Theloniousmonk
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Sorry, actually made in Belgium, not Denmark...
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Sorry, actually made in Belgium, not Denmark...
Krokodil
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Will pliers are very popular in South Africa
american lockpicker
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Made in Belgium? Interesting...
american lockpicker
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I googled Screwdrivers made in Denmark thinking I would find some brands I hadn't heard of before and it turned up pornographic ones.
http://1finetreasure.ecrater.com/p/1520762/antique-risqu233-nudes-screwdriver-made-in
(link is work safe)
yes some pics please
Whoops, forgot about that thread, but this thread grows at a much faster pace. ...just a matter a time.
yep
No kidding! ...I have a soft spot for Nepros stuff.
i know
I'm not sure of the exact reason, but my reaction was the same as yours. It seems like he's burnt out...there's a lot of work involved in publishing his books...All the travelling to different tool manufacturers abroad and domestic, the picture taking, and all the writing and editing that goes along with it. It's all too much for him and he needs to take a rest from that so that he can concentrate on his stores, as a boss. He's going into other projects to start something new though. For example, there's his radio broadcasting: Air-G
oh no....
i can travel for him and take pics and write....
I like his magazine better than the radio ...
no, only with the sibling, the "Orbis Speedy". You can adjust the pliers by just pushing the handle like in this video to open the pliers you don´t have to push a button like in the video, but just open the pliers handle to a certain degree and then you can open the pliers. The Will pliers have 2 rows of teeth on the outside of the joint with "dual pawls", the Orbis pliers one row of teeth with a single "pawl". IIRC the pawl consist of 1 or 2 pieces so thats about the same amount of parts than the traditional "push button" pliers. Here´s a PDF of the Orbis Speedy "Quick-snap" pliers with 10 reasons why you should buy them
http://www.orbis-werk.info/de/downloads/opmaak_speedy.pdf
they also make this "Orbis Torqy" similar to the Knipex "Multiple Slip Joint Spanner" but with the function of the "Speedy"
yup
(i want )Should also make sure not to damage spark plug boots. The regular pliers have quite thin jaws and old spark plug boots are sometimes difficult too remove and have brittle rubber boots...
Hazet offers something like it in long:
They had/have (?) a production in Johannesburg
Harry P. Will South Africa (PTY) LTD
http://harry-p-will.de/content/geschichte/geschi09.htm
I googled Screwdrivers made in Denmark thinking I would find some brands I hadn't heard of before and it turned up pornographic ones.
http://1finetreasure.ecrater.com/p/1520762/antique-risqu233-nudes-screwdriver-made-in
(link is work safe)
too expensive
AutomatiquE
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@superautobacs, do you know any website where i can find this Will sparkplug plier ?
superautobacs
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oh no....
i can travel for him and take pics and write.... i only need a translator... how about you ???
I like his magazine better than the radio ... more pics windows media player only show strange "formations" and no tool pics while listening to the radio
I'd love to travel around the world, go to tool manufacturer's headquarters/plants, take as many photos as allowed, do interviews, and publish it in multiple languages so that the world is given awareness to the existence of the various manufacturers and the premium tools they produce.
We got German and English covered already....what about some other languages.
no, only with the sibling, the "Orbis Speedy". You can adjust the pliers by just pushing the handle like in this video to open the pliers you don´t have to push a button like in the video, but just open the pliers handle to a certain degree and then you can open the pliers. The Will pliers have 2 rows of teeth on the outside of the joint with "dual pawls", the Orbis pliers one row of teeth with a single "pawl". IIRC the pawl consist of 1 or 2 pieces so thats about the same amount of parts than the traditional "push button" pliers. Here´s a PDF of the Orbis Speedy "Quick-snap" pliers with 10 reasons why you should buy them
I like how the Orbis joint mechanism is essentially covered, unlike the WiLL GripStar. But I'm happy with my Quattro grips so I don't think I really need it.
On a different note, I wonder if Knipex is going to extend the quick adjusting insulated plierswrench to their standard non-insulated versions?
