Does the QR mechanism opens?
If yes we can put a bigger bearing ball and drill a bit more of required?
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Does the QR mechanism opens?
If yes we can put a bigger bearing ball and drill a bit more of required?
chrissalas1
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I think is a 'one-piece' mechanism.If not, it is very difficult to drill it to put a slightly bigger ball because it is very hard metal.
As long as I can dismantle the mechanism I am sure with some patient it will be done[emoji111].
How do facom ratchets compare between France and Italy made?
Have a good day, ****** freezing in UK
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chrissalas1
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All facom ratchets i have are Italy made.
A mechanic friend of mine has a facom ratchet made in France and after years of using and abusing it is very very smooth.The smoothest of all ratchets i have seen.
Have a nice day!!!!!!
Great stuff, I am looking for one made in "France"...
Nigelhirst
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I've got both a French one from the 1980's and a current Italian one. IMHO the current one is smoother, if that matters ....
I've also got an SJ171 where the QR is fine....maybe I was lucky!
A conventional 3/8 drive ratchet will fit the CDX sockets, but a CDX ratchet won't fit a square drive without an adapter.
Nigelhirst
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Hi Monte
Do you know what happened to 'Walter Tools'? I got a socket set from my parents for my 21st in the 1970's ( I asked for a Hazet one but got this!)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5466&pictureid=67585
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5466&pictureid=67586
Thanks
Nigel
Do you know what happened to 'Walter Tools'? I got a socket set from my parents for my 21st in the 1970's ( I asked for a Hazet one but got this!)
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5466&pictureid=67585
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=5466&pictureid=67586
Thanks
Nigel
From all info I have gathered and personal experience it seems that all ratchets vary a bit depending on the batch.
You have to be lucky to get the smoothest[emoji6]
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mac_intosh
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To pop off the door panels for example.
How is this possible???
I have a CDX set and can confirm that a 3/8 square drive will NOT fit a CDX socket. I believe there is a Facom adapter though for 1/2" drive > CDX sockets...
dutchgray
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I'm sure I have seen adaptors for CDX to 3/8" and 1/2" as well
Nigelhirst
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dutchgray
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As do mine, I'm not sure I would want to use the sockets that way but they go on and the ball detent even works.
Nigelhirst
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ultgar
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They do as others have said....you can still use your 3/8" drive torque wrench with the CDX sockets. Facom has discontinued the CDX series and all of the accessories although many dealers still have stock.
Yes, the QR works, and the fit is not great. But I haven't got a long CDX ratchet!
Holy shite you're right. I never would've thought...I just tried and low and behold you can fit a CDX socket on a 3/8 drive
Dont know if i'd use them like that, but they do fit.
hautpot
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PB Swiss Special editions! (I have some arriving
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hautpot
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also no1 saw the new PB swiss stuff?
Copper hammer
Aluminium Hammer
New handle style
New length
SUPER length
Copper hammer
Aluminium Hammer
New handle style
New length
SUPER length
Superbec
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what would be the point of having cdx anything?
willhollin
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They are supposed to be as strong g as 1/2" but in a more compact size. I have two sets, just because!
ultgar
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Here was an old web page I put together on CDX........see http://www.ultimategarage.com/Facom/cdx.html
The big advantage was 3/8" drive compactness with 1/2" drive strength. The CDX sockets could handle torque to well over 200 ft lbs.
Facom's Ferrari collector set (with the aluminum case) used a CDX ratchet and sockets. I still have a few CDX sets left in the Classic Facom section on my site.........see http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/index.php?cPath=35_1205
Nigelhirst
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Nigelhirst
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They are supposed to be as strong g as 1/2" but in a more compact size. I have two sets, just because!
I just tightened the bolts on a Brembo caliper to the required 282Nm with the 17mm CDX socket, no problem.
I'm going to stop reading this thread. I've just had to order an SJ174...
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Made in the Czech Republic; seems to be a great screwdriver.
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yes
The ball has to be larger or stick out more...They´re still around:
http://www.cwalter.de/en
Hammerite paint
Nigelhirst
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Thanks Monte!
So they are - and the designs haven't changed in 40 years...
Now, all I have to do is find a supplier so I can replace the 6" extension I lost in 1976!
Nigel
So they are - and the designs haven't changed in 40 years...
Now, all I have to do is find a supplier so I can replace the 6" extension I lost in 1976!
Nigel
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Bogdan M.
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Welcome back, Monte! I discovered GJ because of this thread.
He surely is one of the most valuable members. Just like Jack Olsen.
He surely is one of the most valuable members. Just like Jack Olsen.
Non sloppy 1/4 extension-bits
Could you advise which brand has almost no play when attach extension and bits on the ratchet and when connected together?
How is Stahlwille 412 25 D 6,3 Bit holder
I have the Facom R.235 and is the worst ever with the bit rattling like hell
Many thanks!!!
Could you advise which brand has almost no play when attach extension and bits on the ratchet and when connected together?
How is Stahlwille 412 25 D 6,3 Bit holder
I have the Facom R.235 and is the worst ever with the bit rattling like hell
Many thanks!!!
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Guys I am not sure about Vessel screwdrivers and bits. It seems like they have some good and some not so good it's.
Below is a 1/4 adapter compared to Koken. The Vessel has no ball indent but rather a nail like to hold the socket.
Also not sure why these have a concave part at the end of them since they do not fit to any bit holders I have.
Below is a 1/4 adapter compared to Koken. The Vessel has no ball indent but rather a nail like to hold the socket.
Also not sure why these have a concave part at the end of them since they do not fit to any bit holders I have.
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jessysirazvan
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HAZET 190L-1 (No COO stamped but Made in Germany according to the website) aluminium handle,very well made
Bolle Pilopsi Pilot II safety goggle very clearly without distortion, the best safety glasses that I had (no COO)
Bolle Pilopsi Pilot II safety goggle very clearly without distortion, the best safety glasses that I had (no COO)
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I dont have that Stahlwille, but I have the Facom, Gedore & VIM bit holders
The Gedore is by far the best out of my bunch, very secure, no play at all. The Facom & VIM are pretty similar, the bits do have some play in the holders but not too bad IMO, both are very usable. I'll add that my Facom example (France) is the most compact out of all 3...
I would like to try the Stahlwille, the spring retention is interesting, but it is expensive over here. $27USD! (Chadstoolbox)
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Damn it is also around 20 bucks over here and not sure when I visit Germany and TBS next in order to check from close.
Don't mind so much the money but if it is not perfect I will get mad.
I am quite sure my Facom is Taiwan so it might as well be a Vim
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dutchgray
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Guys I am not sure about Vessel screwdrivers and bits. It seems like they have some good and some not so good it's.
Below is a 1/4 adapter compared to Koken. The Vessel has no ball indent but rather a nail like to hold the socket.
Also not sure why these have a concave part at the end of them since they do not fit to any bit holders I have.
Japan has a different standard for locking 1/4" hex holders, that will be why they don't fit. The Vessel will hold a socket more securely, no sockets accidentally flung off an impact driver some where you can't reach.
superautobacs
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Losvre,
The pin retention on the Vessel is for safety, like dutchgray mentioned. Most manufacturers that produce impact socketry offer them.
I'm surprised that they don't fit your quick-release bit holders. They appear to be the standard 9mm spacement. What are you trying to chuck them onto?
The pin retention on the Vessel is for safety, like dutchgray mentioned. Most manufacturers that produce impact socketry offer them.
I'm surprised that they don't fit your quick-release bit holders. They appear to be the standard 9mm spacement. What are you trying to chuck them onto?
