrench: Awesome Stahls!

@bartholome: Interesting old screwdrivers and wrench. Welcome.

@Monte: Nice Wurth bit ratchet! Can I borrow it?

@T20: I love Felo drivers... glad to see you picked up some nice examples - the bit driver and scratch awl look nice. Welcome to the forum too!

@Bart1: Glad to see the Beta's finally arrived... is the Hazet socket the same size as the Beta? I had no idea how much deeper the Betas are compared to the Hazet... good stuff! Now I need a Beta extension! Cool old Hazet flare too!



I'll get some picks of a few tools I received late last week...

 

[bart1]

@Bart1: Glad to see the Beta's finally arrived... is the Hazet socket the same size as the Beta? I had no idea how much deeper the Betas are compared to the Hazet... good stuff! Now I need a Beta extension!

That's a 3/8" drive Hazet 23mm and a 1/2" drive 24mm Beta. I like the Hazet due to the two tone finish, useful knurling, and "flank drive" over the Beta, but we'll see how each of them do with some hard use. I suspect both will be fine. The extension was cheap, too.

 

[Theloniousmonk]

That's a 3/8" drive Hazet 23mm and a 1/2" drive 24mm Beta. I like the Hazet due to the two tone finish, useful knurling, and "flank drive" over the Beta, but we'll see how each of them do with some hard use. I suspect both will be fine. The extension was cheap, too.

When I was comparing the Beta 23 to a Facom 23 over the weekend, I found a 23mm nut barely fit the Beta - it seems like even w/ a nearly flat wall on the Betas, the tolerance is very tight... like you could barely slide a piece of notebook paper between the fastener head and the socket walls...I don't know if that equates to driving the fastener on the sides or the corners - it seems the sides at the moment though.

Facom's OGV allows for a bit of movement. The beta's have zero movement/play... I may run into a problem w/ a well corroded/dirty fastener and the Betas due to the tight clearance - pull out the ol' wire brush I guess.

 

[bart1]

Facom's OGV allows for a bit of movement. The beta's have zero movement/play... I may run into a problem w/ a well corroded/dirty fastener and the Betas due to the tight clearance - pull out the ol' wire brush I guess.

Or hammer

 

[Theloniousmonk]

Or hammer

OH hells no... unless it's a Beta hammer