Tools from the old world
- Thread starter Monte
- Start date
A good tool. But I think prices are too high. Maybe you have different prices
This set we have is about 90 euros
more expensive than NWS...
Lux:
http://www.obi.de/decom/product/LUX_Kombizange_180_mm_Professional/1067719
various street prices for NWS:
http://www.wuppertools.de/NWS-Zange...aft-Kombinations-Zange-111-69-180::10317.html
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B004GHZX6O/
http://www.conrad.de/ce/de/product/824500/?insert_kz=VQ&hk=SEM&WT.srch=1&WT.mc_id=google_pla
Blöckw@rt, is it made in Germany, made in USA or just Chicom adapted for both markets?
Taiwan I guess
don´t like the ratchet but the rest is okHi again! There is my new socket set from Proxxon Industrial! What do you think about it??
these flap discs look interesting....:
Last edited:
Nocturnal-G
Well-known member
Lok... in the first picture the bit is out of the socket. Believe it or not, I can't pull the bits out the sockets with my hands. Extremely secure... You use a punch and mallet to take the bits out and hammer the bits in. I don't know how they made it work so well...
LeGarage
Well-known member
Alright, thanks. Not worth the trip to Kleve.
Now I have to look for a shop near the border to buy NWS
Last edited:
Jeff
Well-known member
Added another PB Swiss driver to my set for $5.
Very nice! I love hard handles... but red makes it so much better. And if it's kind of translucent as well... well you get the idea. I'm smitten.
Was that from Amazon? I was staring at a few Wiha drivers with red/clear handles on there earlier. They're 7-8 a piece, but that's not terrible [edit: part numbers 18654 and 15325]. I made the mistake of putting them in my cart. As a plus, they remind me of Belzer screwdrivers too. Maybe Monte knows some more brands that make similar drivers?
Also, my PB Swiss torx plus / slotted drivers should get here tomorrow morning (read: today) so I'm very excited.
Was that from Amazon? I was staring at a few Wiha drivers with red/clear handles on there earlier. They're 7-8 a piece, but that's not terrible [edit: part numbers 18654 and 15325]. I made the mistake of putting them in my cart. As a plus, they remind me of Belzer screwdrivers too. Maybe Monte knows some more brands that make similar drivers?
Also, my PB Swiss torx plus / slotted drivers should get here tomorrow morning (read: today) so I'm very excited.
Last edited:
Alright, thanks. Not worth the trip to Kleve.
Now I have to look for a shop near the border to buy NWS
which border ?
with a square handle shape ? or just translucent ? With a square ( +translucent) handle..... I dunno....Maybe Monte knows some more brands that make similar drivers?
translucent:
http://www.witte-werkzeuge.de/index.php?con_kat=132&con_lang=1&sid=ku53ptodrrtb73e1dbkvvpcgv3
"Lux" brand:
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2269/tools005.jpg
or with even older handle:
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/4475/ooppoo022.jpg
Elora:
http://bloomertool.com/Drivers.html
e.g.:
http://bloomertool.com/TorxScrewdrivers.html
Last edited:
nice collection !! Which one is your favourite ??
Alright, thanks. Not worth the trip to Kleve.
Now I have to look for a shop near the border to buy NWS
here some more prices from today....cheaper Lux/NWS line with blue/black handles...:
the set on the right for 42.- might be interesting. Included are 200mm needle nose pliers, 160mm side cutters and 180mm combination pliers. The most common pliers for 42.- instead of 52.- individually...
Monte, that's exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for. I should have been a bit more specific. Square handles are my preference (from my SK set that is currently my go-to favorite), but not necessary at all.
It does appear that the Elora drivers don't come in Phillips/flat though, kind of disappointed about that. But those Witte drivers are b-e-a-u-ti-ful! I'll be picking up a few of those for sure.
Monte, I have to ask another favor! Might you have any Stahlwille screwdrivers laying around? I'd appreciate a picture or two of them close up. I'm fairly certain they're of the all-black variety, but I'm not sure if they're available anymore.. I'm ordering a few wrenches from Samstag pretty soon and I figure I might add a driver or a ratchet in there while I'm at it.
Also, might I ask which European brand you find has the "best" screwdrivers? I know it's pretty subjective/opinion based, but I figure you of all people would know best. I don't mind strange handle shapes (I especially love my Felo torx drivers) so anything goes really. For as much as I care about the aesthetics, durability is most important to me
It does appear that the Elora drivers don't come in Phillips/flat though, kind of disappointed about that. But those Witte drivers are b-e-a-u-ti-ful! I'll be picking up a few of those for sure.
Monte, I have to ask another favor! Might you have any Stahlwille screwdrivers laying around?
