Tools from the old world
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CGarage
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Anyone know who made these? It’s the best size adjustment mechanism I’ve come across. Ratchet close, hit the button with your thumb to release.
No marks besides the made in France that I could discern.
I do.
Made by Blue-Point (or marketed by them).
Jeff
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I jumped on the Hazet hex socket deal. They are freakin' gorgeous.
Fedwrench
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Actually, Bahco which is a Snap on brand.
CGarage
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Correct, I have two pairs of them.
Qualitytools
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I think so, it has been a few years since I bought mine. Check Amazon, I see them every now and then there.
Blue Point may have sold them, but they were/are also sold by Bahco; and I'd bet they were actually manufactured by Bahco. Here's the current iteration:
neophyte
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They were a Bahco product going back at least two decades or more.
I think they they may have been designed to compete with the Knipex Cobra pliers with the push button adjustment mechanism, since the Cobra pliers adjustment mechanism seems to have been patented in the late 1990s (1997?), and the Cobra pliers were getting decent distribution with industrial suppliers and rebranded for Sears’ Craftsman.
It looks like the expected expiration of the Knipex push button adjustment mechanism was in mid 2012.
Bahco had better general distribution in the early 2000s in the USA, from regular hardware stores from what I recall, and I think Snap-On, which bought Bahco in 1999 and (Eurotools in 1997), may have still been trying to figure out what to do with the Bahco brand.
CGarage
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Qualitytools
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CGarage
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Bosch's best corded jigsaw. "Assembled" in Hungary. My 40 year old Bosch jigsaw and 28 year old cordless Bosch drill were manufactured in Switzerland. Is Bosch currently manufacturing any power tools in Switzerland?
Dave455
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Bosch's best corded jigsaw. "Assembled" in Hungary. My 40 year old Bosch jigsaw and 28 year old cordless Bosch drill were manufactured in Switzerland. Is Bosch currently manufacturing any power tools in Switzerland?
The Swiss made Bosch were superb tools.
They were built in the old Scintilla factory, who Bosch bought out. I think that factory is making exclusively blades now.
They’re very decent blades, but Scintilla invented the jigsaw, so with Bosch money behind them they should dominate the jigsaw world the same way Fein do with multi tools, but I’m not feeling that’s the case.
Best jigsaws right now are probably Mafell
CGarage
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The Swiss Bosch factory was in Solothurn, they are making blades now. I have not seen tools from them in years.
Edited to add: I think Bosch routinely moved power tool assembly and manufacturing around the world to their tax and corporate benefit.
I have seen Bosch tools marked: Made in USA, Made in Germany, Made in Swiss, Made in Mexico with Swiss Components, Made in Mexico with USA components, Made in Hungary, Made in Taiwan, Made in China, etc during the last 40 years.
It seems assembly was shifted from one area to the next to capitalize on ‘rule of origin’ rather than manufacturing prowess.
Edited to add: I think Bosch routinely moved power tool assembly and manufacturing around the world to their tax and corporate benefit.
I have seen Bosch tools marked: Made in USA, Made in Germany, Made in Swiss, Made in Mexico with Swiss Components, Made in Mexico with USA components, Made in Hungary, Made in Taiwan, Made in China, etc during the last 40 years.
It seems assembly was shifted from one area to the next to capitalize on ‘rule of origin’ rather than manufacturing prowess.
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Very expensive in the USA. $715.00 !
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Dave455
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I said “best”.Very expensive in the USA. $715.00 !
Mafell P1cc Jigsaw
Cuts materials up to 7-13/16" thick with new blades Powerful 900 W CUPrex compact motor Blows air on the blade as it floats frictionless in space, preventing burning Compatible with Mafell Guide Rail System as well as T-Shank jigsaw blades from other manufacturers Download P1cc BrochureDownload...www.timberwolftools.com
I never said “cheap”!
I never even thought “cheap”!
Spongebob89
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Hello,
I want to buy a mafel cordless drill but it has two models where the one is called impact (i think is hammer and not impact drill). A guy has told me that the simple drills have more precision on drilling holes than hammer drill but I am not sure that this assumption is right. If the hammer option on a drill has no impact on his functionality, then why companies make always two models where by the way the price is the same?
