Tools from the old world

[BrokewrenchLS1]

Ordered this last week and it came in today. The handle is nice, but the blade has a much deeper concave grind on the right side than the left side, so much so that I actually thought the blade was bent the first time I looked at it. It also came completely blunt - more of what I'd expect on a splitting maul than a small hatchet. I'd honestly expected a bit more from a German-made axe.

 

[ash95608]

Monte,

I like that last video of yours. The variety/quantity of stuff you have is just

I'm sorta curious on what your garage buddies think of your collection.



North,

Good luck with sourcing a new bearing.



Ash,

Is the NWS 19 finish a more economy line? The handles appear to be cheaper to produce.

Yes they are cheaper than 49 and 69 but a bit more than 62 which is dipped handles

 

[Ratchet.]

Nice Flex stuff, Monte!

Here is some stuff I got lately.

The sockets and ratchet I bought new. Still filling all sizes as my supplier gets them. I really like this 1/4 set and use it often. In the background is a 1/2 swivel joint for comparison. Also a Stahlwille that I requested from the pawn shop in excellent condition.

The Lindstrom precision tweezers I bought new.

The 5 Stahlwille circlip pliers I got from the my favorite pawnshop over the course of about 6 months.

I love Stahlwille tools!

nice Stahlwille stuff


whats the ratchet like? been thinking of buying one (and a 3/8ths one ...)

 

[PrecisionTools]

The Lindstrom precision tweezers I bought new.

Nice tools you have there. The Lindstrom tweezers are the best on the planet IMO. Magnificent stuff!

 

[Monte]

@Monte:
Can provide the best price you have to NWS, or at least the price you bought last pliers.
It may be easier to give me the address of the online store where you have the best price in Germany.
Thanks!!

here:
http://www.wuppertools.de/NWS-Zangen:::259.html?XTCsid=c5a78b05b2fc61e42746d803bfd9c722
(overview)

individual pliers:
http://www.wuppertools.de/NWS-Zangen/Standardprogramm:::259_260.html

pliers sets:
http://www.wuppertools.de/NWS-Zangen/Zangensaetze:::259_344.html

VDE pliers/tools:
http://www.wuppertools.de/NWS-Zangen/VDE-Sicherheitswerkzeuge:::259_261.html

yes it does on the outside but not on the inside here are some pics of it

ahh nice thanks !! Looks good !

Ok folks, the broken plastic part of the rear bearing on my AEG WSA 1801 angle grinder is kaput and the consequense is that it falls out and all the balls gang up and make uncool noice.
My local hardware store may have a lead over the weekend but if any of you fine folks have a lead on the part in question please speak up.

Edit: To clarify, my local hardware store can set me up with an authorized service center. I'm just looking for more options in terms of price and availability. Official stuff tends to cost $$.

only can find infos for a WSA 1900 which seems to be the successor of the WSA 1801 ? Is it this one ?:
http://www.wzservice.de/query.php?cp_sid=15418981abadd6&cp_tpl=map.html&cp_pid=1271575

Monte,

I like that last video of yours. The variety/quantity of stuff you have is just

I'm sorta curious on what your garage buddies think of your collection.

They wonder what i will do with all these tools And if i will use them one day or they say "you have everything, right ?" and i say "no"..."i don´t have a lathe, milling machine, sandblast cabinet, 3/4" sockets...".... or someone said that i have more tools than Adolf But i can live with that burden

Here is some stuff I got lately.

nice Stahlwille tools

Ordered this last week and it came in today. The handle is nice, but the blade has a much deeper concave grind on the right side than the left side, so much so that I actually thought the blade was bent the first time I looked at it. It also came completely blunt - more of what I'd expect on a splitting maul than a small hatchet. I'd honestly expected a bit more from a German-made axe.

How does it cut ?






another video: Already posted it but this time with voice and explanations....battery was dead again so part 2 is following soon

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[north]

*snip*
only can find infos for a WSA 1900 which seems to be the successor of the WSA 1801 ? Is it this one ?:
http://www.wzservice.de/query.php?cp_sid=15418981abadd6&cp_tpl=map.html&cp_pid=1271575
*snip*

Could only find the 1900 myself. Thanks for the schematics. (Monte to the rescue as usual) I need part 108 and seeing it isn't broken down further I can just as well buy a standard sealed bearing. I learned from the unnamed site that I need #629 so I think I'll go with that.
The pieces are coming together.