I'd appreciate a picture or two of them close up. I'm fairly certain they're of the all-black variety, but I'm not sure if they're available anymore.. I'm ordering a few wrenches from Samstag pretty soon and I figure I might add a driver or a ratchet in there while I'm at it. Also, might I ask which European brand you find has the "best" screwdrivers? I know it's pretty subjective/opinion based, but I figure you of all people would know best. I don't mind strange handle shapes (I especially love my Felo torx drivers) so anything goes really. For as much as I care about the aesthetics, durability is most important to me
Last edited:
nowlan
Well-known member
I just noticed that the 2 big box stores here in Australia have added nws and knipex.
Plier Set NWS 3pce Pro Allround 775-3, $60
Plier Set NWS 3pce 775 $50
Knipex Power Pack, $56
Better than the Assembly pack from ebay.de for $69.
Not sure which set to go for. Had my heart set on fantastico cutters, but cant find them easily anywhere.
Seems to be more love for knipex cobra than nws.
EDIT: Went and got the knipex, but was full price on shelf ($110+). Had to get them to price match their own website. But cant account for rival store asking similar price for nws set.
Plier Set NWS 3pce Pro Allround 775-3, $60
Plier Set NWS 3pce 775 $50
Knipex Power Pack, $56
Better than the Assembly pack from ebay.de for $69.
Not sure which set to go for. Had my heart set on fantastico cutters, but cant find them easily anywhere.
Seems to be more love for knipex cobra than nws.
EDIT: Went and got the knipex, but was full price on shelf ($110+). Had to get them to price match their own website. But cant account for rival store asking similar price for nws set.
Last edited:
NoxiousBurrito
Member
- Joined
- Dec 7, 2012
- Messages
- 8
My local Masters were all stocking the Knipex set for $128. I bought the top nws set for $60. If I could have got the Knipex for $56 I would have bought it, as I prefer the jaws on the Cobra over the thinner but more aggressive nws jaws. The nws linesman and side cutter pliers are excellent though, so really I have got the value for my money there
By comparison for the benefit of the americans here a single pair of ChannelLock linesmans costs around $70. So either the Knipex or nws are a bargain
LeGarage
Well-known member
Monte, that's exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for. I should have been a bit more specific. Square handles are my preference (from my SK set that is currently my go-to favorite), but not necessary at all.
It does appear that the Elora drivers don't come in Phillips/flat though, kind of disappointed about that. But those Witte drivers are b-e-a-u-ti-ful! I'll be picking up a few of those for sure.
Monte, I have to ask another favor! Might you have any Stahlwille screwdrivers laying around?
Also, might I ask which European brand you find has the "best" screwdrivers? I know it's pretty subjective/opinion based, but I figure you of all people would know best. I don't mind strange handle shapes (I especially love my Felo torx drivers) so anything goes really. For as much as I care about the aesthetics, durability is most important
do you mean this style? I think its made years ago. Do like it.
nice collection !! Which one is your favourite ??
here some more prices from today....cheaper Lux/NWS line with blue/black handles...:
the set on the right for 42.- might be interesting. Included are 200mm needle nose pliers, 160mm side cutters and 180mm combination pliers. The most common pliers for 42.- instead of 52.- individually...
Unfortunately I don't really like that style.
Last edited:
LeGarage, thank you! That's exactly what I was looking for. I'll have to look around.. hopefully someone has a small set (PH1/2, 1/4 slotted, etc.) for sale somewhere.
n0sTRa, I'm very jealous of your Facom ratchets. I do appreciate the handle that's on your 1/2 drive more than the 3/8 though. Also, that hammer is nice.. I wish I lived in Europe so I could buy such nice tools sometimes. Hah. Not like that will happen anytime soon though. I keep away from VAT
n0sTRa, I'm very jealous of your Facom ratchets. I do appreciate the handle that's on your 1/2 drive more than the 3/8 though. Also, that hammer is nice.. I wish I lived in Europe so I could buy such nice tools sometimes. Hah. Not like that will happen anytime soon though. I keep away from VAT
Then there is only Belzer and Wiha I think for square translucent red handles from Germany. Green translucent square handles (identical to Belzer) were available from "Dowidat" and blue translucent rectangular handles from Gedore.
The red Elora drivers are discontinued that's why you don't find all styles anymore.
Facom still offers their "Isoryl" drivers though:
Sorry don´t own anyMonte, I have to ask another favor! Might you have any Stahlwille screwdrivers laying around?
Discontinued....That´s a difficult question ....i´m only a DIY user...so... difficult to say something about durability....I prefer drivers with smaller handles like Felo 550, Hazet Ultra, Elora, Athlet, Wiha 3K..... But I´m happy with my Wurth(Felo) and Wera driver durability so far...
That are some good prices for the NWS pliers !
sweet !
