Tools from the old world

[Mrmanface3]

I've been in the market for a new impact wrench for a bit. I was going to buy a Makita but then I saw the Metabo ssw 18 LTX 400 on here and decided that was what i really needed I also picked up some Wera 1/2in sockets and extensions and a pair of Knipex flush cuts.

 

[marlinspike]

Friend got the Hazet 9020P-2 kit. He says his 1/4" NPT fitting won't fit in it. Does this use some other kind of fitting?

 

[Precivilization]

I've been in the market for a new impact wrench for a bit. I was going to buy a Makita but then I saw the Metabo ssw 18 LTX 400 on here and decided that was what i really needed I also picked up some Wera 1/2in sockets and extensions and a pair of Knipex flush cuts.

Congratulations, nice impact wrench. 295 foot pound of torque is no sloth.

 

[marlinspike]

Congratulations, nice impact wrench. 295 foot pound of torque is no sloth.

Tools in Action got 325lb-ft using the new LiHD battery.

 

[dutchgray]

Friend got the Hazet 9020P-2 kit. He says his 1/4" NPT fitting won't fit in it. Does this use some other kind of fitting?

It will be 1/4" BSP , which is what most of the world uses for pipe threads. I think its 1 TPI different.

 

[Monte]

It seems like most of the Metabo Made in China stuff is no good. Is this true for the high end cordless miter saw they have too?

i think it has more to do with the price you are (not) willing to pay...Metabo tools are mainly made for the professional user so i´m pretty sure every chinese Metabo tool will outlast a similar Harbour Freight tool for example. So "no good" is subjective

I've been in the market for a new impact wrench for a bit. I was going to buy a Makita but then I saw the Metabo ssw 18 LTX 400 on here and decided that was what i really needed I also picked up some Wera 1/2in sockets and extensions and a pair of Knipex flush cuts.

...and the addiction starts....

Friend got the Hazet 9020P-2 kit. He says his 1/4" NPT fitting won't fit in it. Does this use some other kind of fitting?

doesn´t fit at all or only fits in a few turns ?













some more Gedore impact sockets: 1 1/16", 1 1/8", 1 1/4", 1 5/16"

 

[marlinspike]

doesn´t fit at all or only fits in a few turns ?

Only about 1 turn. BSP explains it though.

 

[Mrmanface3]

Congratulations, nice impact wrench. 295 foot pound of torque is no sloth.

Tools in Action got 325lb-ft using the new LiHD battery.

I used it a bit today and so far I am very impressed. I just have to get used to the slow start up.

...and the addiction starts....

Hopefully not, I wouldn't be able to afford that!

 

[marlinspike]

I did not realize O Fortuna was under copyright, but...

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[rice rocket]

Now you gotta pickup some Metalocs.

 

[marlinspike]

Now you gotta pickup some Metalocs.

I'm more interested in the guide track. Any knowledge on it?

 

[rice rocket]

This one?

I could only find it for ~$60-some, I was going to try out the Makita one, which might or might not work depending on how thick the base is on the Makita vs the Metabo. It should fit right in the slot that's available for the circle cutting/parallel guide.

 

[PureLeaf]

I did not realize O Fortuna was under copyright, but...

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I see the cordless has the same adjustment bar for the orbital adjustment. I've found it to be the real fault in the Metabo design. I have 2 of these jigsaws, and both of them will wiggle/vibrate from wherever I've set them to usually the number 4 (highest setting) for orbital.

Even considered trying to warranty them to see if it was just a faulting ball detent, or adjusting lever, but Metabo never even responded to my warranty inquiry email

 

[bwclients]

The tools are superb.. I dnt know about the tools and their varieties,but this post is very useful for me. From this post i know different types of tools, thanks for it.......

 

[marlinspike]

I see the cordless has the same adjustment bar for the orbital adjustment. I've found it to be the real fault in the Metabo design. I have 2 of these jigsaws, and both of them will wiggle/vibrate from wherever I've set them to usually the number 4 (highest setting) for orbital.

