Tools from the old world

[bcjames]

That's a really good comparison photo. I have inch sizes in 14 series and absolutely love them. I have looked for a matching metric set but can only find 13. Those photos make me definitely want to hold out for a 14 set, even if I get them individually. I've not really found a situation where I couldn't fit a 14, so going smaller doesn't seem a necessity either.

 

[Olafur]

I think I need some new needle nose pliers. Pulling a pin and suddenly it let go, and something flew past my head. Tip of my lovely NWS pliers!

Ouch.. the cost of super hard jaws?

 

[Olafur]

That's a really good comparison photo. I have inch sizes in 14 series and absolutely love them. I have looked for a matching metric set but can only find 13. Those photos make me definitely want to hold out for a 14 set, even if I get them individually. I've not really found a situation where I couldn't fit a 14, so going smaller doesn't seem a necessity either.

Here is a UK seller. offering 14 series. You could also check out ebay.de, I have found sellers there offering shipping to Europe.

 

[bcjames]

Here is a UK seller. offering 14 series. You could also check out ebay.de, I have found sellers there offering shipping to Europe.

Thank you. That is the place I bought my AF set from, but I haven't checked back there in ages. I think come pay day I'll have a matching metric set

 

[jalfaro]

Today I present my PICQUIC screwdrivers (I've seen a picture or comment related to them in this thread), though not made ​​in the old world, are an excellent alternative for those cases where no sufficient space to load multiple screwdrivers .

Note: The pictures belong to 08/28/2011 nevertheless had not noticed that the camera had no set date.

 

[dave26]

Thank you. That is the place I bought my AF set from, but I haven't checked back there in ages. I think come pay day I'll have a matching metric set

Before you go jumping in to get a metric set from there I have to say that after a breif check of their 126.00 quid metric set I can say that its overpriced. I can get the same set minus the 8 mm for 80 quid elsewhere.

 

[bcjames]

Before you go jumping in to get a metric set from there I have to say that after a breif check of their 126.00 quid metric set I can say that its overpriced. I can get the same set minus the 8 mm for 80 quid elsewhere.

Where's that from?

£80 is more in the region of what I paid for my AF set. I've never seen a Metric set, or set made from individuals, that low.

 

[Duarte]

@AutomatiquE
Thanks for the feedback on the Facom J.360. I would prefer it were made in France also.

@Monte

"take a look at the "Proxxon" version with 1/4" square drive in the handle"
Thanks!

 

[north]

@jalfaro. I really like the bit storage solution on those screwdrivers.

 

[jalfaro]

@jalfaro. I really like the bit storage solution on those screwdrivers.

Definitely, initially bought the SIXPAC PLUS to corroborate if it was worth, and immediately saw that the storage system has a strong magnet that keeps bits in place, no matter if the screwdriver down, or even if the bits are lubricated. In general, these types of screwdrivers (with built-in storage of bits) are my favorites.

 

[dave26]

Where's that from?

£80 is more in the region of what I paid for my AF set. I've never seen a Metric set, or set made from individuals, that low.

I hate to plug businesses but I think this company is worth a plug since their prices are the best in the UK for Stahlwille wrenches in my opinion.
A couple of the sizes of the 14`s are out of stock but I`m sure if a couple of us from here send them emails they will soon restock sharpish.
Model 14 metric, 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 = 80.57 quid
If your really want the size 8mm then the sell model 13 8mm for about a fiver.
www.my-tool-shed.co.uk

 

[bcjames]

Thanks for the link dave26, I'll have a look! I have my current metric set for the very small and very large sizes, so a Stahlwille set covering the core sizes would be ideal

 

[ricleh]

I bought a few Hazet and Stahlwille tools to see how they compare to Snapon and Nepros.

Stahlwille wrenches

Hazet wrenches and Reilang oiler (German)

Some European electronic pliers and cutters. Erem, CK, French made Craftsman and Snapon. Also some Swiss and German tweezers.

Knipex steel cable cutters and Japanese swaging (crimping) tool.

