Tools from the old world
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CHI_Tool&Die
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That’s a pretty cool find!
d42jeep
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I found a couple of interesting German tools at a moving and estate sale recently. The moving sale had this interesting dog bone wrench. It looks much better after it’s evaporust bath. 
I found what I assume is a Hazet brake bleeding wrench at an estate sale on Sunday.
-Don
I found what I assume is a Hazet brake bleeding wrench at an estate sale on Sunday.
-Don
Thanks for the website. I can find individual imperial sockets but I was hoping to get a set at once. I haven't heard of Unior though.
Appreciate the help. I'm in the US smack dab in the middle haha.
Searching for the EAN is a great suggestion, I was using other numbers. I will also visit the manufacturers websites for the EAN, I was using their PDF catalogs. I will make sure to email these websites to make sure they're willing to ship too.
Is it normal for european sets to skips sizes? 8, 10, 12, etc
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Oh, had to edit because I misunderstood at first. Yes, it's common because some sizes are super rare. I don't think I ever needed a 9 mm in my life. I need an open ended 11 mm to remove a chuck from an old Bosch drill but I don't think I would ever need a 11 mm as a socket.
Spongebob89
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PB Swiss Slim VDE Screwdrivers
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Kasal
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I hesitated between that inflator and the Eurodainu 2015, last month, I finally decided on the Eurodainu, it was about €10 cheaper. Is the red body made of iron or plastic?
Go with EWO and you won't regret it. They even come with quick couplers, the one you push forward to lock. Makes it a lot easier and more secure when the valve is hard to reach.
Spongebob89
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Wiha VDE Screwdriver SoftFinish electric Hex nut driver | eBay
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Qualitytools
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Beautiful looking welding shield Monte, what a great design! Thanks for sharingOptrel Clearmaxx with shade 5 for plasma cutting
CGarage
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Of course it’s beautiful, it’s Swiss 
Spongebob89
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Hello,
I have some quality tools for sale. I have post them on ebay but there is any thread here in the site to advertise them (links from ebay) or another site to post tools that is for sale from ebay? (I apologise if this question I post it in the wrong thread)
I have some quality tools for sale. I have post them on ebay but there is any thread here in the site to advertise them (links from ebay) or another site to post tools that is for sale from ebay? (I apologise if this question I post it in the wrong thread)
Qualitytools
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You can list your tools for sale in the Classifieds
Kasal
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My purchases this month: IMBUS, Torx and Allen key set with "T" handle and support for allen keys (there was no support for torx keys).
zeug
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Lowe's in CO had a 5 piece Wiha screwdriver set on sale from $30 down to $8. I definitely don't need more screwdrivers, but made in Germany got me.
nadogail
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looks like a trip to Lowe's is going on my list of things to do.
The swedes have something similarOf course it’s beautiful, it’s Swiss
Stahlwille "415" 1/4" ratchet:
No, they do not make things in Asia. Nevertheless Asia is also Japan and the iphone is made in China
.CGarage
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What do people think of the Facom 1/2 extendable ratchets?
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I've been looking for a quality extendable 1/2 ratchet that can become short enough to fit in a .50 cal ammo can and it looks like either of these would work. I already have a standard length Facom 1/2 ratchet in that style and like it well enough. The main thing that has been holding me back is that these cannot be rebuilt. Not that they are super expensive ratchets, but they are not cheap either. I was curious if anyone on here has had some experience with these.
I've been looking for a quality extendable 1/2 ratchet that can become short enough to fit in a .50 cal ammo can and it looks like either of these would work. I already have a standard length Facom 1/2 ratchet in that style and like it well enough. The main thing that has been holding me back is that these cannot be rebuilt. Not that they are super expensive ratchets, but they are not cheap either. I was curious if anyone on here has had some experience with these.
Pretty certain they do import the ratcheting wrenches there.No, they do not make things in Asia. Nevertheless Asia is also Japan and the iphone is made in China
Not sure why they'd specify that as the country of origin otherwise.
Dave455
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Yes, they do! The ratcheting wrenches come from Taiwan.No, they do not make things in Asia. Nevertheless Asia is also Japan and the iphone is made in China
These were subject to patents when first introduced, so every manufacturer had to buy them in at first. Different now, as the patents have expired, but I don’t think either Hazet or Stahlwille have switched production! Gedore did.
As F-22 said, don’t know if they import the whole wrench, or just the ratcheting mechanism, but they are imported.
You can go on the respective websites and see which tools are made in Germany, which is just about every wrench or socket wrench they offer, but not the ratcheting ones.
The quality of the Taiwanese tools has improved enourmously over the last few years. 30 years ago, maybe 25, their stuff was rubbish. Now though, they’ve sorted out their steel and heat treatment, and decent tools are available.
Understand though, that they manufacture what the customer orders. I suspect that the Germans want everything to a standard, so they end up with decent tools. There are tool companies that just want cheap, and they will get that too!
Stahlwille's ratcheting wrenches (the weird ones that are pieced together with some sheet metal) like this one are made in the USA. Gedore wrenches are made in Germany, but yes, most ratcheting wrenches are at least partially from Taiwan.
A few other Asian made Stahlwille tools from the top of my head: their hook tools are made in China, voltage tester set also China, their ratcheting screwdriver is made in Taiwan.
Other European countries: broken bolt extractor set (straight square, not the spiral one, nor the Rennsteig conical) is made in Ireland.
A few other Asian made Stahlwille tools from the top of my head: their hook tools are made in China, voltage tester set also China, their ratcheting screwdriver is made in Taiwan.
Other European countries: broken bolt extractor set (straight square, not the spiral one, nor the Rennsteig conical) is made in Ireland.
It's called a plate ratchet. Not weird or unique to Stahlwille, just an older/more industrial design.
I bet there are a lot of other tools that your neighbor doesn't have either.
Point being, plate ratchets are a real thing made by many companies and not some "weird thing" that Stahlwille "pieced together with some sheet metal". Not sure why you would need to argue with this
I never said it was unique to Stahwille. That's what you keep insisting on. Basically you are arguing with yourself. It's still an uncommon tool and a weird design (regarding comfort). Floppy hammers are also a thing, doesn't make them less weird.
DerekV
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What’s the OAL of the ratchet? Looks sweeeeeetStahlwille 1/2" 90-tooth, flex head ratchet, a Stahlwille 1/2" to 3/8" adapter, and a Stabila tape measure with top window.
