Gedore is very popular in South Africa. My father only uses Gedore. Most to all the Gedore tools you can buy in South Africa is made here and very well priced. I bought a locally made adjustable wrench recently made by Gedore, bullit proof tool.
My dad bought two of this sets in the late 70s, still owns them today and the chrome looks like new. I think the finish is one of the reasons people, at least here in Germany, first think of Stahlwille spanners, they just look and feel more defined, the Gedore finish looks like a 5-10€ China set, especially the letters. But using them I actually prefer the feel of the Gedore form and finish over my Stahlwille spanners.
dranfonzel the gedore finish is supposed to be rougher. They sandblast them with low grid after forging to get this rough surface. First of all the chrome sticks better on the surface and if you have very oily hands you still have enough grip. Bahco has some nice satin finish... Looks good but is less grippy. From optical point of view a nepros or snap on chrome polish looks the best. And could be fine if you don't have an oily environment. But here in germany mostly only cheap spanners have a polished chrome finish... It is changing but until a few years ago it was not considered as a quality sign
I've grown to appreciate the satin chrome on my No. 2 deep offset set. At first I thought it looked cheap but it helps with grip considerably with oily gloves. Full polish wrenches covered in oil feel like a fish trying to slip out of your hands in comparison.
Well observed! Over here in Germany the highly polished chrome versions of hand tools are the hallmark of crappy noname aka chinese cast iron (!) stuff, esp. wrench-lookalikes. They all bear a "drop forged"-phrase somewhere, and they usually break on first real use and are not even worth their scrap value. ATB
Gedore spanners are probably the standard here in the Netherlands, I see them everywhere I go for my job (service plumber) from hobbyist garages to large factories. I use them as my main wrenches too, some double open ends and mostly their combination wrenches. For ratcheting spanners I’m partial to facom, and then their flex head variations!
I have been buying a lot of Knipex, Wera and Wiha products the last 2 months or so. Now I have been looking into Gedora. So thank you for these reviews
Check out the 10/8 o/e set (pouch) - 45/11/4 SC 3/8" socket set (soft-case) & 40/10/6 1/4" set (plastic case) lovely compact set with round head, fine tooth ratchet :]
I bought a box wrench 18/19 gedore spanner a couple of years ago as the faithful brand one I had been using to remove a tap valve just bent like toffee. The wrench just took the part out really solidly and no sign of weakness. That was a couple of yrs ago . Had the same problem with another tap couldn’t get the cartridges out different size 16/17mm bought a set of Draper. Bent like toffee when I tried to remove the part. Ordered a gedore 16/17 on eBay came a few days later and it took the part out without any fuss or bending. Conclusion the box spanners by Gedore are strong hard and definitely the best box wrench I’ve used. I am now thinking of getting some more Gedore spanners☺️
on the finish - inherited some old tools from my father - some quality stuff from Gedore and Hazet, some cheaper tools like Mastercraft and of these the matte finish ones still look like new indeed while the same set in polished finish definitely shows more chips and wear. All this stuff has spent their time being chucked into a trolley and just being knocked around for a good 25 years - 50 years. I tend to go for the matte finish tools more often - probably because they grip better.
The finish on my 1b Gedore spanner set has lasted many years , i use the 13mm , 19mm often along with 30mm and 27mm .they are used in a harsh heavy vehicle enviroment . they are worth the money and will out live other brands . for smaller jobs i have Stahlwille 13b series combination spanners as they are more compact in terms of length . my open end set is Hazet but if i had my time over i would have bought Gedore or Stahlwille.
Why do ya not like the Hazet Spanner's? I have the Wera Joker Switch & Gedore 7UR metric sets, the Gedore 7 seem to look just like the Stahlwille I-Beam Spanners
They are pretty decent tools but their reputation is definitely overrated because the most don't use Snap-on nor other american high quality and also expensive wrenches, they probably opportunistically know Facom and some italian stuffs such as Beta, Usag or from Spain Irimo Acesa or taiwan rebranded things... for matter of budget and price shame Werkzeuge Industrie ist das in 2019. Sometime Keine Neues gute Neues ist kein gut... oder?
