Tools from the old world

[dykmore]

@Monte: You are right

400g Lux hammer

Not Tona, but Narex - my mistake

These old Narex screwdrivers are really indestructible, even beaten with hammer etc.

"My own select" Tona bit set

My favorite tool too, Lux profi plus - probably rebranded Fortum?

Little, but very practical helper from Bahco

Stanley West Germany pliers The most precise pliers I have ever seen

But these are precise too...

The rest of my toolbox

Kinex 150mm digital caliper

My gun cleaning and repairing kit

My car set

And Zbirowia logo

 

[dykmore]

Uff, order restored again everything is inside...

And even I dont have Porsche in garage, I have Porsche on my toolbox...

 

[american lockpicker]

My gun cleaning and repairing kit

I recognize a few of the tools... You have a Glock?

 

[dykmore]

@American Lockpicker: I have Glock 26 and Browning HP, but this toolbox has univerzal use - there is everything I need. Contains small set of Bondhus allen keys, 3x9mm and 2x.22lr barrel cleaners, 2x plastic cleaner with hole on the tip, 2x toothbrush (one is clean, one is dirty ), glock tool, 2x blank cartridge, special tool for my Bajkal MP-654K and yes - the Glock Clipdraw with screws

 

[AutomatiquE]

@scarrylarry: talking about MOB tools, here we go :

MOB "Dynachoc" rubber mallet 70mm :

 

[CDD]

Here is my Germany collection not as much as I will like . A long way from Germany to Puerto Rico!

Wrenches are Rahsol and Gedore (biggest one).

T-handle Allen Wrench is AMF

 

[scarrylarry]

Re: Tools from the old world-M.O.B.

Monte,Thanks for the information concerning M.O.B.I would like to see pictures of any of the foundry made stuff like the masonry tools if anyone has them.
Thanks Again Monte
scarrylarry

 

[scarrylarry]

Re: Tools from the old world-M.O.B.

@scarrylarry: talking about MOB tools, here we go :

MOB "Dynachoc" rubber mallet 70mm :

Thanks for posting up the rubber mallet.If you have any of the foundry made tools like their masonry tools, I would love to see pictures of them.Lee Valley had some small masonry picks and what not,I may pick a few up.
Thanks
scarrylarry

 

[AutomatiquE]

@scarrylarry : I've got only one MOB stone chisel. Actually, i borrowed it from my father (he's got it for more than 20 years).

300 mm MOB stone chisel

 

[Monte]

@dykmore:
thanks for the nice pics !!
I think the adjustable wrench is made by Proxene:

http://cens.com/cens/html/en/product/product_main_23426.html

http://www.proxene.com.tw/eng_product_view.asp?Pidno=200710160025


@scarrylarry:
here are larger pics of MOB masonry tools:

http://www.moboutillage.com/catalog...ir_gallerie&rep=burins-broches-serrage-levage

in the drop down menu you can select other tool pics.

 

[dykmore]

@Monte: You made me sad, my wrench is Chinese...

I have one thing to say - In my younger years i simply went to shop and bought a tool. But for few last years, when I want/need to buy some tool, for example pliers, I have to go to shop, let the salesman show me at least 10 pieces of the same tool and choose the one piece of all that is made precisely, and this also applies for Knipex, Wera, Wiha etc. I know the functionality of pliers is untouched when pliers jaws do not fit exactly, but i hate to buy some **** even branded with well known England or German company. And recently this is true mostly for them. I think I saw some info about Lux pliers made by NWS. I bought them, but finish was horrible and the wire cutter was so blunt that I returned them back. Maybe Lux sells some second-quality tools here in Czech republic or what...

 

[bart1]

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And even I dont have Porsche in garage, I have Porsche on my toolbox...

Ha, never seen that! Might have to look for one. Wonder if they make it in Hazet Blau?

 

[demographic]

Not garage tools but spades and shovels made in England, which is quite a rare thing these days.
Here's a short video about how they forge them to shape.
Bulldog Tools on Vimeo.

 

[dykmore]

Ha, never seen that! Might have to look for one. Wonder if they make it in Hazet Blau?

I bought it in Bauhaus discount for about 10 euro, they had only grey+red variant. Nice shaped, good plastic, but there is one thing wrong with this box - it has strange and too weak hinges on the two opening parts of the upper case, and when loaded, after opening they fall off

 

[Monte]

@Monte: You made me sad, my wrench is Chinese...

