Bicycle Mechanics - The Tools of the J. A. Stein Company

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joblue
05-11-10, 09:45 AM
This is sort of an endorsement, and I am sure many of you guys have come across this before, but I have had amazing luck with the handmade tools from the J.A. Stein Company (http://www.jastein.com/).

I also did a review of one of his tools here: (http://718c.blogspot.com/2010/04/fixed-cup-wrench-clamp-review-ja-stein.html)

Anyway, the are tools for a very specific need....and with my small shop they paid for themselves after a few uses. We all know that with tools, you get what you pay for.

Dan Burkhart
05-11-10, 08:11 PM
This is sort of an endorsement, and I am sure many of you guys have come across this before, but I have had amazing luck with the handmade tools from the J.A. Stein Company (http://www.jastein.com/).

I also did a review of one of his tools here: (http://718c.blogspot.com/2010/04/fixed-cup-wrench-clamp-review-ja-stein.html)

Anyway, the are tools for a very specific need....and with my small shop they paid for themselves after a few uses. A bit on the pricey side, but we all know that with tools, you get what you pay for.
I have an assortment of his tools, and I like every one of them.
Another thing I like is that if you ever have any questions or concerns about using any of his tools, James responds to e-mails almost immediately.
It's all good stuff.
wesmamyke
05-11-10, 08:29 PM
Really? I got absolutely no response to emails...huh maybe I'll try again.

une_vitesse
05-12-10, 12:12 AM
he also answers his phone, and is very courteous too.
wesmamyke
05-12-10, 01:30 AM
I'll try calling sometime. There is at least a couple tools that have become really hard to find I wanted to ask about.

Mostly those headset locknut wrenches and the pro hyper handle cog whip things.