diy/2593153.txt

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Do they have big box stores that sell Chinese trash like us, or do they have little village cobblers that make unique high end tools, but have to go to 20 different cobblers to get them?

If I am moving to Europe should I just bring my own tools or should I buy them when I get there?
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The tool store
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>>2593161
They have tool stores in Europe?
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Online,You can purchase it online and collect in store,Limited items actually instore.
With online it gets picked from UK and delivered.
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In general, there's places like amazon or ebay if you want generic handyman-tier stuff made from weapons-grade chinesium. Dedicated tool stores also exist for more trade oriented equipment such as drills and mitre saws etc. Specialist stores exist for more niche things such as woodturning stuff, with the two main manufacturers thereof being based in and around Sheffield in the UK. The best kind of tools remain a constant though; The old kind passed down through the generations or purchased at antique stores or flea markets.
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>>2593153 (OP)
Sure you can order shit online, but here in Scandinavia for example, we have plenty of boxy hardware stores to get tools, just to name those I know from the top of my tiny head: Biltema, Jula, Jem & Fix, Mekonomen, Clas Ohlson, Swedol, and Ahlsells (requires you have a registered business to shop there). And just like most of the world, it's all chinesium-tier tools, save the last two stores.
I am sure there is similar shit in other countries. And hell, even Lidl have some tools.
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>>2593162
no, we hire mexicans to steal tools and hardware in the US and they ship it to Europe for the black market
they get paid extra for metric tools
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>>2593153 (OP)
>Where
No need to; government just takes care of everything
>Cobblers
Cobblestone pavements don't just lay themselves do they
>muh guns
Bring em; trust me bro
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>or do they have little village cobblers that make unique high end tools, but have to go to 20 different cobblers to get them?

This is either a really good bait thread, or a really naive anon.
What's next, a thread asking how we deal with central heating in the medieval castles we inhabit?
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>>2593504
I pray to God that he will fix something. If he fails - I throw it in the rubbish or trade it for food.
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>>2593153 (OP)
dont bring your own tools we unironicly got better tools here plus you most likely got imperial shit anyway.
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>>2593548
>got better tools
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>>2593548
>>2593560
>Gearwrench tests better than the best Yuro brand tested
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>>2593153 (OP)
big stores that sell chinesium, this one cherrypick good chinesium and give it their own brand. seen the exact same tools on most american websites as well, harbour freight and such.
you wont find the absolute worst here and their return and warranty policy is really good
>i got half their catalogue in my garage, from 20t press to obscure model specific engine tools
>here to pick up blades for my air saw and some burgerbolts today
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>>2593575
How long does it take to apply for a license to buy any of that stuff? Do you have to specify which tool you would like permission to own on the license or is it like a blanket thing where you get approval to buy one thing from a particular store?
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>>2593153 (OP)
you can get nearly new second hand tools for 1/4 of the original price in poland
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>>2593153 (OP)
>Do they have big box stores that sell Chinese trash like us
yup, then we got big box stores that sell pricier japanese, european and american shit
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>>2593604
Pretty sure it depends on country. Some have a 72hr waiting period, others require you to get a FOID card before you do the EU-mandated 72hrs, and others require you to appeal to the local constable’s office and prove you have a leaky pipe to fix.
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Here in germany every hardware store sells Knipex, Hazett, Wera and other common brand tools.

I also know a Snap-On guy that has a tool truck just like in the US.
There is a small family owned store that sells all kinds of hand tools.
They have all kinds of special tools in stock, but they are expensive
>25€ for a Hazett brake line wrench

>if you dont loose it you will inherit it to your wrenchlet grandchildren
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>>2593604
trade school diploma, relevant engineering degree or proof of emoloyment from a business so not that hard. and obvious mask and vaccine certificate no older than 3 months but thats just to enter the mall.
not that many who can afford to drive here anyway and the few parking lots are dedicated EV chargers so i have to run or else i get towed.
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>>2593636
>tfw your grandchildren will never get the 10mm socket
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>>2593616
KEK, meanwhile in the thrift stores there are open boxes full of loose knifes.
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>>2593705
these are the proud plumbers, bricklayers and electricans that only want to do their job in peace and quiet in the nightclub district at 4 in the night, they are even so dedicated to their job they often do drugs to stay awake and they dont even charge for it.
you know its proof that gun control works when criminals have to use bike wheels and socket wrenches as weapons.
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>>2593153 (OP)
china
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>>2593162
Europe is a grouping of different countries with different languages and culture. Every stupid place has its own way of doing shit this is why it's impossible to sell to this fragmented market. Germans make the highest quality and cheapest tools as they are the most advanced economy, if you buy Bosch you're getting good shit. Anything that isn't German is trash.
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>>2593225
I would stay awat from any chinesium though.
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>>2593605
>nearly new
yeah thats where everything that get stolen here ends up
>tfw got 15k insurrance payout when a friendly pole decided to completely clean out my workvan
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>>2593153 (OP)
what do you think europe is? every country is different.
I am in england, i buy my tools at the hardware store or car boot sales. there is usually a very good four candles shop in every town or village and a few in every city. I avoid B&Q at all costs and other big chains, except for machine mart, because they are based; untill recently they were using computers from the 1980's, but they couldn't get the type of paper their outdated printers used anymore, so they bought new computers, but still use the 1980's OS on them because rather than change the OS because he couldn't get paper for the only printers compatible with that OS, the owner of machine mart BOUGHT THE FUCKING PAPER FACTORY.
if you don't understand any of my colloquialisms fuck you, because americans never give consideration to anyone else. 
e.g.
>that sell Chinese trash like us
>us
>implying everyone is american and knows you're american
consider staying in america. 
worst regards, 
England.
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>>2593153 (OP)
Bring your tools, don't let things like metric or 220v stop you. You seem like the sort of person who learns best, the hard way.
Personally I walk 5 minutes down a scenic canal to the local hardware shop and chat to the owner while getting what I need. If he doesn't have it, he'll either know a local independent shop or I'll order from Screwfix. Anything heavy I can just bring back on the hand truck I bought in Lidl. Places like woodies and b&q exist but they're pure shit.
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>>2594316
>Europe is a grouping of different countries with different languages and culture. Every stupid place has its own way of doing shit this is why it's impossible to sell to this fragmented market. Germans make the highest quality and cheapest tools as they are the most advanced economy, if you buy Bosch you're getting good shit. Anything that isn't German is trash.
There are at least several decent French Tool manufacturers. 
The same with Italy. 
Spain also has decent tool manufacturing. 
Britain used to, but most of the hand tools are now niche items. 
For power tools. 
Virutex inSpain produces high end specialty tools. 
Italy has high end manufacturers like Rupes, and Felisatti was another good power tool brand, although I don’t think they exist in the same form now. 
Switzerland has manufacturers like Suhner, and used to have others. 
Bulgaria has a power tool manufacturer called Sparky, that produces tools for high end German brands.
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>>2593548
>you most likely got imperial shit anyway

