Tools from the old world
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four.cycle
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^ who? ISI?
and yeah, that "Pressol" can is fabulous!
and yeah, that "Pressol" can is fabulous!
honcho
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Same ISI that makes the whipped cream makers?
My first very own VBW pliers. I'm in love with it. Not only are they chrome plated as opposed to pretty much everything else but the texture on the handles is something entirely different. They are meant for those snap ring like things but will be used for general prying and separation. I could have used these when I was switching key fobs and the immobilizer part was glued shut.
The only thing I don't like about VBW is that they are hard to come by. Shipping was indicated as 5-8 work days and shipped directly from the factory. Took 11 work days and the stripping pliers still haven't arrived. I can tell this isn't even a fresh batch. The spring didn't close the jaws completely on its own so I used Ballistol on the joint, squeezed like 30 times, wiped the rusty oil off and repeated another 2 times. This was def. sitting on some shelf for a while.
The only thing I don't like about VBW is that they are hard to come by. Shipping was indicated as 5-8 work days and shipped directly from the factory. Took 11 work days and the stripping pliers still haven't arrived. I can tell this isn't even a fresh batch. The spring didn't close the jaws completely on its own so I used Ballistol on the joint, squeezed like 30 times, wiped the rusty oil off and repeated another 2 times. This was def. sitting on some shelf for a while.
Pixel_Rage
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Knipex 70 02 160 S7 - Diagonal Side Cutters
mobiledynamics
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Just short of a torpedo level, how common are die cast levels in longer lengths out East....
I just ordered a few 40-100CM....have considered it many times, but looks like it may be one of those things phased out ...so I bit the bullet and ordered the full suite of sizes
I just ordered a few 40-100CM....have considered it many times, but looks like it may be one of those things phased out ...so I bit the bullet and ordered the full suite of sizes
theamcguy
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What is the part number of those VBW Pliers, Thank you
530205
acer66
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Interesting, did not know that Bessey sells tools like that.Bessey (Erdi) mini seamer
I have quite a bit of VBW tools from the 60s ,I d think........the army here must have had a contract with their local agents ........a lot of german products came here as WW2 reparations credit..............I remember as a kid the Deutz Jupiter trucks crawling up the steep hill outside our house..........very distinctive sound .....and appearance .
Erdi (which is owned by Bessey) makes this kind of stuff. There were only 4 options to choose from: Freund, Bessey, Kiesel, and Stubai. Both Bessey and Freund were excellent choices but Bessey was cheaper. I didn't like the looks of the Kiesel and it's also much harder to come by. The Stubai were not only expensive but looked worse than China made. So I ended up with Bessey.
Stubby1743
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Omma Tools from Italy have only had a very few mentions on this Forum. I only see them very rarely here in the UK and picked up these two spanners a few years ago. They are nicely made and slim and therefore quite light for their size.
Omma make a wide range of hand tools. What sets them apart from most other makers are the sizing options. For example, DOE spanners with 13mm at one end are available with 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 or 17mm at the other end. I like that because I am a believer in putting together tailored carry kits for vehicles and boats. I hate the idea of carrying a lot of heavy tools some of which don't fit any fastener on the vehicle or boat.
Omma make a wide range of hand tools. What sets them apart from most other makers are the sizing options. For example, DOE spanners with 13mm at one end are available with 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 or 17mm at the other end. I like that because I am a believer in putting together tailored carry kits for vehicles and boats. I hate the idea of carrying a lot of heavy tools some of which don't fit any fastener on the vehicle or boat.
Elora still does that,Omma Tools from Italy have only had a very few mentions on this Forum. I only see them very rarely here in the UK and picked up these two spanners a few years ago. They are nicely made and slim and therefore quite light for their size.
Omma make a wide range of hand tools. What sets them apart from most other makers are the sizing options. For example, DOE spanners with 13mm at one end are available with 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 or 17mm at the other end. I like that because I am a believer in putting together tailored carry kits for vehicles and boats. I hate the idea of carrying a lot of heavy tools some of which don't fit any fastener on the vehicle or boat.
DIN 895 Open End Wrenches - Made in Germany
Elora double open end wrenches are manufactured to DIN 895 standards, with a black oxide finish. They are available in metric sizes from 6mm to 80mm. Made in Germany
www.bloomertool.com
Stubby1743
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These four short DBEs were all made in Germany and are very similar in style but have different names on them.
From the top:
9x8mm Heyco (marked W.Germany, all the others are just marked Germany).
11x10 Elora.
