I get the nail puller usage, but cant figure out how I would use this as a nut driver. Unless that's some kind of euphemismI got one of those over 40 years ago when I was working for a landscaping outfit installing lawn sprinkler systems. I haven't used it for a band clamp since then, but it rides around in my carpentry toolbelt because it makes a great nail puller. Since the jaws are slightly rounded, it works surprisingly well as an adjustable nut driver, too!
I get the nail puller usage, but cant figure out how I would use this as a nut driver. Unless that's some kind of euphemism
Since the edges are rounded, they actually don't damage nuts (much!). Definitely qualifies as marginally abusive; not just for the tool but for the nut as well. But sometimes you're up on a ladder, and you just have to make do with what's in your toolbelt. And these Knipex are always in my toolbelt.
I imagined that and then said nah, I’m missing something. Sometimes you just gotta make it happen.This will probably get me banned from GJ!
Note also that these are marked "W Germany". Old school!
Hard to improve on that design, cheap and simple to make and effective. That style of snips has a geometry that lets them be quite hard and they stay sharp for a long time and can potentially even be resharpened.
I think you might be missing something. Although they look very similar, these aren't end nippers. They have rounded smooth working edges for tightening band clamps (System Oetiker).
Oh interesting. I admit I used the regular nippers to pinch those clamps in the past, and I wondered how the correct tool for that looked like. Quite surprised it's basically the sameI think you might be missing something. Although they look very similar, these aren't end nippers. They have rounded smooth working edges for tightening band clamps (System Oetiker).
Indeed, as you say, these are hard to improve on. Mine have taken many beatings over 40 years and they are still going strong.
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Well, Swiss is Switzerland and not Sweden. So you have one Swedish and one Swiss, but two nice blow guns!I have a couple Swedish blow guns
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That blade thickness is crazy, didn't know anyone makes shovels that thick.Ideal "Kraftspaten Plus" spade. Handle made from 3,6mm thick steel pipe, blade thickness 5mm....
www.idealspaten.de/en/
Definitely a punishment spade that, the extra weight you'd lift working with that over a "normal" decent quality steel spade.Ideal "Kraftspaten Plus" spade. Handle made from 3,6mm thick steel pipe, blade thickness 5mm....
www.idealspaten.de/en/
¿Cómo te gusta?Buenos dias a mi el repartidor me dejo esto: Beta RSC24AXL/9. Espero poder abrirlo mañana y mostrar fotos reales.
La verdad es que aún no lo he abierto, espero poder hacerlo este fin de semana. Pero creo que las expectativas serán buenas. Este modelo es la evolución del c24s (que yo tengo) y estoy encantado con él, y este ha sido igual pero más grande y con algunas mejoras.
The locking feature is actually an option on most of the Stahlwille socket accesssories.
I have the Proto version of those ratchets in flex and fixed head. They are by far my favorite ratchets. The knurling is nice, the heads are compact, the back drag is minimal, and the weight is well balanced. I wish the replacement kits were cheaper but these ratchets are sweet.Had to explain this to a customer yesterday and figured I might as well share. Added the write-up to my blog on Facom & USAG tools.........https://www.ultimategarage.com/Facom/facomnews.html
COO is Italy?Found these 1/2" drive Beta sockets on clearance from Zoro and used a 20% off coupon on top of that, ended up being somewhere between 6 to 8 USD a piece. 23-30mm and a 32mm.
Chrome is very bright and shiny on the outside, matte on the inside. Old school hex and square profiles with no off-corner engagement but that shouldn't be a huge deal at these sizes and low frequency of use. Some of the larger ones have some nicks/dents under the chrome or splotches but I don't really care at this price.
The labeling is minimal and easily legible which I love. Just the size in very larger numerals followed by the Beta logo/text and the product series (920A). Wish other manufacturers kept it this simple!
Not sure when I will ever use a 25 or 29mm but I have them now just in case, lol. Either that or they will be shiny seal drivers.
The Facom ratchets are really cool, but I generally prefer a pear head design (easier to switch over). Are the pear head ratchets from Facom also made in Europe?Had to explain this to a customer yesterday and figured I might as well share. Added the write-up to my blog on Facom & USAG tools.........https://www.ultimategarage.com/Facom/facomnews.html
I think so? That's how Zoro and Chad's Toolbox have them labeled anyway.
I have a Beta 3/4” drive set. While I’ve had it for some years, the styling and finish of the sockets looks identical to your 1/2” sockets.
Had to explain this to a customer yesterday and figured I might as well share. Added the write-up to my blog on Facom & USAG tools.........https://www.ultimategarage.com/Facom/facomnews.html
There are the obvious Japanese Ko-ken rebrands and the mostly Taiwanese Beta easy line. But I think most of the core socket + ratchet line as well as the T-handles are still Italian manufacture. The satin metal handle ratchets might be Taiwan, idk.
Seems like the most quirky way to pack stuff up. On the surface a box seems more efficient, but ultimately maybe if you have a bunch of cylinders all of the same diameter it also brings some benefits (and looks really unique)?
Pear head ratchets are currently made in Taiwan.
Your location would be good to know because most shops won't even ship to neighboring countries let alone much farther (by default). You don't need to know German, you just need to know the EAN number which a lot of shops use, and you can also use idealo or geizhals. They will cross reference EAN numbers, article numbers, and whatever the manufacturer calls it.
