Tools from the old world
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What about the cupcakes?
Couldn't stay well enough away! Didn't need it but I couldn't bear the thought of not having it...
22" Knipex Cobra - this thing is huge!
Don't have a use for it yet, but as they say (or at least as 'I' say), "if you buy it, you will use it!"
22" Knipex Cobra - this thing is huge!
Don't have a use for it yet, but as they say (or at least as 'I' say), "if you buy it, you will use it!"
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zeug
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Congrats jgeoffr.
Its certainly not the most used tool in my box, but did use the cobra XXL last week on a toilet tank-to-bowl flange nut. My son laughed at first, then realized I’m his daddy.
Its certainly not the most used tool in my box, but did use the cobra XXL last week on a toilet tank-to-bowl flange nut. My son laughed at first, then realized I’m his daddy.
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Couldn't stay well enough away! Didn't need it but I couldn't bear the thought of not having it...
22" Knipex Cobra - this thing is huge!
Don't have a use for it yet, but as they say (or at least as 'I' say), "if you buy it, you will use it!"
Useful, you never know when you'll need to take a bridge apart.Congrats jgeoffr.
Its certainly not the most used tool in my box, but did use the cobra XXL last week on a toilet tank-to-bowl flange nut. My son laughed at first, then realized I’m his daddy.
Couldn't stay well enough away! Didn't need it but I couldn't bear the thought of not having it...
22" Knipex Cobra - this thing is huge!
Don't have a use for it yet, but as they say (or at least as 'I' say), "if you buy it, you will use it!"
Yeah, I have those too. Yes, huge!
Used it on a large water filter (household) ring / nut. It was on really tight , probably over tightened. Jaws on the 22" were big enough to grab well.
Seth
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Old new Britain ratchet from the late 40s early 50s
A little closer look at the Rennsteig punches and chisels I just picked up.
Pin punches from 2mm to 12mm.
Taper punches in assorted sizes from 2mm-12mm and some assembly punches.
Some rivet setters/holders. Nowhere near a full set but could be useful in the future.
And some grooving chisels.from 2mm-6mm in width.
Pin punches from 2mm to 12mm.
Taper punches in assorted sizes from 2mm-12mm and some assembly punches.
Some rivet setters/holders. Nowhere near a full set but could be useful in the future.
And some grooving chisels.from 2mm-6mm in width.
upgrading
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Stuey has a preview of the 2023 Wera Advent Calendar
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LostBoy(IRL)
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Picked up two more Hazet spanners from the carboot at the weekend.
Top two in this pic, showing both sides, I haven't seen this style before? I'll do a little research at some stage, but thought they might be interesting to show here, anyone recognize this style?
I think the foreign stamp was used for tools imported to the UK, read about it before but don't remember when it was phased out.
Lower two I had and are the style I'm familiar with, recessed stamping and the series number.
Top two in this pic, showing both sides, I haven't seen this style before? I'll do a little research at some stage, but thought they might be interesting to show here, anyone recognize this style?
I think the foreign stamp was used for tools imported to the UK, read about it before but don't remember when it was phased out.
Lower two I had and are the style I'm familiar with, recessed stamping and the series number.
A Viking Arm and Stahlwille wrenches.
The Viking Arm (made in Norway) is solid and heavy. I immediately tried it on the kitchen door. Lifts smoothly, lowers in smaller steps. 10/10 would absolutely recommend if you are willing to pay the rather steep price (was 140 € + shipping for me).
I'm not satisfied with these Stahlwille wrenches. Overall quality and finish is the usual, but tolerances are nowhere near the usual. I bought them for my screwdrivers for when I need to use the hex bolster but all sizes (8: +.54, 10: +.26, 13: +.29) have a lot of play. It's a corner rounder. I'm better off using the regular old open ended wrenches.
The Viking Arm (made in Norway) is solid and heavy. I immediately tried it on the kitchen door. Lifts smoothly, lowers in smaller steps. 10/10 would absolutely recommend if you are willing to pay the rather steep price (was 140 € + shipping for me).
I'm not satisfied with these Stahlwille wrenches. Overall quality and finish is the usual, but tolerances are nowhere near the usual. I bought them for my screwdrivers for when I need to use the hex bolster but all sizes (8: +.54, 10: +.26, 13: +.29) have a lot of play. It's a corner rounder. I'm better off using the regular old open ended wrenches.
nice !! More pics of the ratchet please
I think I have the same ratchet but a bit older.
Are these enough?
CGarage
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Vigor by Hazet set.
This is an ideal tool set to have if you own a European car. Comes with metric everything in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2” drive sizes.
I am really happy with the knurled sockets and how they were made and the composite ratchets are really smooth as well, with high tooth count.
This is an ideal tool set to have if you own a European car. Comes with metric everything in 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2” drive sizes.
I am really happy with the knurled sockets and how they were made and the composite ratchets are really smooth as well, with high tooth count.
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Some quick pictures of my Beta 920/55x that came in the other day, 1/2" anvil on their 3/8" sized body.
The handle looks a bit silly in pictures but feels very solid in the hand; like grabbing a potato. The shape is wider than it is tall with nice stippling on the sides and thumb depression.