Cordless Impact Drill Driver ASB 18 in the T-MAX
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Cordless Drill Driver A 18 in the T-MAX
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I want to buy a mafel cordless drill but it has two models where the one is called impact (i think is hammer and not impact drill). A guy has told me that the simple drills have more precision on drilling holes than hammer drill but I am not sure that this assumption is right. If the hammer option on a drill has no impact on his functionality, then why companies make always two models where by the way the price is the same?
Cordless Impact Drill Driver ASB 18 in the T-MAX
Cordless Impact Drill Driver ASB 18 PURE in the T-MAX | Cordless Impact Drill Driver ASB 18 PURE in the T-MAX | 91C902
To overcome the toughest challenges, we have given the new-generation A 18 and ASB 18 an especially rugged specification and extra power.Its impact drill function makes the ASB 18 a genuine all-rounder.The upgraded PowerTanks for our cordless tools featu…
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Cordless Drill Driver A 18 in the T-MAX
Cordless Drill Driver A 18 PURE in the T-MAX | Cordless Drill Driver A 18 PURE in the T-MAX | 91C802
To overcome the toughest challenges, we have given the new-generation A 18 and ASB 18 an especially rugged specification and extra power.The upgraded PowerTanks for our cordless tools feature advanced processor-controlled battery technology. A key advant…
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sorry for my insensibilityMonte: You forgot me, I self-identify as a Kwanzaa celebrator!!! I feel so neglected!!!!
Thor hammer
CGarage
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sorry for my insensibility
Thor hammer
Thank you for recognizing my lived reality!!!
My lower half, below the belt, is still dancing to those tribal tunes posted up above!!!
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Hytekrednek
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I have and still use a Swiss made Bosch 10.8 volt hex driver/screwdriver. They are called 12 volt max now but they are really 10.8 volt. This thing just keeps on screwing and drilling! I wish bosch still made their 10.8/12 volt cordless tools in Switzerland. I think my 90 degree/right angle 10.8 volt hex driver is also Swiss made. Its old too but not used as much. It has an electronic clutch in it instead of mechanical like most others.
Qualitytools
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My 1590 jigsaw is made in Switzerland, I don’t use it often but when I do it’s fantastic.
Hi GJ team member
I'm eone from Malaysia. I'm really enjoy reading this thread since few year ago but only today registered into GJ.
Recently I bought a few vintage Format tools from the old tool supplier. Most of these tools are rebadged tool. I believe many tool expert in this forum.
Perhaps you guy can help me to identify who is the maker of this old tool. Thank you. 
I'm eone from Malaysia. I'm really enjoy reading this thread since few year ago but only today registered into GJ.
Recently I bought a few vintage Format tools from the old tool supplier. Most of these tools are rebadged tool. I believe many tool expert in this forum.
Perhaps you guy can help me to identify who is the maker of this old tool. Thank you. The wrenches design reminds me of Stahlwille.Hi GJ team member
I'm eone from Malaysia. I'm really enjoy reading this thread since few year ago but only today registered into GJ.
Recently I bought a few vintage Format tools from the old tool supplier. Most of these tools are rebadged tool. I believe many tool expert in this forum.
SC Fly Guy
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Welcome to GJ Eone!! Those are gorgeous and I always appreciate seeing new, old stock (NOS) tools. You’ve come to the right place. Not only are the GJ members experts at all things tools, they are also free with information and a vast library of knowledge!!Hi GJ team member
I'm eone from Malaysia. I'm really enjoy reading this thread since few year ago but only today registered into GJ.
Recently I bought a few vintage Format tools from the old tool supplier. Most of these tools are rebadged tool. I believe many tool expert in this forum.
CGarage
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Qualitytools
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Welcome to GJ Eone. I am sure someone here will be able to give you some information on your tools.Hi GJ team member
I'm eone from Malaysia. I'm really enjoy reading this thread since few year ago but only today registered into GJ.
Recently I bought a few vintage Format tools from the old tool supplier. Most of these tools are rebadged tool. I believe many tool expert in this forum.
Qualitytools
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I know they are beautifulAfter seeing the pics here i had to get me a set too....:
You get tool gifts from both?
Ya. The design look like stahlwille. Thank you
Ya. The design look like stahlwille. Thank
Thanks Monte. Exactly the same with Wiha