Even considered trying to warranty them to see if it was just a faulting ball detent, or adjusting lever, but Metabo never even responded to my warranty inquiry email

I used it last night a little bit and it never moved from its #1 position. The switch for the fan is a little chintzy (though it also never moved), but the orbit selection is solid.

I think with warranty your best bet is to go through a local dealer.

 

[Superbec]

just teasing

hit tbs achen last week, today postnl arrived, perfect timing, wife is at work

 

[Rich.]

The results of my current knipex addiction;

 

[Monte]

since maico posted all this propaganda about how much better german jack stands are compared to the pot metal stands.... I got me a pair of 3 ton Weber Hydraulik stands:

 

[48548]

since maico posted all this propaganda about how much better german jack stands are compared to the pot metal stands.... I got me a pair of 3 ton Weber Hydraulik stands:

I like those. They will match my AC hydraulics jack.

 

[marlinspike]

I could only find it for ~$60-some, I was going to try out the Makita one,

I thought it wouldn't be so bad, but now I see the only sellers who have it for less don't ship to the US.

 

[rice rocket]

Apparently your local dealer can get anything that has a Metabo part number. I haven't tried it myself, but it's worth a try.

 

[maico]

Monte clearly likes a bit of colour coordination too. Not sure about his luge skin suit though......he is the one underneath, he likes it there

 

[losvre]

Monte clearly likes a bit of colour coordination too. Not sure about his luge skin suit though......he is the one underneath, he likes it there

Haha, that is really cool

 

[sljeme345]

since maico posted all this propaganda about how much better german jack stands are compared to the pot metal stands.... I got me a pair of 3 ton Weber Hydraulik stands:

Nice stands

New sds + drill, Kress 800 PPE










I need little advice about a vacuum cleaner, what is the quality of vacuum cleaners Fein?
I'm looking to buy Fein Dustex 35 LX AC.

 

[hautpot]

Where is a reliable source for Witte impact bits?

 

[Blöckw@rt]

Insulated screwdrivers from Connex, made by Oplast (Slovenia).

Nice quality !

 

[Precivilization]

So I am in the market for a bench vice, the only thing available in my area that is not cast iron is this Gedore 411-150. I am afraid buying online is not an option for me. What do you all think of it? I need it for general use and some metal fabrication. Its listed for 266 euros.

 

[Precivilization]

I did not realize O Fortuna was under copyright, but...

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You have "tooled" carmina burana . And so the addiction for metabos starts.. Nice Jigsaw.

 

[dkroth]

So I am in the market for a bench vice, the only thing available in my area that is not cast iron is this Gedore 411-150. I am afraid buying online is not an option for me. What do you all think of it? I need it for general use and some metal fabrication. Its listed for 266 euros.

Buy it now.

That's a forged steel vise that will last the rest of your life and then some. There's a Garage Journal post coming in 2116 where a guy is restoring a hundred year old Gedore bench vise (using a flux capacitor to strip the old paint and runs, of course!).

 

[Precivilization]

Buy it now.

That's a forged steel vise that will last the rest of your life and then some. There's a Garage Journal post coming in 2116 where a guy is restoring a hundred year old Gedore bench vise (using a flux capacitor to strip the old paint and runs, of course!).

Thanks for reassuring! I was a bit weary of a vice with no replaceable jaws, but I guess with some protective jaws, and my intended use that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[HCNDM]

So I am in the market for a bench vice, the only thing available in my area that is not cast iron is this Gedore 411-150. I am afraid buying online is not an option for me. What do you all think of it? I need it for general use and some metal fabrication. Its listed for 266 euros.

If it's the only thing available near you I guess you do t have much choice [emoji6]

I have no experience with Gedore vises but if it's anything like the rest of their tools it will be decent. The price tag is certainly inline with the rest of their tools.

It looks a bit like a Heuer vise but not quite. Possibly made by Heuer for Gedore? Monte?