This is my first round head ratchet so I don't have a lot to compare to but the action is fairly clicky and backdrag is relatively average. The slider switch is a bit stiff and can be a little difficult to push/pull with your thumb depending upon which direction the head is facing. I guess less easy to bump accidentally than some of the rotary switch designs. A cool part is that when the switch slides, it exposes/covers engraved arrows that clearly show the direction of rotation. Much nicer than something abstract like L/R or on/off imho.
I tried silicone grease as an experiment which made the action much quieter but also made the backdrag somewhat inconsistent or "sticky". The mechanism seems to be much happier with a thin lubricant (re-lubed with lok-shot). The head is held together by a coiled spring clip which makes disassembly easy with minimal tooling; you just need a small flathead or pick. It also keeps some tension which theoretically helps keeps lubricants in and dirt out.
Due to the compact head and flat beam, it's a whole lot lighter than most other 1/2" ratchets. The head is so compact that the base of some sockets (ex: 27mm+) are actually larger in diameter. Second picture shows a Nepros deep 12mm socket mounted; it's very easy to reach the knurling even on smaller sizes.
The handle looks a bit silly in pictures but feels very solid in the hand; like grabbing a potato. The shape is wider than it is tall with nice stippling on the sides and thumb depression.
This is my first round head ratchet so I don't have a lot to compare to but the action is fairly clicky and backdrag is relatively average. The slider switch is a bit stiff and can be a little difficult to push/pull with your thumb depending upon which direction the head is facing. I guess less easy to bump accidentally than some of the rotary switch designs. A cool part is that when the switch slides, it exposes/covers engraved arrows that clearly show the direction of rotation. Much nicer than something abstract like L/R or on/off imho.
I tried silicone grease as an experiment which made the action much quieter but also made the backdrag somewhat inconsistent or "sticky". The mechanism seems to be much happier with a thin lubricant (re-lubed with lok-shot). The head is held together by a coiled spring clip which makes disassembly easy with minimal tooling; you just need a small flathead or pick. It also keeps some tension which theoretically helps keeps lubricants in and dirt out.
Due to the compact head and flat beam, it's a whole lot lighter than most other 1/2" ratchets. The head is so compact that the base of some sockets (ex: 27mm+) are actually larger in diameter. Second picture shows a Nepros deep 12mm socket mounted; it's very easy to reach the knurling even on smaller sizes.
This rather nice Gedore cabinet popped up on UK eBay. I'm kinda tempted
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Spongebob89
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Qualitytools
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Mind sharing where you purchased those? I can use a 1/4 set like that. ThanksSome 1/4 Unior e-torx sockets from E4 to E11 (hard to get as 1/4). They quite well made. Now I need to find a way to store them other than a socket rail or throwing them unorganized into some container.
I think it was 40R and then the inch size. I don't know how bad you want them but here's a set for sale
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Spongebob89
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I think it was 40R and then the inch size. I don't know how bad you want them but here's a set for sale
Facom 7 Piece AF Combination Spanner Set Speed France 40.R OGV 3/8 - 3/4 | eBay
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I want to know (the part numbers list) if this set includes all the numbers or it is incomplete.
I don't know the numbers; it looks like they phased out the 40R and replaced it with the 467R but I don't see any SAE sizes listed for that series. I would think that the 7 pc. set listed would be close to all the 40R SAE sizes. That seems to be a really good mix of inch size wrenches.
Sears Craftsman used to sell an 8pc set of wrenches like the 40R in SAE and the sizes went from 5/16 to 3/4 and that was all the sizes they made. I don't know if Facom made a 40R in 5/16 but I would guess the 7pc set would be about all the sizes they made in those.
I can, but it won't help you since they don't ship abroad. Amazon.de has them as well for like 8-9 € a piece but I don't think that seller will ship to the US either (you could check tho). They are the 189/2 series if that helps.
Spongebob89
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I am suspicious about the set on ebay because I found and the below number 11/32 alone that don't include in the set. The facom is good company but in the catalogues and part numbers is odd i think.
I think that 7pc set would take care of about 95% of the wrench sizes you would need for working on cars or bikes.
Qualitytools
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Thanks
Beta 920/46 1/2" drive speed handle
Not particularly common these days with power tools around but I have wanted one for a while and found a good deal on this Beta. ($20 USD is better than nearly $100 for a new Stahlwille or vintage Hazet.)
It has a deep crank for extra leverage common on Euro models; American versions all tend to be extra shallow.
Not particularly common these days with power tools around but I have wanted one for a while and found a good deal on this Beta. ($20 USD is better than nearly $100 for a new Stahlwille or vintage Hazet.)
It has a deep crank for extra leverage common on Euro models; American versions all tend to be extra shallow.
Spongebob89
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Kasal
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inflador de neumáticos, Wonder Eurodainu 2015 fabricado en Italia bajo licencia Michelin, con certificado de verificación
Kasal
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Buenos dias a mi el repartidor me dejo esto: Beta RSC24AXL/9. Espero poder abrirlo mañana y mostrar fotos reales.
zeug
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A friend asked to borrow a band clamp tool for the Oetiker style clamps used on sprinkler systems here in Colorado. I dug it out of a bucket of irrigation parts in the shed just now and was surprised to see that it was made by Knipex. I bought it when we bought our house in 2006. I'm sure I got it from Lowes or Home Depot. This makes it my first Knipex tool, maybe even my first German tool, and unknowingly until now. Now I have a 56" chest full of Knipex and other German brands....
