I Found EVEN MORE AMAZING German Tools in Germany's Biggest Tool Shops!

[@58Kym]

I am a 66yr old divorced woman. I probably own a drill, some screwdrivers and a hammer etc but I really don’t know why I can’t stop watching Shadow Foam! It’s like an addiction at this point.

[@jonnybryant4928]

Same. It’s Jonathan, he seems like the kinda dude I’d have a beer with lol

[@daverdaceng]

😂😂

[@davyarmstrong4893]

Love going Shopping with Jonathan........tools ahoy 😂🎉

[@Good-Citizen]

Never knee Stabila made folding rules.

[@jananders1351]

Yep! pretty addictive stuff isn't it ?

[@nordwestbeiwest1899]

My dear British friend, I don't think you know how or what you can do with a "Zollstock" other than measure? That you can use this measuring instrument to mark measurements without getting splinters in your fingers when you run your hand along rough edges, because you can even use the "Zollstock" as a stop with a measuring distance. The "Zollstock" - at least some people have one - can indicate angles; there is an angle scale printed between the joints. And as kitchen and BBQ tongs they are unbeatable and you can even use them to remove the crown cap from a bottle of beer (leverage with a longer arm = physics).

[@Kuchenwurst]

I've never thought of using 'em as barbecue tongs. Great idea. I'll adopt that. Danke Kumpel :D

[@roystevenson1375]

I love the big German Diy stores.Far better than anything B&Q has

[@blarfroer8066]

They can also be turned into a sick flying V air guitar.

[@Zettel007]

The Zollstock is also often called a Meter. If they have the angle scale on them, I call them multimeter. Just to confuse/annoy people.

[@nordwestbeiwest1899]

@@Zettel007 Metergliederstab

[@brandonpippin110]

I went in to a Bauhaus in Hanau Germany as a US Army soldier and fell in love immediately! Thanks for bringing back those great memories!!

[@ShadowFoam]

My pleasure Brandon, what did you think of my tool pickups?

[@panganaranga]

The big ones are cool, but there are small ones too, and usually they are way cooler, as they have the pro tools and no bullshit. But they die out, of course.

[@Kuchenwurst]

Ah yes, the one with the two parking lots. This specific one is my most frequented hardware store, you know, but even today I _still_ always park on the wrong side of the building relative to the items I need. :D

[@panganaranga]

@@Kuchenwurst Because you park where nobody parks, at the Baustoffe 😁

[@xrecix]

Greetings from Hanau mate.

[@andylamb563]

Spent many years working across Europe as an electrical service engineer. Can’t drive past a Bauhaus without a cheeky look around. I too have a soft spot for a Zollstock, we should start a support group😂

[@Ed-and-us]

The big stores in Germany are awesome, you can never have too many tools......

[@Volkbrecht]

Only problem is: their assortment really varies with town size. The Bauhaus in my hometown probably has half the stuff I saw in this one... still good enough for most emergencies, but when you want specific brands you may be forced to buy online.

[@NoSkillDwnload]

At some point you run out of space in your basement ^^

[@GreenApple91]

Oh my local Bauhaus in NL is always such a treat. My gf rarely lets me roam the store anymore because she knows I'll buy things I absolutely need for some odd job years from now. Love these videos!

[@liamg7895]

Used to live in Germany, the DIY shops always used to amaze me

[@alinicol]

Love your hunt for more Zollstocks. Loved my time in Germany in the tool store.

[@finlayterrett496]

Germanys got to have the coolest and quirkiest tools!

[@ShadowFoam]

Which tool stood out to you?

[@finlayterrett496]

@@ShadowFoamdefinetly the toilet seat specific one! and also the USB with a tape measure😂

[@Djjoemi]

So at 6:39 in the video you have a large T key in your hand that is made for door locks. When you install a door lock but not have a cylinder in yet or door handle to open it, this tool with the pointy end can open de door, a bit further down you see a notch that work as a cylinder to lock the door. At the top you can use these square bits also for the door handle if the square pin is in place but no handle attached yet.

[@greggcoulter6008]

Love these videos with different, unique, or just cool tools. Especially that they’re from different countries. I actually enjoy just bringing us along while you shop and getting to see the differences with hardware stores and tools from other countries.