BTW, I still love watching the NWS videos--they're all nicely done....very modern....without some corny infomercial type background music.
they also make this "Orbis Torqy" similar to the Knipex "Multiple Slip Joint Spanner" but with the function of the "Speedy"
Hrmm, in comparison to the Knipex, the Orbis one is quite bulky at the head. I'm not sure if I like that, but the quick adjusting feature could very well be a handy thing. When adjusting the Raptor to the optimal size for any given fastener, where access is somewhat restricted, and your view of the fastener is the side (not the head), it often takes a couple tries to get it right. The first adjustment you make is often either too small or too big.
yup
Should also make sure not to damage spark plug boots. The regular pliers have quite thin jaws and old spark plug boots are sometimes difficult too remove and have brittle rubber boots...
Yeah, you're right, these pliers usually just have thin jaws, but I guess the larger surface area of these should work better in preventing damage on older plug wires.
So, did anyone take advantage of Gedore's 30% discount code?
superautobacs
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Sorry, I got it off a Japanese tools store's website.
Ok, I found the link to where I saw it: http://www.worldimporttools.com/staff_blog/blog/2009/12/05.htm
Unfortunately, I can't find it in their online store for some reason.
Here's WiLL's website: http://www.harry-p-will.de/index.htm
Navigating through their website is a bit difficult, especially if you're like me where I can't read German.
Here's how to find it:
-click on "Produkte" at the top menu
-find and click "Zündkerzensteckerzangen" (the number 12 in the list)
-then find and click "Zündkerzensteckerzangen" near the top again
Unfortunately I couln't find any dealer networks through their site.
Perhaps Monte can help find you a dealer?
AutomatiquE
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@superautobacs : Thank you.
you could send a email to the e-mail adress at the link superautobacs provided or send a mail to the email addy on this page http://www.orbiswill.de/ and ask for a distributor in france if you need a quick answer. I also can email them if you don´t dare to ask
other options:
available in long + short
or Elora, available in 240mm + 300mm
http://www.baukreis.de/produkte/shop.php3?p=EO&s=465
or contact "Tracht Odenthal" www.otra-zangen.de they make the pliers for Elora.
or BGS-Technic
yeah that would be pretty cool !! To take a look inside the factories would be already satisfactory !! I think through this forum (+ others) the interested people can learn about all the different brands - maybe even more people than published in a magazine.
yes you´ll also find the Orbis pliers more often (rebadged) than the Will pliers. Maybe that´s one reason why.
not ? come on !!
The insulated Cobra ? I asked the dude at the Hardware fair but he said most likely not because the Cobras are advertised like "set and forget" with a adjustment which can´t accidentally be changed.
A voice is missing then they could show it on a shopping channel in TV
btw: videos....: Wiha Quick Fix but the new version....fully automatic:
For situations like you described or maybe where you can´t see nothing at all the automatic adjustment pliers are great i think. A "automatic" pliers wrench would be cool too imho.
yes i think so too. Already on my wish list now
Okay so I just wanted to say thanks to Monte for his recommendations. I ended up going with the felo bit holding driver. When I carry around a bag of tools I like to have a set of drivers with the most common bits such as some phillips and slotted but I also have a bit organizer case which has torx, hex, square etc which I can use with my bit holding driver should the need arise. That way I don't have to carry around like 50 drivers and I can still do pretty much everything I need to. I also wanted a bit holding driver so that I could 'test' how how I like the handle of a particular brand before investing in a whole set of that brand/style. I am very happy with the Felo driver and will probably end up buying the whole 550 set. I just hope they are really durable... what do you think monte? Are they one of the most durable or should I go with one of the other brands as an impact driver set?
Also, I got a few chances to try out my relatively new Knipex Pliers-wrench and I think it's great... the cobra with the ergo grip is next on my list. Knipex and Channellock are my favorite brands of pliers.
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P.S. > sorry if these two items have already been pictured in this thread... I just meant it to be a thank-you for Monte.
Also, I got a few chances to try out my relatively new Knipex Pliers-wrench and I think it's great... the cobra with the ergo grip is next on my list. Knipex and Channellock are my favorite brands of pliers.
