Tools from the old world

[american lockpicker]

In case anyone is interested in those Bosch bits. Sears has a set with a different case on clearance for approx $19. They are made in Germany.

 

[Monte]

I think I saw some info about Lux pliers made by NWS. I bought them, but finish was horrible and the wire cutter was so blunt that I returned them back. Maybe Lux sells some second-quality tools here in Czech republic or what...

like this ?

 

[american lockpicker]

On that second tool what causes the metal to look like that?

 

[Monte]

from the heat treatment

 

[Trucky]

Heat treatment would be my guess. Maybe a shoddy job of applying some protective junk.

edit: MONTE!!! grrrr.

 

[Zorro13]

Right know I'm looking for a set of go-trough sockets. Besides lots of no-name stuff (BGS and other 'professional tool' manufacturers) I basically found two interesting sets I would consider.

Proxxon

Bahco

Both are in the range of sub 60 EUR. Would pay maybe up to 80 EUR if I could get a reasonable benefit. Any suggestions/opinions?

 

[Jeff]

Knipex

Grip-On

 

[William Payne]

Someone should start a "Toolboxes of the old world" thread. Those european toolboxes are a thread all of their own, quite different from their american counterparts. I would start one myself but I don't have a european toolbox.

 

[mrtools]

WEKADOR bits set + ATHLET bit holder.
(i like when colors match )

Carbon coated bits

Magnetic bit holder

Nice Carbon coated bits + a driver
A orange/red material at a bit handle driver made from rubber?

plastic combination pliers:
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1324&groupID=1791
plastic needle nose:
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1324&groupID=1792
overview:
http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=groups&groupID=1324

more VDE/insulated safety tools specialists:

www.klaus-friedrich.com
www.intercable.it
www.galemp.de
www.isotools.de
www.insulatedtoolsshop.co.uk
www.sf-electric.com

Thanks for a link!! It very useful for my future Insulated tools shopping
I found a very good Plastic plier with ceramic cutting edge

Knipex + Grip On

Nice

 

[mrtools]

Some Spain tools from my toolbox

 

[Monte]

edit: MONTE!!! grrrr.

Right know I'm looking for a set of go-trough sockets. Besides lots of no-name stuff (BGS and other 'professional tool' manufacturers) I basically found two interesting sets I would consider.

Proxxon

Bahco

Both are in the range of sub 60 EUR. Would pay maybe up to 80 EUR if I could get a reasonable benefit. Any suggestions/opinions?

this from ebay...... if you can get it for up to 80.-
"Armstrong Eliminator" would be another option

Knipex
Grip-On

nice grip pliers !
ps: why the new name ?

Someone should start a "Toolboxes of the old world" thread. Those european toolboxes are a thread all of their own, quite different from their american counterparts. I would start one myself but I don't have a european toolbox.

it would be a very short thread

Thanks for a link!! It very useful for my future Insulated tools shopping
I found a very good Plastic plier with ceramic cutting edge

you´re welcome
nice spanish tools !

 

[AutomatiquE]

@mrtools: Thank you buddy ! The bit holder has a 2 composent handle : rubber + hard plastic.

 

[bart1]

Someone should start a "Toolboxes of the old world" thread. Those european toolboxes are a thread all of their own, quite different from their american counterparts. I would start one myself but I don't have a european toolbox.

Start one and I'll post mine

 

[cosmik binturong]

:
I dunno, I was wondering about fire damage, chemical treatment or over zealous wire brushing, but hey, it they had a matt grey finish and weren't smooth to the touch, then that's the way God/Gedore intended! Been a lot on my plate here lately...

here are the pictures of the different finishes of two gedore wrenches:

along with a Stahlwille Stabil just because i like it!

 

[ps50k0]

Got a package from Germany today

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ps50k0/5781221627/" title="Tools by ps50k0, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/5781221627_4ed38c9ed2_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Tools"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ps50k0/5781743316/" title="Tools by ps50k0, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5147/5781743316_d8024eafcd_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Tools"></a>

Also got this last week:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ps50k0/5781889274/" title="Weller ws81 by ps50k0, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5781889274_c3c3707e55_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Weller ws81"></a>

More detail pictures on my flickr.

 

[pacsguy]

New tools!

Took me about 4-5 months to get these M-tec nut drivers. They weren't available anywhere in the US. Chadstoolbox.com had to special order them for me. It should be easier for folks to get them now as they are added to their website.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63611986@N08/5782576832/" title="DSC02473 by pacsguy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/5782576832_3be158aafd.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC02473"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63611986@N08/5782026957/" title="DSC02474 by pacsguy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5782026957_bec7211172.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC02474"></a>

NWS high leverage cutter and combi pliers. VSM tip flat blade weras. Knipex Cobras.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63611986@N08/5782029099/" title="DSC02475 by pacsguy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5782029099_d75b473bf2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC02475"></a>

Wera metric ball hex drivers and some metric hex bits!

