...made in...?
i have to wait until it gets warmer
gramps Dave
maybe buy some brand new tools so you´ll feel younger maybe you can find some NOS dutch made Beargrip drivers...
nice Koken haul !
i just mailed Compac, AC, Weber and Rodcraft and asked where their jack stands are made
So maybe i´ll have some new stands from the EU soon 
Hopefully we'll see a bit of honesty from the companies Monte has emailed !
I've got some Compac bogie wheels and stands ordered last week. See this thread for photos
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288746&highlight=compac&page=2
If the stands turn out NOT to be made in EU I will be annoyed
Apart from computers I have a policy of no Chinese
The thing is some German companies have a habit of telling white lies. For example, if you watch the Fein company video on the tube, one is left with the impression most things are made in-house or at least in Germany. In fact the main gear in some of the angle grinders are Italian sourced powder metal types. Nothing wrong with that, but they are the same ones you find in some cheaper Hitachi and de Walt models. Some of the rear bearings used are from Taiwan.
These stands are 100% British made. Melco 4 ton high-lift.
gramps Dave
i hope at least the danish companies will tell the truthHopefully we'll see a bit of honesty from the companies Monte has emailed !
I've got some Compac bogie wheels and stands ordered last week. See this thread for photos
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288746&highlight=compac&page=2
If the stands turn out NOT to be made in EU I will be annoyed
But i have the feeling some of the stands might be from Germany if you look at the cables of the power tools and google where these companies produce it´s obvious.
unfortunately not really available in DE...
Don´t look at the cables, screws, switches, bearings....
pull the cable out of your internet router 
Haha you know you love it mate! They weren't cheap but I had some Amazon gift cards, they might not be PB Swiss but are well worth it. I'm very happy with these. Just need to get some JIS and my screwdriver collection is complete.****. Pure ****.
I feel ya, I love them very well made functional drivers. The basic pack is actually a damn good value. I have a soft spot for European screwdrivers, especially those from German companies. For my precision cutters, I love USA made Tronex over anything else.Got the small set a week ago. Great screwdrivers!
That Said i have a single bahco #2 Phillips that I have owned for about ten years. It was always my go to for Phillips heads. I notice it's still my go to despite the quality and comfort of the weras.
Good quality tool that has no wear (other than the black fading on the head) and very comfy handles.
Out of this series:
Wondering whether I should buy more to supplement the wera set.
Being bahco I assume they are European made but will check before buying. I guess it's kind of like the American members looking for made in USA tools.
Not quite so picky myself (and holland doesn't make many tools) but I do prefer to buy made in Europe / made in USA. For me it's very much a case of securing jobs in the western world and less reliance on the Far East.
I suppose there are perfectly good well made / quality controlled mad in China / Taiwan tools. But consistency in quality is also and issue and I can simply not be bothered in the hit and miss process of finding good stuff. Especially considering there are great reliable European and US tool makers.
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NWS dealers in Finland:
just received a email from Weber. Their axle stands are made in Germany.
For me it's the reverse, I found them to be damn nice compared to the others I have tried. I like how they feel in my hands, they fit very precise and they cut damn clean. I found the Lindstrom to be the most disappointing for me, while I found the Schmitz that my buddy has to actually be pretty damn good. I don't if it is the fact that I have big hands (being 6' 4") or what but my two favorite are Tronex and Schmitz.
I also prefer Tronex to Lindstrom. Not only do I find they cut better, but they have better ergonomic grips to me as well (FWIW, I'm also 6'-4").
).+1 on both counts.
I find Erem's cutting ability are amazing (right up there with the absolute best), but their ergonomic grips slip around in my hands, so get dinged for that. 
Seriously, if you get the chance, give them a go (*clicky*).
and there was no new model either.Thanks for the reply. I am aware of those distributors but I asked online shop because it would became cheaper if I fly to Germany and buy the pliers there.
I usually order everything online because I can't get anything nicer than Bahco from the stores here. There's two stores which sells stahwille and hazet and they are "we just sell for the industry" types of shops and the prices are crazy and there is no new models and if you want exact model they have to order it somewhere.
There's a saying: "In soviet Finland..." and sometimes it's true.
This tool **** was lurking under the Christmas tree for me this year. Comes with an assortment of 10 common bits in the handle, the other bits I already had. Nice smooth ratchet that can be changed F/R/L one-handed.
Got the small set a week ago. Great screwdrivers!
That Said i have a single bahco #2 Phillips that I have owned for about ten years. It was always my go to for Phillips heads. I notice it's still my go to despite the quality and comfort of the weras.
Good quality tool that has no wear (other than the black fading on the head) and very comfy handles.
Out of this series:
Wondering whether I should buy more to supplement the wera set.
Being bahco I assume they are European made but will check before buying. I guess it's kind of like the American members looking for made in USA tools.
Not quite so picky myself (and holland doesn't make many tools) but I do prefer to buy made in Europe / made in USA. For me it's very much a case of securing jobs in the western world and less reliance on the Far East.
I suppose there are perfectly good well made / quality controlled mad in China / Taiwan tools. But consistency in quality is also and issue and I can simply not be bothered in the hit and miss process of finding good stuff. Especially considering there are great reliable European and US tool makers.
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Hello Dave,
Now that I am looking better at them you are right, the joint is not the same as others like Knipex/ Stahlwille. Yet, they feel good on hand and strong and hopefully they will be alright for the little use they get.
On another note, I would like to buy some good Vaccum Grips. If you have any that you would like to sell I will make the trip to Sussex...from Guildford
Thanks for the feedback, I have learnt something again
Good post Monte.
Glad my new stands are made of superior steelNo trips to the hospital or morgue for me.
Thanks for the reply. I am aware of those distributors but I asked online shop because it would became cheaper if I fly to Germany and buy the pliers there.
I usually order everything online because I can't get anything nicer than Bahco from the stores here. There's two stores which sells stahwille and hazet and they are "we just sell for the industry" types of shops and the prices are crazy and there is no new models and if you want exact model they have to order it somewhere.
There's a saying: "In soviet Finland..." and sometimes it's true.
sorry didn´t know that. Maybe email www.wuppertools.defrom Germany to the US, from the US to Finland. Makes senseI think that ash from german hand tools ships to most countries, including Finland, I have checked it
New Ko-ken.
All made in Japan.
3/8" torx bit sockets 140mm long
T9 T10 T20 T25 T30
1/2" torx bit sockets 140mm long
T45 T50 T55 T60
Mr MoAiZo,
Wow! Very nice Ko-ken tool purchases!
Can you please provide me the Ko-ken model numbers of the 3/8" drive 140mm long, Torx bit sockets (T9, T10, T20, T25, T30)?
Can you also please provide me the Ko-ken model numbers of the 1/2" drive 140mm long, Torx bit sockets (T45, T50, T55, T60)?
Thanks,
Dave