Hazet 166N Assistent to compare with KTC tool trolley

 

[bart1]

I bought a few Hazet and Stahlwille tools to see how they compare to Snapon and Nepros.
...tons of amazing tools...

You win.

 

[TjoFrasse]

I bought a few Hazet and Stahlwille tools to see how they compare to Snapon and Nepros.

WOW! just WOW!

 

[AutomatiquE]

@ricleh : Very impressive tool equipment and excellent taste

 

[jalfaro]

@ricleh:

Awesome. Excellent set of tools (especially HAZET wrenches)

 

[dave26]

@ ricleh, have you tried both sets of wrenches yet ? If yes, what are your first thoughts about them ? The Hazet set are ******** looking and I`m so tempted to get their 12pc or 17pc metric set before the weekend.

 

[Monte]

Bravo Monte, pure gold
Forged tool with a nice paint, that's what i like

How much ?

available in France too:
http://www.format-werkzeuge.de/fr/distributeurs/frankreich.php

list price is €34,20 + tax for the pictured green handled shears forged from "special stainless steel". There is a blue handled cheaper version (€30,30 +) forged from "stainless steel". The Bessey versions cost 59.-/51.-€ + tax.

Gonna read those Test Results now....impressed that Snap-On did so well, I was under the impression that Stahlwille won, will see!

Thanks for re-posting!

remember that they tested the "weak" Stahlwille Open Box 13 wrenches. The Open Box 14 have the same jaw thickness than Hazet 600N.

The test is in German so please correct me if I am wrong but it looks to me like Snap-on wrenches are seriously overpriced going by these results alone.

yes

I think I need some new needle nose pliers. Pulling a pin and suddenly it let go, and something flew past my head. Tip of my lovely NWS pliers!

oooops

Today I present my PICQUIC screwdrivers

nice lookin drivers !

I bought a few Hazet and Stahlwille tools to see how they compare to Snapon and Nepros.

So how do you like them ? (Finish doesn´t count )

 

[ricleh]

Needless to say Hazet and Stahlwille are very good tools. I think they are on par with my Snapon tools. Nepros, however, is in its own league IMO. For fit, finish and functionality I would definitely choose Nepros.

 

[Monte]

Martor scraper
www.martor.de
www.martorusa.com

 

[AutomatiquE]

list price is €34,20 + tax for the pictured green handled shears forged from "special stainless steel". There is a blue handled cheaper version (€30,30 +) forged from "stainless steel". The Bessey versions cost 59.-/51.-€ + tax.

Monte, are you sure these shears are made from Stainless/Rostfrei ? Afaik, Bessey makes their high end snips solely from superior HSS steel,

PS : Nice scraper my local store sells some Martor stuff, gonna ask them tomorrow if they stock this tool

Unger Carpet scraper. http://www.ungerglobal.com/pro/landing/

 

[jalfaro]

Martor scraper

Interesting, indeed these days I have been evaluating options since I need a scraper to remove foam from a project I have.

I was actually looking at your previous post scraper

removed the foam residues from the vinyl roof with a Tajima scraper:

Promat/Wiha scraper

 

[american lockpicker]

@ ricleh where did you get the Hazet tins at?

 

[jk47]

I bought a few Hazet and Stahlwille tools to see how they compare to Snapon and Nepros.




Some European electronic pliers and cutters. Erem, CK, French made Craftsman and Snapon. Also some Swiss and German tweezers.

Knipex steel cable cutters and Japanese swaging (crimping) tool.

Hazet 166N Assistent to compare with KTC tool trolley

Sweet collection

I'm in Japan right now... And dang if the Yen to USD wasn't so baaaaaad, I would snag one of those KTC Carts. For the most part I can get everything cheaper through Nepros.net/KTC, FranksTools, or Levelchrome.

I really like Stahlwille wrenches

 

[ricleh]

@ ricleh where did you get the Hazet tins at?

Samstagsales and Zdmak, but neither one of them have any more in stock. You might check with Jens Putzier to see if he can get them.

