Proxxon, Bought Tools in Germany

Proxxon tools are of course available in Germany, but also in America, where I review tools more often, but being here, the cost is quite a bit less. This is just an initial impression, but it is of value as I have a lot of experience using tools, and surprisingly enough, reviewing them has taught me more about them then using them alone!
DE Nichols, me, as always is here to teach you to be better about fixing your car, diagnosing it, and even upgrading it. Sometimes motorcycles! Wahoo!
This 3/8" Proxxon tool set is not made in Germany, but made as tools that'll get the job done. Usually, in America, I find, just get it done, means it's cheap and pro's won't find value in it, but these are a fair shake and step up from that. The price reflects this a little in Germany and fairly a lot more in America.
I only am likely to buy these in 3/8", but if I need it and I'm blown away, I just may get more. As a pro, it is hard to deal with a warranty that's shorter. Mostly shorter because I'm only in Germany for so long. I can warranty them for 2 years in Germany and maybe more, because they are kind and love their customers. First impressions of Toom, yes, but good ones, especially with the language barrier which I cross as much as I can and it goes a long ways to how Germans react to me. I always have such good reactions from them. :)
This is a NO SKIP SET!
Regular safety message:
Due to factors beyond the control of DE Nichols/AutoBravado, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not DE Nichols/AutoBravado.

[@melangkoh4184]

proxxon is regardet by many as the best price-to performance brand when it comes to tools like this.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I think that's an excellent way of putting it. It is a value tool. Not the most expensive, nor the least, but very strong.

[@franktechmaniac7488]

My oldest Proxxon ratchet set is now 30 years old. I purchased it for maintenance and repairs on my motorcycle and never regretted it. Back in the day Proxxon used to have mirror polish chrome and embossed markings. Today their tools are made in Taiwan, like Wera and many others but still on an excellent level.

[@vkristof01]

The T handle/extension is to be used as a small breaker bar so you don't stress your ratchet unnecessarily.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Okay. Cool. Had that thought at some point, but since I have breaker bars I just use those if it's a tough nut. That tool is pretty short to increase leverage. It was fun to notice that something like this was in a lot of tool sets for sale in Germany.

[@kristofferholst6053]

Here’s a tip turn the plastic inlay upside down, and fill it with expanding foam. You know the kind, you use for insulation around windows and whatnot. It doesn’t add weight but a whole lot of strength and integrity to the inlay. It will last forever this way and won’t become bridle and break.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

That's a great idea! Thanks! Now that I'm back in the states, I use my snap on more, but buying some tools while in Germany was better than shipping a lot of weight over. Plus, it let me explore tools you don't really see in the states. Still. Love this little set. Does a lot in a little space. I want it to last. 😁👍

[@TheSageFamilyAdventures]

Congratulations! I like the tools. Thanks for sharing.

[@stuzman52]

Looks like a pretty good set of tools there David! Once you get a good work out with them, you'll know how well they are. Have a great day!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

How was your weekend? Yes, already using them and have vids in the editing process to show better how they are after a first look. Most watching will think it's all about spark plugs. Lol

[@stuzman52]

Doing pretty good David! Been working on a video for a company using a green screen and a bunch of other stuff. Staying pretty busy... Sounds like you're liking your new tools pretty good. :)

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Great looking socket set

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Thanks! No spoiler alerts but...be sure to see their first use too!

[@urizalzman]

Very difficult to find a review of these hand tools online, Thank you so much, would be nice if you can do any updates.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Last I saw this comment I hesitated answering because I haven't been using these as much as I did in the first year I got them. I'm back in America and back to my primary tools. Now and again I do grab this set and just because I want to know if it can? I'm too hard on them and they still work the same. Very tough! (Love them so I don't want to torture what I bought in another country anymore, lol.)

[@ErnestKwokguitarist]

Hi my friend, looks good but I suppose you need to try it out before you know how well these work...thanks for the great share, have a wonderful new week 😊

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

You have that figured exactly right. Next couple of repairs I hit record on included these tools in action.

[@TheFlamingPiano]

Nice packaging! Have fun with those tools, they look like good quality ones!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Incredible packaging. The tools come in and out so easy. Easy as breathing. And unlike my Duralast, these seem available around more of the world.

[@COMMANDERVLOGS1]

Nice socket set. Looks like quality tools. 😉

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Thanks!

[@W210Garage]

Have quite lot proxxon tools and for home mechanic or diy er they offer very good quality. Of course they are not in same stage as hazet, gedore, stahlwille, heyco, elora but proxxon costs pretty cheap and the quality is amazing.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Thank you for your much more informed comment than my brief time of getting tools in Germany. I've mostly shopped in America and I'm unfamiliar with most of those products.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Correction. I'm unfamiliar with all those products if wish to share any more.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado That list is pretty exhaustive. Hazet is like our version of Snap-On. I'd throw Wera in there, especially for spanners, very innovative stuff.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I hear you there! I've seen Project Farm test some of what you mentioned, or maybe a youtuber that I won't mention. I think he did good reviews but didn't admit to being sponsored. Not exactly following youtuber terms of service... referring to a guy that I'm sure found Wera to be very strong.