[@dazph77]

I work in social housing & change 100’s of toilet seats. I never knew the universal tool existed until watching your latest video! I’ve found a version of them on eBay for £8 . Nice one,thanks !

[@stuartgreen8606]

The silver tool you picked up and said it looks like it could go on a necklace is a lock multi tool, it's used for measuring euro cylinders and for operating multi locks on doors when there's no cylinder in the door and also has keys on the other end for gas and electricity cabinets

[@deathstr0kexorn765]

you got a link for one in the UK?

[@JB-yu1vv]

The Toom universal key is also sold by Knipex, it's built exactly the same, just in a different colour

[@andreasu.3546]

Bet it's also a different price.

[@curmudgeon1933]

I really miss the German hardware stores. Screwfix and Tool Station don't have the same possibility to actually browse for interesting items. It's fine if you know exactly what you want, but being able to handle the item and feel the quality, is much more useful IMO.

[@stevenwhyte4217]

Don't even get magazine with Screwfix anymore, ABSOLUTELY HATE THAT. Loved looking through the catalogue at every page for things I'd never use but just want

[@LesJames57]

Me too I could spend all day in them and often did.. I used to much of my timber sheet material as offcuts called "Rest" used to get some real bargains. I was using some tools and fitting at least 10 years before they were available in the UK

[@Forr0n]

I am glad I found your channel. It's just so much fun to see you gosh about the tools.

[@Penster-Elle]

I love Germany having lived there for a total of 9 years and love going back there.

[@gym1989able]

Caught one video this morning. Now I'm binge watching while making lists of tools I "need".

[@markjones7189]

Great to see the Einhell tools in today's video, I've been using them without issue for over 4 years now. Also spotted the Einhell zollstock in your collection, which pleased me as I was about to send you mine😊

[@hendrik_p_s8645]

The amount of Tools in These Store are amazing

[@darrenrobson2486]

The marksman is a true British legend idea!

[@ShadowFoam]

Absolutely, makes me proud to be British! 👍

[@darrenrobson2486]

Love the videos, a recent find of mine so I got to see the backlog. Just caught up now with this one.

[@__Timo__]

Yes, very nice thing. But ever heard of the German "Tieflochmarker"?

[@darrenasquith5738]

I would love the laser liner

[@dr.oetqer]

Great video, I love watching you go out and about to find some interesting tools. Thanks for sharing!

[@peterjones2594]

Would love to see a plumbers tool kit. I’ve never seen a plumber with a tidy tool kit.

[@ShadowFoam]

It’s on the list! 👍

[@jimmyjitsubailey5368]

Bauhaus looks incredible !another great vid !👍

[@georgesimmans]

Ratchet cutters are lovely for cutting MT. So quick and easy!

[@ShadowFoam]

Yes they are! Totally agree! 👍

[@HDRW]

Aldi in England were selling these recently discounted to 99p! I nearly bought another one because they were so cheap, but I really think having two is not wife-justifiable.

[@ziggizahid]

Hi there! Sending warm greetings all the way from Australia. I really enjoy your fascinating and unique tool recommendations-I’ve even picked up a few items based on your suggestions. Keep up the great work!

[@eikespruth1286]

The bottle opener at your Victorinox is not only a bottle opener but also a can opener. I think it is the version where they combined both tools in one like at the Victorinox Compact.

[@jamesherriot9062]

I think you are right.

[@saschaacker7149]

I'm from Hamburg, Germany and have spent a lot of time in these tree markets myself, but have never seen some of these tools, like the Laser Liner Active Finder or the Duratech Double Drive. Nice informative channel with interesting tools from other regions. By the way, I became aware of your channel through your video with Colin Furze, that was great!

[@alexanderheron1702]

Those double drive screwdrivers look a bit of alright. Another top quality video 👍

[@ShadowFoam]

Glad you like them!

[@myllis3807]

One of my favourite pastimes is also going around tool/hardware stores and looking for interesting tools. This was definitely interesting video.

[@juliankeller5113]

In Germany we don't say folding ruler... we say GLIEDERMASSSTAB and I think that's beautiful :)

[@DavidB-ht8uc]

No we don't, we say Zollstock !

