CGarage
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Size is on the other side.
Tools from the old world
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YesIHaveAHammer
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Next in the range after a 24x27 which covers M16 & M18.
four.cycle
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wait... what????
are they in Germany, Sweden, or the Czech Republic?
I'm so confused!
are they in Germany, Sweden, or the Czech Republic?
I'm so confused!
Spongebob89
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German company now owned by Husqvarna/Sweden with production in Germany + Czech Republic...wait... what????
are they in Germany, Sweden, or the Czech Republic?
I'm so confused!
Inspired by Olli:
Martor Argentax Rapid silicone cartridge tool
I had to check the producer's web page what is the purpose of this tool:
If you think you need this tool then you're using the wrong size silicone tubs...
Snakevz
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Essve Essbox screw storage boxes
I am using simmilar boxxes which i can not find at my country anymore - Wisent B-boxx (distributed by Bauhaus):
I have them in an L-boxx, and need more of them so will look for this ESS-boxes
YesIHaveAHammer
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Would this version of Saltus 1000 combination spanner have been made in Germany? I'm guessing not.
I don't know when they stopped making spanners. This looks pretty modern, generic, and a big departure from old.
I don't know when they stopped making spanners. This looks pretty modern, generic, and a big departure from old.
Dave455
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Yes, I believe they were made in Germany, but cannot be 100% certain.Would this version of Saltus 1000 combination spanner have been made in Germany? I'm guessing not.
I don't know when they stopped making spanners. This looks pretty modern, generic, and a big departure from old.
I bought some a few some years ago to keep on a vehicle, and I’m pretty sure the packing was marked “Made in Germany”.
At the time, Saltus made quite a variety of wrenches, some quite specialised, and I have no doubt they were made. “in house”. I can say this with some confidance as most of these patterns were unique in some way to Saltus, and you generally didn’t see them with other names on.
Saltus were relatively unique among German manufacturers in opting for a polished chrome, but most of their tools were like that.
The only wrenches of the time that were not made in Germany were the ratcheting wrenches, which were then subject to patents. These were bought in (from Kabo) but the markings are laser printed rather than forged into the tool, and the chrome (at least on mine) is a slightly different colour.
The only thing I disagree with is that they marked them “Saltus Germany” which is misleading at best. This is legal under German law, but not under British law.
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Dave455
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My own Saltus combination wrenches below.
I can’t vouch for how well these hold up as they formed part of the “emergency” kit for my least used vehicle, and have been little used. From limited use they seem to be a high quality tool.
Some Saltus ”flex combination” wrenches, which Saltus call “3 in 1”.
These are beautiful and I wish I had more, but I only bought two to supplement a set of Snap On that I got on a deal which stopped at 15mm.
This is a classic Saltus tool, made by them for years, certainly long before Taiwanese tools even really existed, and I have no doubt they were made in Germany.
Combination wrench compared to a ratcheting combination wrench. The latter made in Taiwan for sure. It’s hard to see in the picture, but the finish is subtly different. There are differences in styling of the open end too.
And a close up of the markings. Note the laser etching on the Taiwanese tool, and also the omission of the “Solingen”. I suspect that while German law allows for the “Germany” to be included, the good people of Solingen would have something to say if that was.
I have to say that the Kabo made wrenches have worn very well. I was slightly disappointed to discover they were not German made, and I only chose them because they were 6 point, but some of the sizes I own (10 and 13) have seen considerable use.
I can’t vouch for how well these hold up as they formed part of the “emergency” kit for my least used vehicle, and have been little used. From limited use they seem to be a high quality tool.
Some Saltus ”flex combination” wrenches, which Saltus call “3 in 1”.
These are beautiful and I wish I had more, but I only bought two to supplement a set of Snap On that I got on a deal which stopped at 15mm.
This is a classic Saltus tool, made by them for years, certainly long before Taiwanese tools even really existed, and I have no doubt they were made in Germany.
Combination wrench compared to a ratcheting combination wrench. The latter made in Taiwan for sure. It’s hard to see in the picture, but the finish is subtly different. There are differences in styling of the open end too.