@@yesiamfelix114 Thanks I am Canadian and just started buying superior German tools. Amazing how crazy light the Gedore No. 7 wrenches are. Love the finish too!
I've been using and abusing Gedore 1B ring-open endend spanners, and they are some of the best wrenches available. The matt chrome is very, very durable. It indeed doesn't chip. However some wrenches do get rust spots depending on use. But I think I like the feel of the stahlwille wrenches better. At the heavy diesel shop I work at we use both Stahlwille and Gedore, and neither spanner breaks. Which I think is a testament to their durability. Mind you, in Europe Gedore is very well known and most automotive workshops have Gedore gear. Snap-on tools on the otherhand are hardly used.
Heyco and matador are not brands that I know of. I think that with spanners, much more than any other tool, its a case of get yourself a GOOD set once, and you're set. Gedore, Stahwille, it doesn't break so no need to go buy other stuff. That being said, I recently bought a set of 'Roebuck' spanners, because they were on sale and came in a nice pouch. So far really nice spanners for next to no money. Always useful when I need to cut, bend or weld a spanner to get some weird bolt off. Wouldn't want to do that on an expensive Gedore wrench
gedore had been widely used in Poland in the 1970 and 1980 period.we called gedores every kind of sockets.with mainly Russian and North Korean tools to choose from gedore was the fancy one to have.
I have some gedore spanners that are easily 25years old, coating is still in a great condition, only one of them has chipped coating but that was due to the tips of the jaws being beaten with a hammer (By the previous owner. ) I just wish that the South African gedore spanners were embossed with "made in South Africa." I have two sets of 1b patern Spanners that are locally made.
Cool, thanks for the story. Yeah I was saying that with their 62 P adjustable wrenches, which are made in South Africa. I would think it would be a source of pride for those guys working in the Gedore South Africa forge.
Yes, Gedore has factory in Brasil, more precisely in São Leopoldo (Rio Grande do Sul state). Even the Brazilian made Gedore tools are regarded by most professionals as the best "local" hand tools you can buy. Whatever is not made in the São Leopoldo factory, is imported from Germany.
I have a beginner's question on drop forging please. All things being equal except for the Blowing Force of the drop forge hammer. Will a hammer with a higher blowing force produce a stronger metal? For example if you had a Lasco HO-U 500 with a Blow energy of 50 [KJ] vs a Lasco 2000 with a Blow energy of 200 [KJ]. Will the 200 [KJ] hammer forge a stronger metal? Again all other things being equal . Only the Blow energy is different.
would be interesting to see how the tolerance compares to a snap on or wright wrench. The inside wrench face does not seem that nice, but not sure if that matters.
It is always preferable to use a box end as it minimizes chances of damaging the fastener. However, there are cases where you can't use a box end so you always need to have the open-end ones handy as well. I believe this versatility is the reason the combination ones are more popular than both the double open ended and double-boxed end wrenches. If you are tight on space than double open ended are the way to go.
I don't believe the double open end or double boxed end are hard to find with German Tool Companies, I think they are very common with them just not US brands
Roof Repair Techs true... Easy to find here in Germany. All variations combination, boxed with this "angled offset"....I just had to buy some for work I was overwhelmed by all the possibilities/combinations. Open box spanner Form A or Form B? Long version short version? With ratchet? Only one side? Both sides... With direction switch? Special bended version?
I bought a set that was the exact same as these but said craftsman rather than gedore I was wondering if gedore made those for craftsman I’ve wondered ever since I’ve bought them?
Those are soo damn nice. I saw an old Gedore India wrench in a pawn shop, it looked decent but the metal seemed soft, not sure if it was the finish. I'm regretting not buying it just because, it was in a bin so it as probably only $1-2.
It's always funny to think about the german names of things. Open-ended spanners are called "Maulschlüssel" (amimal-mouth-keys) in German. As always very descriptive and a little bit vulgar. ;-)
And the ever horrifying "tooth flesh" for gums. A helicopter is a "flying thing." And spark plugs? "Detonation candles." It's a wonderful language. Check out "The Awful German Language" by Mark Twain.
