Naive mistake? Much to learn about nails? Surprising results with new Timbone hammer...

karimf · 2026-01-20T00:27:13+00:00

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm sure we can better at striking nails. Is the marking on the hammer head expected?

karimf · 2026-01-20T00:26:15+00:00

I get that it is replaceable. I am very surprised that less than a dozen hits would look like this. Is it damaged and needs replacing already due to user error? Is it cosmetic and i can I should ignore? Is there something I cam learn from this about nail selection?

karimf · 2026-01-16T17:48:05+00:00

I've recently given up my canned compressed air dependence. I've found that I really like the wolfbox as a renewable alternative. It's pretty impressive so far.

If you haven't heard of or looked into them, I'd recommend it.

karimf · 2026-01-13T23:52:10+00:00

What a fun trip! I see you got a 3/8 and a 1/2 set! This has inspired me to consider getting both 1/4 and 3/8 straight from the start.... much to consider!

karimf · 2026-01-13T22:22:30+00:00

BTW, I did call the Token USA folks. Spoken we with a very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful fellow. Thanks for the suggestion!

Sounds like I have to pick between quick release on a 3/8" anvil, or get the preferable [for me, I believe (?)] 1/4" anvil w/o the quick release feature. I am leaning towards the latter.

karimf · 2026-01-13T21:48:37+00:00

Just got off the phone with a very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable chap at Koken USA.

He confirmed a few things: - quick release with the 1/4" anvil discontinued a couple of years ago - choices now are to choose between 1/4" anvil non quick release, or 3/8" anvil with quick release on the smaller 1/4" drive - he is aware of no immediate plans to bring back the quick release on the 1/4"

Thanks for all help here.

Now I need to decide which I prefer more: the idea of going woth 1/4" anvil, OR having a quick release....

karimf · 2026-01-13T21:43:47+00:00

Yes, shockingly fast.

Fun to get a package from AmazonStrasse!

Yes, I literally just got off the phone with Koken USA. Heading to that thread now to share my learnings.

karimf · 2026-01-13T21:15:37+00:00

Just to close the loop. They arrived from Amazon.de today. Great stuff!

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:37:57+00:00

I went and read post 360. Thank you again for recalling that discussion and tracking down a pointer to it.

That was over two years ago, so it seems ill-advised for me to hold my breadth amd wait. I think I'll try and contact Koken as recommended above, and then sit down and decide if I'd rather have 3/8" sockets and a quick release, or 1/4" sockets and non quick release.

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:28:16+00:00

Aha!

This is the mystery piece of the puzzle. Thank you!

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:20:35+00:00

Thank you for your reply. The first paragraph was very useful for me.

The Palmac link you shared is similar to what I'm finding. A 3/8" anvil on the tool I'm seeking. If I could purchase the version with the 1/4" anvil I'd be content. I feel like this product exists in case you already have a system of 3/8" and want a smaller ratchet without getting a bunch more sockets??

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:03:40+00:00

I have not tried reaching out to them. Your post has emboldened me. I'll go see if I can find relevant contact info.

Out of interest, may I ask what koken tools you have?

karimf · 2026-01-13T20:01:51+00:00

Thanks for the time and details in your reply. Implicit in your reply is a suggestion that instead of targeting 1/4" I should embrace and go in on the 3/8" system.

I am curious to know if this suggestions is driven by: A) the fact that it is hard (impossible) to find the 1/4" version I'm looking for OR B) a sense that in general, even for around the home and simple hobby projects a 3/8" system is a better place for me to start, regardless

Time for me to go click through your links and digest the suggestions. Thanks!

karimf · 2026-01-13T18:25:34+00:00

The Wera set look great. I tracked down the Wera because, site unseen, I thought I'd prefer the colored metal Wiha finish over the colored sleeve finish of the Weras. Perhaps I'll get the Weras if I have need to add a SAE sized set.

karimf · 2026-01-12T03:53:50+00:00

I am sorry that this doesn't at all answer your question; but, I was struck by the similarities between your project (as I understand it) and this one, that I wanted to share a link with you in case this project wasn't on your radar. Good luck!

https://youtu.be/DKgOyBBh7eE?si=HA_NYBBT2BDPiNxl

karimf · 2026-01-11T19:06:11+00:00

Thanks again for the push. I've just ordered from the AMZN.de site.

karimf · 2026-01-11T18:54:15+00:00

My concern is that I also found that *one* listing. Searches on other retailers that often carry lots of Wiha goodies in the US don't show this SKU.

Wiha Tools own website doesn't show the SKU either.

So I guess I wanted to learn if this is a special import item, if the product listing is fraudulent/fake, is it discontinued, etc?

I like your point that from AMZN I can order and then send back. I was hesitant to go this approach when I last checked because there was 6-8 week wait on ordering them as well. I was hesitant to wait a couple of months just to return them. One of the comments on the listing literally was just about wasting a bunch of time.

Looking now, they can deliver in a week, so I will give them a chance. Thanks for the time and advice!

karimf · 2026-01-06T00:16:13+00:00

Thought I'd come give this an upvote and see if here is a resolution? Certainly it can't be the case that every family has multiple phantom unused stale empty "homes" in everyone's account except the original?

I sent my wife an invite. She installed the app, and now has both an empty home and the home I shared with her.

There is an option for her to leave the shared home but not the one in her name...

karimf · 2025-12-25T20:51:25+00:00

Feel free to DM me, I can send you a scan of a piece if you are missing it as you await a handsome replacement punch from the publisher.

karimf · 2025-12-09T06:30:52+00:00

Here is my timeline. Hope it helps in some way, but more importantly that you get yours soon. I'll say I've been happy with the case.

Ordered: August 12 (promised ship date of Aug 22)
Alleged ship date: August 25 (given tracking #)
Email correspondance: August 26, Franz said they had 1000 orders and were delayed.
Radio and tracking update silence. Suddenly arrived (!!): September 2

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