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/63611986@N08/5782030845/" title="DSC02476 by pacsguy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/5782030845_cd46c99d28.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC02476"></a>

 

[dykmore]

like this ?

Yes, those combination pliers on the second image... I will take a photo of that blunt wire cutters when I go to OBI again. And one thing was strange for me on those pliers - the handles had quite big recoil (they "bended") when I pressed them strongly.

 

[AutomatiquE]

Ahoj dykmore ! I've got two combination pliers, one NWS and one Knipex. I noticed that the NWS pliers bend a little bit more than the Knipex. I don't know why. Probably a different kind of steel, i mean a more "elastic" one.

 

[TjoFrasse]

Right know I'm looking for a set of go-trough sockets. Besides lots of no-name stuff (BGS and other 'professional tool' manufacturers) I basically found two interesting sets I would consider.

Proxxon

Bahco

Both are in the range of sub 60 EUR. Would pay maybe up to 80 EUR if I could get a reasonable benefit. Any suggestions/opinions?

I have got the Bahco (see older post in this thread). I think I would recomend the Proxxon. I have been happy with my other Bahco S-line set, but I think the spline type sockets are bad. The ratchet is ok, the selector a bit hard to handle, but overall sturdy for its size and type.

 

[dykmore]

Ahoj dykmore ! I've got two combination pliers, one NWS and one Knipex. I noticed that the NWS pliers bend a little bit more than the Knipex. I don't know why. Probably a different kind of steel, i mean a more "elastic" one.

Long time ago I remember that Shimano made his Biopace chainring for some years... maybe this is some kind of ergonomic feature too

 

[scarrylarry]

Man you guys have some great tools on this thread!
scarrylarry

 

[mrtools]

@mrtools: Thank you buddy ! The bit holder has a 2 composent handle : rubber + hard plastic.

here are the pictures of the different finishes of two gedore wrenches:
along with a Stahlwille Stabil just because i like it!

Err..I have one, same to ur wrench chrome peel of but my Gedore wrench from India

Got a package from Germany today
Also got this last week:
More detail pictures on my flickr.

Woww!! nice shopping.. very nice Germany tools
All ur tools related to electronic/Electric industry can I ask what ur profession?

New tools!
Took me about 4-5 months to get these M-tec nut drivers. They weren't available anywhere in the US. Chadstoolbox.com had to special order them for me. It should be easier for folks to get them now as they are added to their website.

NWS high leverage cutter and combi pliers. VSM tip flat blade weras. Knipex Cobras.

Wera metric ball hex drivers and some metric hex bits!

Felo driver it worth to wait.
Good choice of pliers
Nice Wera drivers + bits

 

[mrtools]

Ladies and gentleman meets my new Tone 1/2" socket set
received yesterday after a month of waiting

It worth a wait.. MADE IN JAPAN..

 

[AutomatiquE]

mrtools, congratulation for this Tone set , the quality looks impressive, indeed. I like the breaking bar, how many teeth for the ratchet ?

 

[mrtools]

mrtools, congratulation for this Tone set , the quality looks impressive, indeed. I like the breaking bar, how many teeth for the ratchet ?

Thanks for ur compliment
Yes! first time I open a box,Im very impressed with a quality
for a breaking bar u can insert a steel bar to use as a T handle
ratchet teeth = 30

 

[ps50k0]

New tools!

Took me about 4-5 months to get these M-tec nut drivers. They weren't available anywhere in the US. Chadstoolbox.com had to special order them for me. It should be easier for folks to get them now as they are added to their website.

Nice Felo drivers, and they even match the NWS handels.

Woww!! nice shopping.. very nice Germany tools
All ur tools related to electronic/Electric industry can I ask what ur profession?

No just hobby, mainly metalwork and electronics.
For example: at the moment i am building a CNC router/mill.
And off course I could do that without the expensive tools, but there's no fun in that...

BTW: Very nice Tone set. What did you pay for it?

 

[knightmasks]

Where can I buy Japanese tool in Europe ?

Best Regards

 

[AutomatiquE]

^^ here : http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/page/homepage/detail.jsf
and here : http://www.fine-tools.com/

 

[Monte]

Got a package from Germany today

sweeeeet !!!

New tools!

nice tool ****

Yes, those combination pliers on the second image... I will take a photo of that blunt wire cutters when I go to OBI again. And one thing was strange for me on those pliers - the handles had quite big recoil (they "bended") when I pressed them strongly.