@@zimports To be precisely the spark plugs are more "ignition candles" - Zündkerze/sparkplug. Zündung = Ignition. Zündfunke = Ignition spark Zündkerze = Ignition candle The rest ist pretty accurate. Btw plane is also Flugzeug/flying thing
On a trip to Europe recently I picked up a couple of ‘Walter’ combination wrenches. I really liked the finish and they seem to achieve good definition with their forging. I only needed them to weld to a machine as a handle so cannot vouch for their fit, strength or stiffness. Have you ever encountered ‘Walter’ tools and, if so, what’s your opinion?
A lot of companies have used the name 'Walter' in the past because it is a common surname. Was is Carl Walter? There is a C around the W in their logo. www.cwalter.de They are known more for their specialty spanners, like offset wrenches. Their impact sockets are supposed to be top notch. I have never heard anything bad about them, but their stuff can be quite pricey.
German Tool Reviews It is a Carl Walter. Wasn’t that expensive in UK (~$6 for a 13mm). It’s a 290 series. See Page 8 of the following pdf www.cwalter.de/images/pdf/2016_schraubenschl.pdf I’m happy to mail it to you for a look if you’d be interested. I also picked up a CK ‘Dextro’ screwdriver that is ‘Made in Germany’ and can send that too. I also have a Halfords-branded ‘Made in Germany’ long screwdriver. Interestingly, to me anyways, the UK version of Home Depot, called B&Q, sells a range of ‘Wiha’ tools alongside the budget Chinese options. Screwdrivers and screwdriver sets mostly, and these in the basic soft-finish handle.
Have you ever seen gedore spanner in high polish finish. I bought 5 spanner’s 7r version and all are like it. Then I bought others to complete the set and I received them all in satin topical gedore finish. all of them have unserviceable ratchet mechanisms except two where are screws . Do I have some fakes over here?
They could have just been older. Even the really old Gedore spanner didn't have this type of finish, there was a bit more polish to the older ones. The Gedore spanners made in India did have a polished chrome finish though.
German Tool Reviews . There are not chrome plated just polished to glossy finish and as being ratcheting spanner’s can not be produced in India as that is quite new thing. There is not made in Germany on them tho also I don’t get it why on some of them I can get into ratchet mechanism and don’t for the other if they are all one way ratchets 7R. How you said they may be just old/the first version just wondering where they made .
Best looking wrenches I've seen and reasonably priced, will probably get a set. How do these double open ended ones compare to combination wrenches? They would save me about half of the price and weight, but is the box end important for non professional use?
Your comment is already 4 months old, but yes, I'd definately get a box end set. You should use the ring whenever possible, it's just less likely to slip off the bolt and f*ck up your hand and bolt head. Anyway, you should have 2 spanners of each size. One to hold the bolt, one to open the nut, so just get both sets. :) If you are a non-professional I can also recommend the brand "Proxxon Industrial". Cost less, but can take quite some abuse.
too bad GTR has had to stop doing reviews. I bought the 6-122 ISO set in part based on GTR's review here. Love the wrenches. The ISO set is oddly exactly +1% larger than stated size on all 12 of the wrenches (24 sizes).
The length for the larger sizes does seem a bit short in this form, but they are constrained by the DIN standard in that aspect. Gedore does make extra long versions of their combination wrenches though.
i did'nt know that they were constrained by the din standard i did'nt get to that part of the vi as i was at work,i was looking at the gedore 7xl spanner set on ebay 8 to 24 mm set nearly €190 plus p+p.
The India spanner's I heard are not very good, and the 113 ton hammer is for Gedore's huge wrenches that are 160mm sizes stuff I've seen. So do you like the Stahlwille or Gedore spanner's better? Or maybe Hazet since I've seen you have some of those also? I picked up a set of Wera Joker Switch wrenches & Gerdore U-30 1/2" Ratchet and socket set also from KC Tools, i really like the Gedore 1/2" Ratchet and socket set, expecially the handle feels really good, and I like the Wera Joker wrenches but a tad heavy but the features out weigh that, I appreciate your videos, it helps me figure out what to get at KC Tools, I've spent a little more than I should have there recently, but hey it only hurts once plus they have had really good deals and it should be a one time purchase with the high quality tools they have. And ya never complain about how well a tool works after ya get it.