 

[Jeff]

Today I present my PICQUIC screwdrivers (I've seen a picture or comment related to them in this thread), though not made ​​in the old world, are an excellent alternative for those cases where no sufficient space to load multiple screwdrivers .

Note: The pictures belong to 08/28/2011 nevertheless had not noticed that the camera had no set date.

Gotta love those PicQuic drivers made in Canada.

My wife made me buy her a pink one!

 

[DrkMtnDew]

here are some nice needle nose pliers i picked up the other day. they're German made Belzer Telefon.

 

[Duarte]

@ricleh
Nice tools!

 

[jensputzier]

I bought a few Hazet and Stahlwille tools to see how they compare to Snapon and Nepros.

Hazet wrenches and Reilang oiler (German)

How do you like the Reilang oiler and the Hazet bit box with the 863 BK wrench?

 

[jensputzier]

Samstagsales and Zdmak, but neither one of them have any more in stock. You might check with Jens Putzier to see if he can get them.

I will ask right away!

 

[jensputzier]

I will ask right away!

Sorry, no more left

 

[jalfaro]

Gotta love those PicQuic drivers made in Canada.

My wife made me buy her a pink one!

Really ?, also the pink one was the first that my wife saw when I showed her the catalog, but said I could choose the light blue one , I'm sure it crossed his mind to buy pink one, then possibly buy it for her too

 

[ricleh]

How do you like the Reilang oiler and the Hazet bit box with the 863 BK wrench?

Yes, the oiler is great and the bit ratchet and bits are excellent quality - as good or better than others that I own.

 

[zuspiel]

I also have the bits and ratchet and really like them. The longer flex bit ratchet is also nice (and quite handy). The flex action could be slightly smoother, though.

 

[jensputzier]

I also have the bits and ratchet and really like them. The longer flex bit ratchet is also nice (and quite handy). The flex action could be slightly smoother, though.

Which ratchet do you mean?

 

[zuspiel]

The long flex brother (863BGL) of the 863BK.

 

[american lockpicker]

Sorry, no more left

Damn. Those are so much cooler than cookie(biscuit) or bandaid tins I use now.

 

[Monte]

Monte, are you sure these shears are made from Stainless/Rostfrei ? Afaik, Bessey makes their high end snips solely from superior HSS steel,

yes the high end models are made with HSS cutting edges and a TIN coating, the slightly cheaper ones come with HSS cutting edges without TIN then follows "Special high grade steel" and "High grade steel" which in the german catalog are listed as "Edelstahl spezial" ("special stainless steel") and "Edelstahl" ("Stainless steel")

here´s the link to the snips: D17ASS(L) with High grade steel forged head and D17A(L) with High grade steel head. They are only "normal grade" shears but have the highest cutting capacity of 2 mm in steel with 400N/mm² (1.5mm in 600N/mm²). The Format brand shears with the green handle are the Bessey D17ASS(L), the Format shears with the blue handles are the Bessey D17A(L).
http://www.bessey.de/catalogue/catalogue.do?id=391&favOid=000000030002ccab00020023&act=showBookmark

and the steel grades:
http://www.bessey.de/website/en/hom...p;jsessionid=C27236D2C0DAE728943C9360CB230979

PS : Nice scraper my local store sells some Martor stuff, gonna ask them tomorrow if they stock this tool

good idea They make nice knives
The scraper was cheaper than the knives so i picked it up

Unger Carpet scraper.

nice tool ! Didn´t know this brand !
Any COO on the tool/package ?

Interesting, indeed these days I have been evaluating options since I need a scraper to remove foam from a project I have.
I was actually looking at your previous post scraper

i once made these comparison pics. The Martor scraper uses the same blades like the Stanley scraper:

here are some nice needle nose pliers i picked up the other day. they're German made Belzer Telefon.

nice !





Since it seems that Hazet discontinued the PZ version of their stubby screwdrivers i had to pick them up quick.

 

[zuspiel]

Pretty little drivers... Should have picked those up in D, as well... My Elise is all Pozi...