Tools from the old world

[american lockpicker]

Well I just found a language partner for learning Deutsch. Shes a German girl who lives in New Zealand now and even likes DDR.

 

[lok]

the price says made in china too

I'm not sure.
This price was only for very little time and for only a few pieces. Now in that price you can find only the tool, without the case. I also find it in an old makita promo pdf with a higher price. I believe that the price is so low because soon new tools with lithium battery will come to offer. Anyway, I'll ask him again just from curiosity.

btw. very nice Gedore collection !!!

Thanks. I need only a few more, but I want much much more.

I can recommend this drill:

Ok.. That was no fair. You now that I haven't the money to bay it.

Maybe I settle for something like this.

or this

 

[american lockpicker]

Get Metabo if made in Germany if not Bosch.

 

[lok]

the first 4 places:

where is the other pages?

This rahsol is from gedore?

Someone asked about pictures about my store so here is a few. I import Heyco and Heytec tools to Finland and also sell a lot of other brands, mostly to metal industry.

Nice store uuze.

 

[lok]

Get Metabo if made in Germany if not Bosch.

This choice will be my next problem when I raise the money.

 

[bart1]

Better late than never, Christmas presents from my daughter:

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Hazet screwdrivers are awesome!
Firm grip, triangle-shaped ergonomic handlers, these tools apparently were created to last.

I'll have to repost that pic of my broken 803. . They are good, just not as prybars. I do prefer the 802 screwdrivers to either my 803 or 810 though. The SmartCases are cool. I have the 1/4" socket set. I have chrome versions of those pliers too - good stuff, but I prefer my NWS.

 

[Skin]

but they will charge for international shipping, and US custom might slap a duty on the item when it gets here. So that 19% off for vat is lost in the transaction.

you wont be taxed much if at all. $5-$10. One thing the US is great for is custom fees/import taxes.

Intertional shipping can be good or bad depending on the country and how fast you want it. Royal Air Mail seems to be quite affordable [similar to USPS Priority] same with EMS. DHL/UPS/Fedex international on the other hand can be quite expensive.

 

[kippieland]

you wont be taxed much if at all. $5-$10. One thing the US is great for is custom fees/import taxes.

Intertional shipping can be good or bad depending on the country and how fast you want it. Royal Air Mail seems to be quite affordable [similar to USPS Priority] same with EMS. DHL/UPS/Fedex international on the other hand can be quite expensive.

Thanks for the info as well. All those wrenches are out of my league when I can buy a US made Precision Instruments Split-beam for $119 US. Nothing decided yet...we will see.

 

[Skin]

Thanks for the info as well. All those wrenches are out of my league when I can buy a US made Precision Instruments Split-beam for $119 US. Nothing decided yet...we will see.

Buy German because its fun and unique, dont do it from a value perspective because it isnt there. Too many great domestic options. Check out Sturtevant Richmont as well. On par with other brands but often you can score them cheap off ebay.

 

[kippieland]

hehe pretty much same here,japanese bikes are No1 in the world,solid bikes and now that expensive,and cheap parts (if you look at ktm's price,husky's price,ducati etc etc) and man ktm's are still carbed

And you don't have to use 13mm sockets! I had an 1986 KTM 125(or as the brits say 1...2...5!) when I was young and I couldn't get jack for parts for it, while everyone with a CR could find them anywhere. Haven't been a fan since then! You are totally right with the price of EU bikes....they used to have nicer components on them, but the Japanese have really stepped it up in that area.

I think Ryan Dungeys (factory KTM SX\MX rider hear) bike has EFI now...same with the 350. Mines carbed but I don't have the money for a new Yamaha....or want that one....YUCK!

Are all KTMs the same in EU as in the US? I know mine is a little different even in Canada.


Just heard of a new development from Showa (japan) that I think will turn out...Air fork! All air, no spring or oil....Sounds cool...we will see!

 

[kippieland]

Buy German because its fun and unique, dont do it from a value perspective because it isnt there. Too many great domestic options. Check out Sturtevant Richmont as well. On par with other brands but often you can score them cheap off ebay.

Thanks, but infortunately I do have to look throw my pocket book lens...I have no choice with the US crappy economy and my lack of work!

The few wrenches I have seen are VERY expensive ($300) here and I was comparing them to a highly respect US wrench that is quite a bit lower in price...thats all. I will look on ebay though. Thanks!