Tools in action: polisher
That´s how they looked before.....:
....and after:
Last edited:
Van Steele
Well-known member
The latest acquisitions:
Ko-ken screwdrivers, 3/8 drive extra deep nut-grip sockets, window moulding remover, 3/8 drive deep sockets, 3/8 drive palm spinner and palm ratchet for use with the spark plug socket, 300 mm 3/8 drive extension, a free Felo screwdriver, Mitutoyo bore gauge, Fiskars tin snips, Hazet pliers, cutters and flexible 1/4 drive spinner handle, Facom 3/8 drive ratchet and 1/4 drive spinner handle -just 'cause we all love clear handles - and a set of Anex small screwdrivers and handle.
Ko-ken screwdrivers, 3/8 drive extra deep nut-grip sockets, window moulding remover, 3/8 drive deep sockets, 3/8 drive palm spinner and palm ratchet for use with the spark plug socket, 300 mm 3/8 drive extension, a free Felo screwdriver, Mitutoyo bore gauge, Fiskars tin snips, Hazet pliers, cutters and flexible 1/4 drive spinner handle, Facom 3/8 drive ratchet and 1/4 drive spinner handle -just 'cause we all love clear handles - and a set of Anex small screwdrivers and handle.
Miskin
Well-known member
This bore gauge is very pricey! Is it for 6 to 10 mm? Could you post a closer pic please? It would be impolite to ask what you intend to measure with it?
cosmik binturong
Well-known member
Reseda green is nice huh ??
hmmm... already planning to invade neighbouring countries again eh?
err, i mean, "visit" us again?
Last edited:
Van Steele
Well-known member
This bore gauge is very pricey! Is it for 6 to 10 mm? Could you post a closer pic please? It would be impolite to ask what you intend to measure with it?
Yes, it's 6 to 10 mm. I bought it used - they used the 7.5 mm insert for a single project. The price was good enough not to bother with anything else. It'll get used during engine rebuilds.
Miskin
Well-known member
Yes, it's 6 to 10 mm. I bought it used - they used the 7.5 mm insert for a single project. The price was good enough not to bother with anything else. It'll get used during engine rebuilds.
Nice! From my experience (i work a lot with these things) will be more easy for you if you change the dial indicator. This is for measuring μm (0,001). Rebuilding need this.
It is very tedious to count 0,01 mm with this dial indicator.
BBD
Well-known member
Haven`t seen Usag tools too often here.
hmmm... already planning to invade neighbouring countries again eh?
err, i mean, "visit" us again?
reseda green - not olive green
Wiha yankee screwdriver
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ztuieTN5OdE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
And a better pic of the refurbished Wolf (for sale sadly -I really like it, but no longer have a use for it):
View media item 31351
View media item 31351
sounds like a lot of work !
Reseda green is nice huh ??
I´m looking into one of these small sand blast cabinets for my next vise restoration....? Maybe that would be an idea ?
I think a reseda green Monte Carlo would be very appropriate
I think you should modify some spanners for the door handles and perhaps a Wiha handle for the shifter as well 
I'd love a sand blast cabinet, but then I'd need a compressor of course. I'd love one of those too, but it's not likely to happen before I get all the current projects done. I do want to give the electrolysis a go though, so the Leinen might be a good excuse.
Well, that's not a reason to sell it!
I hear you, but... better to have it go to someone who will use it than have it collecting dust in my garage.
Last edited:
cosmik binturong
Well-known member
at least it's not the 3/8" one or i would have ordered it right there...
(Bhae, could you please PM me your price for the 3/8"?
)those look good too... too bad i already have some fine USAG ones...
uh-oh... stop showing us those Ko-ken extensions!!!
(and please add the price of the 3/8" one too...
)Here you go Miskin... the quality is very nice. The bits fit in every socket manufacturer... I took the 17mm bit out of the Bondhus socket and tried putting it into the Gedore, it left a mark... here are pictures.
it's a conspiracy!!! stop it!
Trucky, most of the good screwdrivers tend to last for ages if not abused or misused on the wrong type of screw so you most probably won't go wrong with any of those fine brands if used as the right tool for the right job.
oh! another nice, shinny Flex!Tools in action: polisher
reseda green - not olive greenseen from across the border it looks, you know, almost the same...
are the Wiha bits compatible with the old Yankee ones?Wiha yankee screwdriver
+1
that's no reason at all to sell, except, of course, if there's a more feminine and insisting voice in the background telling you to sell it *now* that's another thing...
upgrading
Well-known member
Good stuff.
What country are the Screwdrivers made in ?
What country are the Screwdrivers made in ?
mac_intosh
Well-known member
I suspect mostly asia stuff.
Van Steele
Well-known member
I think a reseda green Monte Carlo would be very appropriate
I'd love a sand blast cabinet, but then I'd need a compressor of course. I'd love one of those too, but it's not likely to happen before I get all the current projects done. I do want to give the electrolysis a go though, so the Leinen might be a good excuse.
If it's for paint removal your best bet is to boil the parts in TSP. It'll take care of all the grime and grease as well. Paint removal during electrolysis relies mostly on the mechanical action of the evolved hydrogen, so you'll have to use high current densities.
Top job on the stands and the grinders