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Tools from the old world
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Superbec
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MementoMori99
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The coo of the 1/2 and 1/4 ratchets is Italy and sockets are from Taiwan.
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HCNDM
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Got the same Facom 440 Ratchet set a short while ago. Loving it! Good buy.
TBS is horrible for the wallet
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Superbec
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Send them to me and I'll give it an honest try.*snip* Now, try to break them in hands
Welcome to the forum.
Superbec, is the Facom socket driver made in France? Nice haul btw. TBS Aachen is a candy store if I ever saw one with excellent shipping prices too. I have resisted so far but...
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thanks !
it seems the trip paid off !
looks like a nice motorcycle
Alpen HSS-Cobalt short (DIN 1897) drill bit set
superautobacs
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Monte,
Those are nice mechanic's length bits!! I have some really stubby ones but sometimes that length is needed too.
Those are nice mechanic's length bits!! I have some really stubby ones but sometimes that length is needed too.
hautpot
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I have not noticed any pain when using any of pliers.
I take a few precautions however, wear comfy gloves and cut down with a smooth pace. Don't try to squeeze the pliers as hard as you can! That proably means you are surpassing the limit of the pliers.
I take a few precautions however, wear comfy gloves and cut down with a smooth pace. Don't try to squeeze the pliers as hard as you can! That proably means you are surpassing the limit of the pliers.
MementoMori99
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If you are referring to the 1/4 spinner handle, yes it is made in France.
Yes, thanks.
Superbec
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I think Memento responded to this, I don't have any factual info about the coo, the set looks and feels very well built, the case is that kind of high quality plastic you can see from a far. the price beats even nice Taiwan manufacturers...I put the 3/8 to the test last week, nothing broke so I went with this one today.
it sure payed off for TBS quart incomeit seems the trip paid off !
looks like a nice motorcycle
I just went for the compressor and couldn't resist.
bike's not mine, just fotobombed my compressor
there are no COO markings on any of those sets, they look and feel 2-3 times more expensive.
upgrading
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What does HINOX signify ?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CA8KMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CA8KMW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
ricleh
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Hazet stainless steel
upgrading
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I have a NANO set that I bought in 2009 and it says 'France' on the driver/spinner, just above the shank.
dutchgray
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I recently got a 1/4" set and the spinner handle still has France on it. Their screwdrivers are one of the French made items although I reckon they aren't as good as they once were.
MementoMori99
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I think Memento responded to this, I don't have any factual info about the coo, the set looks and feels very well built, the case is that kind of high quality plastic you can see from a far. the price beats even nice Taiwan manufacturers...I put the 3/8 to the test last week, nothing broke so I went with this one today.
it sure payed off for TBS quart income
I just went for the compressor and couldn't resist.
bike's not mine, just fotobombed my compressor
there are no COO markings on any of those sets, they look and feel 2-3 times more expensive.
Please refer to the link posted below, which will list the coo for most of Facom's tools and their corresponding part numbers. Sadly, coo markings are becoming a thing of the past.
http://www.ultimategarage.com/Facom-Inventory.xls
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superautobacs
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I took this photo in 2010 and it says 'France' as well. Mine's a rebrand. The OEM is Bost Garnache, in Arbois: http://www.bost-tools.com/eng/index.php
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oldie but goodie
Yes, especially if it is made by Heyco or Facom.
Bulb socket plier. Made by Facom for Heyco
It's now used only for classic cars.
HCNDM
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oldie but goodie
Yes, especially if it is made by Heyco or Facom.
Bulb socket plier. Made by Facom for Heyco
It's now used only for classic cars.
Didnt know these existed. I want one now.
#burnt fingers #blown out bulbs due to greasy finger residue
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Superbec
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oldie but goodie
Yes, especially if it is made by Heyco or Facom.
Bulb socket plier. Made by Facom for Heyco
q: how many engineers you need to change a lightbulb....
a: ZERO
Superbec
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no markings on mine
oh, thanks, actually I don't care that much about coo... as long as it's not china, or that bad china , but that's not the case here
What a beautiful tool. With a red translucent handle and all.*snip*
Bulb socket plier. Made by Facom for Heyco
*snip*
Do want.
superautobacs
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Bulb socket plier. Made by Facom for Heyco
What an awesome find! I have no use for one, but I still want it.
Precivilization
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^^^ Very nice. A spanner or two from every European tool manufacturer. Didn't see Hazet though.
dutchgray
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Very nice spanner wall, no British ones that I could see, reckon there ought to be a couple old Britool RJM at least.
8mm, 9mm, 14mm, 18mm and one of the DBE's are Hazet's from a quick glance.
Thanks for the pics Blöckw@rt. Really enjoyed the closeups.
Precivilization
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decaf
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åhh, that Wurth wrenches must be Belzer No.111 right?
Nice pics...
Nice pics...
Gedore seems to sit at the front of most sets, is that your pick of the bunch? You may have said previously but are you able to give your personal ranking of the brands you have?
Don't know if it is but I was immediately thinking Belzer.
HCNDM
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Nice collection Block! Curious to you preference as well considering I am starting my collection of European spanner.
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decaf
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I had to check in my garage:
It´s shorter then the 1952 serie:
One thing that is very frustrating on n.111 is that the ringend is bent the wrong way then the most of all other wrenches, if you understand me?
Definitely right !
I like
Stahlwille No.13
HAZET 600N
GEDORE 1B....yes I know.... I've got to many 1B's
Facom 440
But recently I became a traitor
At the moment I'm really impressed by my Toptul High-Perfomance and Super-Torque combowrenches, nice price and realy, realy good quality, but I don't have enough space on the wall.
I like
Stahlwille No.13
HAZET 600N
GEDORE 1B....yes I know.... I've got to many 1B's
Facom 440
Cool, I'm definitely happy with my 13's
Just like my MAC wrenches. Not a fan of that particular solution.*snip*
One thing that is very frustrating on n.111 is that the ringend is bent the wrong way then the most of all other wrenches, if you understand me?
*snip*