Tools from the old world

[Jure]

i dunno how old it is, they look all the same since like 50 years.
"Corona" is latin for "crown". Maybe because it´s the king of wrenches so they choosed the name . "Corona" is a beer brand too, so maybe they´re just fans of the beer

ps: nice Refco set !




german manufacturer of hand tools
http://heyco-tools.de/

they are low,middle or high class of tool?

 

[Monte]

they are low,middle or high class of tool?

their car tools low to middle class, the regular tools high class i heard
Member "MrTools" has several Heyco tools, maybe he can chime in.

 

[Jure]

their car tools low to middle class, the regular tools high class i heard
Member "MrTools" has several Heyco tools, maybe he can chime in.

ewww seems like i took the low class,i took it at my job,they are coming as a set with Yanmar boat engine

 

[aag14V]

@AutomatiquE

Puller was purchased in Croatia, the cost (web shop - used) is 40 €, the price of new is ~ 140€ ????

 

[american lockpicker]

A/C maintenance tools: from Swiss bounce:

Thats extremely nice, I wish I had a use for one to justify buying a set...

 

[flyingkite]

I was somewhat disappointed with the Wera ratcheting screwdriver.

The blade is playing along the vertical axe, i.e. has an axle play. While the grip is pretty firm enough, ratcheting works fine and blade doesn't slip, it still makes me uncomfortable.

 

[Jure]

thanks about wera info!

 

[AutomatiquE]

@AutomatiquE

Puller was purchased in Croatia, the cost (web shop - used) is 40 €, the price of new is ~ 140€ ????

That's a good price Are you happy with ? Do you use it on boat or cars ?

 

[Monte]

I was reading a review on a precision oiler on Amazon when it mentioned the original version was made in England. Did a bit of searching around and found a Draper. I seem to remember Draper being an import company(could be wrong ) anyways is this made in England? If not does anyone a EU made version. I've wanted one for years but not about to buy a Neiko or General Tools one.

www.oil-pen.de

 

[scarrylarry]

The "spanners" in that roll were the prototypical shape of spark-plug wrenches, and they're called either box or tube wrenches. Not very common here, I suppose.

Alrighty then. In British English, an adjustable spanner is what we would here would call an adjustable wrench. They're the same thing. American english calls something entirely different a spanner. The little flat tools with pins or tabs to catch onto something and turn it. Now that would be a "pin" or "hook" spanner to those using BE.


See this page for a bit more info on various wrench types and stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrench

Trucky
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question regarding spanners!
scarrylarry

 

[Jononon]

I was reading a review on a precision oiler on Amazon when it mentioned the original version was made in England. Did a bit of searching around and found a Draper. I seem to remember Draper being an import company(could be wrong ) anyways is this made in England? If not does anyone made a EU made version. I've wanted one for years but not about to buy a Neiko or General Tools one.

The Draper item is Taiwanese. The only assembled in England (the wording they use) precision oiler of which I am aware is the Valvespout, but it's an entirely different species from 'pen' oilers.

 

[franzdom]

These pin spanners from France were old when I got them in the mid 80's for $1.
I dig the replacement pins in the handle and the ability to screw them in both axes.
The brass thumb screw is also very cool.

 

[matthew]

Just arrived in the mail the other day - all made in Germany:

Knipex 29-11-160 duckbill pliers

Peddinghaus hammers, one new and one used

 

[mrtools]

@Trucky
Yeahh! yeaaahhhhhh!!!!!

i dunno how old it is, they look all the same since like 50 years.
"Corona" is latin for "crown". Maybe because it´s the king of wrenches so they choosed the name . "Corona" is a beer brand too, so maybe they´re just fans of the beer

ps: nice Refco set !

Thanks bro
I Agree wille is a king of wrenches

@Jure

their car tools low to middle class, the regular tools high class i heard
Member "MrTools" has several Heyco tools, maybe he can chime in.

ewww seems like i took the low class,i took it at my job,they are coming as a set with Yanmar boat engine

Dont worry buddy u cant go wrong..
Maybe a free gift tools a middle quality
My personal opinion + experience used of Heyco wrenches, pliers, and socket set, as i can said all of their tools never let me down
Here Im very proud to used my Heyco tools.
Talking about my buddy experience, working with Oil & Gas Industry he also impress with a Heyco tools quality for everyday used.
As a Monte said "their car tools low to middle class, the regular tools high class i heard"
I can said their Industrial/general tools are a good quality

Thats extremely nice, I wish I had a use for one to justify buying a set...

 

[Jeff]

FYI...Wiha now has a line of "economy wrenches". Made in India.

 

[catfish]

FYI...Wiha now has a line of "economy wrenches". Made in India.

All tool companies should do that , cheap line of tools made in China/India and a pro line made in Europe , USA , Japan etc.Keeps everyone happy then.

 

[mrtools]

Very useful mini file from Sandvik/Oberg
Thanks to help me completed my custom tool rack

 

[Jononon]

FYI...Wiha now has a line of "economy wrenches". Made in India.

Are they a real, branded, Wiha product or is this yet more Wihatools.com shenanigans?