[@queenhelencasey2.044]

New to your channel, awesome tool set 🙂

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

At first look, yes, except those tight spark plug tools.

[@LizkaruVlogs]

Hello my friend your video is interesting and informative, take care and hugs from Peru

[@TROATW]

Nice video love the tools

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Glad you like them!

[@pmags1331]

Hi , I was thinking about ordering this socket set . Would you recommend it ? How is it holding up .

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

As strong as the day I bought it. Only a bit more broken in and it's been a lot dirtier too. Lol

[@DriveShaftDrew]

looks like a decent kit for the price thumbs up shared

[@zoran_topola]

Are you satisfied with the Proxxon socket wrenches 3/8" and how is their quality?

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I'd rate the quality as tough. Their are finer ratchets you can buy, but a lot of them aren't also tough. These tools are built to take some abuse. I'd use it on tough things, but I wouldn't want it as much in tight situations where you need finesse and speed. Takes more space to operate the ratcheting on this. However if you can't use something longer and really have to crank on this ratchet, I don't see it breaking. Do you see why the simplest explanation is that I rate it tough?

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

That was me only talking about the ratchet. The sockets are tough too. You know how good sockets don't grab the edges of a hex, they grab the flats instead so you don't round fasteners off? These go deeper on the flats than most sockets. More surface area without actually ending up using the corners.

[@Gillysaurxx]

Awesome set. Just wish the sizes were engraved instead of printed on. Id be worried about them rubbing off over time

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Sounds like a fun DIY project to engrave where the printed color is on. 😁

[@ohneze]

Its Laser in

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Even better. Would take a lot to wear past laser etching.

[@JustLiving2018]

Is the quality good? Nice video review.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

This is a first impression. Be sure to stick around! Initial quality seemed very good, be sure to watch the 626 spark plug repair video which has a lot about the tools in there. It is coming.

[@NeonVacation]

Looks like quality for the price!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Thanks!

[@PlatinLena]

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[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Wow! Such poetry!

[@Stefanburakov]

Same one we sold on our last auction

[@ulrikeschannel1577]

Hi my friend really interesting tools saw you on pusa studios

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Cool. Be sure to go to my home page and search for tools. Other popular videos are additive reviews. Here's a popular playlist for you: kzbin.info/aero/PLh_yB9HJ4Gi5SlB8uV3sjev_sX_Oge3bE but there is more if you search on my channel page at the top right.

[@Homs86]

i got mine in 06 :) just watched for confirmation after 16 years XD

[@Iam-wr7yn]

Never tried that brands. Nice unboxing. @flyerstone

[@aisyahrahmah9107]

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[@billyb5057]

looks a quality socket set but you will soon find out how good in use *😀🔍supporting✅ full view🔎🎭✅ left a like 👍🇦🇺👍😀*

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I thought I had a grasp of them in one use, but I really didn't until I used them twice. . . Both of those jobs are being edited up as we speak. 👍so...more to follow...

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

So edgy that it has limited monetization.

[@muhammadmumtazawan1979]

Proxxon tools set available in Pakistan.

[@zx8401ztv]

Dangerious Entertaining Nichols :-D Now that's a nice socket set, hopefully it is german and not a foreign rebrand. Looks strong and a real metal case that won't fall apart like the plastic rubbish. Can you tell i don't like plastic lol. I'm sure you will give that socket set some hell and see how it copes. The rubber in the spark plug sockets will wear and you won't have to use a crowbar to get the plug out lol. A long time ago my frend wanted the spark plugs changed in his small peugeot car, we had to buy a new socket, not the old standard!!. It was the same small sparkplug socket in your new kit. Don't i waffle lol.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I'm impressed with how complete this set is. And no...not German. Made in ...Taiwan? I forget, but sold as for the German market as tools that'll get you by.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I'm very happy about the metal case...but you'll see more about those tight rubber fittings in another video.

[@swanchilds]

PowerTools are made in Germany and some parts in Luxemburg but Hand Tools are made in Taiwan.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Thanks! Sounds like you know them better than me!

[@84Tysken]

​@@swanchildsHow very dissapointing. Recently ordered a set and that sort of make me want to return it as I want a European tool collection. Did a bit of research beforehand and thought they made everything on Germany.

[@mikeuk8486]

Proxxon it's top quality from Germany used in Europe for years...

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I've had mine for almost a year now and I reached for it instead of my Snap On when I did a remote repair the other day. Don't get me wrong my Snap On ratchet is amazing, but this Proxxon is super tough and since I wasn't in my own shop I didn't want to risk losing the Snap On. I didn't even take my Snap On to Europe. Everyday work in the shop? Snap On is so good...but for the price you get what, 1/8 the tools? I own very few. Since this review I did buy more Proxxon. I could get 2.5 no skips sets of Proxxon before competing with the price of 1 SnapOn ratchet. The next Proxxon set I got had tons of torque bits and lengths and different weird stuff that I don't need much in America but in Germany you have to have it since those tools, hexes, torx, and other weird odds and ends are needed for work on German cars.