Monte:

Can't say I have ever "dreamed" of owning a German Torque wrench

 

[ultgar]

Thanks for the info as well. All those wrenches are out of my league when I can buy a US made Precision Instruments Split-beam for $119 US. Nothing decided yet...we will see.

The Facom S.208-200 (40-200nm) is not that expensive......made in Italy and calibrated in France. $150.00 with shipping & insurance (GJ price).

I also have the 306 series with detachable ratchet heads and accessories and +/-2% accuracy.

SD

 

[jensputzier]

but they will charge for international shipping, and US custom might slap a duty on the item when it gets here. So that 19% off for vat is lost in the transaction.

No, no, no, you can ship those at a very reasonable rate and the custom duty is something that can be kept low. Officialy it is something like 9% in the US. If you need one, send me a PM.

 

[american lockpicker]

I've never had customs charge me for anything, I've had stuff seized or stolen but never had to pay them any sort of duty.

 

[Olafur]

Look what I found in my Hazet 3/4" set!

Someone has been busy
I dont think the crack is from the old world ....

 

[american lockpicker]

Gloves from Pakistan, couldn't find anymore from UAE.

 

[kippieland]

The Facom S.208-200 (40-200nm) is not that expensive......made in Italy and calibrated in France. $150.00 with shipping & insurance (GJ price).





SD

Thanks for the info. I am leading towards the PI because it never needs calibrated and has free shipping in the States. I will look into yours when I need 1/2.

http://www.tooltopia.com/precision-instruments-c2fr100f.aspx

 

[ultgar]

CDI (Snap-on), PI and Proto are all make pro quality torque wrenches here in the US. You can't go wrong with any of them. Not sure about a wrench ever needing calibration.... you can probably send it back to your dealer periodically to have it checked for accuracy....

 

[shoturtle]

No, no, no, you can ship those at a very reasonable rate and the custom duty is something that can be kept low. Officialy it is something like 9% in the US. If you need one, send me a PM.

With deutsch post, a 1/2 inch torque wrench domestically ships for 7 euros. I do not think international shipping is just 2 euros more. With the whole thing I have priced it, 19% off but on a 150 euro item is 20 euro. Shipping is at least 15 euro for the lowest price, and with say dhl is it 20 euro with tracking. Then you hit 9 dollars duty, that makes it 26 euros. Then factor in the exchange rate of 30% for the tool that is 130 euro. That makes the 130 euro item, 169 dollars. Push the 20-25 euro shipping. Which comes out to 26-30 dollars. And you are still looking at a 200 dollar torque wrench.

 

[kippieland]

CDI (Snap-on), PI and Proto are all make pro quality torque wrenches here in the US. You can't go wrong with any of them. Not sure about a wrench ever needing calibration.... you can probably send it back to your dealer periodically to have it checked for accuracy....



Thanks for advise.

 

[Monte]

Shes a German girl

Pics ?

I'm not sure.
This price was only for very little time and for only a few pieces. Now in that price you can find only the tool, without the case. I also find it in an old makita promo pdf with a higher price. I believe that the price is so low because soon new tools with lithium battery will come to offer. Anyway, I'll ask him again just from curiosity.

The higher priced drills for €300 - €400.- are from china too. Just Google: "makita BDF made in china"

Thanks. I need only a few more, but I want much much more.

me too

Ok.. That was no fair. You now that I haven't the money to bay it.

Only € 9,95

Maybe I settle for something like this.

Good idea !

this is a nice set:

Metabo

China

Bosch

Malaysia

where is the other pages?

here

place 5 to 8


place 9 to 12

This rahsol is from gedore?

yes, Rahsol=Gedore

Can't say I have ever "dreamed" of owning a German Torque wrench

Maybe tonight

Look what I found in my Hazet 3/4" set!

What did you do ?







visited the local "Obi" store today...:

DWT Swiss power tools "shop in shop" booth www.dwt-pt.com






"DWT Swiss Deutsch Werkzeugtechnik systems GmbH Germany"....
"DWT Swiss german tool technic systems limited company Germany"....made in P.R.C.



"Lux" power tools www.lux-tools.de



American Lockpicker is probably already on the way to the closest Husqvarna dealer to pick up a Husqvarna 321 EL electric chainsaw

 

[american lockpicker]

Pics ?

I'll ask.

