Thread: Where to buy quality tools in BKK?

Originally Posted by FailSafe

The older stuff is always better (except for electronics)- I've still got tools I inherited from my grandfather (they're back in the States- it would be a real hassle to get them to LOS)- some are nearing 100 years old and they are still in great shape (and they've been used a lot)- I've also got a nice rolling tool chest stocked with good Craftsman tools from the 1970s and 1980s that I miss quite a bit (my Thailand tool chest doesn't contain much more than a pair a tweezers and a steak knife, but that's all a man really needs- along with a couple rolls of duct tape, of course).

I've got a couple Snap-On pieces (like the aforementioned torque wrench) but the prices (and the fact I didn't need them professionally) kept me from buying too many.

If you want yer stuff do it in a connex and pack the tools into wood boxes and the tool chests into wood crates all the way in the back as well along with some household goods in the front end. Todays day and age it is easy to hit 85K in tools so have them insured for the current value and have some greasing the palm money ready

The last time I was "home" in Phetchabun I must have walked miles looking to buy good quality screwdrivers and some other tools to start building my tool kit there, alas to no avail...

It's funny, when I "visualize" myself living in Thailand like long-term, the two things I keep thinking about is how best to get my tools and my bikes there...

Only then can Thailand truly become "home".

Plenty of nice women but not a decent spanner to be found.

Originally Posted by westozguy

The last time I was "home" in Phetchabun I must have walked miles looking to buy good quality screwdrivers and some other tools to start building my tool kit there, alas to no avail...

It's funny, when I "visualize" myself living in Thailand like long-term, the two things I keep thinking about is how best to get my tools and my bikes there...

Only then can Thailand truly become "home".

Plenty of nice women but not a decent spanner to be found.

There is some high quality German satin finish spanners availible in BKK .

There are some places like True Value Store which have good quality of the tools & hardwares. I always bough my tools there.

The following is their website: www.truevalue.co.th

^ Agreed, buy any tools I need from truevalue, expensive but they do have quality.

Originally Posted by Scandinavian

Originally Posted by WujouMao

Originally Posted by Scandinavian

They had Stanley which is not good enough.
Thanks

And tell me what the heck is wrong with Stanley?

I'll tell you what's wrong with Stanley. I bought a small adjustable Stanley wrench yesterday at HomePro. The jaw was loose, with about a 1mm play/looseness. Compared to lets say Bacho, who has hardly any movement in the movable jaw.
So for me, I'll avoid Stanley if there is anything else to choose from.

You bought an adjustable spanner right that was shit? Did you buy it from a 2nd hand bin or what? Did the box say Made in China by any chance?

I avoid like the plague if anything Chinese made in brought into UK. I'm sure you can tell a good looking tool if you know your brands. Never had any problem with Stanley apart from the price.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

Does 1mm play really make any difference ?

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I have always hated adjustable wenches, even Stanley's

I have a friend who knocked his front teeth out with a set of Stilsons tightening a Bathroom sink. Don't know if they were Stanley's though

He subsequently lost his sense of smell and doesn't smell his wives farts now.

Oops wrong thread

Good one, just read the wives fart thread so made me chuckle.

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

We have a Tool Pro in Udon - not sure where they have other branches.

Ask them for a list of their stores.

Originally Posted by WujouMao

Originally Posted by Scandinavian

They had Stanley which is not good enough.
Thanks

And tell me what the heck is wrong with Stanley?

Errrr ! must be building a space ship

Originally Posted by sunsetter

go to chinatown, yarowat, lots of quality tools there yesterday, all kinds of brands, all original products

ALL made in China of course.

Originally Posted by hazz

Originally Posted by can123

Originally Posted by Scandinavian

Any other places where I can find tools?

You have come to the right forum, tools everywhere

But for real high quality tools. Just go down to the girly bars and just look for the tool telling everyone how they are dangerous ex SAS servicemen.

Yep ! met quite a few Navy Seals there as well

[quote=Carrabow;1985457]If I wanted a claw hammer Snap-On would not be my first choice. Estwing make some nice hammers. You are right with one thing, depending on the application is what tool I buy. Example if it is pipe, Ridgid pops right up But seriously, I like some of Matco's tools as well. Oh and Corn-hole.

The Yerman's have some good stuff too.[/qu

From an ex-chippie, Estwing is the best !