The berg family.. (a berg show and tell)

[Pac man]

After reading the much about Bergs on this forum and their merits i decided i would go out and find some. When i did i posted this photo. I was pretty happy.

[Pac man]

That was back in Sep 2010.

A few trips to markets and tool shows, purchases off the forum etc 18 months on required an updated photo. Introducing the Berg tang family:

[Pac man]

The berg socket family:

[Pac man]

The Berg / Bahco family.

Thanks.

[wheelinround]

Paul they are a nice selection we will have to call you the Berg-a-mister.

[Pac man]

Sounds like a good idea - see my custom profile

[IanW]

You've been a busy little lad, haven't you! I'm amazed you have managed to come across so many socket types. I've been hunting high & low for a 1/2" to complete the small set of socket Bergs I inherited from my dad a few years ago, with zero luck. It has a full range of sizes from 1/8 to 1", but the 1/2" was AWOL - I suspect foul play by one of my non-woodie brothers! It looks like you have 3 of them - . Would you by any chance be interested in selling me one of the spare handle-less 1/2 inch specimens?

Cheers,

[pmcgee]

I love a good obsession
Paul

[Virgil]

Ah, now I know why I can't find any at the markets.

Nice collection.

cheers,
Virg.

[chambezio]

When,as an apprentice, I started buying tools (1970) the tradesman I was working with suggested "Fish" branded chisels. They were Bergs with plastic handles. I picked up an orphan with a Timber handle tp add to the group some time ago but was told that the plastic handles are not a "spare part" as such and so the crowd (Blackwoods, I think) couldn't/wouldn't supply.
I just wonder if is so.
Those plastic handle can sure take a beating. I love them. 40 years of hardwork, at times, even abuse and they stand up ready for another bout

[chambezio]

PS to previous post, I rescued from a travelling tool seller a very abused 2" Ward beveled chisel. After a visit with the grinder and stone it turned out to be every bit as good as the Bergs. I noticed someone looking to make a timber handle for one of their 2" Bergs. I was amused to read that the standard handle for a 2" is an upscaled version of the normal handle shape. So I think I will do the same. At the moment it has an iron bark handle that I turned for it, but it has cir come to bad design on my part and too many heavy hits

[Pac man]

Ah, now I know why I can't find any at the markets.

Nice collection.

cheers,
Virg.

Glad to hear from you.
I havent been shopping in the shire between you and the kid ( MS Woodworker) i wouldnt get a look in!
The forum ones were also purchased when rsser was on holidays. Sometimes you can be lucky.

[Pac man]

Some other additions:
The large pair of pliers were of my Grandfathers which made the day of cleaning out my Grandmothers house recently a bit more bearable
The small pair were given to me by my mate Robert

The pincers or end cutters and plane blade were a market find.

[Pac man]

When,as an apprentice, I started buying tools (1970) the tradesman I was working with suggested "Fish" branded chisels. They were Bergs with plastic handles. I picked up an orphan with a Timber handle tp add to the group some time ago but was told that the plastic handles are not a "spare part" as such and so the crowd (Blackwoods, I think) couldn't/wouldn't supply.
I just wonder if is so.
Those plastic handle can sure take a beating. I love them. 40 years of hardwork, at times, even abuse and they stand up ready for another bout

A catalogue scan that I have does show a box of the shark-o-lite handles. I dont know what they would be like to tap / push on. Ill dig out the catalogue scan tomorrow.

[desert oak]

Hey Pac Man,

Dunno if you'd seen these already, but thought you might be interested:

VINTAGE 5 EA BERG ESKILTUNA SWEDEN Socket Chisel Handles SHARK LOGO for Refurb | eBay

Not the best condition...and you may be wanting to re-handle them yourself?