Gedore and Stahlwille are about the same, but have their differences. The Stahlwille are lighter but are more expensive. I've been using the Gedore more lately though.
They are great tools, but I am not a fan of the chrome chip finish, I prefer the shiny chrome one. I find them easier to keep clean. One thing I noticed is that they don't flex as much as other brands
Hi! So I am thinking about buying some gedore ratchet spanners from KC tools. And you are the guy with all the knowledge. Any thoughts? Also, price is an issue on this. Thanks for any insights.
Don't have any ratcheting combination wrenches if that is what you are referring to. It is on my list of thing to eventually pick up, but I don't have an immediate need for a set. The Gedore and Stahlwille versions always looked the most appealing. The Wera Jokers also look nice, but those don't have a reversing switch if that is important to you.
Gedore are made all in Germany wera made in Chzech republic stahlwille ones I've seen Taiwan hazet wrench in German made ratchet mechanism Taiwan so if you want German all the way gedore for rachet wrenches if your going to spend big money on ratchet wrenches for a strong non Taiwan mechanism snapon are all usa made with a non slip flank drive plus open end and their slim all the way around the ratchet side
Man, I have one gedore 11mm combination wrench that is made in Brasil, same finish to the ones you got. I was skeptical at the beginning because it is not made in Germany, but I turned out my favourite wrench in my workshop becuase the finish doesn't get slippery with grease and is durable too. Also the deep offset in the ring side makes it practical.
Gedore did at one point have a manufacturing facility in Brazil. It was sort of like the one they have in South Africa where it was only really used for production in the local market and was rarely exported. I haven't seen any of the Brazil made products but it sounds like they have the same quality as the ones made in their Remscheid Germany forge.
have same faith in Brazilian forging. the first mercedes Benz diesels for trucks with million miles warranty had been manufactured in São Paulo plants. I had seen them go way over that milion without any hiccups
I have never had a chrome issue with my wrenches. The only time I could see that being a problem is maybe on a lower end Chinese wrench. They say they make their wrenches that way for durability but I think the Germans aren’t into shine like the rest of us. They look cheap the way they make them with that finish.
Gedore is very popular in South Africa. My father only uses Gedore. Most to all the Gedore tools you can buy in South Africa is made here and very well priced. I bought a locally made adjustable wrench recently made by Gedore, bullit proof tool.
My dad bought two of this sets in the late 70s, still owns them today and the chrome looks like new.
I think the finish is one of the reasons people, at least here in Germany, first think of Stahlwille spanners, they just look and feel more defined, the Gedore finish looks like a 5-10€ China set, especially the letters. But using them I actually prefer the feel of the Gedore form and finish over my Stahlwille spanners.
dranfonzel the gedore finish is supposed to be rougher. They sandblast them with low grid after forging to get this rough surface. First of all the chrome sticks better on the surface and if you have very oily hands you still have enough grip. Bahco has some nice satin finish... Looks good but is less grippy. From optical point of view a nepros or snap on chrome polish looks the best. And could be fine if you don't have an oily environment. But here in germany mostly only cheap spanners have a polished chrome finish... It is changing but until a few years ago it was not considered as a quality sign
I've grown to appreciate the satin chrome on my No. 2 deep offset set. At first I thought it looked cheap but it helps with grip considerably with oily gloves. Full polish wrenches covered in oil feel like a fish trying to slip out of your hands in comparison.
Well observed! Over here in Germany the highly polished chrome versions of hand tools are the hallmark of crappy noname aka chinese cast iron (!) stuff, esp. wrench-lookalikes. They all bear a "drop forged"-phrase somewhere, and they usually break on first real use and are not even worth their scrap value. ATB
Gedore spanners are probably the standard here in the Netherlands, I see them everywhere I go for my job (service plumber) from hobbyist garages to large factories.
I use them as my main wrenches too, some double open ends and mostly their combination wrenches.
For ratcheting spanners I’m partial to facom, and then their flex head variations!
