Tools from the old world

[Monte]

I see one of these in my future...

in my too Fein WSS 14-125

Locking pliers, I need suggestions!
Local stores carry Irwin, even few USA made Irwin's left for "bargain" price, about $33 for 6-7" pliers. While it is not important to beat this price I think I could get good (even better) quality on ebay. Any old world ideas?

www.scangrip.dk www.grip-on.com www.bollmanngrip.de www.wezag.de www.urbo-werkzeuge.de www.facom.com www.knipex.de www.outillage-roux.com www.gedore.com Stahlwille, Hazet...

 

[american lockpicker]

I recommend Facom.

 

[Monte]

these here are from germany and not too expensive:
http://shop.ebay.de/i.html?_from=R4...kw=gripzange+promat&_sacat=See-All-Categories

or Knipex
http://desc.shop.ebay.de/i.html?_nk...=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313&LH_TitleDesc=1

 

[Monte]

Locking pliers, I need suggestions!
Local stores carry Irwin, even few USA made Irwin's left for "bargain" price, about $33 for 6-7" pliers. While it is not important to beat this price I think I could get good (even better) quality on ebay. Any old world ideas?

these here are from germany and not too expensive:
http://shop.ebay.de/i.html?_from=R4...kw=gripzange+promat&_sacat=See-All-Categories

or Knipex
http://desc.shop.ebay.de/i.html?_nk...=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313&LH_TitleDesc=1

 

[Olafur]

Thanks fellows!

 

[Duarte]

Anyone know who made these? They are marked Made in West Germany, Alloy Steel, but no manufacturer? Any good?

 

[mrtools]

@mrtools Let me know what you think of Vario, I am on the verge of buying a handle and a few blades!

Sorry for the late answers your question
Good news I think you should buy it, Vario is my favorite reversible blade screwdriver now. A handle fit and comfortable to my hand, plus it has a awesome tips whatever Philips or flat it perfectly fits to a screw heads. A tips never show any sign of wear or chipped. Just a black oxide color seem to be a little bit dim. A hexagon 6mm blade so tough. I love it and it worth it

@mrtools : Nice pics and nice Enushiki Typical Japanese tool and handle design. Is it your snip ? How old is it ?

It not mine, a snips belong to my company I just used it for my everyday jobs. Actually I don't know how old is it maybe around 5 years

Here are pictures of Asahi Light Tool Double boxend wrenches 10mm to 19mm...

Woww!! very nice Asahi Light Tool

Can .
@Mrtools:
Thanks!
Good acceptance for clients demand proffesional tools.

How about a prices for Snap On tools compare to high quality Germany tools?

Koken has been sold here, on and off for over 25 years. But I am not sure we have Koken dealer so to speak. Icelandic wurth dealer is selling koken. Judging by prices everything they sell is made of gold - so I never shop there. I got this Japanese haul from levelchrome.com
First a little size comparison:
1/2" no-name joint
1/2" Koken
3/8" Facom
3/8" Koken

Vessel screwdrivers + bits.
"Super" and Engineer pliers:

Thanks!!!
very nice tools + PICS

More pics:
My favourite wire stripper (and cutter), I just smile if someone offers me "automatic" one:
I would really like to know who makes this. I would also like Knipex or NWS to take a shot at this design.

Very nice design
like my Japan Shell cable cutter

@Automatique:
these are my other "Black blades" in 18mm. Very sharp too:

Nice black blades

Nope, sorry. I've just got this old Mitutoyo :

Awesome
how old this caliper?

Some new purchases for me. These ones are bart1's fault!
Stahlwille flex 3/8" sockets:
Stahlwille 12-point 3/8" sockets:

Congratulation very nice shopping

Awesome snips mrtools!

Thanks!!

There you go:
The box. Disappointed with the lack of plastic case as I have to carry the thing with me on sites.
Made in Germany
The switch and the rpm controls. Not sure how long they'll last as they look and feel rather cheap.
The handle looks and feels rather cheap. Anti vibration handle would have been better.

Awesome

 

[AutomatiquE]

Awesome
how old this caliper?

~30 y/o.