Taiwanese

I have one thing to say - In my younger years i simply went to shop and bought a tool. But for few last years, when I want/need to buy some tool, for example pliers, I have to go to shop, let the salesman show me at least 10 pieces of the same tool and choose the one piece of all that is made precisely, and this also applies for Knipex, Wera, Wiha etc. I know the functionality of pliers is untouched when pliers jaws do not fit exactly, but i hate to buy some **** even branded with well known England or German company. And recently this is true mostly for them. I think I saw some info about Lux pliers made by NWS. I bought them, but finish was horrible and the wire cutter was so blunt that I returned them back. Maybe Lux sells some second-quality tools here in Czech republic or what...

There are 3 different lines of Lux pliers:
-"Lux Basic" (blue handles - imported)
-"Lux Profi" (red/black handles - made by NWS and Will)
-"Lux Profi Plus" (dark/light grey/blue handles - made by NWS)

The "Basic" and some "Profi" pliers don´t look that good, thats right....cheaper to make... there are different versions though....made by Will and NWS...Will look worse than NWS... The NWS pliers they offer here have a ground finish with black paint. They don´t look that bad. click (Will on the left, NWS on the right) and clack . I´ll take some more pics next week.

Not garage tools but spades and shovels made in England, which is quite a rare thing these days.
Here's a short video about how they forge them to shape.
Bulldog Tools on Vimeo.

nice video !

 

[dykmore]

Thank you for info! I didnt know that. Those awful pliers was NWS, on the right side of the first click picture (Profi, ISO 5746). Before buy, when choosing the best one I didnt notice that blunt wire cutter. After returning i took a look on the other pieces and every of them had some small defect for me - poorly fitted jaws, a bit loose jaws, toooo tight jaws, falsely sanded jaws etc ... Compared to my West G. Stanley pliers, the quality is far far down, and for example compared to cheap Zbirovia I bought for 5 Euro, too. I didnt know any NWS brand before I read superlatives about it here and that is why I was disappointed with them after buy and closer look. On the other side, I use open-ended wrenches from Lux and I am very satisfied with them, and so with their files, saws and other stuff.

 

[american lockpicker]

@American Lockpicker: I have Glock 26 and Browning HP, but this toolbox has univerzal use - there is everything I need. Contains small set of Bondhus allen keys, 3x9mm and 2x.22lr barrel cleaners, 2x plastic cleaner with hole on the tip, 2x toothbrush (one is clean, one is dirty ), glock tool, 2x blank cartridge, special tool for my Bajkal MP-654K and yes - the Glock Clipdraw with screws

I used to have a 27(.40 cal version of the 26) and a Hungarian Feg(clone of a Hipower). Also I have this(17) now and a FN FiveseveN on layaway.

 

[american lockpicker]

Not garage tools but spades and shovels made in England, which is quite a rare thing these days.
Here's a short video about how they forge them to shape.
Bulldog Tools on Vimeo.

Please tell me those are for sale in the US or Canada.

 

[Monte]

Not garage tools but spades and shovels made in England, which is quite a rare thing these days.
Here's a short video about how they forge them to shape.
Bulldog Tools on Vimeo.

here are 2 videos for download http://www.idealspaten.de/html/aktuelles.htm about production of snow shovels (short video) and about a test of different spades and the production of industrial made "Ideal" brand spades as well as hand forged "Baack" brand spades. Another video http://www.mdr.de/mediathek/8405191.html this time production of "Krumpholz" garden tools (starting 6:10). Another video this time production of a "SHW" brand garden hoe
http://www.shw-fr.de/multimedia/


@dykmore:
It seems you don´t have too much luck with NWS pliers. Most people here seem to be happy with theirs. Maybe they brand all their bad pliers with "Lux"

 

[Globy]

Hi

Viewing this long thread, and seeing so many beatifull pics that made me want spend some money
I was wondering on some Wera screwdrivers series 300 laser tip, but I think that are some expensive, so I found the Hazet http://www.hazet.de/produkte/online...sartikel/aktions-sonderartikel/4000896158706/

Anyone has some one of those would like to advise me?
cheers

 

[bart1]

I have those Hazets. You can get them cheap from GJ member jensputzier. They are good drivers. Search my name for some pics here and on the screwdriver thread.

