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    Angry Where can I buy a decent quality set of H tools?

    Hello everyone. Looking for a nice set of H tools, and not the park tool FFG-2. Unless you think the FFG-2 is quality. With my experience in classes with other master frame builders I have never seen the park FFG used. Usually just the straightforward steel ones that aren't too flashy. Any input would be great. I can't find anything worth a damn on the internet thus far and I thought it would be smarter to ask those with more experience. Thanks for your help!

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    Default Re: Where can I buy a decent quality set of H tools?

    I quite like these:

    Stein Tools forFork and Frame


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    Default Re: Where can I buy a decent quality set of H tools?

    i have both park and stein. stein wins every time. QR closure means no walking out of the drop and the leverage/crontrol(respect it) is unparalleled.
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    Default Re: Where can I buy a decent quality set of H tools?

    Quote Originally Posted by crumpton View Post
    i have both park and stein. stein wins every time. QR closure means no walking out of the drop and the leverage/crontrol(respect it) is unparalleled.
    I worked for Jim for awhile, sadly I just missed a visit from him.

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    Default Re: Where can I buy a decent quality set of H tools?

    Another vote for Stein. And once combined with the fork and frame alignment jigs, they're amazing. The only problem with them is you find out how many "quality" frames are squint!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bencooper View Post
    Another vote for Stein. And once combined with the fork and frame alignment jigs, they're amazing. The only problem with them is you find out how many "quality" frames are squint!
    Scroll down here to see the frame & fork jig from Jim:

    coconino cycles custom bicycles 928 774 7747 www.coconinocycles.com: @&#^%*@!!!!!

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    Default Re: Where can I buy a decent quality set of H tools?

    I didn't know he ever made complete frame jigs, that's very tidy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bencooper View Post
    I didn't know he ever made complete frame jigs, that's very tidy.
    It's the only one - I sold it back to him

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