 

[williaty]

Very useful mini file from Sandvik/Oberg
Thanks to help me completed my custom tool rack

You show the Megadora Tang-through screwdrivers in that second picture. How tough are they? Have you actually hit them with a hammer yet?

 

[Jeff]

Are they a real, branded, Wiha product or is this yet more Wihatools.com shenanigans?

I'm waiting for them to send me a pic.

 

[aag14V]

@ AutomatiquE

Puller use of tractor and agricultural machinery, i am an electrical engineer (not mehanical) and mehanics is my hobby on the family farm .
This device is excelent

 

[AutomatiquE]

^^thank you buddy

 

[Jure]

how good are "Gordon" tools made in England?

 

[Jeff]

Here's a screen shot from Wiha's US website showing some of the price differences between the two lines of wrenches.

 

[catfish]

how good are "Gordon" tools made in England?

Pretty good , there was a thread about them a few months ago on here.

 

[american lockpicker]

how good are "Gordon" tools made in England?

Link?

 

[Jure]

Link?

link for what? if you ask a link for their site,i'm pretty sure that you wont find it,if you want a link of tools that i seen,its just pair of gordon spanners on ebay uk.

 

[Monte]

Just arrived in the mail the other day - all made in Germany:

Knipex 29-11-160 duckbill pliers

Peddinghaus hammers, one new and one used

the one with the red protection sleeve is made by Habero (Gedore)

Very useful mini file from Sandvik/Oberg
Thanks to help me completed my custom tool rack

nice files !!!!!!
( + Vessel screwdrivers )

 

[Jure]

my girlfriend bought me Unior Hex 6 just to see how good/bad they are since i cant find and other brand hex ill give em a chance lol any info? becouse ill get salary for few days so ill buy em in all sizes lol

 

[clouseau]

how good are "Gordon" tools made in England?

imho Gordon tools are well built. They are fairly commonplace at the car boot sales in the UK, from my experience, but that doesn't detract from their quality.... i.e. they are still around and looking good many years since the company closed. I stand to be corrected.

The company was in Rockingham Street in Sheffield (Steel City), South Yorkshire.

Sheffield, and its surrounding area, was the powerhouse for steel production in the UK for many years and probably still is.

If I see anything that is made in Sheffield I am very confident about its quality.

 

[clouseau]

Here's a recent boot sale find I got on a recent visit to the UK

 

[Jononon]

Gordon tools were pretty good. One of the suppliers to (old) Britool, as well as selling in their own right.

Sheffield, and its surrounding area, was the powerhouse for steel production in the UK for many years and probably still is.

If I see anything that is made in Sheffield I am very confident about its quality.

Not sure 'powerhouse' applies to any part of British industry these days, but Sheffield still has unique (worldwide) steel processing capacities. As a fairly recent example, the bridge supports for the new Hong Kong bridge crossing are clad in Sheffield stainless

In terms of hand tools, Stanley make the bulk of their blades and bladed products in South Yorkshire to this day.

 

[Monte]

something about Gordon tools:
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=137490

my girlfriend bought me Unior Hex 6 just to see how good/bad they are since i cant find and other brand hex ill give em a chance lol any info? becouse ill get salary for few days so ill buy em in all sizes lol

Wiha

Glass/Windshield removal tools by PMA
www.pma-tools.net

Abrasives/shop/paint supplies from 3M, Norton, Lesonal, Cartechnic and Colad
www.lesonal.nl
www.emm-automotive.nl
www.cartechnic.de

CePe blasting material
www.cepe.de

 

[mrtools]

You show the Megadora Tang-through screwdrivers in that second picture. How tough are they? Have you actually hit them with a hammer yet?

Actually Im not shot a pic for Megadora
Base on my experience using a Megadora thang thru screwdrivers, they really tough even hit with a steel hammer continuously a tip and a end cap still in a good condition
Megadora thang thru screwdrivers suitable for heavy duty jobs, Im regularly used it to open a tight or rusty screws

Minor injury

My favorite No.930 short series

@Monte
Nice equipment
Make sure u use a proper Personal Protective Equipment

 

[matthew]

the one with the red protection sleeve is made by Habero (Gedore)

Once again I'm impressed with Toolcyclopedia Monte...

 

[franzdom]

This thread is nothing but trouble, look what the cat dragged in

 

[american lockpicker]

Is that chrome plated?

 

[franzdom]

Yes, chrome plated and the hinges are quite smooth. I really like these.

 

[Monte]

@Monte
Make sure u use a proper Personal Protective Equipment

Don´t worry For painting i have a mask like this

Once again I'm impressed with Toolcyclopedia Monte...

That was easy There is a "hb" stamped into the head of the hammer

This thread is nothing but trouble, look what the cat dragged in

Nice needle nose + grabber pliers !








just some cheapo tools which i found in a store: no-name scissors and a scraper for paint/rust/wallpaper etc.

 

[dykmore]

I picked up this torx key at today's flea market, dated 1992, in unopened package. I know it isn't from "old world", but the package is in german language with price in DM. Today price was 10 cents it's unbelievable that this thing waited almost 20 years for me to open..