I have been buying a lot of Knipex, Wera and Wiha products the last 2 months or so. Now I have been looking into Gedora. So thank you for these reviews
Most of my tools are Knipex & Wiha , look @ Stahlwille as well as Gedore - you won"t be disappointed :]
Check out the 10/8 o/e set (pouch) - 45/11/4 SC 3/8" socket set (soft-case) & 40/10/6 1/4" set (plastic case) lovely compact set with round head, fine tooth ratchet :]
Thanks for watching, I always appreciate the comments.
I bought a box wrench 18/19 gedore spanner a couple of years ago as the faithful brand one I had been using to remove a tap valve just bent like toffee. The wrench just took the part out really solidly and no sign of weakness. That was a couple of yrs ago . Had the same problem with another tap couldn’t get the cartridges out different size 16/17mm bought a set of Draper. Bent like toffee when I tried to remove the part. Ordered a gedore 16/17 on eBay came a few days later and it took the part out without any fuss or bending. Conclusion the box spanners by Gedore are strong hard and definitely the best box wrench I’ve used. I am now thinking of getting some more Gedore spanners☺️
15mm spanners are used a fair bit on bicycles. E.g. standard seat clamps, axle nuts. Great video as always
Occasionally show up on Japanese vehicles, too.
I just so happen to have a set of these. Best open-ended wrenches I've ever seen. Really like using 'em.
on the finish - inherited some old tools from my father - some quality stuff from Gedore and Hazet, some cheaper tools like Mastercraft and of these the matte finish ones still look like new indeed while the same set in polished finish definitely shows more chips and wear. All this stuff has spent their time being chucked into a trolley and just being knocked around for a good 25 years - 50 years. I tend to go for the matte finish tools more often - probably because they grip better.
I think the 1/3 sizing system for the foam tool trays is the same as that used by Hazet. Stahlwille has a similar thing which may also match.
The finish on my 1b Gedore spanner set has lasted many years , i use the 13mm , 19mm often along with 30mm and 27mm .they are used in a harsh heavy vehicle enviroment . they are worth the money and will out live other brands . for smaller jobs i have Stahlwille 13b series combination spanners as they are more compact in terms of length . my open end set is Hazet but if i had my time over i would have bought Gedore or Stahlwille.
Cool, thanks for sharing. The Hazet spanners seem to be the most expensive out of the three.
Why do ya not like the Hazet Spanner's? I have the Wera Joker Switch & Gedore 7UR metric sets, the Gedore 7 seem to look just like the Stahlwille I-Beam Spanners
How does one know where gedore wrenches made?
There are red and blue Gedore and their combination wrench comes in different variations as well
Here in Germany Gedore and Hazet and Stahlwille are considered as the best spanners.
Wich one is the best among those 3
@@algernumv They are all equal. You Just have your own favourite. Like compairing Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW
@@yesiamfelix114 As Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW The same overpriced pain in the ass over time?
They are pretty decent tools but their reputation is definitely overrated because the most don't use Snap-on nor other american high quality and also expensive wrenches, they probably opportunistically know Facom and some italian stuffs such as Beta, Usag or from Spain Irimo Acesa or taiwan rebranded things... for matter of budget and price
shame Werkzeuge Industrie ist das in 2019. Sometime Keine Neues gute Neues ist kein gut... oder?
@@yesiamfelix114 Thanks I am Canadian and just started buying superior German tools. Amazing how crazy light the Gedore No. 7 wrenches are. Love the finish too!
I've been using and abusing Gedore 1B ring-open endend spanners, and they are some of the best wrenches available. The matt chrome is very, very durable. It indeed doesn't chip. However some wrenches do get rust spots depending on use. But I think I like the feel of the stahlwille wrenches better.
At the heavy diesel shop I work at we use both Stahlwille and Gedore, and neither spanner breaks. Which I think is a testament to their durability.
Mind you, in Europe Gedore is very well known and most automotive workshops have Gedore gear. Snap-on tools on the otherhand are hardly used.
Cool, thanks for sharing. Do you ever use any other spanner brands? Heyco? Matador?
Heyco and matador are not brands that I know of.
I think that with spanners, much more than any other tool, its a case of get yourself a GOOD set once, and you're set. Gedore, Stahwille, it doesn't break so no need to go buy other stuff.