Maybe thinner steel handles compared to other pliers. But i don´t think you can break them

Ladies and gentleman meets my new Tone 1/2"

very nice socket set ! Congratulation !

 

[flyingkite]

Made in SSSR

Interesting! Sometimes tools have there own life, travel across continents and finally meet in the Garage Journal.




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[superautobacs]

I have got the Bahco (see older post in this thread). I think I would recomend the Proxxon. I have been happy with my other Bahco S-line set, but I think the spline type sockets are bad. The ratchet is ok, the selector a bit hard to handle, but overall sturdy for its size and type.

Just curious... Can you elaborate on why you think the spline drives are bad? I've had very limited time using spline drive, but so far I don't have any complaints.



My favourite 1/4" ratchet of its kind: Carolus ReadyFlex
Another one of my "must-have" items ever since I saw it on this thread many moons ago. Even after some use the ratcheting isn't the smoothest, but that's why there's such a thing as a ratchet spinner.

 

[mrtools]

Nice Felo drivers, and they even match the NWS handels.

No just hobby, mainly metalwork and electronics.
For example: at the moment i am building a CNC router/mill.
And off course I could do that without the expensive tools, but there's no fun in that...

BTW: Very nice Tone set. What did you pay for it?

Oh.. I see awesome project
Thanks! about $105

very nice socket set ! Congratulation !

Made in SSSR

Interesting! Sometimes tools have there own life, travel across continents and finally meet in the Garage Journal.

Nice!! how old a driver?

@superautobacs

Awesome Carolus ReadyFlex

 

[TjoFrasse]

Just curious... Can you elaborate on why you think the spline drives are bad? I've had very limited time using spline drive, but so far I don't have any complaints.

Sure!

Perhaps it's just the Bahco spline sockets, they're the only spline sockets I have. I have avoided spline multi drive before since I don't like the idea of "one size fits all" type tools. If it fits different type fasteners it can't fit them all as well is my idea.

Then I got the Bahco set because I needed it fast and spline multi drive was the only kind I could find in my price range. I feel i got my worries a bit confirmed. The fitment is worse than my Bahco S-line 6-point sockets. I don't like the feel of it. Even though I haven't stripped any bolt with it, it feels it's going to happen.

For me multi spline drive feels a bit related to cheap ****. A gimmick thing. I only need metric 6-point also, so the multi thing is totally lost on me.

A repost of the picture from my post when I got it:

 

[Zorro13]

Sure!

I feel i got my worries a bit confirmed. The fitment is worse than my Bahco S-line 6-point sockets. I don't like the feel of it. Even though I haven't stripped any bolt with it, it feels it's going to happen.

For me multi spline drive feels a bit related to cheap ****. A gimmick thing. I only need metric 6-point also, so the multi thing is totally lost on me.

Thanks for the hints. First I thought the spline sockets may complete my socket collection and combined with the the go-through feature it might be even better. But now I will consider the Proxxon set. The Hazet would be perfect of course but it's to expensive and rare to get. Also the Armstrong Eliminator 1/2" set does not seem to be available anywhere, neither as NOS nor used.

 

[mrtools]

My old vernier caliper Germany

 

[dykmore]

Interesting! Sometimes tools have there own life, travel across continents and finally meet in the Garage Journal.

Hi, thank You for finding the lost twin of my one but your set is more valuable than mine, because of the pouch and the most important thing - couple of extensions. I dont have any only handle alone...

 

[flyingkite]

Oh.. I see awesome project
Thanks! about $105







Nice!! how old a driver?

@superautobacs

Awesome Carolus ReadyFlex

In the year I went to school Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space, so go figure.

 

[flyingkite]

Hi, thank You for finding the lost twin of my one but your set is more valuable than mine, because of the pouch and the most important thing - couple of extensions. I dont have any only handle alone...

Miracles happen, may be extensions are waiting for you on one of the Old World flea markets.

 

[Monte]

The fitment is worse than my Bahco S-line 6-point sockets. I don't like the feel of it. Even though I haven't stripped any bolt with it, it feels it's going to happen.

Do you have a pic like that below of your Bahco sockets ?

My favourite 1/4" ratchet of its kind: Carolus ReadyFlex
Another one of my "must-have" items ever since I saw it on this thread many moons ago. Even after some use the ratcheting isn't the smoothest, but that's why there's such a thing as a ratchet spinner.

nice pictures of a nice ratchet

My old vernier caliper Germany

Where did you buy it ?







Flea market finds:

"Plastica" screwdriver

"Plastica 12000V"
"Foreign Import Made in Germany"

"Jörg" chisel

 

[AutomatiquE]

Monte, i tried to do a search about "Jörg" but with no success. Is this firma still alive ?