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P.S. > sorry if these two items have already been pictured in this thread... I just meant it to be a thank-you for Monte.
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@ Bhae Nice Proxxons! I'm getting the top one for Christmas.
@ epiphany They are both made in Luxembourg but the tools aren't marked for some reason
and the box usually says so in very fine writing(or at least the proxxon tools I seen at Woodcraft do.)
I'm getting the top one for Christmas. @ epiphany They are both made in Luxembourg but the tools aren't marked for some reason
and the box usually says so in very fine writing(or at least the proxxon tools I seen at Woodcraft do.)
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AutomatiquE
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you could send a email to the e-mail adress at the link superautobacs provided or send a mail to the email addy on this page http://www.orbiswill.de/ and ask for a distributor in france if you need a quick answer. I also can email them if you don´t dare to ask
Servus Monte ! Many months ago i've e-mailed WILL twice to ask them for their rep./dealer in France. But they never answered. I'll try to contact them again hoping for an answer, otherwise i'll ask you to be so kind to do it for me in German. Maybe you'll be more lucky. Stay tuned.
Regards.
Auto.
Not that i know of. There is tool subforums on some motor/DIY/home improvement forums, but none where i have found a tool interest (No expertise like yours to be found
)Regarding spark boot pullers, do you know any for cramped spaces? The beetle don't have a lot of space since the spark plugs is to the sides.
superautobacs
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yeah that would be pretty cool !! To take a look inside the factories would be already satisfactory !! I think through this forum (+ others) the interested people can learn about all the different brands - maybe even more people than published in a magazine.
Yeah, that's true. This forum/thread is a great source/reference for learning about tools from around the world. I still think that it'll be nice if the 6 magazines could be translated into other languages.
The insulated Cobra ? I asked the dude at the Hardware fair but he said most likely not because the Cobras are advertised like "set and forget" with a adjustment which can´t accidentally be changed.
Whoops, I meant the Cobras.
...and fair enough, if that's what the Knipex rep. said.
btw: videos....: Wiha Quick Fix but the new version....fully automatic:
Does Unior get theirs from Wiha...or?
What about the Rothenberger Ro-Grip type? I saw them when I was tool shopping in Paris. I guess it's more similar to the Knipex SmartGrip:
For situations like you described or maybe where you can´t see nothing at all the automatic adjustment pliers are great i think. A "automatic" pliers wrench would be cool too imho.
I agree....an automatic Raptor plier with the same ergonomic features of the self-adjusting Wiha QuickFix would be
@zer0cell,
Congrats on the purchases.
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I'm waiting for my order to be delivered.It was easy. You just have to enter a code.
I have a rebranded Felo 550/Ergonic set from "Wurth", don´t own it that long (also only DIY use) but its good. I prefer the handle design from Felo over others like Wera so i would not hesitate to buy the 550 set.
Also, I got a few chances to try out my relatively new Knipex Pliers-wrench and I think it's great... the cobra with the ergo grip is next on my list. Knipex and Channellock are my favorite brands of pliers.
Mine too (ok and NWS, VBW, Gedore... )no problem, the bit holder not at all iirc and the pliers wrench not often enough !!
Pretty cool pliers.... Servus AutomatiquE
The best is to use the "orbiswill" adress !
@Bhae:
nice Proxxon tools and Dronco abrasives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not that i know of. There is tool subforums on some motor/DIY/home improvement forums, but none where i have found a tool interest (No expertise like yours to be found
maybe i should learn swedish i don´t know, the regular pliers like this or in the pics posted don´t work ?
"New Beetle" or old "bug" ??
Yeah, that's true. This forum/thread is a great source/reference for learning about tools from around the world. I still think that it'll be nice if the 6 magazines could be translated into other languages.
Yeah that would be really nice..... translated into english would be cool....btw superautobacs can´t you read/write japanese and english (hint
I can do without the QuickFix plier, but damn, after watching that new auto-adjusting QuickFix plier, I kinda want one now. I think it provides a much better ergonomics over the Knipex SmartGrip.
