Tools from the old world

[flyingkite]

flyingkite,

When were you in Germany?

It stinks that you were not able to purchase anything from Bauhaus after taking those pictures. Thanks for posting the cool pictures .

How were the prices for Bosch, Knipex, Wera screwdrivers, and Wisent screwdrivers (Wiha) compared to U.S. prices?

Which cities in Germany did you visit?

Did you visit any other tool stores besides Bauhaus?

The Bauhaus store you took pictures was located in which German city?


Thanks,

Dave

Prices are not outrages especially having in mind that we are dealing with the high quality tools. Anyway, Knipex line in Lowes seems to be slightly cheaper comparing to the Bauhaus price tags.

What's funny you won't find "Made in China" tools anymore, now they are "Made in PRC". Under German supervision, of course.

I bought some stuff in the OBI, German do-it-yourself store like our Lowes or Home Depot. They sell their own brand, Lux & LuxPro, some tools are actually rebranded NWS cutters and pliers (LuxPro line).

 

[mofo62]

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Muh Thanks again Monte ,Best Pictures

Waooo Nice Car



Much thanks flyingkite for pictures


V!

 

[johnnybentwrench]

I have a question for the guys with Stahlwille sockets. I have not been able to use them twice now. the first nut was on a 1977 BMW cylinder, had to get a 1/2 12PT. The next was today on a 1981 vw rabbit truck, it was an 11MM. a little grubby, but the twelve point wrench by Stahlwille fit These six points sockets seem a little tight. I tried the 1/4 Stahlwille 11MM socket as well as the 3/8 11MM stahlwille.

 

[Monte]

Thanks Monte.

No, i dont have any 8150. Nice ratchet, i will order any for take some pictures.

Do you have the Acesa 712J ratchet ? It has a sealed head like Snap-on too !

Waooo Nice Car
V!

@johnnybentwrench:
see PM

 

[flyingkite]

Re: Photo session in Bauhaus

@flyingkite:
cool pics !! thanks !!



geeez... ****** germans

There are also good Germans!

These nice people below gave me permission to take pictures of their tools.

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Not all Germans are cool mechanics, now you can see what tools ordinary workers used when they assembled the summer patio for the Beer Restaurant.


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Doing something in a small German town has some disadvantages, though.

Every passing car would stop and folks in the car would comment on the work progress, give some advice or simply say Hi.

 

[williaty]

OK, I need the super tool detectives from this thread to help me out here. PB Swiss made a line of interchangeable screwdriver blades who's part numbers (individual) all start with "PB NC6-190/" followed by the sizing (done in the typical PB Swiss way). They were introduced new in 2006 and can be found in the "What's new in 2006" PDF brochure from PB. They've since been discontinued and I'd like to buy some of the closeout stock. However, I can't figure out what interchangeable handle they fit. Since they're discontinued, I can't look that piece of information up in the current catalog or on PB's website. I'd like to buy a SwissGrip handle and a set of these blades, but I can't tell what SwissGrip handle they might fit.

Can anyone figure it out?

 

[Monte]

Re: Photo session in Bauhaus

There are also good Germans!

really ?

Not all Germans are cool mechanics, now you can see what tools ordinary workers used when they assembled the summer patio for the Beer Restaurant.

heyy i see Bosch and a Knipex Alligator

ok the rest is junk

 

[flyingkite]

Re: Photo session in Bauhaus

really ?

Monte, hopefully your are not taking it seriously, do you?

I'm just kidding!

heyy i see Bosch and a Knipex Alligator

ok the rest is junk

But it does the job and beer was good!

 

[toolfanatic]

A very recent purchase- Shroder tap wrench with reversible ratchet. German made, lovely quality feel to this and less than €15. I bought it to use as a ratchet screwdriver in tight spots (primarily in woodworking), just fit a standard 1/4" adaptor in the chuck and away you go!

 

[aspera]

OK, I need the super tool detectives from this thread to help me out here. PB Swiss made a line of interchangeable screwdriver blades who's part numbers (individual) all start with "PB NC6-190/" followed by the sizing (done in the typical PB Swiss way). They were introduced new in 2006 and can be found in the "What's new in 2006" PDF brochure from PB. They've since been discontinued and I'd like to buy some of the closeout stock. However, I can't figure out what interchangeable handle they fit. Since they're discontinued, I can't look that piece of information up in the current catalog or on PB's website. I'd like to buy a SwissGrip handle and a set of these blades, but I can't tell what SwissGrip handle they might fit.

Can anyone figure it out?

Are they 6mm hex or 1/4" hex? Wiha did/does make a 6mm set with a cool magnetizing/demagnetizing handle.

 

[aspera]

Wera www.Wera.de

What's the orange rapidaptor?