 

[zuspiel]

@Olafur:

Those Koken u-joints look awesome. How well do they work? Seems to me that they might be easier to turn smoothly than regular u-joints.

I was about to order them from levelchrome but they appear to only have the 3/8" and 1/2". I want the 3/8 and the 1/4... Anybody know of a source for both?

I think the pic I quoted drowned out my question...

 

[bart1]

...
Good work, Dr Frankenstein!

Some new purchases for me. These ones are bart1's fault!

Stahlwille flex 3/8" sockets:...

Thanks!

Hey, I've been blamed for worse. Hope ya love 'em. The Stahl sockets are kinda ****, aren't they?

 

[catfish]

Hey guys i went to the tyre yard to get a couple of worn out tyres on my van switched for new ones , while i was waiting for the guys to change the tyres and do the wheel balancing etc i browsed the pawn shop nearby.

They had a bunch of never been touched West Germany stuff , i picked up a channellock type and a basic plier but there was also a stack of 4 inch adjustable wrenches also untouched in boxes.I would say there was at least 10 boxes of each , the price was 10 dollars for the channellock type and 5 dollars for the basic plier.

Also picked up some other new old stock they had in the form of 'Betts" wood chisel for $5.This is made in Sheffield - they had maybe 15 of these ,they also had tin shears by same manufacturer for $10 with around 20 of them just lying there.

I had never heard of 'Betts' until now , if anyone knows where i can pick up Betts tools online please let me know , their main site is just for distributors/retailers and not for direct sale to solitary customer.

 

[north]

Awesome NOS find there catfish. If it wasn't for the shipping cost I'd command you back to pick up some pliers for me.

 

[flyingkite]

Mmm. The hat. The hat. Where can I get the hat?

Normally I don't like to wear commercial hats - why should I provide free advertising for them? But Knipex is sufficiently obscure here in the states that I could justify it...

Not anymore!

Found a lot of Knipex tools in our local Lowes.

Didn't take any pictures though in case they have access to the security camera's footage from Bauhaus.

 

[north]

Luna stainless steel measuring tape. Dunno if I posted this before but it's cool anyway.

 

[TjoFrasse]

@TjoFrasse
Nice sthalwille haul. I wonder why these are discontinued.. lack of "flank" drive profile perhaps?

Yes, perhaps. If someone is able to get a new catalog we'll see what replaced them. Feels a bit bad that I never will be able to get a 17mm though.

from the UK ?

Yep. And a new package arrived from there today. I'll post pics soon.

Thanks!

Hey, I've been blamed for worse. Hope ya love 'em. The Stahl sockets are kinda ****, aren't they?

Well, you're in good company also when it comes to people making me spend money on tools...

The Stahlwilles are nice. Don't see myself buying a whole set though, if I'll be spending those kinds of money it'll be on Hazet.

They had a bunch of never been touched West Germany stuff , i picked up a channellock type and a basic plier but there was also a stack of 4 inch adjustable wrenches also untouched in boxes.I would say there was at least 10 boxes of each , the price was 10 dollars for the channellock type and 5 dollars for the basic plier.

That is a great find! Super cool!

 

[MogeraCND]

Just arrived this morning. Tool from Japan... Well... its a hand crafted knife...


Package violated by Canada Border Service Agency...



Knife with free maintainance kit.

@mrtools: Thanks. You have quite a nice collection of Japanese tools.

@Monte: Thanks. You have low(13)teen wrench fetish? One day i'll send you 13mm Ashahi Lighttool combination wrench.

 

[Olafur]

@Olafur:
I think the pic I quoted drowned out my question...

They work well. Smooth even at full angle. I am almost sure my regular one's will stay in the drawer from now on. Not sure if Koken makes 1/4"

 

[Monte]

Hey guys i went to the tyre yard to get a couple of worn out tyres on my van switched for new ones , while i was waiting for the guys to change the tyres and do the wheel balancing etc i browsed the pawn shop nearby.

WOW amazing haul !!!! The packages alone are already worth the money

Luna stainless steel measuring tape. Dunno if I posted this before but it's cool anyway.

läckra translucent handle

Just arrived this morning. Tool from Japan... Well... its a hand crafted knife...

looks exotic !! What exactly is that for a knife ?

