Of all the tools I've used that are German and Japanese, Olfa is by far the best value. While I appreciate that Olfa are more on the disposable side whereby the tool holder is what you keep and you dispose of the blades, I have found the quality is there yet the cost is extremely favourable.
The N33 cutters are referred to as “oblique cutters” if anyone is interested. It’s basically halfway between an end nipper and regular wire cutter. They’re great for working on electronic boards, zip ties, etc. Also, the handheld pin vise may have a double sided collet with more sizes, as well as a second double sided collet in the back of the handle (you screw off the butt end there are more drill bit sizes). This one may or may not have these options.
Actually, if you take a closer look, the 2x4 ruler thingy does not have "freedom units" markings. Those 1/3 and 1/4 marks (and the midway mark together with the latter lines) indicate where you are along that 4x4's length with respect to itself: bottom, one-third up the lumber, two-thirds, and finally the opposite edge. These help you space out holes/screws evenly; the holes moulded into the ruler seem to also follow an equidistant pattern for better layout. Ditto for the quarter-/half-length marks, as well as the shorter half-shoulder, I will venture that it has the same marks and proportions for a 2x4.
Ah. Yes, you are right. I didn't notice that. It is not a "ruler" it is just marking off quarters and thirds. I should have studied this tool more carefully.
The Homeowner/DIY market in Japan (which that tool is marketed towards) does use the US standard of "2X4"... Which as any red-blooded American knows, is actually not 2" x 4" at all.
Try the Milwaukee M12 Installation Driver with interchangeable heads: drill Chuck, 1/4" hex drive, right angle, offset. It can get you where you want to go.
Here is a link to the product. The photos helps show the laser etching. www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B012VX2IWQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_image_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Of all the tools I've used that are German and Japanese, Olfa is by far the best value. While I appreciate that Olfa are more on the disposable side whereby the tool holder is what you keep and you dispose of the blades, I have found the quality is there yet the cost is extremely favourable.
The SS02 is really a game changer to me, no more stuck mouse switches on dual layer boards
The N33 cutters are referred to as “oblique cutters” if anyone is interested. It’s basically halfway between an end nipper and regular wire cutter. They’re great for working on electronic boards, zip ties, etc. Also, the handheld pin vise may have a double sided collet with more sizes, as well as a second double sided collet in the back of the handle (you screw off the butt end there are more drill bit sizes). This one may or may not have these options.
I really appreciate the product links!
Actually, if you take a closer look, the 2x4 ruler thingy does not have "freedom units" markings. Those 1/3 and 1/4 marks (and the midway mark together with the latter lines) indicate where you are along that 4x4's length with respect to itself: bottom, one-third up the lumber, two-thirds, and finally the opposite edge. These help you space out holes/screws evenly; the holes moulded into the ruler seem to also follow an equidistant pattern for better layout. Ditto for the quarter-/half-length marks, as well as the shorter half-shoulder, I will venture that it has the same marks and proportions for a 2x4.
Ah. Yes, you are right. I didn't notice that. It is not a "ruler" it is just marking off quarters and thirds. I should have studied this tool more carefully.
you can grind and chamfer the anvils to fit the impacts
The Homeowner/DIY market in Japan (which that tool is marketed towards) does use the US standard of "2X4"... Which as any red-blooded American knows, is actually not 2" x 4" at all.
Vessel is also manufactured in Vetnam
Because of this extra milling, a 2x4 no longer measures a full 2 inches by four inches. Instead, a 2x4 is really only 1 1/2" by 3 1/2".
The Orange pen is german its Stabilo brand
Is there such a thing as a drill adapter with a 9mm offset that accepts and locks 13mm offset bits?
Try the Milwaukee M12 Installation Driver with interchangeable heads: drill Chuck, 1/4" hex drive, right angle, offset. It can get you where you want to go.
checkout Nepros by KTC from japan, i was a wera fan but married to Nepros now :D
at a price
Those vessel aren't jis
I think those bits are not laser etched, I think they're Damascus steel.
Here is a link to the product. The photos helps show the laser etching. www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B012VX2IWQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_image_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All trash but American the only thing I buy Japanese is Toyotas Corolla or Tacoma the rest is trash
Tacoma's are made in Mexico you genius.