quality tooling

[Billy Bob Bob]

like most cheap tools to me are false economy,all my hand tools are bacho,with the exception of pump pliers they are knipex,but 2 bacho products i think are total rubbish the junior hacksaw flexes to much and that stupid pump piers they make with the grey button is useless anyone else find this?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

thats bad had a pair of roths do that a few years ago

 

[desrob]

silverline hack saw blades totally rubish,i should have donated cost of blades to local brothel.could have got my nails painted pink.!

 

[tamz]

I stopped buying rothenberg years ago (gas torch excluded). The quality generally is not good.

Saying that, the quality of most things is seriously falling for the sake of saving pennies.

 

[Rickster123]

Professional Robo-Grip 7" Curved Jaw Pliers | eBay

Looking at them now they have a real 80's look to them!

 

[Guest123]

Monument and Bahco for everything for me, don't buy Rothenberger as the quality is diy these days, that is except the Surefire 2. Hate that once proud and quality brand, Stanley except for hammers and knives.

Once had some real quality tools made a company called Ridgid, don't know if they're still around.

 

[Mike Jackson]

For hammers look at Estwing, they are the dogs. I've had the same hammer for around 15 years now. Before I discovered Estwing I was getting a new hammer yearly.

 

[CES]

For hammers look at Estwing, they are the dogs. I've had the same hammer for around 15 years now. Before I discovered Estwing I was getting a new hammer yearly.

The only thing about estwing is that they need to be supplied with a padlock and chain cos they have a tendency to walk!

 

[CES]

Once had some real quality tools made a company called Ridgid, don't know if they're still around.

I've got 3 sets of aluminium pipe wrenches made by rigid - quality gear.
I've also got a tripod with the chain vice which I ermm.. liberated from a job once..

 

[tamz]

Before I discovered Estwing I was getting a new hammer yearly.

If someone you are working beside discover Estwing you might need another one :lol:

Once had some real quality tools made a company called Ridgid, don't know if they're still around.

You can still buy Rigid tools. Excellent quality but quite expensive.
RIDGID Professional Tools Plumbing Pipe Pressing Locating Hand Woodworking Power Diagnostic Tools

 

[AWheating]

ive always wondered if the knipex cobra grips with the flat type jaws were any good but they are too expensive to buy and not like

Knipex 86 05 250 SB Plier & Wrench - Comfort Grip 46mm Capacity 86 05 250 | eBay