Try one and report !!
Does Unior get theirs from Wiha...or?
....vice versa ??? I think Unior had them before Wiha ??
What about the Rothenberger Ro-Grip type? I saw them when I was tool shopping in Paris. I guess it's more similar to the Knipex SmartGrip:
yeah, but never tried them out so far unfortunately. "Robo-grips" would be another choice
I agree....an automatic Raptor plier with the same ergonomic features of the self-adjusting Wiha QuickFix would be
I´ll mail the idea to Knipex....
Regarding Proxxon:
I once mailed Proxxon and asked where the tools are made:
The answer:
"It is right what your dealer told you (hand tools are from Taiwan) But the tools are made from our steel (special alloy) with our dies only made for us (patented design) in the worlds largest factory for sockets + parts. The company also produce for a lot other name brand tool companies.
The electric tools and lathes are made in Wecker/Luxemburg 35 km from the HQ in Niersbach (Germany). In germany they produce parts which are made on lathes and milling machines for the electric tools , and the milling machines"
american lockpicker
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Isn't the micro mill made in Austria? 
JayL
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Do you think this is a good ratchet? Planning to get one because its available locally to me. Probably around $50.
http://www.uniortools.com/product/reversible-ratchet-1-2-190.1-1abi
http://www.uniortools.com/product/reversible-ratchet-1-2-190.1-1abi
I spotted some "Made in Slovakia" Craftsman clamps at Sears. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.
I couldn't find any COO at all on the Facom 440 wrenches I just got in the mail. Nothing. Nada. Not even in fine print on the back of the cardboard underneath the new UPC sticker. I'll just assume they weren't made in a country at all, but in outer space.
I couldn't find any COO at all on the Facom 440 wrenches I just got in the mail. Nothing. Nada. Not even in fine print on the back of the cardboard underneath the new UPC sticker. I'll just assume they weren't made in a country at all, but in outer space.
superautobacs
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... I prefer the handle design from Felo over others like Wera so i would not hesitate to buy the 550 set.
I'd also like to say that I prefer the Felo over the Wera handles, especially in the larger handle sizes. I found out that the high ridge on the Wera handle would dig in to the palm during high-torque useage; the ridge on a Felo handle is smoother and less pronounced, which equates to a more comfortable fit for my hand.
Yeah that would be really nice..... translated into english would be cool....btw superautobacs can´t you read/write japanese and english (hint ) ????
Perhaps when I retire, and that'll be a while.
Oh, what about all the German magazines? You read/write English and German.
Try one and report !! I´m done with buying even more water pump pliers
Does Unior get theirs from Wiha...or?
....vice versa ??? I think Unior had them before Wiha ??
Yeah, something tells me that Unior had them from before too, but I never looked into the features of it until you posted the video link to the Wiha QuickFix. Seeing the QuickFix reminded me of the Unior one.
I don't need another one, but I sure would like to have another one.
I´ll mail the idea to Knipex....
Make sure we both a cut in the deal if they produce it.
75-tooth is interesting. I wonder where the internals are made? Regardless, I'd give it a try; make sure you report back.
@Aspera,
Interesting information regarding the clamps at Sears. Are they C or F type clamps...or? Do you have a link?
When the Facom 440 was announced into the market, coincidentally (or was it?
), Toptul announced their own release of the new wrenches. They looked all too similar and that led me to think that they were produced in Taiwan. I think Alfajuj, a member from Taiwan, even said that....IIRC, I think he may have been the one who informed us here. I may be wrong...it was information from over an year ago or more. There's been a few threads that touched this subject.Theloniousmonk
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afaik, the 440's are czech made, per ultgarage. but who really knows these days...
Krokodil
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Very nice Kemppi welder!
Isn't the micro mill made in Austria?
the only info i have is what i posted above.
Never saw Unior tools in my city also don´t know anybody here who owns them - so i don´t know. The member "Chreese" has a couple of Unior tools.