 

[dede2897234]

Last week, I received from an eBay seller a "Kimba" brand cable cutter plier. Here are some pictures of the plier:

The cable cutter plier easily cut through 18 awg, RG-6 coax cable. The eBay seller stocks other Kimba plier types here: http://stores.ebay.com/4discountshop/_i.html?_nkw=Japan&_sid=1010707026.


Does anyone know anything about the "Fong Song Co., LTD" and its "Kimba" brand?

What is their reputation and durability among the various Japanese plier manufacturers?


Thanks,

Dave

 

[superautobacs]

Dave,

I posted my reply here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1542685&postcount=112

 

[mrtools]

@Mrtools: Nice Super wrenches. I have a one old ACESA made by SUPER .

If u not mind,can i see a pics

It says Carolus

Made some comparison pics of european RHFT ratchets

Measurements: (approximately)

brand: head height: head width:

Acesa 24.2mm 25.25mm
Hazet 26.3mm 25.85mm
Facom 26.8mm 25.15mm

Nice comparison looks like born at a same factory

@oldtank

Nice ,Awesome tools material

@Monte: Thanks!

Just changing that ****** tool mess, so I took one photo... there are some Wiha, Knipex, Garant, Zbirowia and Stanley W.Germany pliers, Bondhus allen keys, Tona Profi and Wiha Screwdrivers, Tona and Ampro torque wrenches, my favorite tool Wiha Topra and some Lux tools.

Nice tools!!

Last week, I received from an eBay seller a "Kimba" brand cable cutter plier. Here are some pictures of the plier:

The cable cutter plier easily cut through 18 awg, RG-6 coax cable. The eBay seller stocks other Kimba plier types here: http://stores.ebay.com/4discountshop/_i.html?_nkw=Japan&_sid=1010707026.

Does anyone know anything about the "Fong Song Co., LTD" and its "Kimba" brand?

What is their reputation and durability among the various Japanese plier manufacturers?

Thanks,

Dave

Awesome cable cutter
This is a first time I heard about this brand, but a design looks similar with my my Shell + Marvel..

 

[mrtools]

New arrival Knipex 1000v insulated pliers

Anybody know who make this pliers for Knipex?

why i asked this question because im not satisfied about the finishing quality of this insulated pliers

 

[Monte]

Nice comparison looks like born at a same factory

i hope not

New arrival Knipex 1000v insulated pliers

Anybody know who make this pliers for Knipex?

why i asked this question because im not satisfied about the finishing quality of this insulated pliers

come on !! they´re plastic pliers...

the new ones look better though

Anybody know who make this pliers for Knipex?

maybe LWT safety tools www.lwt.de
http://www.schutzabdeckung.com/main.html?src=/138001/84601.html (scroll down)

they have different versions of pliers made of plastic but also regular dipped pliers:

 

[demographic]

Please tell me those are for sale in the US or Canada.

I don't know, here's the website for Bulldog Tools.

 

[mrtools]

i hope not

come on !! they´re plastic pliers...

the new ones look better though

maybe LWT safety tools www.lwt.de
http://www.schutzabdeckung.com/main.html?src=/138001/84601.html (scroll down)

they have different versions of pliers made of plastic but also regular dipped pliers:

This is i mean a high quality made in Germany..
a new version so beautiful and looks very quality
I cannot found in Knipex catalogue for new version of Plastic pliers

btw : thanks for the info about VDE tool

 

[toolfanatic]

Not garage tools but spades and shovels made in England, which is quite a rare thing these days.
Here's a short video about how they forge them to shape.
Bulldog Tools on Vimeo.

Nice video, I have a couple of Bulldog tools myself and they are built for hard work!

 

[knightmasks]

Wanted to buy a socket sets in Germany, which shops do I advise? FACOM wanted to buy the brand of choice. To send to Portugal.


Best Regards

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Wanted to buy a socket sets in Germany, which shops do I advise? FACOM wanted to buy the brand of choice. To send to Portugal.

Personally i would buy Hazet or Stahlwille. I have a few Stahlwille sockets and they're really well made and finished. Hazet the same, but there's something i love about Stahlwille's finish.