[@juliankeller5113]

@@DavidB-ht8uc Jeder sagt Zollstock, aber korrekterweise ist es ein Gliedermaßstab😉

[@DavidB-ht8uc]

@@juliankeller5113 ich weiss aber dann soll er nicht sagen das alle deutschen das so sagen!

[@juliankeller5113]

@@DavidB-ht8uc Ouh man, du tust mir echt leid...

[@DavidB-ht8uc]

Ja, ich mir auch , mit so einer Pflaume wie dir ​@@juliankeller5113 hier unten eigendlich keine Konversation führen .

[@AlexanderMayer-uh8ro]

Whats so special about the Proxxon Foamcutter is the fact that you can bend the cutting wire in almost any shape. And with the adjustable holding arm its posible to guide it without straining it. That is very handy in model crafting to cut natural forms out of syrofoam, link rocksurfaces and treebarks.

[@saltyroe3179]

From USA, love unusual tools, which is why I watch. When I was young tools in the USA were high quality and inexpensive. There are still quality tools, but most are expensive . As old man I have new category I call "old man tools" . These are tools that make it easier on my limited stamina and declining strength. My 1st tool in this category is my Dewalt battery powered caulk gun. I was finding it difficult to pump out a whole caulk cartridge. The Dewalt makes it possible to apply multiple caulk cartridges without my hand hurting. A side benefit is smother dispensing . Another is my Dewalt pruning shears which I use on my roses and other plants. More recently I got a Dewalt copper pipe cutting attachment for my Dewalt impact driver. I recently used it on a project to make many cuts, each of which was perfect and fast. I was so happy with it I got the Dewalt PVC cutter attachment. One of the problems with these tools is that to keep price down I buy them bare. I already have a fleet of Dewalt Batteries but these don't come with any bag ir storage boxes. If I have the time I am going to use your foam techniques to make inserts for some kind of carrier. BTW: I have had a "D" battery powered foam cutter for over 20 years which I got to work on projects with my son.

[@SnobbishGoose]

Nice to see a tool collection that’s simple and doesn’t cost much Keep up the folding ruler collection eventually you’ll put them all in foam

[@barbward9470]

Please stop visiting this German stores you are influencing my hubby’s choice of holiday destinations 😂( I just want to cruise )

[@Babydoll3133]

When I was a kid, my father always had at least one folding ruler in his toolbox. I haven't seen one in years. Thank you for bringing back that memory.

[@lynnedelacy2841]

Yeah my dad did too when I was clearing my late parents house I found a well used one with imperial measurements only

[@gabriellombardi1453]

I can watch your videos without releasing the time, That's amazing.

[@warriormonk2611]

I loved that guys comment on b&m 😊 Well done on your restraint in all of the shops you go in!

[@NoisyBoy1990]

There’s something I love about these videos. It’s cool seeing what’s sold in different countries, many would think it wouldn’t vary much. Need to come down to Australia and do one here! You can hand deliver my bag of goodies while you’re here too if you like! 🤟😜

[@julenholzwarth6018]

This kinda reminds me of my childhood, loved going to my local Bauhaus and spending what felt like hours wandering around looking at everything they offered while waiting for my dad.

[@seanlyons1504]

Love these videos, love a good rummage in a DIY store myself. Slowly building up my tool kit, and improving the existing stock. Still need my own Zollstock(s) though. Please keep these coming

[@RhysTallentire-kj4rc]

Think I need a trip to Germany. I could spend all day in those stores! Impressive zollstock collection, I’m envious. Think I’ll get a shadow foam one to start me off.

[@IImor3]

Those tool boards on the wall is such a good idea nice one shadow foam 🔥

[@Wulfgott]

Love seeing interesting and odd tools that I don't see here in the states. Thank you!

[@jimwarrer5612]

Love your collection of folding rulers. I have several myself.

[@whisnant23]

I must have watched 30 episodes of you today. Fantastic

[@tonyclark7510]

the folding ruler is still one of my most used tools for remodeling. never heard it called a zollstock. great to learn something today.

[@steveky406]

Can't stop watching

[@robynl8673]

Finally found someone that shows my enthusiasm for tools 🎉

[@traderdaniel4749]

Wow, these videos reinforce my tool buying addiction.