 

[AutomatiquE]

Some old school Facom drivers -Made in France-

 

[Bhae]

What's the orange rapidaptor?

http://wera.de/fileadmin/video/impaktor/impaktor_de.html

 

[Bhae]

Do you have the Acesa 712J ratchet ? It has a sealed head like Snap-on too !

Nop, don't have.

I have this:

 

[Bhae]

TODAY WIHA:

 

[Monte]

Monte, hopefully your are not taking it seriously, do you?

I'm just kidding!

But it does the job and beer was good!

that are the most important things


@Bhae:
nice Wiha tools + Acesa ratchets !

 

[blue dog]

Is there a good source for NWS stuff here in the states? any help would be appreciated.

 

[ricleh]

Is there a good source for NWS stuff here in the states? any help would be appreciated.

Contact member ash95608

 

[american lockpicker]

Went to woodcraft today and seen all kinds of interesting stuff. First I noticed all the English made Stanley tools have foreign content now and no Sheffield England COO. Also I noticed German made Colt bits and they are very affordable $2.99 and up for single bits and $20-25 or so for a set of them.

Fein Multimaster sets were $350ish till the end of the month(if only it was on sale around Christmas...)

Was looking at Tormek and whats the difference between the 2 other than size? I'm looking to get one later this year or early next year if they run the Gransfors Bruks offer again.

Later I went to Sears and was talking with some guy in the electrical section who was a fellow tool nut and invited him here. Looked at heat guns and they are made all over Czech Republic, Romania(I bet that one has nightmarish quality...), Switzerland and, Swiss made(50% Swiss content?)

Also found this on clearance for a buck.

Later at Office Despot I impulse purchased these while getting ink.

The case is pretty flimsy compared to a Pelican/Peli but works great for its intended purpose of holding writing instruments.

I can't wait till I get the FN paid off so I can start buying tools...

 

[american lockpicker]

Re: Photo session in Bauhaus

really ?

Yes my cousin is a good German(of course her parents are American...)

 

[mrtools]

Mrtools : i can't read the brand of your Japanese rule.

Niigata Seiki,Japanese company most widely known for thier SK brand..produced high precision measuring tools.

@monte

Thanks!!!! awesome PICS
Btw : Congratulation u always posted a Very nice pics

I'm good. Y'see, busy learning how to use my new graphing multimeter and ScopeMeter..

Awesome multimeter

After photo session was over store manager kindly asked us to leave Bauhaus premises immediately and promised to file a police report.

Congratulation!!!!!
Nice pics
Btw:good jobs bro.. we all saluted u

Some old school Facom drivers -Made in France-

Nice screwdrivers
insulated screwdrivers?

TODAY WIHA:

Nice Wiha tools
Where is Wiha plier comes from Germany or China?
I owned one but not mention where comes from

 

[Jononon]

First I noticed all the English made Stanley tools have foreign content now and no Sheffield England COO.

That's long been a bit disingenuous. Hellaby isn't in Sheffield and a lot of their plastic components are imported (although mostly from France, rather than China).

The case is pretty flimsy compared to a Pelican/Peli but works great for its intended purpose of holding writing instruments.

I have loads of those boxes, since they're also a lot cheaper than Pelis and all Really Useful Boxes branded products are UK and US (Ohio) made.

Online store

 

[AutomatiquE]

@mrtools : This Facom driver is insulated only for low current. It's not a 1000v driver.

 

[Bhae]

Nice Wiha tools
Where is Wiha plier comes from Germany or China?
I owned one but not mention where comes from

I think from VIETNAM, but i am not sure.

 

[Jeff]

Nice Wiha tools
Where is Wiha plier comes from Germany or China?
I owned one but not mention where comes from

It depends. Some of the Wiha Basic pliers (regular red handles) are made in SROV, and some still in Germany. The Wiha Professional pliers (thicker red/black handles) I believe are still made in Germany.

 

[catfish]

I have loads of those boxes, since they're also a lot cheaper than Pelis and all Really Useful Boxes branded products are UK and US (Ohio) made.

Most of that plastic moulded stuff is still made in 1st world countries because it's bulky & mostly automated.Major exception is the Rubbermaid ones which are made in Malaysia , Newell-Rubbermaid sold out as per usual.

Anyhow i haven't bought any tools lately , i am saving money for my holiday in the USA in a few months.I will buy some tools over there it is far cheaper

Oh yeah i forgot to mention i recieved my Ernest & Wright scissors last week and inside the silk lined display case they come with a card with the seal of Sheffield on ,a blurb from the mayor and his signature confirming it is made in Sheffield.It is cute.

 

[american lockpicker]

Some of the Wiha pliers are Swiss made(all of mine are.)

@catfish Can you put up pics of those Ernest & Wright scissors and where in the US will you be visiting?