And a close up of the markings. Note the laser etching on the Taiwanese tool, and also the omission of the “Solingen”. I suspect that while German law allows for the “Germany” to be included, the good people of Solingen would have something to say if that was.
I have to say that the Kabo made wrenches have worn very well. I was slightly disappointed to discover they were not German made, and I only chose them because they were 6 point, but some of the sizes I own (10 and 13) have seen considerable use.
CGarage
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So, not all of Gedore RED product is Asian sourced. Some products are still German.
I bought a Gedore Red Hammer and Chisel set, and the chisels all had made in Germany. I don't think the hammer was.
CGarage
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I looked at buying that set but I had the blue box chisels from Gedore Germany and I don’t need any more hammers.
I like Gedore.
Looks like some of the Gedore Red wrenches are made in India. These look better than the ones from years ago that they had out.
The other day I was in need of a decent puller tool. Never heard of the brand but Hoffmann Group had a bunch of "Kukko" branded ones and they looked okay on the photos and the price seemed okay-ish so I went for it.
Wow what a surprise this was. Feels like one of those niche brands that really tries to do the very best possible tool in their field. Even the box was cool for just a somewhat specific tool.
The tip is very precision made. I spins freely and I assume it has some roller bearing or just one big ball underneath it on the inside.
Wow what a surprise this was. Feels like one of those niche brands that really tries to do the very best possible tool in their field. Even the box was cool for just a somewhat specific tool.
The tip is very precision made. I spins freely and I assume it has some roller bearing or just one big ball underneath it on the inside.
Even the grease that comes with it is made in Germany.
Very impressed by this order, always happy to find something like this. Haven't actually used it yet but it is clearly top end and I will be ordering from them again.
The finish is "rough" in the German style but it has clearly been tumbled for a while and feels smoother than e.g. Gedore or Hazet or Unior tools I'm used to - but not satin on the level of Stahlwille or Facom. Feels nice and smooth in the hand and should still be easy to clean - seems to be a nice finish to avoid showing scratches...
Very impressed by this order, always happy to find something like this. Haven't actually used it yet but it is clearly top end and I will be ordering from them again.
The finish is "rough" in the German style but it has clearly been tumbled for a while and feels smoother than e.g. Gedore or Hazet or Unior tools I'm used to - but not satin on the level of Stahlwille or Facom. Feels nice and smooth in the hand and should still be easy to clean - seems to be a nice finish to avoid showing scratches...
Nobody-named-Olli
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Congrats on that puller purchase!
Kukko = pretty much THE benchmark when it comes to pullers.
Like the packaging? Read this: https://www.kukko.com/en/blog/article/packaging-machine
They also have very nice sets that come in shadow foam/board and a variety of different L-Boxx/ Sortimo cases.
(Just two examples.)
EDIT: This is also extremely cool, for clock/gauge & model making, in an L-Boxx Mini.
Kind regards,
Olli
Kukko = pretty much THE benchmark when it comes to pullers.
Like the packaging? Read this: https://www.kukko.com/en/blog/article/packaging-machine
They also have very nice sets that come in shadow foam/board and a variety of different L-Boxx/ Sortimo cases.
Series 25
The puller sets of the series 25 are used for extracting internal bearings, bearing outer rings, and bushings in crafts, industry, and workshops. The set includes internal extractors and counter stays. The multi-shell design of the internal extractors with their extra large gripping edges allows...
www.kukko.com
Series K-2030-10+
The 13-piece universal puller set with quickly adjustable jaws of the 2030 series is used for 2-jaw and 3-jaw pulling of bearings, gears, discs, etc. in crafts, industry, and workshops. The 2030 series impresses with its versatile combination options. The set allows for the assembly of 8...
www.kukko.com
(Just two examples.)
EDIT: This is also extremely cool, for clock/gauge & model making, in an L-Boxx Mini.
Series 140-S
The 11-piece micro puller set is used for pulling speedometer cables, pressure gauges, clocks, and similar parts. Especially in model building, the small parts puller is a helpful and reliable tool. The handy and space-saving design features narrow jaws that are particularly suitable for tight...
www.kukko.com
Kind regards,
Olli
M.Jay
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Pretty sure the "Solingen" stamped ones are made there. They've been putting it on their tools since at least the late 90s. Solingen is famous for its blacksmithing tradition, and the city's name is even legally protected.