That being said, I recently bought a set of 'Roebuck' spanners, because they were on sale and came in a nice pouch. So far really nice spanners for next to no money. Always useful when I need to cut, bend or weld a spanner to get some weird bolt off. Wouldn't want to do that on an expensive Gedore wrench
gedore had been widely used in Poland in the 1970 and 1980 period.we called gedores every kind of sockets.with mainly Russian and North Korean tools to choose from gedore was the fancy one to have.
@@jerrykrugerwe in Macedonia too call every ratchet a gedore because of Gedore. 😂
Gedore spanners available in South Africa are manufactured here in South Africa except for the RED series which are manufactured in India.
I have gedore for 37 years and they still work better than other cheaper brands.
Gedore are obviously great quality but i prefer the Stahlwille finish :]
Price is same ;)
I have some gedore spanners that are easily 25years old, coating is still in a great condition, only one of them has chipped coating but that was due to the tips of the jaws being beaten with
a hammer (By the previous owner. ) I just wish that the South African gedore spanners were embossed with "made in South Africa." I have two sets of 1b patern Spanners that are locally made.
Cool, thanks for the story. Yeah I was saying that with their 62 P adjustable wrenches, which are made in South Africa. I would think it would be a source of pride for those guys working in the Gedore South Africa forge.
Saw Brasilian made Gedore 1 B- combination spanners embossed " Made In Brazil " ...
Yes, Gedore has factory in Brasil, more precisely in São Leopoldo (Rio Grande do Sul state). Even the Brazilian made Gedore tools are regarded by most professionals as the best "local" hand tools you can buy. Whatever is not made in the São Leopoldo factory, is imported from Germany.
I have the Brazilian made wrench it is great quality same with tramontina-pro. Cheap and exellent.
German Tool Reviews I work at Gedore SA. We take pride in our work indeed. Thanks for the spanners review.
Que nobles herramientas son las gedore son mis preferidas !!!!!!!
I have a few loose ones kicking around with the 19/32 size on one end
I have a beginner's question on drop forging please.
All things being equal except for the Blowing Force of the drop forge hammer. Will a hammer with a higher blowing force produce a stronger metal?
For example if you had a Lasco HO-U 500 with a Blow energy of 50 [KJ] vs a Lasco 2000 with a Blow energy of 200 [KJ].
Will the 200 [KJ] hammer forge a stronger metal? Again all other things being equal . Only the Blow energy is different.
would be interesting to see how the tolerance compares to a snap on or wright wrench. The inside wrench face does not seem that nice, but not sure if that matters.
Hey matt do you think you'll ever start up the chanell again?
Why are these double open ended so hard to find, and combination wrenches so common? I would really like a set of the classic double open ended.
It is always preferable to use a box end as it minimizes chances of damaging the fastener. However, there are cases where you can't use a box end so you always need to have the open-end ones handy as well. I believe this versatility is the reason the combination ones are more popular than both the double open ended and double-boxed end wrenches. If you are tight on space than double open ended are the way to go.
I don't believe the double open end or double boxed end are hard to find with German Tool Companies, I think they are very common with them just not US brands
Roof Repair Techs true... Easy to find here in Germany. All variations combination, boxed with this "angled offset"....I just had to buy some for work I was overwhelmed by all the possibilities/combinations. Open box spanner Form A or Form B? Long version short version? With ratchet? Only one side? Both sides... With direction switch? Special bended version?
I bought a set that was the exact same as these but said craftsman rather than gedore I was wondering if gedore made those for craftsman I’ve wondered ever since I’ve bought them?
Those are soo damn nice. I saw an old Gedore India wrench in a pawn shop, it looked decent but the metal seemed soft, not sure if it was the finish. I'm regretting not buying it just because, it was in a bin so it as probably only $1-2.
Yeah all the India made ones I have seen have a more polished chrome look and often the chrome is chipped.
Please do a tool box tour
It's always funny to think about the german names of things.
Open-ended spanners are called "Maulschlüssel" (amimal-mouth-keys) in German.
