False beams

[Jesper Ronn]

I'm going to do some sheet metal work, including joining a couple of ridge caps at the ridge with a simple standing seam (I think it looks the best) and folding several window flashings. Therefore, I'm thinking of getting a decent seaming plier.

1. What should I go for for home projects of this kind: Straight, 45 degrees, or 90 degrees?

2. Is there any budget-friendly brand? I'm willing to spend 500-600 SEK.

 

[Stefan N]

Probably a Stubai single blade 45-degree for that money.

 

[Jesper Ronn]

Why do you prefer a 45-degree over a straight one? Easier to work with? And can you really get a Stubai for that money? They seem to be a few hundred more.

 

[Anders243]

Sorry for hijacking the thread and any blasphemy...

I'm wondering how bad this is (BT, 259:- 10 years warranty class):


I was actually about to buy one of those today when I saw the thread and am wondering if I should bother trying to find a Stubai here (Swedol doesn't have any in stock). I'll probably be doing simpler tasks than TS. (Mostly underbleck)

 

[Jesper Ronn]

I buy a lot of stuff at BT but not tools, so that option is not for me. Too many times I've been dissatisfied with the quality. Does anyone have experience with ETC? Sold at XL hardware stores.

 

[Dan_Johansson]

Sorry for hijacking the thread and potential blasphemy...

I wonder how bad this one is (BT, 259:- 10-year warranty class):
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I was actually about to buy one today when I saw the thread, and I'm considering whether I should bother trying to find a Stubai here (Swedol doesn't have any in stock). I'll probably be doing simpler tasks than TS. (Mostly underflashings)

Buy it, test it, return it if you're not satisfied! If there's anything to be said about Biltema, it's that (at least not in the stores I shop in) there's never any trouble returning things...
Generally speaking, their "10-year warranty items" are quite okay, especially for tools you don't use 24/7...

 

[Rickard.]

A 60mm 45° stubai is the only falstång that always follows me to my jobs, and that shape is the one I recommend even though I'm convinced you would be satisfied with a slightly cheaper one.

90° is unpleasant to work with even though it is sometimes worth having, and a wider straight one can be useful for long straight folds but is less versatile.

 

[Jesper Ronn]

Thank you for the information! Good answer.

 

[leby]

Aaa, you posted 2 identical threads....

 

[Jesper Ronn]

Aaa, you posted 2 identical threads....

Yep. Sorry. Lack of Handling. Didn't understand how I could remove it afterwards.

 

[leby]

click on the three dots in the lower right corner, then delete is available as an option for a while

 

[toolman77]

I buy a lot of stuff from BT but not tools, so that option is not suitable for me. I've been disappointed with the quality too many times. Does anyone have experience with ETC? It's sold at XL-buildingsupply stores.

ETC is cheap Chinese junk. I used to work at a building supply store and it was the bottom segment. It's not better than Biltema's cheap stuff, and Biltema is probably better at handling returns.

 

[Jesper Ronn]

ETC is cheap China junk. I used to work at a building supply store and it was the lowest segment. Not better than Biltema's cheap ones, and Biltema is probably better at handling exchanges

What do you say about Bessi/Erdis pliers? Comparable to Stubai or lower quality. I haven't found a Stubai plier around 500-600 SEK but I have found a Bessi/Erdi.

 

[useless]

What is the problem with the Biltema tongs? Are they more difficult to use, provide poorer results, or are they at risk of breaking?

 

[Stefan1972]

Yes, looking at the above, the Biltema pliers seem to have nice forging at least. Not as rough as the others. If you're not a professional and will use it sporadically, it should probably suffice.