Really? If so, they clearly learned nothing from the debacle they in the 80s. The infamous Indian made Gedore wrenches from back then still haunts this company to this day.
Congratulations, you've just bought the Porsche among pullers! Kukko is a more than a century old company, and was one of the first to manufacture this type of tool, so they certainly know what they are doing.
That's all very cool and the pullers are one of those tools you don't give much thought to until you really need one.Congrats on that puller purchase!
Kukko = pretty much THE benchmark when it comes to pullers.
Like the packaging? Read this: https://www.kukko.com/en/blog/article/packaging-machine
They also have very nice sets that come in shadow foam/board and a variety of different L-Boxx/ Sortimo cases.
Series 25
The puller sets of the series 25 are used for extracting internal bearings, bearing outer rings, and bushings in crafts, industry, and workshops. The set includes internal extractors and counter stays. The multi-shell design of the internal extractors with their extra large gripping edges allows...www.kukko.com
Series K-2030-10+
The 13-piece universal puller set with quickly adjustable jaws of the 2030 series is used for 2-jaw and 3-jaw pulling of bearings, gears, discs, etc. in crafts, industry, and workshops. The 2030 series impresses with its versatile combination options. The set allows for the assembly of 8...www.kukko.com
(Just two examples.)
EDIT: This is also extremely cool, for clock/gauge & model making, in an L-Boxx Mini.
Series 140-S
The 11-piece micro puller set is used for pulling speedometer cables, pressure gauges, clocks, and similar parts. Especially in model building, the small parts puller is a helpful and reliable tool. The handy and space-saving design features narrow jaws that are particularly suitable for tight...www.kukko.com
Kind regards,
Olli
I like these designs with a fixed "cross" (most common for two-jaw pullers but the one I bought now is a three jaw) on which you adjust the "jaws". The simpler ones with a hinge are often also fine but when I find myself pulling on things that are not perfectly round then those hinged ones can be very frustrating to use.
This puller cost me 89€ here. It seemed competitive for me, I think something equivalent from Hazet or Gedore or Unior is in that same range for sure.
Qualitytools
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Amazing innovation of having the side clamp. Always learning something new yet simple. Thanks for sharing.
Beerhippie
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That's a brilliant design.
I use a large hose clamp around the legs of my three-legged abomination to get it to stay on.
I use a large hose clamp around the legs of my three-legged abomination to get it to stay on.
four.cycle
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Beerhippie
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Those do look nice, but a large hose clamp is $5.^ Look at "Posi-Lock"
four.cycle
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^ That "Posi-Lock" 104 is one of the best tool purchases I've made in my life. Was about $120 bucks. Works first time, every time.
Beerhippie
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Maybe... Christmas is coming....^ That "Posi-Lock" 104 is one of the best tool purchases I've made in my life. Was about $120 bucks. Works first time, every time.
four.cycle
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^ It has more than paid for itself in the number of Band-Aids I no longer have to buy.
Beerhippie
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I just tend to get hoarse from cursing--loudly.^ It has more than paid for itself in the number of Band-Aids I no longer have to buy.
BobsYourUncle69
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They're not , they're worse.
Heavy for their size , inconsistent forging and insonsistant finish that feels like it wants to cut your hand. I'd take those old crappy Indian made Gedores over these Gedore reds. Hate my set and can't even resell the 24pc set I bought on n marketplace unsure for $100 despite them being $150 new.
I like Gedore , I find some Gedore red stuff to be nice too like their taiwanese made sockets so I'm not anti them at all , just those wrenches are terrible , maybe a notch about home Depot Husky but definitely below Indian made Craftsman and I don't like Craftsman.
M.Jay
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Why even bother with Gedore red? They basically just White label the same Taiwanese stuff every other mid range brand offers for less. 
garfieldzzz
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Depends what, I have a Torque wrench which is made in Germany and basicly the same than my real Rahsol and Gedore Torque wrenches. But with some of their stuff youre right…Why even bother with Gedore red? They basically just White label the same Taiwanese stuff every other mid range brand offers for less.