[@harrisonosbornemtb849]

Thanks for the video love the mini multi tool always handy to have in your work trouser pocket 👍🏻

[@jackbird6325]

I like how quick you can test for cables in the wall with that little tool...Great idea!

[@jjpiatek3294]

Now I want a folding ruler, as long as it shows inches. Thanks for the video.

[@dannyji00]

Also, the tools inside of the hot wire cutter frame was a great use of that space!

[@garethevans9789]

I love ratcheting screwdrivers. It's nice that Germany takes pride and still has so many tools made in Germany. ❤

[@ShadowFoam]

Couldn't agree more!

[@stevenhartley1350]

Once again you’ve brought back some really useful and random tools 😊

[@0ut0fTen]

Love tools although only an occasional DIY’er. Your videos are right up my alley and will cost me a fortune.

[@jeffperry6506]

I love watching the obscure tools you find I never see anything like them in the tool shops I visit

[@ShadowFoam]

Which tool was your favourite from this video?

[@jeffperry6506]

@@ShadowFoam I liked the Marxman marker not seen that might get one to try Plus the volt stick that looked quite handy I’m a solid fuel fire fitter so I look for tools that make my job easier

[@SmitVoetbalGames]

Living in the Netherlands I'm very glad there is an Bauhaus nearby, best tool shop in my nearby area. In the Netherlands we have HBM machines it's also an nice tool shop, worth to visit once.

[@andrewsharpe2755]

Just found your channel. Slowly watching your videos. Love the quirky tools you find.

[@Skullexe]

I love shopping in Bauhaus. There are some really good and unique things.

[@emmyhussey777]

Living the dream, I have tool envy ever video! I want them all 🤩Love the show

[@eugeniofrias-pardo7087]

You answered my question without replying to my message. Thank you for getting the Proxxon cutter. There are these wands that I imagine would also work. Thank you for your enthusiasm. Your videos are awesome!

[@1976rlc]

Those little Gerber’s are great!

[@SebastianBarlow]

Great video, the rulers look really handy and take up less room.

[@arnijon3046]

Discoverd your channel today have been binging all day. Great vids. Now I got to get me some more tools.

[@andrewknots]

Really great collection of folding rulers. Growing well!

[@ShadowFoam]

Amazing how many I’ve come across so far! 👍

[@sathos]

Love seeing whats different about other countries - mechanical is my main vibe but my dad made sure I could do a bit of everything

[@MrMaladictus]

I love Zollstocks as well! I saw Colin Furze equipping his workshop with Shadow foam and to this day I still would love to get mine done the same. Would love to see you in South Africa!

[@JamesBell-ew9hq]

That little dragons breath marker is genius, never seen it before. And the plumbers tool for toilets sure wish I had one of these for all those installs in the past. Thank you for all the shows cant stop watching you make it fun and exciting.

[@dpdurlston-powell3851]

Thanks for highlighting the Duratech brand - they certainly have some good tools. They are also available on Amazon, but at almost double the price for the ratcheting screwdrivers.

[@Kuchenwurst]

I really like that cable finder thingy - it's got a slim form factor that really makes it quite useful in my eyes. As for the Marxman, it's a nifty and fun idea - I've personally always took apart a byro pen and used the mine to poke through the hole in the thing I want to hang up 😅

[@robinloudon3141]

When I worked as a joiners Labourer the foot rule was part of the basic tool cut along with a 5 metre tape measure 2 pencils and a Stanley knife .Thanks for the video

[@modifyit100]

I have nearly finished cutting out my new tool box and it's looking fabulous with your foam

[@peterdoyle2859]

Thanks for the showcase of memories. Spent a number of years working in Germany and still have a good number of tools from when based over there. Sadly don’t have a single wooden rule left so if fortunate enough would love to win one.