19x17 Matador.
3/8x5/16W Skilfo.
Heyco, Elora and Matador are brands that I am very familiar with, but I don't remember ever seeing a Skilfo branded too before.
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Couple Elora tools came in from Bloomer Tools. Rotfuss pliers and warding file set. Label on the file storage tin is marked West Germany- wonder how long Bloomer has had this stuff!
Last time I managed to post the wire strippers and the extension in the wrong thread. Since then the T-handle and clamping pliers also arrived.
I couldn't get my hands on the VBW wire strippers so I got the Gedore instead. The 1/4 T-handle and 40 cm extension are Hazet. And last but not least Bessey clamping pliers. The Bessey pliers aren't what I would consider excellent craftsmanship, but for half the price of the Hazet equivalent it's alright.
I couldn't get my hands on the VBW wire strippers so I got the Gedore instead. The 1/4 T-handle and 40 cm extension are Hazet. And last but not least Bessey clamping pliers. The Bessey pliers aren't what I would consider excellent craftsmanship, but for half the price of the Hazet equivalent it's alright.
Stubby1743
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At my local small car boot sale this morning, I found an example of another maker of this style of DBE. I don't think that I have ever seen a "HERMA" brand tool before.
I bought one of these, what I can say is that it is big, for a small hand it may seem big. Even if it is Made in PRC it has the quality of Wiha. I haven't put it to work yet as I have many other models of electric screwdrivers, I think I have over 20 models and types of cordless electric screwdrivers. For high screw tightening power I would recommend BOSCH Go 2 or 3, the rest are fairy tales.
ISI was a german tool manufacturer who mainly made torque wrenches (afaik). They went out of business in 2016.^ who? ISI?
and yeah, that "Pressol" can is fabulous!
The company belong to the WGB/Carl Walter/Wiesemann family of tool companies. German made former ISI torque wrenches might be still produced in the Walter factory.
maybe ;-)Same ISI that makes the whipped cream makers?
something more modern from Pressol:
We have lots of those at work (but mainly the grey variant, not sure if they're different). Really nice quality, and if I remember right they spray on both the aqueeze and the release stroke.ISI was a german tool manufacturer who mainly made torque wrenches (afaik). They went out of business in 2016.
The company belong to the WGB/Carl Walter/Wiesemann family of tool companies. German made former ISI torque wrenches might be still produced in the Walter factory.
maybe ;-)
something more modern from Pressol:
A bit funny they say it is made in EU but the manufacturer is German - so it's probably something eastern like poland...
Chefjpd
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Leroy Merlin and Castorama have a nice selection of Facom tools.
Thanks. Looks like they have both in Lille so maybe I'll take a weekend drive over there.
Any good places for German tools?
Hornbach has probably the most German stuff. Most tool stores have little to nothing of the good stuff and stock mostly imported tools. You could also try Obi, a lot of their in-house brand (Lux) tools come from some of the better German manufacturers like Felo for example. The smaller specialty shops usually have close to nothing on stock. That's all I can think of but I'd still suggest just ordering online unless you're the kind of guy who likes to shop aimlessly.
Thank you. I suspected that would be the case. I'll check out those two places just to see what they have.
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The black/grey version seems to be the upgraded version with stainless steel nozzle, better plastic and double action head.
Nail removing tool:
acer66
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Any experience with the Nail removing tool?
Qualitytools
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^ Very nice, love the color. Thanks for sharing
it works
Maybe the traditional type is easier to use because of the longer lever.
Raaco assortment box
honcho
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Stahlwille's old "Stronger than any bolt" motto is great. It's a shame that they abandoned it but I suppose the lawyers told them they'd lose the first lawsuit filed when one of their tools was misused and broke before the bolt did.
Spongebob89
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ATE brake caliper file
Hi,
what is the purpose of this file?
Brake caliper guide file
The ATE brake caliper guide file allows the brake pad guide surfaces on brake calipers and holders to be filed to a bright finish. Single-sided cutting ensures that no damage is caused to the dust cap. The special coarse teeth mean that the work is completed quickly and cleanly....
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Strange! Made in Germany and below in the Cyrillic alphabet: Made in PolandATE brake caliper file
in the meantime i used it 10 times and it works like a charm
Here is a how to video:
really ?? Maybe the handle is made here and the file there or vice versa
Or sometimes they buy the file in Germany and sometimes in Poland...? Or it´s NOS and made around 1940 or so... 
Pferd 76mm cutting disc set with arbor
Maybe the handle was made in one country and the file in the other?