As always very descriptive and a little bit vulgar. ;-)
And the ever horrifying "tooth flesh" for gums.
A helicopter is a "flying thing."
And spark plugs? "Detonation candles."
It's a wonderful language.
Check out "The Awful German Language" by Mark Twain.
@@zimports To be precisely the spark plugs are more "ignition candles" - Zündkerze/sparkplug.
Zündung = Ignition.
Zündfunke = Ignition spark
Zündkerze = Ignition candle
The rest ist pretty accurate. Btw plane is also Flugzeug/flying thing
Do they come in imperial sizes, I haven't been able to locate them if so.
On a trip to Europe recently I picked up a couple of ‘Walter’ combination wrenches. I really liked the finish and they seem to achieve good definition with their forging. I only needed them to weld to a machine as a handle so cannot vouch for their fit, strength or stiffness.
Have you ever encountered ‘Walter’ tools and, if so, what’s your opinion?
A lot of companies have used the name 'Walter' in the past because it is a common surname. Was is Carl Walter? There is a C around the W in their logo. www.cwalter.de They are known more for their specialty spanners, like offset wrenches. Their impact sockets are supposed to be top notch. I have never heard anything bad about them, but their stuff can be quite pricey.
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It is a Carl Walter. Wasn’t that expensive in UK (~$6 for a 13mm). It’s a 290 series. See Page 8 of the following pdf www.cwalter.de/images/pdf/2016_schraubenschl.pdf
I’m happy to mail it to you for a look if you’d be interested. I also picked up a CK ‘Dextro’ screwdriver that is ‘Made in Germany’ and can send that too. I also have a Halfords-branded ‘Made in Germany’ long screwdriver.
Interestingly, to me anyways, the UK version of Home Depot, called B&Q, sells a range of ‘Wiha’ tools alongside the budget Chinese options. Screwdrivers and screwdriver sets mostly, and these in the basic soft-finish handle.
Have you ever seen gedore spanner in high polish finish. I bought 5 spanner’s 7r version and all are like it. Then I bought others to complete the set and I received them all in satin topical gedore finish. all of them have unserviceable ratchet mechanisms except two where are screws . Do I have some fakes over here?
They could have just been older. Even the really old Gedore spanner didn't have this type of finish, there was a bit more polish to the older ones. The Gedore spanners made in India did have a polished chrome finish though.
German Tool Reviews . There are not chrome plated just polished to glossy finish and as being ratcheting spanner’s can not be produced in India as that is quite new thing. There is not made in Germany on them tho also I don’t get it why on some of them I can get into ratchet mechanism and don’t for the other if they are all one way ratchets 7R. How you said they may be just old/the first version just wondering where they made .
Best looking wrenches I've seen and reasonably priced, will probably get a set.
How do these double open ended ones compare to combination wrenches? They would save me about half of the price and weight, but is the box end important for non professional use?
Your comment is already 4 months old, but yes, I'd definately get a box end set. You should use the ring whenever possible, it's just less likely to slip off the bolt and f*ck up your hand and bolt head.
Anyway, you should have 2 spanners of each size. One to hold the bolt, one to open the nut, so just get both sets. :)
If you are a non-professional I can also recommend the brand "Proxxon Industrial". Cost less, but can take quite some abuse.
too bad GTR has had to stop doing reviews. I bought the 6-122 ISO set in part based on GTR's review here. Love the wrenches. The ISO set is oddly exactly +1% larger than stated size on all 12 of the wrenches (24 sizes).
Why are the sizes 20x22 and not 20x21? What’s the reason for this odd size combinations in the bigger sizes?
These are fabulous tools
combination or open-end? I like more the combination wrench.
Davide Santos I'm the same.ithink the double open end are too short especially in the larger sizes
The length for the larger sizes does seem a bit short in this form, but they are constrained by the DIN standard in that aspect. Gedore does make extra long versions of their combination wrenches though.
Prefer open-end myself , less to carry ! (Stahlwille 10/8 pouch) :]
Yeah I do like those Stahlwille pouches.
i did'nt know that they were constrained by the din standard i did'nt get to that part of the vi as i was at work,i was looking at the gedore 7xl spanner set on ebay 8 to 24 mm set nearly €190 plus p+p.