Edit: Another cool video. How many years have you been buying/collecting tools Monte?

 

[american lockpicker]

Nice video. You went too slow on pen and random stuff drawer... Interesting you have a Ridgid pipe cutter very common here as its made over in Ohio.

 

[kissmeimgerman]

My new swiss, waiting another set of blades and handles.

 

[BrokewrenchLS1]

How does it cut ?

Before I sharpened it, horribly - about how whacking wood with a blunt piece of metal would be expected to go. After I sharpened it, it does ok.

 

[american lockpicker]

My new swiss, waiting another set of blades and handles.

I need more detailed pics.

 

[BJ42LX]

Hey Dave,

A few months ago you purchased the PZ58 and compared it to the PZ55. Any thoughts after owning them for a while? Which do you prefer?

What's the deal with the odd-looking PZ58 handles? Does the metal of the plier extend all the way down through the handle? Are they flexy at all?

Engineer PZ58 Screw Gripping Pliers

The teeth of the PZ58 screw gripping pliers are designed to grab damaged and rusted round; low profile and ordinary dome head screws. They are also designed to remove various security (tamper-proof) screws and bolts. The pliers have a built-in wire cutter. They also feature a spring between the handles for repetitive use.

Engineer PZ55 Screw Gripping Pliers

The design of the front gripper teeth differ between the PZ58 (above) and PZ55 (below) screw gripping pliers.

I purchased this plier from Lee Valley a few years ago. They are also available for purchase at LevelChome.

The PZ55 pliers are more of a general type for removing damaged and rusted screws. They are also designed to remove tamper-proof screws and bolts.

 

[american lockpicker]

I searched for a post superautobacs made about some French made punches so I could quote it but couldn't find it due to the nearly 8500 posts in this thread... Anyways Lee Valley has free shipping at the moment so I placed a good sized order.

 

[Krokodil]

The 415 Stahlwille ratchet fits my hand very well and I highly recommend it. I wanted the QR model, but could not find it and had to settle for the ball detend model. I would have gotten them in other drive sizes if I didn't already have complete sets in Gedore stuff.

Hope it helps.

 

[Olafur]

I searched for a post superautobacs made about some French made punches so I could quote it but couldn't find it due to the nearly 8500 posts in this thread... Anyways Lee Valley has free shipping at the moment so I placed a good sized order.

Linky

 

[jensputzier]

Just arrived from Hazet, the new specially priced 810SPC bit driver. Nothing fancy but priced at Euro 5.90 (US$ 9.00) it is rather a bargain. Quality is equal to the 810 SPC screwdriver set discussed here (but no nice girls on the package )

 

[jensputzier]

Also very moderately priced at Euro 25.00 (US$ 38.00) a set of metric hex and TORX drivers:

 

[american lockpicker]

Linky

No...

http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32026&cat=1,43456,43407

 

[Monte]

Could only find the 1900 myself. Thanks for the schematics. (Monte to the rescue as usual) I need part 108 and seeing it isn't broken down further I can just as well buy a standard sealed bearing. I learned from the unnamed site that I need #629 so I think I'll go with that.
The pieces are coming together.

Edit: Another cool video. How many years have you been buying/collecting tools Monte?

AEG buys their bearings from INA or *** etc. anyway so i also would see if i can find a bearing at a bearing shop so you don´t have to pay for the AEG dealer and the AEG package...

I bought my first good hand tools (Hazet sockets + wrenches) in february 2004 and my first good power tool (Bosch blue angle grinder) in september 2004 so thats when i started the tool collection basically. Before i had 2 cheapo angle grinders and 1 cheapo cordless drill and only no-name hand tools from "Budget" and other cheapo brands . Just a couple of tools like a screwdriver set, 3/8" socket set, some pliers for 2,50€ each, combi wrenches, tube sockets etc....I still have some pics of my first tools somewhere which i might post one day when i should ran out of tool pics of good tools

Nice video. You went too slow on pen and random stuff drawer... Interesting you have a Ridgid pipe cutter very common here as its made over in Ohio.

it´s just random stuff ...writing pads, pens,compasses,straight-edge,pencils,band-aid,batteries,calculators,envelopes.....