NO real American has imperial anything.
We have Standard numeration tools.
The current, plebbit tier use of "imperial" is a forced meme.
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>>2595419
not really standard when you're one of the only few countries left on earth that still uses this retarded system is it?
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>>2593153 (OP)
Your tools are made for 110V so any corded ones will get fucked up here, and so will your batteey charger.

Also, stay the fuck out. Obese retard.
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In europe your employer provides the tools and they get it from dedicated scummy resellers they outsourced their inventory to
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>>2595503
The world revolves around the USA mr bownskin.
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>>2595525
>Also, stay the fuck out. Obese retard.
Oh I get it.
Shariah law states no white expats shall be allowed into the country.
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>>2594316
>You know the Germans make good stuff!
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>>2593153 (OP)
All Europeans get free tools provided by the government in their universal toolcare system.
>>2593504
>central heating
Winter is over anon, why are you still talking about heating? Is it because you don't want to draw attention to the fact that Euros still haven't discovered central air conditioning yet?
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>>2594349
>rather than change the OS because he couldn't get paper for the only printers compatible with that OS, the owner of machine mart BOUGHT THE FUCKING PAPER FACTORY.

Okay, that is based.
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>>2593153 (OP)
Toom
Obi
Bauhaus
Hornbach
Amazon
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>>2593153 (OP)
These are the big box stores I usually buy tools at:
Senukai
Moki-Veži
Depo
Ermitažas
Stokker
Gitana
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>>2593265
love Ahlsell
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>>2593637
You forgot all the safety training certificates + up to date mental health one.
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>>2593153 (OP)
why do burgers always picture europe like it's the fucking witcher 3 or something?
also why do they think anything would be consistent across an entire continent?
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>>2593153 (OP)
if its a common tool you can usually get some shit chinese version of it at screwfix, toolstation or b&q same day.
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>>2593153 (OP)
Where "in Europe"? Its 60 different countries with vastly different economies and retail chains. In Finland, I shop at K-Rauta. It is the Finnish Home Depot. I'm certain this store does not operate outside of Finland and maybe Estonia. In the Nordics in general you can also visit Clas Ohlsen. It is a tiny store that sells Chinese garbage, but you can find one everywhere.
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Which US or EU tool brands still produce their tools outside of China or east asia?
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>>2593575
based and Biltemapilled
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>>2593153 (OP)
>do they have little village cobblers that make unique high end tools, but have to go to 20 different cobblers to get them?
there's a little bit of that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvr2nZeAfNc [Embed]
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>>2594316
bosch? spoken like a true parasite of german. DeWalt are the true kings when it comes to actual quality of power tool, dont embarrass yourself Hans.
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>>2595785
Metabo, fein, bosch
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>>2593153 (OP)
local smith forges them in my village
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>>2595801
MUH YELLLOW TOOOOOOLS
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>>2595801
What I do know is if you want good quality electronic automotive components Bosch is a pretty decent bet. Standard Motor Products and Dorman, Just Say No(tm)
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>>2595801
Nice fingernails.
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>>2594349
england is honestly not as bad as you make it out to be
t.paddy
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>>2593265
>do you have a license for buying that tool?
Don't you fucking tell me Sweden is THAT cucked!
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>>2595503
now say that in your native language.
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>>2593563
I have a wright ratchet and it's a clunky mofo but very strong
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>>2593153 (OP)
we go to screwfix
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>>2593153 (OP)
i work at a hardware store AMA
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>>2593153 (OP)

There's big stores and small ones just like everywhere else. The nearby equivalent of the american "home depot" for me would be Mr.Bricolage, but there's small local shops a 15 minute walk away that sell tools as well.
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ScrewFix
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>>2594349
based
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>>2593616
>a FOID card before you do the EU-mandated 72hrs
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>>2595679
>+VAT
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Even in poor Russia, you can easily buy tools. A bunch of sanctions, but buying is not a problem at all. And you ask about Europe. Funny.
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>>2593153 (OP)
any town with 5000+ people will have at least one family-run nuts and bolts store. The quality of their tools could range from trash ordered from aliexpress to actually good stuff and they will happily order stuff for you (they get a buck from you and you will have easier time sending it back if it breaks)
bigger cities will have "American-style" big box store like Hornbach or whatever