The India spanner's I heard are not very good, and the 113 ton hammer is for Gedore's huge wrenches that are 160mm sizes stuff I've seen. So do you like the Stahlwille or Gedore spanner's better? Or maybe Hazet since I've seen you have some of those also? I picked up a set of Wera Joker Switch wrenches & Gerdore U-30 1/2" Ratchet and socket set also from KC Tools, i really like the Gedore 1/2" Ratchet and socket set, expecially the handle feels really good, and I like the Wera Joker wrenches but a tad heavy but the features out weigh that, I appreciate your videos, it helps me figure out what to get at KC Tools, I've spent a little more than I should have there recently, but hey it only hurts once plus they have had really good deals and it should be a one time purchase with the high quality tools they have. And ya never complain about how well a tool works after ya get it.
Gedore and Stahlwille are about the same, but have their differences. The Stahlwille are lighter but are more expensive. I've been using the Gedore more lately though.
They are great tools, but I am not a fan of the chrome chip finish, I prefer the shiny chrome one. I find them easier to keep clean.
One thing I noticed is that they don't flex as much as other brands
I like the gedore end hazet
Hi! So I am thinking about buying some gedore ratchet spanners from KC tools. And you are the guy with all the knowledge. Any thoughts? Also, price is an issue on this. Thanks for any insights.
Don't have any ratcheting combination wrenches if that is what you are referring to. It is on my list of thing to eventually pick up, but I don't have an immediate need for a set. The Gedore and Stahlwille versions always looked the most appealing. The Wera Jokers also look nice, but those don't have a reversing switch if that is important to you.
Gedore are made all in Germany wera made in Chzech republic stahlwille ones I've seen Taiwan hazet wrench in German made ratchet mechanism Taiwan so if you want German all the way gedore for rachet wrenches if your going to spend big money on ratchet wrenches for a strong non Taiwan mechanism snapon are all usa made with a non slip flank drive plus open end and their slim all the way around the ratchet side
Gedore is popular in Australia compared to other German or European tool manufacturers
Cool thanks for the information.
Man, I have one gedore 11mm combination wrench that is made in Brasil, same finish to the ones you got. I was skeptical at the beginning because it is not made in Germany, but I turned out my favourite wrench in my workshop becuase the finish doesn't get slippery with grease and is durable too. Also the deep offset in the ring side makes it practical.
Gedore did at one point have a manufacturing facility in Brazil. It was sort of like the one they have in South Africa where it was only really used for production in the local market and was rarely exported. I haven't seen any of the Brazil made products but it sounds like they have the same quality as the ones made in their Remscheid Germany forge.
interesting- there is no much use for 11 mm ( M7 ) .
have same faith in Brazilian forging. the first mercedes Benz diesels for trucks with million miles warranty had been manufactured in São Paulo plants. I had seen them go way over that milion without any hiccups
I've got some India made Gedore spanners any idea what they would be worth.
They were made in the 70s and early 80s. Not worth much, they are pretty common.
Size 15 for bicycle wheel nuts.
Great video just sub sent over from Garnett tools. Looking forward to your next video.
Anywhere legit to buy European tool trolleys inside the US?
In BRAZIL the first tools industrial use GEDORE.
I have never had a chrome issue with my wrenches. The only time I could see that being a problem is maybe on a lower end Chinese wrench. They say they make their wrenches that way for durability but I think the Germans aren’t into shine like the rest of us. They look cheap the way they make them with that finish.
Are they really made in Germany
Torque test of several spanners (german) - Winner is Hazet wiesemann.eu/_UPLOAD/files/Oldtimermarkt.pdf
Gedore is very good, but you should have a look at Facom........ more elegant and very durable. Yes Facom is French!
Most of it is Taiwan made now facom has gone down hill
you're worried about spanners getting damaged In shipping? lol
These actually did get damaged during shipping.
@daan I would much prefer to be the one to damage my own spanners, if that's okay with you?
Great video , those spanners are so sexy.
I love your tools !
Thanks for watching!
Ugly wrenches, look cheap.
not when you hold them in your hand and see them in person