Ridgid is a common brand over here too. You can find their vises very often, and if the dealer don´t stock Rothenberger, Rems or Roller he has Ridgid.

My new swiss, waiting another set of blades and handles.

nice !

Before I sharpened it, horribly - about how whacking wood with a blunt piece of metal would be expected to go. After I sharpened it, it does ok.

Somewhere i read that axe owners prefer to sharpen their axe to the desired sharpness because some prefer a knife sharpness (like Fiskars) and some a dull sharpness for a higher longlivety .






Bahco 2744 scissors

 

[Monte]

btw. Panasonic drills:

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[T20]

btw. Panasonic drills:

 

[bulit]

@monte
btw. Panasonic drills:

wow

 

[Monte]

this one is good too Festool:

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[T20]

Ok, I think I can shower with my Bosch as well or crumb it and fry it in the pan. The question is how long will all these tools live afterwards?

 

[Jeff]

I picked up a few Japanese tools from Level Chrome's latest sale.


3/8" Drive Wobble Adapter

Vessel Megadora Impactas. These turn 12 degrees to the left when struck.

Vessel Bits

Vessel Ball Grips. Early Xmas Present for a friend.

Tone Tire Valve Core Remover.

Sunflag Low Profile Driver

Mokuba 150mm Center Punch

IPS Needle Slip Joint Pliers 6-1/2"

Engineer SHS Scissors

Engineer Screw Gripping Pliers but Neji-saurus sounds better.

Engineer Phillips #0 Screw Holding Driver

 

[north]

Nice stuff Jeff. I've been eyeing those Impacta drivers. Let us know how they fare.

I have the Engineer pliers and today I found that they are excellent for removing and installing hard to reach wire contacts on brushes and also for installing groove locking clips. Just feel that extra bit more secure than regular pliers. I am super pleased with mine.

Monte, is this you taking a tool buying break?

 

[epiphany]

another video from me:

...

Angle grinders for a lifetime ...


Today i started to drill holes in alu bars for rivets with my FBS 240. 3,1 mm are pretty much for that little machine. It stopped twice. Not sure if i need to choose a smaller drill first.

 

[Monte]

Ok, I think I can shower with my Bosch as well or crumb it and fry it in the pan. The question is how long will all these tools live afterwards?

try it

I picked up a few Japanese tools from Level Chrome's latest sale.

WOW that are some cool tools !!!!

Monte, is this you taking a tool buying break?

i wish
but i can´t afford it, one of these beers cost € 9.-

Angle grinders for a lifetime ...

i hope they last that long...

Today i started to drill holes in alu bars for rivets with my FBS 240. 3,1 mm are pretty much for that little machine. It stopped twice. Not sure if i need to choose a smaller drill first.

i would try it with a bigger drill.... (power tool)

 

[epiphany]

Power tool is a good idea and i own a drill stand, too, but i've no passion to assemble it at the moment. The FBS 240 with stand was a quick test. If i don't overdo it, i think it'll do for the moment. Or i use 2,4mm rivets.

 

[kissmeimgerman]

I need more detailed pics.

Going to take some tomorrow!
In the mean time, picked these up today for $5 a piece

They have seen good use, but seem to work fine. They will both get a good cleaning. Going to get some bits soon and break some concrete with my dad.

 

[american lockpicker]

@Monte Isn't that tool abuse???

@Jeff nice Japanese tools.

@kissmeimgerman nice price and interesting COO.

 

[BJ42LX]

Vessel Megadora Impactas. These turn 12 degrees to the left when struck.

Hmm. I could have used those today. My conventional hand-held impact didn't have clearance. These would have worked perfectly.

Jeff, are those handles plastic covered metal, or are they all pastic after a short metal section? (Yes, this is the same question I asked here recently)

 

[Jeff]

Jeff, are those handles plastic covered metal, or are they all pastic after a short metal section? (Yes, this is the same question I asked here recently)

They're not plastic. It's TPR Elastomer coating. The design is very Tron-esque and does feel good in the hand.

The handles are solid. There's a small square hole in the bottom of each handle. The Pin Test was positive for metal to metal contact at 3/8".

 

[jensputzier]

Does anyone on-line sell/send those Reiland oilers internationally? They look nice.