@Monte: Thanks. You have low(13)teen wrench fetish? One day i'll send you 13mm Ashahi Lighttool combination wrench.

yeah I´m a avowed 13mm combination wrench fetishist
ok do that if you have one left i also collect sizes 6 to 27mm

 

[bart1]

...

Well, you're in good company also when it comes to people making me spend money on tools...

The Stahlwilles are nice. Don't see myself buying a whole set though, if I'll be spending those kinds of money it'll be on Hazet.

...

You know I can't argue with that logic!

 

[zuspiel]

They work well. Smooth even at full angle. I am almost sure my regular one's will stay in the drawer from now on. Not sure if Koken makes 1/4"

Thanks! That's what I thought when I saw the design.

Koken does make a 1/4". Part number is 2771. Sadly, I can't find a source...

 

[kissmeimgerman]

You know I can't argue with that logic!

Same here, although not sure if I want the 3/8 zyklop or 3/8 Hazet set..decisions decisions..

 

[bart1]

Zyclop seems cool, but a big head. I have the Hazet for normal use and an FLF80 and breaker bar for other 3/8" applications.

 

[Monte]

Knipex cable knife

 

[Bhae]

Nice Knipex Monte.

Old Fisco:

 

[Duarte]

@catfish
Nice catch of NOS tools. It's like a tool time capsule...

Here's my catch for today. Knipex combo pliers

 

[kissmeimgerman]

Zyclop seems cool, but a big head. I have the Hazet for normal use and an FLF80 and breaker bar for other 3/8" applications.

Pull my arm Bart..Hazet it is..or BOTH???!!

 

[mrtools]

@kissmeimgerman
forgot to post my Wera "action" PICS

And..recently updated my small collections of reversible blades screwdrivers

~30 y/o.

Thanks!

Hey guys i went to the tyre yard to get a couple of worn out tyres on my van switched for new ones , while i was waiting for the guys to change the tyres and do the wheel balancing etc i browsed the pawn shop nearby.
They had a bunch of never been touched West Germany stuff , i picked up a channellock type and a basic plier but there was also a stack of 4 inch adjustable wrenches also untouched in boxes.I would say there was at least 10 boxes of each , the price was 10 dollars for the channellock type and 5 dollars for the basic plier.
Also picked up some other new old stock they had in the form of 'Betts" wood chisel for $5.This is made in Sheffield - they had maybe 15 of these ,they also had tin shears by same manufacturer for $10 with around 20 of them just lying there.

Congratulation very nice finds
awesome W Germany stuff and a good prices too

Luna stainless steel measuring tape. Dunno if I posted this before but it's cool anyway.

Nice

Just arrived this morning. Tool from Japan... Well... its a hand crafted knife...
@mrtools: Thanks. You have quite a nice collection of Japanese tools.

Awesome knife where do you bought this knife and how much $$$?
It have a kitchen knife series?

@bart1
nice Hazet

Knipex cable knife

Awesome!! Knipex insulated knife
It yours, are you working with "LIVE" cable?

Old Fisco:

Where it made and how old this stuff?

Here's my catch for today. Knipex combo pliers

nice

 

[MogeraCND]

@Monte: The description say "outdoor knife..." but i may use it as letter opener.


This is my current letter opener... Kershaw KAI 2420

Yeah maybe in couple month(or more) i'll send it. i may get few freebies.
But i got extra KTC MS2-13 combination wrench.
Im kinda OCD-ish about set... if they skip size(s) in metric, i dont usually buy them... im missing out...

 

[MogeraCND]

@mrtools: I bought off 楽天・Rakuten: New World Net -MasterPiece Club-. Sorry for crappy translation.
They do sell/ship outside Japane.
The price was about $100 plus shipping fee.
Yes they do have kitchen knife series.
Like this sashimi knife.
Or like this chefs knife.
And more... Sorry all in Japanese...


editted

 

[bart1]

Pull my arm Bart..Hazet it is..or BOTH???!!

All 3, you mean - Snap On, Wera and Hazet. All different! Horses for courses!

 

[north]

You are a tough mentor bart1...