[@mikeuk8486]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado thnx for your replay, I am in London and as well here snap-on is leading, however quality is down and price way too expensive. You definitely need torx and other crap here as American cars are rare due to emissions. Problem with UK and US is that market does not want to let others to sell their products. Not only tools but electronics etc

[@gren509]

no 9mm - usedx a lot on bicycles and some motorcycles !

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I didn't know, thanks!

[@Dan-xk8qg]

Just for confirmation: this set is skipped 9mm 20mm and 23mm sockets, Proxxon is skipping sizes in all they sets after wathed this video review I have bought Proxxon set but then returned back and Bought Yato 108pcs instead and yato set is so much better honnestly. I have Halfords advance large socket set KS tools socket set etc. and in my opinion Proxxon was the worst set I have owned. This is not a spam and thanks this guy for video review and I am glad that this Proxon set is great for what he needs but not good for me.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I've never met a 8mm, 20, or 23mm nut or bolt. Skips like this to me are just less wasted space. I have tons of sets with never used 9mm. What good does that do me? What do you do that you need those sizes? Just curious.

[@Dan-xk8qg]

For example 9mm socket using for brake calipers all the time, 20mm for example when servicing bike front suspension, well if you are just weekend DIY working around house then probably you are fine with 10, 13, 15 and maybe 17mm sockets The point is that in review is said that only missing 23mm socket no skipps which clearly not the case.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I'm a professional car mechanic. Didn't know motorcycles have a 20mm. The only time I've used 9mm on brakes was when it was actually of a SAE measure and that would have worked better. I bought this tool set as something to help get me by while I wasn't in my own country. I have very full tool chests. Lol Overflowing actually.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Can't practically take 1/2 a ton of tools to Germany with you. Lol

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

No...need 12 and 14 constantly too. Thinking of your 10 13 and 15 list. I wonder if you're not in America and different bolts are more common?

[@FOUNDITBURIED]

New Friend! Congrats (wheel)

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Blue wrench group!

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

And when you were reviewed I took a good long look back. 👍

[@FOUNDITBURIED]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado Come join in some fun on my Lives 9-9:30 pm eastern, Giveaways and lots of good ppl

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

@@FOUNDITBURIED that's a great thought. I'm on a late shift for only 2 more weeks. That's 3AM in Germany. When I'm done with the late shift I'll have to sleep at night. Lol. I may catch you before I'm back to days.

[@aisyahrahmah9107]

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[@mostlymoparih5682]

Wait it skipped the 20.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Hey your pop in the eye pop up, no pop up Popeye.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Hmmm. I couldn't figure out what you mean by skipping the 20.

[@mostlymoparih5682]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado After socket 19 you skip 20 to socket 21. You said it didn't skip any sockets except the 23 and nobody makes the 23. Well where's the beef? Oops I mean where's the 20?

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

@@mostlymoparih5682 ah, right! No 20 mm either. You're right. You're right. 👍

[@mostlymoparih5682]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado I don't like skips either. I'm looking at a set of box wrenches from Tekton at walmart as they ship for free over 35 bucks. It comes with a roll up pouch. TEKTON 45-Degree Offset Box End Wrench Set, 7-Piece (6-19 mm) - Pouch | WBE24507

[@slicedpotato1997]

I recently bought a camp in Germany

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

What!? Really? What kind?

[@slicedpotato1997]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado My bad

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I visited one of the places you speak of. It was very difficult to spend time in a full exposure of that history. What brought it home more was when I saw a map for many other camps they had, including all over Lithuania where I served a mission for God. After Germany left, Russia took them 48 years later and those atrocities shook some of their grandmas to tell stories whenever I paid a visit. Occupations bring the worst to and sometimes out of people.

[@anteanic546]

I hope they are not made in china 🤨

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

Hmm. Because of the low cost? Yeah. Quite a bit better. China has what my college teacher wrote a paper on describing brain drain. The best and brightest keep leaving China. Taiwan steals their best engineers too. The world gets 80% of the most highly educated out of China at a low point...it is often much higher. Take some understanding that my college professor taught me this in 2003....Chinas regime isn't better so if they can leave I'm sure they keep trying. I've met some of them over the last 17 years since that class directly and also via KZbin for elite running from China to not get killed for their ideas. Long story short. These tools are made in Taiwan and cost 120% more in USA. Maybe it's because there's no direct from Taiwan on them and European shipping and import fees are getting paid.

[@anteanic546]

@@DENicholsAutoBravado Becaus of the quality .

[@metavto9322]

these industrial sets, always made in Taiwan

[@karlschmidt7258]

Made in Taiwan….

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

It was exciting for me to buy tools in Germany. Lots of options I wouldn't have seen in America. Yes, made in Taiwan. Never claimed otherwise.

[@muhidinco]

Not Germany, made in Taiwan.

[@DENicholsAutoBravado]

I bought it in Germany. I never said they were German tools. I covered all that in the video. I was very excited to see what was available in Germany. I mostly don't buy super expensive tools. These don't have a presence in America and if you did get them their shipping them in costs twice as much. The opportunity to see what was in German stores was a lot of fun. Like America, mostly things aren't made in Germany either in the stores I checked out.