Tools from the old world
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american lockpicker
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Got these in the mail today from Quattrojon. 
Now I feel like I need a good drill to use them. So after I get this.
I'll be ordering one of these from Amazon.
I'll be taking a break from tool buying until the end of summer with the exception of any bargins I find.
Now I feel like I need a good drill to use them. So after I get this.
I'll be ordering one of these from Amazon.
I'll be taking a break from tool buying until the end of summer with the exception of any bargins I find.
dede2897234
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ramtuff,
How is the grip of the Vessel wooden handle screwdrivers?
How is the initial quality of the Supertool wrench?
How would you rate your Levelchrome shopping experience?
Thanks,
Dave
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ramtuff
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The grip on the Vessels feels great. I have yet to turn a screw with them though (just arrived today), but they feel very good, and have a nice weight to them.
The Supertool wrench is cast aluminum, so it's very light weight, and it appears to have a powder coat finish on it. Like any adjustable, there's a little play in the jaw, but it's not excessive...comparable to the play you'd find in a Craftsman.
I would definitely buy from Level Chrome again. Alan is great to deal with. Actually, an item was accidentally left out of my order (sh!t happens...I've had it happen with other, much larger, vendors before), and as soon as I let Alan know he had one boxed up and sent it overnight to me. I'll take a pic of that one when it arrives tomorrow.
SMKS
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I recently got an Acesa screwdriver, but rebranded as Blue-Point. The Blue Point screwdrivers are made in Spain by Acesa.
dede2897234
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bhae,
Are all Acesa hand tools made in Spain?
How does the durability and quality of Acesa pliers compare to Knipex and NWS?
How does the durability and quality of Acesa wrenches compare to Stahlwille, Hazet, and Gedore?
Is the Acesa ratchet in the set a fine or coarse tooth model?
Thanks,
Dave
Are all Acesa hand tools made in Spain?
How does the durability and quality of Acesa pliers compare to Knipex and NWS?
How does the durability and quality of Acesa wrenches compare to Stahlwille, Hazet, and Gedore?
Is the Acesa ratchet in the set a fine or coarse tooth model?
Thanks,
Dave
It has 72 teeth.
i payed 24,95€ + 19% sales tax. A bit pricey so if you don´t need the fancy design
and plastic handle i would recommend the Bahco bit ratchet with a smaller head and a bit + socket set for around 19,95 to 24,95€. It doesn´t have a handle, but the price is right, or look for the KS-Tools version with handle.I've been to Felos Factory sale last week. Rather disappointing I must say.
No Ergonic or anything like that. Anyway, I found a few with hexagon bolsters as I was looking for - but with the standard handles.
Nice drivers !!! Didn´t know they have a factory outlet ! Nice ! Time to head to Neustadt
@Monte: Nice Wurth bit ratchet! Can I borrow it?
No !
sorry only if i can see what you are doing with the tool
nice tools !!!
not the new one ?
noooo ..... Don´t buy so many weapons
Very nice tools !! Thanks for the pics !!!!!!!!
Do all the tools say "Spain" on them ? The combination pliers look really nice ! The chisel looks cool too !! Do you also have the fine tooth ratchets with plastic handle (720R/ 720J / 720S ...) ?
american lockpicker
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What new one?
dede2897234
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Got these in the mail today from Quattrojon.
american lockpicker,
Does Alpen produce drill bits on par with Norseman?
How many pieces is that Alpen drill bit set?
Does the set go from 1 to 10mm?
Which types of materials will you use the Alpen drills?
Thanks,
Dave
Garage_Mahal
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Acesa:
Kinda lame that the cross bar and sockets don't have a complete pocket to ride in. I'd be ashamed to sell a product packaged like that. The sticker doesn't match the pockets either. Doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence in the tool quality . . .
bart1
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Kinda lame that the cross bar and sockets don't have a complete pocket to ride in. I'd be ashamed to sell a product packaged like that. The sticker doesn't match the pockets either. Doesn't give me a whole lot of confidence in the tool quality . . .
I don't care for the 12 point sockets, either...
Not to pee on any campfires or anything.
american lockpicker
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You are welcome!!!@mrtools:
Thanks for the pics !!!! Your workplace looks very cool !!!!!! Nice machines !!!!!