DWT Swiss power tools "shop in shop" booth www.dwt-pt.com

OOO Swiss but I don't remember there being Swiss made grinders...

I knew something wasn't right.

American Lockpicker is probably already on the way to the closest Husqvarna dealer to pick up a Husqvarna 321 EL electric chainsaw

OOOOOO Made in Norway!!!!! I would be but they are closed now. Maybe first thing tomorrow morning.

 

[kippieland]

Come on Monte....I saw the Black and Decker sign. I know you really want the $20 dollar saw!

By the way my response to that torque wrench is.....

 

[american lockpicker]

I noticed some interesting things in this pic.

First what all Bosch stuff did they have, is that orange case Fein, Worx, Husqvarna or something else, is that teal and yellow coloured item Wolfcraft and whats in that Sweet Markt??? We need more pics or maybe a video...

 

[jensputzier]

With deutsch post, a 1/2 inch torque wrench domestically ships for 7 euros. I do not think international shipping is just 2 euros more. With the whole thing I have priced it, 19% off but on a 150 euro item is 20 euro. Shipping is at least 15 euro for the lowest price, and with say dhl is it 20 euro with tracking. Then you hit 9 dollars duty, that makes it 26 euros. Then factor in the exchange rate of 30% for the tool that is 130 euro. That makes the 130 euro item, 169 dollars. Push the 20-25 euro shipping. Which comes out to 26-30 dollars. And you are still looking at a 200 dollar torque wrench.

You are not buying German tools in the US because they are as good but cheaper than domestic tools. You are buying them because you want them. At least hat's why I buy foreign stuff in Germany.

 

[kippieland]

You are not buying German tools in the US because they are as good but cheaper than domestic tools. You are buying them because you want them. At least hat's why I buy foreign stuff in Germany.

Nothing wrong with educating people on foreign buying realities for people living in the USA. I have a feeling, the realities may hurt business for some members....

 

[shoturtle]

Kip,

I fly back and forth to germany almost monthly. And I uses to bring back allot of tools from germany, as I knew a shop I dealt with allot. I got the export paperwork to get the 19% vat back on my next visit. And I have went the shipping route. And the reality is unless you are buy some 1000 buck, where you are saving 190 dollars, the cost of shipping negates the vat savings on tools under 500 dollars. And over that the 9% duty form US Customs, really make the big ticket item very similar in price to a local buy the tool in Germany.

Now that said, majority of the US dealer of German tools charges a super premium on the tool. What I would pick up at a big box in germany, like a wera zyklop for 55 dollars with the exchange rate, sells for 90 here. So if you want a German tool, getting it form germany for the avg joe is still cheaper if you put in a order of over 400 dollars.

Just from personal experience.

 

[Rusik]

@ Monte: DWT is a 100% Chinese. Surely you have it?

 

[kippieland]

Kip,

I fly back and forth to germany almost monthly. And I uses to bring back allot of tools from germany, as I knew a shop I dealt with allot. I got the export paperwork to get the 19% vat back on my next visit. And I have went the shipping route. And the reality is unless you are buy some 1000 buck, where you are saving 190 dollars, the cost of shipping negates the vat savings on tools under 500 dollars. And over that the 9% duty form US Customs, really make the big ticket item very similar in price to a local buy the tool in Germany.

Now that said, majority of the US dealer of German tools charges a super premium on the tool. What I would pick up at a big box in germany, like a wera zyklop for 55 dollars with the exchange rate, sells for 90 here. So if you want a German tool, getting it form germany for the avg joe is still cheaper if you put in a order of over 400 dollars.

Just from personal experience.

Thank you for sharing your experience....I appreciated it. This all about them trying to make money off people like me....instead of sharing info about tools.

I asked a question about Proxxen because they sold them on Amazon....instead a I got hounded like I was in a street market! Never said anything about my "dream" of owning a German tool. Its more their dream of money!

 

[Monte]

I'll ask.

ok

OOO Swiss but I don't remember there being Swiss made grinders...

once there were some www.perles.com .Nowadays they´re from slovenia.

I knew something wasn't right.

what ?

OOOOOO Made in Norway!!!!! I would be but they are closed now. Maybe first thing tomorrow morning.

I knew you would like it

Come on Monte....I saw the Black and Decker sign. I know you really want the $20 dollar saw!

Let me think about that for a while !!!!


ehhhh NO !

I rather use my hand saw

By the way my response to that torque wrench is.....

not glossy enough ??