 

[Bhae]

@Mrtools:

Nice tools, What is your favorite?

The tape measure is my grandfather

 

[AutomatiquE]

@catfish : Very nice find Keep the boxes.

@MogeraCND : Beautiful knife Do you know anything about the grade of the steel ? Also, is it made from one kind of steel or several ?

@Duarte : Nice pics and nice pliers : Simple and reliable Knipex

@mrtools : Excellent drivers collection I've never consider those reversible blades drivers, maybe i'll change my mind thanks to your pics...

@Bhae : oulala Gorgeous oldschool Fisco, does it says "Made in England" somewhere ? Do you have any pics of the tape ?

@Monte : Nice knife Monte your little review/pics make it more attractiv than Knipex use to do trough their website or catalogue. Maybe they should visit "GJ" from time to time...

@All : Anybody knows the COO of this small plastic BMI level ?

 

[TjoFrasse]

You know I can't argue with that logic!

Yeah, but a nice Hazet collection like yours is far away..

Same here, although not sure if I want the 3/8 zyklop or 3/8 Hazet set..decisions decisions..

Zyclop seems cool, but a big head. I have the Hazet for normal use and an FLF80 and breaker bar for other 3/8" applications.

I have the Wera 3/8" (just ratchet and some sockets, not a complete set ), and have to agree that the head is big. That's the deal with swivel heads. If you need a general use ratchet, the Wera might not be optimal.

@kissmeimgerman
forgot to post my Wera "action" PICS

And..recently updated my small collections of reversible blades screwdrivers

Nice collection! Is the Wera the favorite?

As promised earlier, my latest tools from tradesmanschoice:

Whia fold out. Was on sale, said to have the finish "a little tarnished". Bought it without knowing how bad they would be. Happy to see that it's hardly visible.

Stahlwille bi-square flex socket wrench. Was cheap and said to work on Honda breaks. I'll give it to a friend who is a Honda tech. It's probably not for the ones he works most on, but still

Starett blades. Made in Germany, straight and hook, 10 of each.

Caliper, was very cheap for Made in Japan. Couldn't resist

 

[Bhae]

Today:

Comparative:

 

[Monte]

forgot to post my Wera "action" PICS

sweet pics !!!

And..recently updated my small collections of reversible blades screwdrivers

wow nice collection !!!
Which one is your favourite ?

Awesome!! Knipex insulated knife
It yours, are you working with "LIVE" cable?

nooooo don´t worry i only need it for "dead" cable The traditional cable knives they had were not "Made in Germany" so i took this one from Knipex. Comes with a nice ergonomic handle too, the others not

@Monte: The description say "outdoor knife..." but i may use it as letter opener.

What´s the story of that knife ? It looks very interesting !

@Monte : Nice knife Monte your little review/pics make it more attractiv than Knipex use to do trough their website or catalogue. Maybe they should visit "GJ" from time to time...

yeah they can take my pics

@All : Anybody knows the COO of this small plastic BMI level ?

theoretically it should be from germany ?

As promised earlier, my latest tools from tradesmanschoice:

very nice tools !!

@Bhae:
interesting "Mighty Seven" impact wrench !!
Nice "American style" King Tony wrenches !





Bought paint and a brush to paint my jack stands:

Brillux paint www.Brillux.de

Perfecta paint brush www.eugen-noelle.de

 

[TjoFrasse]

Comparative:

That set (sockets + impact) is cool! Have to ask, how much does it cost?

very nice tools !!

Bought paint and a brush to paint my jack stands:

Thanks!

So they'll be satin blue? And brushed, not sprayed?

 

[Monte]

So they'll be satin blue? And brushed, not sprayed?

Yes, semi gloss/semi matte/silk mat (?) "Enzian Blau" ("gentian violet") RAL 5010.
Yes brushed - don´t has to be beautiful, the paint won´t last forever anyway so it´s easier to repair the paint. The primer was brushed too. Ugly but sufficient

 

[Bhae]

@TjoFrasse:


Provides a link where you can see the range of M7 and approximate prices.

http://es.scribd.com/doc/52519003/Promocion-m7-King-Tony-2011

 

[Monte]

btw: Metabo air drill

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