Whats the brand of the milling machine and the drill press ?
btw: beautiful Stahlwille wrenches
please refer attachment
Table drill name plate
milling machine name plate
Milling machine
i never seen this brand here
why ur tool cart full with ZEBRA screwdriver compare to FELO? (because i seen the handle of ZEBRA like FELO design).
Did u have BACHO Electrician Ergo screwdriver? & what ur opinion?
Welcome to the forum
awesome West Germany tools
What is the brand of ur philips screwdrivers?
look oldskool handle
Except than ERGONIC others type from FELOS good tooI've been to Felos Factory sale last week. Rather disappointing I must say.
No Ergonic or anything like that. Anyway, I found a few with hexagon bolsters as I was looking for - but with the standard handles.
like FELOS
@Bhae
How about ACESA tools price? budget.. midprice.. or high?
Since u open a hardware shop what a local & import favorite brand u sold?
@bart1
Nice HAZET socket & wrench good buy bro
Nice japanese tools bro
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got it from my father tools box maybe more than 20 years ELORA stuff W.-GERMANY... i use it since age 12 year old to repair my bicycle
awesome West Germany tools
What is the brand of ur philips screwdrivers?
look oldskool handle
Welcome to the forum
awesome West Germany tools
What is the brand of ur philips screwdrivers?
look oldskool handle
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Nice drivers !!! Didn´t know they have a factory outlet ! Nice ! Time to head to Neustadt
I don't think it's official, although it seems to be word of mouth here for years. You have to search for it, since there are no signs or anytype of promotion and it's not at the factory (or not anymore). You can pm me for details if you like.
+ some of my older Felos ...
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@bart1
Nice HAZET socket & wrench good buy bro
Thanks, you have some great stuff too.
I am obviously a Hazet fan.
I do not know if that makes Acesa everything you do in Spain, but if much of their tools.
I can not compare with other brands because I have not been able to compare over years of use and is not a good comparison.
The quality is good, robust tool, with a section dedicated to construction. Brand is well introduced in Spain and a brand widely used for many years, particularly its competing construction tools with "Bellota" tools.
I think it could offer a better finish and presentation but is more focused on the construction, as I said before ...
Irazola and Acesa i think it will dissapear, i think Sna Europe only will continue to Irimo and Bahco...Although I'm not sure about this.
Jeff
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johnnybentwrench
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Well... I had to do it. I cut the handle off of my 411 Stahlwille 1/4" ratchet tonight and swapped it out for a Snap On SSDP 319 #1 hard handle. I want a 3/8 now so I can do the same!!
After that I scrubbed my new to me Hazet assistent. It was purchased from the original owners daughter. It has a seat, which is a rare option.
After that I scrubbed my new to me Hazet assistent. It was purchased from the original owners daughter. It has a seat, which is a rare option.
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I am obviously a Hazet fan.
Woww!!!!!! awesome HAZET setup
Btw: Im HAZET fan too
sadly cant get it
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Sick Puppy
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Oh god... [runs off to get shopping] This is going to be sooooo expensive...!
bart1
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Awesome Assistent! Is that the original model that just recently sold on eBay?
I am going to have to see this in person after is is set up, finished and ready to do some work
Jeff
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johnnybentwrench
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NO, This was on Craigslist in Texas for sale privately. I will post some more pics later
treasureseeker
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Monte Monte:
I have chrome question. I wondering are Hazet tools hard chrome rather than nickel chrome. My understanding is the nickel gives the tool the high gloss look when chrome is applied over it and both layers are rather thin. Where hard chrome is a thicker layer that is harder than the original metal and the sheen comes from how the medal is prepped before chroming like guns are finished without a base like nickel, just chrome . If the metal is polished you get a gloss and sand blasted makes a matt sheen. I don’t see how if the nickel coating was used that the finished tool would be able to have the two tones like Hazet tools have. I think this is important as hard chrome will well outlast nickel chrome.
I have chrome question. I wondering are Hazet tools hard chrome rather than nickel chrome. My understanding is the nickel gives the tool the high gloss look when chrome is applied over it and both layers are rather thin. Where hard chrome is a thicker layer that is harder than the original metal and the sheen comes from how the medal is prepped before chroming like guns are finished without a base like nickel, just chrome . If the metal is polished you get a gloss and sand blasted makes a matt sheen. I don’t see how if the nickel coating was used that the finished tool would be able to have the two tones like Hazet tools have. I think this is important as hard chrome will well outlast nickel chrome.