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[chrissalas1]

So I am in the market for a bench vice, the only thing available in my area that is not cast iron is this Gedore 411-150. I am afraid buying online is not an option for me. What do you all think of it? I need it for general use and some metal fabrication. Its listed for 266 euros.

Where do you live?I think this vice is made by Kanca.They make some really good vices.Maybe you can find some Kanca vices locally or online cheaper than the Gedore.

 

[Precivilization]

If it's the only thing available near you I guess you do t have much choice [emoji6]

Well, its not the only thing available, but it seems the only one that is steel and not cast iron.

Where do you live?I think this vice is made by Kanca.They make some really good vices.Maybe you can find some Kanca vices locally or online cheaper than the Gedore.

Thanks for the info. I live in Qatar, small Mideastern country, so shopping online for a 20+ Kg vice is not an attractive option i would say. I have looked around both online and locally, the only thing I found that seems decent is this Gedore vice at the local Gedore dealer. I am familiar with Gedore top quality hand tools, but I cant say the same about the vice, that's why I asked if anyone used it before.

 

[maico]

Where do you live?I think this vice is made by Kanca.They make some really good vices.Maybe you can find some Kanca vices locally or online cheaper than the Gedore.

http://www.kanca.com.tr/download/pdf/ElAletleri_EN.pdf

 

[Monte]

Monte clearly likes a bit of colour coordination too. Not sure about his luge skin suit though......he is the one underneath, he likes it there

yeah i like blue
at the weekend i wear my latex suit though

Where is a reliable source for Witte impact bits?

I don´t know but i would email: http://www.angloamericantools.com/tool_manufacturers/witte.html

New sds + drill, Kress 800 PPE

very nice drill !

I need little advice about a vacuum cleaner, what is the quality of vacuum cleaners Fein?
I'm looking to buy Fein Dustex 35 LX AC.

The Fein vacuums are made by Kärcher.

Thanks for the info. I live in Qatar, small Mideastern country, so shopping online for a 20+ Kg vice is not an attractive option i would say. I have looked around both online and locally, the only thing I found that seems decent is this Gedore vice at the local Gedore dealer. I am familiar with Gedore top quality hand tools, but I cant say the same about the vice, that's why I asked if anyone used it before.

Here´s a Ridgid dealer in Qatar: http://www.jaidah.com.qa/division.php?id=3
The Ridgid vises are made in Germany.















Pica-Dry automatic pen/ deep hole marker

 

[themu]

I managed to visit another Slovene tool factory.
This time it was Tovarna meril Kovine that specialises in levels and has a complete lineup of measuring equipment.

I obviously didn't manage to leave empty handed.

(tape measure key chains are the best key chains)

My favorite square, stainless steel/aluminum with engraved markings and numbers.
Took a 50cm one to pair and identical 25cm I have.
Small toolbox square to go with it just because.

A 25mm micrometer! They also manufacture calipers.

A pair of unrelated recents
Hobby line Bessey, but still outstanding quality.

 

[maico]

Scarpa Mojito. Italian boot company with a factory in Romania. If your clambering around on wet surfaces or on roofs I've found the soles on these remarkably grippy. I've had many Vibram patterns over the years on footware and these are amazing. The soft compound probably wont last long but these are lightweight boots that are a cross between a rock climbing shoe, walking boot and sneaker.

I also got a gray pair a while back.The none-Goretex lined version which is not waterproof but breath better.

 

[dkroth]

Hobby line Bessey, but still outstanding quality.

And still made in Germany. We have that style/size here in the states but they've been coming from China for a few years now.

 

[chrissalas1]

Force 3/4 48mm impact socket(taiwan)




Athlet screwdriver(Germany)



Nitto kohki 1/4 high flow air fitting(Japan)

 

[Monte]

I managed to visit another Slovene tool factory.
This time it was Tovarna meril Kovine that specialises in levels and has a complete lineup of measuring equipment

nice haul !!! btw. the link: http://en.tm-kovine.si/

ps: Do you have a list of slovenian tool manufacturers ??












Alpen 14mm wood drill bit