But 50$ sounds quite expensive
Dremel clamps like this
http://uk.farnell.com/dremel/2615-2505-ja/bar-clamp/dp/1633941?Ntt=2615+2505
and this
http://uk.farnell.com/dremel/2615-2520-ja/plier-grip-50mm/dp/1633942?Ntt=2615+2520
are from slovakia too
I couldn't find any COO at all on the Facom 440 wrenches I just got in the mail. Nothing. Nada. Not even in fine print on the back of the cardboard underneath the new UPC sticker. I'll just assume they weren't made in a country at all, but in outer space.
Regarding ultimategarage.com they´re from czech republic, i once called the Facom/Stanley customer service in germany and the lady said Taiwan as COO. IIRC the member "Reversegear" from Taiwan once said that they´re from Taiwan. If you really really really want to know where they´re made you could contact either www.stanleyblackanddecker.com or since i think Facom is not officially offered in the US (??) you could contact Facom in the UK http://www.facom-tools.co.uk/contact_us.php since they speak english too
I also prefer the Felos because of the flat parts in the handle. Better imho for "overhead" driving like in the pic because the fingers have a better grip also in tight situations were you sometimes only can turn the driver with the fingertips.
which german magazines ???????
The other older Wiha water pump pliers also were supplied by NWS so i think they never made their own, until now in the new Wiha design (ugly). Wiha also offer only 1 size and Unior 2 sizes.
ok
But i doubt that they spend something... We´ll see Mma/Tig
nice stick welder !!
american lockpicker
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Got the Danish made saw today.
Fedwrench
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Gedore Tools had a booth at this year's AAPEX show in Vegas. I picked up a catalog. Gedore tools are now available in the US at www.gedoretools.com
You can also sign up for their newsletter and other stuff. There is also a special currently going on where select tools are 30% off and all others are 10% off through 12/31/10. The tools aren't cheap but, if you're a diehard German tool fan here's your chance to get some Gedore.
You can also sign up for their newsletter and other stuff. There is also a special currently going on where select tools are 30% off and all others are 10% off through 12/31/10. The tools aren't cheap but, if you're a diehard German tool fan here's your chance to get some Gedore.
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It's still strange to see a guy that's surrounded by the best tools in the world and fine German cars working on a Monte Carlo. Just...why? What's the finished product going to look like? I don't see the attraction. It must just be the Superman Effect.
Moose-LandTran
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Canadian Charlie
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Monte, have you ever tried the tools they sell at you're local LIDL store?
Moose-LandTran
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Haven't seen you on here for aaaaaaaaaaaaaages..
Did you receive that screwdriver tray i sent you?
Got the Danish made saw today.
sweet !
And how do you like Gedore tools ???
?Because i was told USA #1 !!
So i thought i get me one of their cars j/k No because i like the style/design. A car for me must have a classic "3 box design" with a long hood and a long trunk. I also prefer RWD, V8 and the simplicity of the construction of the "old style" cars with full frame. So even i can work on them with just a basic hand tool set. The finished product should somehow look like this. Maybe without the graphics. But for this, these cars are optimal.I think Monte needs a Quattro!
lol . We always had and have Audis in the household since my father always had one (no quattro though). Currently he owns a 2008 Audi A4 Avant. So i think 1 Audi per household is enough no luckily not
My father owns several tools from "Aldi" but barely use tools anymore. One dude from our hobby-garage recently bought the pictured "Powerfix" (i think Lidl ?) socket set with 1/2" and 1/4" sockets/ratchets. I will ask him how he likes the tools and look how the tools will hold up (esp. the bits + bit sockets). But for the price you can´t go wrong, a 1/4" socket set with like 40 tools was recently for sale at the Aldi store for 19,95€....
ps: just really needed my mini bit ratchet for the first time. Only tool which fits there to remove the speakers from the dashboard of this Cadillac:
And from the flea market this Kaeser air angle grinder for 5 bucks:
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@ Monte you need an early to mid 1990's Buick Century.
My parents had 2(1992 and 1996 IIRC) and they were nice cars.
My parents had 2(1992 and 1996 IIRC) and they were nice cars.
