What's the tool situation in Finland?

[William Payne]

I really enjoy watching the hydraulic press channel on YouTube which is based in Finland. I am always trying to spot tools and gear that I might recognise. I was just wondering if anyone here may know what tool and equipment brands are the norm over there?

 

[Hagatronics]

Who knew there was a hydraulic press youtube channel? I just watched a few video's - it's fun.

 

[William Payne]

It really is a highly amusing channel. I also like there "beyond the press." Channel

 

[Corndoggeh]

I assumed all their tools were made from Ice, fish, vodka, and antisocial anxiety

 

[HairMetal]

Cheap chinese Bahco branded **** is sold in markets and tool stores.Many people buy into it because of the brand name.The shops i've been in working as a mechanic in automotive and small engine have had a mix of stuff from older german and japanese stuff like Stahlwille and Koken to some american stuff like Proto and to newer taiwan Facom and chinese stuff.I feel I've had a good opportunity to deal with a wide variety of different tool brands and as professional mechanic.This was also one of the reasons i became interested in GJ.

 

[William Payne]

Cheap chinese Bahco branded **** is sold in markets and tool stores.Many people buy into it because of the brand name.The shops i've been in working as a mechanic in automotive and small engine have had a mix of stuff from older german and japanese stuff like Stahlwille and Koken to some american stuff like Proto and to newer taiwan Facom and chinese stuff.I feel I've had a good opportunity to deal with a wide variety of different tool brands and as professional mechanic.This was also one of the reasons i became interested in GJ.

Is there any particular country of origin preference over there? I find here that the average tool user (both hobbyist and pro) generally just buys what's available at the tool shops. The older guys or those who are certified tool junkies will buy based on brand or country of origin.

 

[rice rocket]

Finland makes Mirka sanders, probably the best electric sander you'll ever come across. It's not cheap though @ $600 USD.