 

[knightmasks]

Personally i would buy Hazet or Stahlwille. I have a few Stahlwille sockets and they're really well made and finished. Hazet the same, but there's something i love about Stahlwille's finish.

What stores do you advise me? I did not want to give € 200.00 for a socket set 1 / 2.

 

[scarrylarry]

@dykmore:
thanks for the nice pics !!
I think the adjustable wrench is made by Proxene:

http://cens.com/cens/html/en/product/product_main_23426.html

http://www.proxene.com.tw/eng_product_view.asp?Pidno=200710160025


@scarrylarry:
here are larger pics of MOB masonry tools:

http://www.moboutillage.com/catalog...ir_gallerie&rep=burins-broches-serrage-levage

in the drop down menu you can select other tool pics.

Thanks for the link to M.O.B. masonry tools Monte!
Lawrence

 

[scarrylarry]

@scarrylarry : I've got only one MOB stone chisel. Actually, i borrowed it from my father (he's got it for more than 20 years).

300 mm MOB stone chisel

AutomatiquE
The Lee Valley Store has a set of carpenters chisels that I'm sure are made by M.O.B. as well.
Thanks for posting
scarrylarry

 

[scarrylarry]

When your talking about masonry hand drill bits,do they mean they are for a regular hand held electric drill?Surly they don't mean for a hand brace.The reason I ask is while looking at other stores most masonry bits are for hammer drills.Do they make masonry drill bits that are not for regular drills.Your probably wondering why the heck I bought the masonry bits if I don't even know what drill they are for.Hmmmm,not sure but now that I have them I need to know how to use them
Thanks Guy's
!
scarrylarry

 

[superautobacs]

ScarryLarry,

My favourite store to visit is Lee Valley, and I never dare to miss the clearance section A few times an year they may clearance out their old stock or purchase remaining stock from 3rd parties and sell them at the clearance table.

They've had those MOB items at their table since the start of the year. There was a lot more in selection, but the good stuff went really quickly. I should've picked up a select number of wooden handles...oh well.

I've suspected as well that those carpenter's chisels are indeed made by MOB.

I just took a few quick pictures of the things I've purchased in the past, with the exception of the hammer, which I purchased in France.

The Virax Chisel is made by MOB.
Also a couple pictures of a single Muller Outils brand nail set and a centre punch as well (Made in France).

 

[AutomatiquE]

WEKADOR bits set + ATHLET bit holder.
(i like when colors match )



Carbon coated bits



Magnetic bit holder

 

[Monte]

This is i mean a high quality made in Germany..
a new version so beautiful and looks very quality
I cannot found in Knipex catalogue for new version of Plastic pliers

btw : thanks for the info about VDE tool

plastic combination pliers:
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1324&groupID=1791

plastic needle nose:
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1324&groupID=1792

overview:
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=groups&groupID=1324


more VDE/insulated safety tools specialists:

www.klaus-friedrich.com
www.intercable.it
www.galemp.de
www.isotools.de
www.insulatedtoolsshop.co.uk
www.sf-electric.com

Wanted to buy a socket sets in Germany, which shops do I advise? FACOM wanted to buy the brand of choice. To send to Portugal.


Best Regards

In England the Facom tools are cheaper than in Germany.

When your talking about masonry hand drill bits,do they mean they are for a regular hand held electric drill?Surly they don't mean for a hand brace.The reason I ask is while looking at other stores most masonry bits are for hammer drills.Do they make masonry drill bits that are not for regular drills.Your probably wondering why the heck I bought the masonry bits if I don't even know what drill they are for.Hmmmm,not sure but now that I have them I need to know how to use them
Thanks Guy's
!
scarrylarry

There are masonry drill bits which can be used in "normal" drills and/or percussion/impact (not rotary hammer) drills (round shank drill bits)

For example Bosch "Multi Construction" bits:

WEKADOR bits set + ATHLET bit holder.

sweeeet !

 

[scarrylarry]

Superautobacs
I'm close to the Coquitlam store and had not been in for over a year.There were MOB masonry heads such as small hammers and picks but without handles.I think I'll go and check them out again.I was in a hurry that day and as you know it's good to have time on your side when you go into Lee Valley.
Thanks for posting pics of your tools!
scarrylarry

 

[scarrylarry]

Monte
Again, Thanks for the information and pics of the Bosch drill bits.
scarrylarry