Qualitytools
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I have this set, I have used it numerous times and have been very pleased with it, enjoy!I bought this Wera Hex-Plus set at Amazon for $34 +tax. Made in Czech Republic.
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Odd-job
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In search of 6 point double box end or combination wrenches in preferably "long"+ format. Any leads? The Nepros I was considering were too rich for my blood and am hoping the old world has some options.
I'm not a fan of Wera at all, but their Hex Plus does work wonders and it's the only thing I'm willing to buy from them. I have the stainless set. I also bought their bottle opener and an empty pouch for my C8 bits and 1/2 adapter, but that's about it.I bought this Wera Hex-Plus set at Amazon for $34 +tax. Made in Czech Republic.
Got a made-in-the-UK 3/8" drive Norbar 4-20Nm torque wrench from Amazon Global Store UK. It is 8 5/8" long. The wrench has excellent accuracy, with all test values in the calibration certificate falling within 1.0% of the target torque. The handle is comfortable. This wrench has a "handle release" torque signal, instead of a click. The signal is strong, even at the lowest torque setting. The adjustment knob has higher friction than I was expecting (significantly higher than on my Norbar 12-60Nm wrench), but maybe it will lessen with some use. (A 1/4" drive version of this wrench is available, to cover 1Nm to 20Nm).
Qualitytools
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I have several made in the U.K. NORBAR torque wrenches, some purchased from Amazon UK, others directly from NORBAR and a couple under the WERA name. They are very accurate and have been a great precision instrument for my needs. Enjoy yours.Got a made-in-the-UK 3/8" drive Norbar 4-20Nm torque wrench from Amazon Global Store UK. It is 8 5/8" long. The wrench has excellent accuracy, with all test values in the calibration certificate falling within 1.0% of the target torque. The handle is comfortable. This wrench has a "handle release" torque signal, instead of a click. The signal is strong, even at the lowest torque setting. The adjustment knob has higher friction than I was expecting (significantly higher than on my Norbar 12-60Nm wrench), but maybe it will lessen with some use. (A 1/4" drive version of this wrench is available, to cover 1Nm to 20Nm).
Did I mention how I hate ordering from German online shops? My "favorite" word is Lieferverzögerung. I also like it when they say 2-3 days and don't give a damn more than a week later. But by far my favorite is not being able to differentiate between an article number ending in "D" and "DN".
1.5 m Kränzle car washing brush. For those of you who don't know Kränzle, they make excellent pressure washers. Made in Germany
Oil for the pressure washer
WinBag Max for lifting up to 250 kg. Gonna be really helpful for greasing door hinges. Made in Denmark
Spare Knipex non-marring jaw add-ons for their syphon pliers I still didn't receive, gonna get it early November, probably.
Empty Wera pouch for their Micro drivers
PB Swiss electronic drivers
PB Swiss screwdrivers. I had bad luck with the black handled ones. I received 2 of the old ones (article number ending in D, not DN like the new ones), got a replacement for one of them, but it was the same. Another one got canceled because they couldn't deliver. I'm still missing the largest slotted, PH1, and PH3. Gonna try to order from the Netherlands unless someone has a better idea within the EU.
PB Swiss drivers in the Wera pouch, they were hard to fit in
Wera C8 bits, T30 and T40. I usually order Gedore, but they had a long shipping time so I thought I'd try out the Weras, can't be that much worse.
Oil for the pressure washer
WinBag Max for lifting up to 250 kg. Gonna be really helpful for greasing door hinges. Made in Denmark
Spare Knipex non-marring jaw add-ons for their syphon pliers I still didn't receive, gonna get it early November, probably.
Empty Wera pouch for their Micro drivers
PB Swiss electronic drivers
PB Swiss screwdrivers. I had bad luck with the black handled ones. I received 2 of the old ones (article number ending in D, not DN like the new ones), got a replacement for one of them, but it was the same. Another one got canceled because they couldn't deliver. I'm still missing the largest slotted, PH1, and PH3. Gonna try to order from the Netherlands unless someone has a better idea within the EU.
PB Swiss drivers in the Wera pouch, they were hard to fit in
Wera C8 bits, T30 and T40. I usually order Gedore, but they had a long shipping time so I thought I'd try out the Weras, can't be that much worse.
Pixel_Rage
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You know, @Monte, it's rude to show a tool cabinet from just the outside.
i know it´s cruel but honestly there is nothing interesting inside, just spare bulbs, plastic clips, screws and other car spare parts
Husky trimmer line
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Does Husky own a facility in France or is that made for them by someone else ?
I don't quite understand the question. Husky has 0 facilities. They only rebrand tools from China and Taiwan.
He means Husqvarna. They are a huge brand and have facilities all over Europe. But I'd assume the trimmer line is made by some other brand for them.
It's the kind of product where the whole process is very easy to automate. Such production isn't rare in Europe.
Ah damn, must have been too drunk to realize he was talking about Husqvarna. Now I think I can answer the question. I bet they are made by the Speed group. They specialize in that kind of thing and have a few factories, incl. 1 in France.
garfieldzzz
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Possible a OTT but might safe some $$$ even with a single use.
Silbertool thread roller, used to chase threads and restore them. I tried the NES universal thread restorer/cutter in comparison but in my case this one should do a better job, even though its not quite cheap.
For explanation i did a test on an 8.8 M16 bolt (has the same pitch), The tool reshapes the tread by forming rather than cutting.
My special problem is, that some threads are bent on an M24x2 axle shaft so they will be removed if i use a thread file.
