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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #30 on: February 23, 2019, 10:34:32 PM »
Looks great!! ^^

I figured you'd like it, jeff!

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #31 on: March 27, 2019, 02:05:32 PM »
Proving that my dad was right again! "If you look long enough and hard enough, you'll eventually find what you want for a price you're willing to pay".
Came across a 6" shank standard Malco driver today. Needs handle polished up and the tip refinished, but for $3 I couldn't pass it up.

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2019, 01:38:49 PM »
I really like malco. The quality of their hole  cutter and tongs are second to none. As far as snips, ive only used Midwest and i like them alot. 

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #33 on: September 21, 2019, 09:07:05 PM »
I have not been tool hunting at all the last few years, but when I was routinely cruising the hock shops and junk stores I did keep an eye out for Malco snips, crimp tools and benders. Essentially all the pliers looking Malco tools I could find cheap I bought. Incredible how cheap you could find those tools if you were not in a hurry. I have most of the stuff shown in the pics except the hammer and a few of the smaller odds and ends.
You boys better hold on cause I'm gonna have to stand on it!

Offline bonneyman

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #34 on: September 23, 2019, 07:09:09 PM »
I have not been tool hunting at all the last few years, but when I was routinely cruising the hock shops and junk stores I did keep an eye out for Malco snips, crimp tools and benders. Essentially all the pliers looking Malco tools I could find cheap I bought. Incredible how cheap you could find those tools if you were not in a hurry. I have most of the stuff shown in the pics except the hammer and a few of the smaller odds and ends.

It's too bad Malco has gone foreign outsourced on alot of their stuff. Especially their screwdrivers, which are Chinese acetate jobbies. Yuk.

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #35 on: November 12, 2019, 01:01:57 PM »
I came across a 5-fingered crimper recently but didn't take it as I've just got so many dupes crammed in the tool box.

I know, I know - I should buy another box.  :-[

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #36 on: November 13, 2019, 01:53:01 PM »
you can ALWAYS use another set of crimpers.

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #38 on: December 24, 2019, 04:45:26 PM »
just got these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CG89TFG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I saw those. Double sided with retention magnet. Sounds like a great idea.    8)

Do a review and tell us how good the steel is and how they hold up.

Offline jeffmoss26

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #39 on: January 11, 2020, 06:54:04 PM »
got another tool

Offline bonneyman

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #40 on: January 11, 2020, 09:59:04 PM »
got another tool

Those look handy. Will accept 1/4" screwdriver bits as well as nut runners?
« Last Edit: January 11, 2020, 10:04:55 PM by bonneyman »

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #41 on: January 12, 2020, 09:12:40 AM »
yep!

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #43 on: February 11, 2020, 08:28:13 AM »
Has anyone been hearing any updates on the Malco Eagle Grip pliers?

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Re: Sheet metal tools: Malco
« Reply #44 on: February 11, 2020, 06:23:48 PM »
nada