 

[Monte]

Is there a good source for NWS stuff here in the states? any help would be appreciated.

http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100284

or

www.hipatools.com

Thanks!!!! awesome PICS
Btw : Congratulation u always posted a Very nice pics

Nice Wiha tools
Where is Wiha plier comes from Germany or China?
I owned one but not mention where comes from

click here and scroll down to the last location ...

How do you like Wiha pliers ?

 

[treasureseeker]

I am wondering what this type of crimper is used for. I am not familiar with round or square crimps like that and I got this from an estate sales years ago. . Any information on the brand Bar. It is marked Germany W


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[Alchymist]

296 pages in this thread, and 500 references to "Gedore", and no, I didn't look at all of them!

 

[jesko10]

296 pages in this thread, and 500 references to "Gedore", and no, I didn't look at all of them!

Yupp, maybee because gedore is good. Did you know that most ( not all of course) of the German tool companies ( like Hazet and Gedore,...) are located very close to each other, in the region of Remscheid. I mean, really like neighbours.

 

[Alchymist]

Yupp, maybee because gedore is good. Did you know that most ( not all of course) of the German tool companies ( like Hazet and Gedore,...) are located very close to each other, in the region of Remscheid. I mean, really like neighbours.

I was under the impression the Ruhr valley was the heavy manufacturing district. Is this no longer so?

Here's my only tool from Spain (I think).

 

[jesko10]

I was under the impression the Ruhr valley was the heavy manufacturing district. Is this no longer so?

Here's my only tool from Spain (I think).

Remscheid is actually closer to Cologne than to the Ruhr Valley. But it is all very close to each other. The Ruhr Valley was famous for the heavy industry. Remscheid and Wuppertal were and are famous for forged steel products. They are about 15 miles apart. 15 Miles in the other direction is Solingen, which is famous for knifes and scissors. The Ruhr Valley is about 30 miles away.

 

[humber2]

What series # are these short Stahlwille Stabil wrenches?

In deep 75* ring spanners from my 1955 catalog I see

17 Petit but only up to 8x9 or 5/16x11/32, much shorter still at 95mm
and
20 Stabil are 75* and "normal" length box wrenches.

I suspect they are from a discontinued series?

 

[humber2]

Remscheid is actually closer to Cologne than to the Ruhr Valley. But it is all very close to each other. The Ruhr Valley was famous for the heavy industry. Remscheid and Wuppertal were and are famous for forged steel products. They are about 15 miles apart. 15 Miles in the other direction is Solingen, which is famous for knifes and scissors. The Ruhr Valley is about 30 miles away.

page 3 of the 1955 Stahlwille catalog has this map to their Wuppertal-Cronenburg Works.

Home of the danglebahn
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuppertal_Schwebebahn

 

[american lockpicker]

Some pics from elsewhere on GJ.

 

[jesko10]

ahh, walter, they are very good.

 

[mrtools]

@Bhae + Sharkin + american lockpicker

I think from VIETNAM, but i am not sure.

It depends. Some of the Wiha Basic pliers (regular red handles) are made in SROV, and some still in Germany. The Wiha Professional pliers (thicker red/black handles) I believe are still made in Germany.

Some of the Wiha pliers are Swiss made(all of mine are.)

Thanks all for urs answers

click here and scroll down to the last location ...

How do you like Wiha pliers ?

Thanks for a link..Vietnam

I don't have any problem with my Wiha pliers..when looks at a craftsmanship/built im very satisfied..but Im don't have a opportunity to test a material quality

I owned a 1000V insulated cutter + snipe nose plier bought it because it very cheap MYR 135 or about $44 completed with 2 pcs Insulated screwdrivers + a test pen.

Some pics from elsewhere on GJ.

Awesome English made tools + Germany Walter + Stahlwille
What a brand of a small adjustable wrench?
Nice Record pipe wrench, what ur opinion?

Btw: I owned one Record pipe wrench, but Im not used regularly.
I will post a pics together with my Japanese made pipe wrench

 

[mrtools]

English + Japanese made pipe wrenches

 

[Sick Puppy]

They also had the new Bosch cordless electric vine bottle opener

Monte, do you happen to know of any dealers that sell the IXO heads separately? I've picked one of these up, only with the torque adaptor:

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I'm looking to get the offset adaptor and 'vino adaptor' (aka corkscrew fitting lol). I can pick the former up from Amazon, but thought I would ask here rather than double the shipping. Thanks Monte!

PS, Monte I forgot to mention that you have an awesome knowledge of tools, and thanks again for putting this up!

Actually, while I'm at it, does anyone know if MTC tools have an online catalogue for their wares? I cannot find one online. (They are a Japanese firm making pliers, they've been here before)