Silbertool thread roller, used to chase threads and restore them. I tried the NES universal thread restorer/cutter in comparison but in my case this one should do a better job, even though its not quite cheap.
For explanation i did a test on an 8.8 M16 bolt (has the same pitch), The tool reshapes the tread by forming rather than cutting.
My special problem is, that some threads are bent on an M24x2 axle shaft so they will be removed if i use a thread file.
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Odd-job
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Thanks for the response. I bought the KTC's ironically a couple of months back and after listening to garage journal am realizing I "need" more 6 point stuff outside of socketry. The KTCs are very nice that being said.
Might get a set of these Stahwille's though for $65.
Stahlwille 96410503 STABIL Doppelringschlüssel-Satz 21/7 : Amazon.de: Baumarkt
Elektro- und Handwerkzeuge online - Stahlwille 96410503 STABIL Doppelringschlüssel-Satz 21/7. Stahlwille 96410503 STABIL Doppelringschlüssel-Satz 21/7.
www.amazon.de
Shorter than the KTC's, satin, albeit 12 point though.
I thought Oregon, because the also offer trimmer line "made in France". But maybe "dukefx" is right:
TRIMMER LINE - Speed Group
Trimmer lines A complete and unique range of trimmer lines Quality & know-how Trimmer lines are the true core business of our company, SPEED Group is the manufacturer with the largest production capacity in the world. The reliability, efficiency and durability of our products mean that a large...
www.speedgroupe.com
exotic + expensive toolPossible a OTT but might safe some $$$ even with a single use.
Silbertool thread roller, used to chase threads and restore them. I tried the NES universal thread restorer/cutter in comparison but in my case this one should do a better job, even though its not quite cheap.
For explanation i did a test on an 8.8 M16 bolt (has the same pitch), The tool reshapes the tread by forming rather than cutting.
My special problem is, that some threads are bent on an M24x2 axle shaft so they will be removed if i use a thread file.
Izar drill bits from Spain
Qualitytools
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Looks like you did very well, congratulationsGot these cheap at auction. Complete from 7mm to 19mm. West german Heyco 400's. Barely used. Some as you can see still have the original price tag on them!
Thank you!
I have noticed that some brands, old quality ones such as Heyco and Dowidat, usually are very cheap, atleast here in Sweden. People probably think they are junk tools because they have never heard of the names before, perhaps? If these ones had said Bahco on them on the other hand, oh boy would they gone for an arm and a leg...
Dave455
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This is where “knowledge is power“! Garage Journal can be really useful if you are not familiar with the many manufacturers out there.
The prices of the regular Heyco 400 wrenches seemed to take a bit of a dive when they introduced the high polished “Maxline” series - which I admit are very nice.
Heyco also seem to suffer (unjustly) because they are known as the manufacturer of the mid / low priced tools supplied in vehicle tool kits.
However, none of this alters the fact that the regular 400 wrenches are very good tools. I’d have probably snapped those up if I’d seen them. New / unused tools at used prices are always desirable. And in some cases, old stock is better than new anyway!
I was recently gifted this Swedish made Bahco adjustable after a friends Father passed away. It was a bit dirty, but cleaned up it turned out to be in excellent condition.
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Moose-LandTran
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Stahlwille extractor pliers
I have a Hazet/VW pair like that, so useful. They make removing door cards so easy.
I ordered one after seeing one of Brian Zeug's videos. He had a Hazet and some other brand and he demonstrated it on his car. It took him like 3 seconds to pop the bottom of his trunk.
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Nice glossy blue
Moose-LandTran
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My full set of Bahco (made by Irazola) Spanish stubbies.
I really like these handles and it's nice to have PH1/PZ1 in stubby too.
Such a shame that Snap-on Europe seem to have killed off Irazola as its own brand. They make/made excellent screwdrivers.
I really like these handles and it's nice to have PH1/PZ1 in stubby too.
Such a shame that Snap-on Europe seem to have killed off Irazola as its own brand. They make/made excellent screwdrivers.
CHI_Tool&Die
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Home Depot
Jeff
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Mikhail
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wiltek
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I have an old tool from Sweden, C.A.BERG Eskilstuna, and it obviously is to press things apart, and it has a ratchet, locking the tool in the open position. I haven't been able to guess it's use, but removing door cards on a car seems one function it could do well. It seems ancient, and would most likely precede any door cards fitted this way by a large margin.
snowblindb
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I'm not in the position to spend much on tools lately, but I had to buy these. The smaller one was half off and the other one was about the same (discounted) price I could have gotten it from abroad. Otherwise it's a damn expensive shop. They were in the "tool market" category where they have discounts for stuff they can't rid of for a long time (like these), some (mostly power tools) with damaged packaging, and a few tried and demo'd tools. They only had 1 left of the smaller size so I didn't hesitate. I thought to myself if I like them I'll buy the other sizes as well and boy do I like them.
Gedore 4R ratcheting double box end wrenches, 10-11 mm and 12-13 mm. They have a low tooth count, 7° working angle for most (sizes) and 6° for the 2 largest ones. They are rock solid (as opposed to some review I read somewhere that said you could bend them... no way, Jose!). They are light, comfortable to hold, and they remind me of my Stahlwille wrenches. Basically they are non-sense wrenches built to last.
Gedore 4R ratcheting double box end wrenches, 10-11 mm and 12-13 mm. They have a low tooth count, 7° working angle for most (sizes) and 6° for the 2 largest ones. They are rock solid (as opposed to some review I read somewhere that said you could bend them... no way, Jose!). They are light, comfortable to hold, and they remind me of my Stahlwille wrenches. Basically they are non-sense wrenches built to last.