So, I finally had the time to shoot some images and add the Reilang oilers and pumps to my Ebay store. I added the english translations to the text and if there are any further questions please ask. I will combine shipping but Ebay doesn't offer the right settings to organize that for international transactions. So if you are in doubt please ask before using that store.

http://stores.ebay.de/Jens-Putzier-Werkzeuge/Reilang-Oler-Oilers-/_i.html?_fsub=2735853014&_sid=8993894&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

 

[unknow82]

Since we have power tools here, here is my daily used tools

These are sabders that have really shallow point and can be used eather way.

I have one spare and one extra, but will buy five or so more as these are only thing in market that are suitable to my line of work.

Belt sander is so much better then those vibrating ones, I had two Fein sanders, but they won't hold for a day. The place where you set paper under those just melts after few second.

Bosch sand paper belts are really bad, that is why I buy them elswhere. Bosch has taped belt ends and I buy ones that are clued, hold many times longer, as tape do not hold heat, and are many times cheaper then Bosch stuff.

First machine is many years old now and still in use after many hudred belts, I just ordered hundred more.
Only drawback is that belt is very short and heat is comulated, so after 1 minute of work yoy have to dip sander head to water to cool it down, but by doing this, it works like no other.

 

[superautobacs]

I searched for a post superautobacs made about some French made punches so I could quote it but couldn't find it due to the nearly 8500 posts in this thread... Anyways Lee Valley has free shipping at the moment so I placed a good sized order.

Yeah, that was all the way back in page 65:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=705122&postcount=1282

Good catch on the Lee Valley free shipping promo.....I noticed it the other day. Show us the pics when you receive your goodies.
Lee Valley has a pretty good purchasing team, sourcing quite a few woodworking tools from European companies and to a lesser extent, Japanese companies.

Here's a list of brands that they carry:
Nobex, Sjobergs, Gransfors/Tove, Bahco, Racodon, MOB, BOEHM, Opinel, Auriou, Ochsenkopf (Gedore), Schroeder, Athlet, Colt, Bessey, Stabila, DeStaCo, Augusta, Artu, E.C. Emmerich, Sorby, Hirsch, Tanos, Narex, Stubai, Pax, Wenzloff & Sons, British Stanley.

From Japan: Anex, Vessel, Tajima, Shinwa, Gyokucho, Ebisu, Shinto, Z-saw, Silky


...and some Italian, French, Czech made files and rasps... and there's some more British and Japanese ones as well that I haven't identified yet.

snip...

The Lindstrom precision tweezers I bought new.

Those tweezers look nice.

I noticed one of the Stahlwille sockets looks a bit odd ....it appears as if the socket isn't exactly straight. Probably an illusion though.

That's a nice pawn shop that you go to. I guess Stahlwille/Gedore is the common brand over there while Snap-on/Mac is common here.

 

[superautobacs]

I picked up a few Japanese tools from Level Chrome's latest sale.


3/8" Drive Wobble Adapter

Engineer Screw Gripping Pliers but Neji-saurus sounds better.

Nice purchases.

Don't be like me and use that wobble adaptor on a 1/4" impact driver....you may end up with flaking chrome on the base of the square.


BTW, the name of Neji-saurus... "neji" in Japanese means fastener (screw). So, it's the Screw-saurus.

 

[north]

They're not plastic. It's TPR Elastomer coating. The design is very Tron-esque and does feel good in the hand.

The handles are solid. There's a small square hole in the bottom of each handle. The Pin Test was positive for metal to metal contact at 3/8".

I was thinking Transformers when I first saw them but I can see the Tron connection. They feel very good under use, soft and grippy handles. And yes, the rubber extends about 10mm past the metal.

I love mine.

 

[kissmeimgerman]

more pics of my swiss,
T15 for 225 handles

Flat 0 - the crud on the tip is just some tape from shipping, i will be removing that.

PH2

PH00

 

[Monte]

In the mean time, picked these up today for $5 a piece

good price !

@Monte Isn't that tool abuse???

yes But as long someone does it with his/her tools....it´s fun to watch

Since we have power tools here, here is my daily used tools

nice tools !! My father owns one too.
What do you need them daily for ??
Which brand of sandpaper do you prefer ?





part 2 of the green drawer cabinet:

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video of the Flex angle grinder:

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Panasonic video:

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[north]

Nice videos yet again. But, unplug the grinder before you change blades. Trigger mishaps happens.