[@ShadowFoam]

Fingers crossed, you win one, it’ll go perfectly into your collection! 👍

[@daver3580]

It’s nice to see that I’m not on my own my family think I’m weird that when we holiday in Tenerife one of the places I make sure I always visit is Las Chafiras a Canarian large hardware store to see what’s new. Although I have kerbed the buying as we only have so much room in our apartment please keep up the brilliant visits as it sometimes the only way some people will get to see what’s out there 👍

[@robinlindholm410]

I really like your tours of different hardware stores and wish to do a Euro tour to different tool shops. I have been collecting folding rulers now I have been watching your show. In Nordic countries, we still use folding rules daily.

[@jasonbryant1976]

I've been using the Marxman for a while now, makes it so much easier marking your fixings. Really enjoy these videos and they really make me want to go tool shopping abroad 🤣

[@garybond3388]

ever since watching shadow foam its made me want to get all my tool organized keep up the great vids

[@lewisgray643]

Love that each country has there own bits and bats and to see the einhell range in germany being displayed is great as i use them in the UK and i would highly reccomend them

[@CarreteBiescas]

Nice tools!! Waiting for an episode in Spain. Congratulations for your channel!!!

[@johnm.withersiv4352]

I haven't had a zolstock in years. I loved seeing your collection. Yesterday, at the American Dollar Tree, I found a cheap screw driver with bits but they are like 1/8th" rather than the more common 1/4". It's an odd and quirky tool. I'm a sucker for those 1/4" bits so I had to pick it up as an outlier.

[@adamgeorge184]

I’ve had a set of those pipe cutters for years with an attachment so you can cut mini trunking. Really good tool.

[@christopherstagg2552]

I’ve always liked them rulers, ever since I picked a vintage one up from a carboot sale. I’ve also got one that folds out one way then swivels open for double length

[@jaylo9657]

Plenty of great items there Great little hunt

[@SebastianBarlow]

Great video, the rulers look really handy.

[@cablecallen]

I absolutely love going to tool stores! Especially when I am out of town, you see so many cool things. Loving these videos!

[@ShadowFoam]

Glad you like them!

[@waltsommer8121]

One day I will make it to Germany. Thanks for showing their Home stores.

[@arvsteve]

Just made my mother in law watch this! She loved it.😂

[@Workshop-of-Allsorts]

Loved the vlog as usual 👌 my dad back in the day before tapes were a thing, he used a wooden folding rule as he called it. He had it for years. Also had a tape reel in a brown leather casing.... pure old school 😊

[@jamesraykenney]

Over here in the US we call them a "carpenter's folding rule" and they used to be VERY common... I do like the safety box cutter, though I will say that the older metal ones are a LOT thinner and but I do like the safety of the thick plastic one... Though the old metal ones we used YEARS ago seemed a LOT more secure than the new one you showed... The screw drivers with the cartridges, I have seen a LONG time ago over here(though I have no idea what brand they were sold under. The take apart tool chest/drawers is a great idea! The little black power screwdriver kit is a great bit of kit that is sold under multiple brand names, and it is a very low price alternative to a VERY expensive one that is variable speed and direction one that you control by just turning your hand in the direction you want to turn it... But the little cheap one you passed up has been a great little one, and YES you did make a mistake by not grabbing one.

[@nickyjones4261]

Them folding rulers are such an amazing idea 👍

[@ShadowFoam]

Right?!

[@nickyjones4261]

@@ShadowFoamdo you know of any box cutters like the one in this video but with a rounded edge blade?

[@s7eve1980]

I love that your Shadow Foam Zollstock is the first one i have ever seen that has actuall Zoll (inch) markings on it

[@Jerryoman]

Ido enjoy your videos showing the quirky tools as i live in Oman where large DIY shops are non existent and like you and many other men enjoy a good rummage around a tool section. Keep up the good work

[@TRPLD]

I will go and buy the toilet-seat-underside-wingnut-holder-thingy today! That is so incredibly handy!

[@3.142-x3b]

We had those kind of box cutters when working at a certain German supermarket, quite handy when paired with a spare name tag magnet.

[@individous2833]

I really like the vibe and concept of this format!

[@michaeljohnson1625]

The Rothenberger PVC cutters are simply brilliant and brilliantly simple. Had mine for years, can't find an improvement.

[@ShadowFoam]

Good to know!

[@markduggan3451]

Well done to all the winners. Your stuff is amazing, as are your videos.

[@thecompactworkshop6883]

I like the idea of the spray marker, very clever