First what all Bosch stuff did they have, is that orange case Fein, Worx, Husqvarna or something else, is that teal and yellow coloured item Wolfcraft and whats in that Sweet Markt??? We need more pics or maybe a video...

mostly only the Bosch stuff for the "multi cutter" (Multimaster) and a few other things like the "SDS-Quick" drill bits for the "Bosch Uneo" mini rotary hammer drill as well as the "Multi Construction" drill bits and different chucks for the "Bosch IXO". The other accessoires are labeled "Lux". The orange cases are Fein Multimasters, about 2 dozens of them, a mini Fein booth with test center and a cabinet with all accessoires. The store also sells "Worx Orange" and "Worx lime green", CMI, Metabo, B+D, Bosch green, Steinel, Dremel, Proxxon and Rapid power tools. They also have Wolfcraft, so it could be from wolfcraft but i dont know what it is Sweet markt sells candy, magazines, newspaper and drinks etc. so you can strengthen yourself after shopping (or before) on the outside there is also a sausage snack bar
....more pics...maybe....later...

@ Monte: DWT is a 100% Chinese. Surely you have it?

yes 100% china

 

[bigcaddy]

I haven't checked every page on this thread but here are some french made channel-locks i found in a garage in Brentwood, CA.

The guy had a ton of european cars/parts so it didn't surprise me that he had european tools too.

They are a bit different then a pair of channel-lock brand pliers but the dual jaw serrations are nice. They are coarse in the back and very fine in the front. Not a bad tool to have in the toolbox

 

[Rusik]

ok

DWT

yes 100% china

They have appeared from time to time. But then disappear. And so a few times.

 

[Monte]

I haven't checked every page on this thread but here are some french made channel-locks i found in a garage in Brentwood, CA.

nice antique Peugeot tools !

They have appeared from time to time. But then disappear. And so a few times.

yeah here too, once there was "Kinzo" power tools available but they´re gone, or "NuTool" power tools...gone too...... come and go....
better buy from brands that stay, like Makita or Bosch etc.






New tools for 2012:

Kress 360 BPS "BiPower" rotary hammer drill. Can be operated with a cord or battery pack !! Available in april www.kress-elektrik.com

 

[uuze]

Hi uuze,

I have a small and empty store in Tapiola (using it as office) and I've been searching something to do during winter months when my main business is quiet. I already sell some specialized tools/machines but they are my own brand and/or do not conflict with hand tools of any kind. Maybe we should meet and talk about tools?

BTW. not a total Heyco virgin...

You got mail.

Here is a some more pictures about Heyco and Heytec products.

Heyco Talenta ratchet, size is 1/2" but dimensions are like in 3/8" ratchet.

Heyco Expert Jumbo, includes 1/2" and 3/4" sockets. Maybe biggest socket set available?

Heyco VDE set.

Heyco Formel Plus with new interior.

Heytec toolbox with tools.

 

[uuze]

Here is some Made In Sweden adjustable wrenches from my own use. Wrenches we sell are all made in Portugal...

Here is one Made in Sweden Bahco product that I have for sale in my store.

New Made In Finland Kemppi Kempact RA MIG/MAG welding machines just arrived yesterday.

 

[PrecisionTools]

What's that Kress stuff like Mont? Looks nice...

 

[Rusik]

yeah here too, once there was "Kinzo" power tools available but they´re gone, or "NuTool" power tools...gone too...... come and go....
better buy from brands that stay, like Makita or Bosch etc.

We previously had a lot of "Kinzo". Time is now rare. I have a cutter on the "Kinzo". Bought in 2000. Quality is good. Now tell the funniest thing. Proprietary tools we have now is very small. All that is sold, much worse than "Kinzo"

 

[aag14V]

What is the quality of this set, and where the products?
I can buy a tool, which we propose to buy or not? Price 40 EUR?

 

[american lockpicker]

what ?

Made in Capitalist Republic of China.

Sweet markt sells candy, magazines, newspaper and drinks etc. so you can strengthen yourself after shopping (or before) on the outside there is also a sausage snack bar
....more pics...maybe....later...

Can't wait for more pics.

Here is one Made in Sweden Bahco product that I have for sale in my store.

How much is it(USD if possible, if not Euro) and is it available here?

 

[unknow82]

Beta 83 half-moon ring wrences, from deep 1980's, made in Italy.