Theloniousmonk
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fresh Facom set in a native environment.
AficanToolman
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Here is a strange one
I needed 2 Torx 20 Wera drivers. Got 1 from local supplier, one from Amazon.com
Local supplier one came in plastic package saying "made in Czech Republic". Quite normal
Amazon.com one has a "sticker" attached saying, "Made in CZ". Still normal
Then I notice the tips are different colours. The Amazon one has a slight red tint to it.
Then notice under the "Made in CZ" sticker it says "Made in Germany" on the handle. But looks like someone tried to cover it up a bit with a black marker pen.
Otherwise they look and feel identical.
When last were Wera made in Germany ?
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I needed 2 Torx 20 Wera drivers. Got 1 from local supplier, one from Amazon.com
Local supplier one came in plastic package saying "made in Czech Republic". Quite normal
Amazon.com one has a "sticker" attached saying, "Made in CZ". Still normal
Then I notice the tips are different colours. The Amazon one has a slight red tint to it.
Then notice under the "Made in CZ" sticker it says "Made in Germany" on the handle. But looks like someone tried to cover it up a bit with a black marker pen.
Otherwise they look and feel identical.
When last were Wera made in Germany ?
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Moose-LandTran
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fresh Facom set in a native environment.
That a B6 S4? I've spent so much damn time working on one of those. Soon i'll be under it again putting in a new a clutch and flywheel. Maybe new cam chain guides too.
Theloniousmonk
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B7 (2006 right?)... have not had the pleasure doing a chain or clutch yet.... but the way this one is driven, I'm sure i'll be doing it before long... came in w/ a bit of misfire/hesitation and to remove a bunch of b/s accessories that were poorly installed by a previous owner's brother's roomate's counsin's brother in law that did automotive electrical equipment installations.
Moose-LandTran
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B7 (2006 right?)... have not had the pleasure doing a chain or clutch yet.... but the way this one is driven, I'm sure i'll be doing it before long... came in w/ a bit of misfire/hesitation and to remove a bunch of b/s accessories that were poorly installed by a previous owner's brother's roomate's counsin's brother in law that did automotive electrical equipment installations.
Nice. Have fun doing the clutch, there's a whol load to remove (The exhaust is one-piece from the cats back, i think.) and very little space to work in. There are 3 timing chains and one ancillary drive chain, they're at the back of the engine. Not many places will take on chain guide replacement as it's usually an engine out job. I think on B6s you can (just about) do them without dropping the engine, but apparently B7s have the engine moved back an inch or two. Hopefully i'll find out soon.
Theloniousmonk
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Nice. Have fun doing the clutch, there's a whol load to remove (The exhaust is one-piece from the cats back, i think.) and very little space to work in. There are 3 timing chains and one ancillary drive chain, they're at the back of the engine. Not many places will take on chain guide replacement as it's usually an engine out job. I think on B6s you can (just about) do them without dropping the engine, but apparently B7s have the engine moved back an inch or two. Hopefully i'll find out soon.
sounds good... I already have a list of things to kick Audi engineers in the nuts over... a couple more won't hurt.
Moose-LandTran
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Have fun when you (inevitably) need to change the engine mounts, alternator belt and cam cover gaskets.
Is it yours?
Theloniousmonk
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Have fun when you (inevitably) need to change the engine mounts, alternator belt and cam cover gaskets.
Is it yours?
not afraid of a challenge - i honestly have not dealt w/ this series until recently...usually i'm doing h/g's on 300k m104 mb's and mid 90's volvos...
no, it's not mine.
"It's just like legos... only heavier."
Moose-LandTran
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Interesting. Are the 3.2 M104s worth anything? A while ago a friend got a red-top one for free (Actually, it also came with a free W124 around it.) but i don't know if it ever got sold. Do you have the special Volvo tools to pull the cam covers down where they're also the cam carriers?
Theloniousmonk
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Redtop? like BRABUS 3.6 redtop? i want the cams if he still has it.
Remember, we yanks don't get half the cool sht you guys get over their... apparently the powers that be don't think we could handle the power and refinement you guys can.i just have my 9yo. daughter stand on the cover - she's overweight for her age.
(done jacking monte's thread... sorry monte, and everyone)