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re: Standing in my dads toolshed is upsetting to think what most look like today
Posted on 11/28/20 at 12:37 pm to nugget
Posted on 11/28/20 at 12:37 pm to nugget
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You must be a yankee with this verbiage
First, what term do you use that encompasses the full range of pliers used in electrical work vs using dykes, lineman, combo, needle nose, chain nose and etc individually? Second, it is poor precision to use the word Channellock when you are comparing brands, which could be rather confusing.
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Posted on 11/28/20 at 12:51 pm to jlovel7
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if I can manage to take care of them (while still of course putting plenty of mileage on them) as my dad.
Sharpen those shovels and stick em in a bucket of used motor oil when not in use. Keep em like they say they were born and twice as easy to use.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 12:53 pm to Paul Allen
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Capitalism is a global business
True but we don’t have anything close to global capitalism. We (USA) protect the world on our dime while enabling other countries (yeah I’m looking at you China) to artificially deflate and suppress wages forcing American businesses to offshore to their slave factories to compete.
That’s not capitalism in any means.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 12:57 pm to jlovel7
You can still buy tools like that, but they’re crazy expensive.
Most folks buy disposable tools at Harbor Freight.
Most folks buy disposable tools at Harbor Freight.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:05 pm to Eli Goldfinger
I am 100% MAGA and Made in the USA, but tariffs do not usually work. The reason is, the tariffs raise the price of the imported goods and the local producers take advantage of the raised price and raise their price too. It only works if you can get the local producers to cooperate, and that is hard to do in a free market especially with essential goods.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:12 pm to SuperSaint
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Bought a new Klein tool on Wednesday. Was surprised to see that it wasn’t made in the USA
I was disappointed in the Milwaukee screwdriver set I got to be my daily drivers. The metal is soft and easy to round out screws with.
I picked up a Klein which seems better but still not great.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:13 pm to jlovel7
quote:This is a great idea. I’m a woman, and I wish I had something like this from my dad and grandfather. Your kids will appreciate them.
I’m going to make sure to hold onto these because I have full confidence they one day will serve me just as well as my dad and likely my kids i
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:13 pm to cooLStorybreaUx
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in Japan or China.
Big difference between Japanese and Chinese quality.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:16 pm to Paul Allen
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Capitalism is a global business
"The dollar vote" principle is something most people never learn, and its a basic lesson of economics. The most democratic institution is a free market. We choose the future with our purchases.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:17 pm to jlovel7
You may not be able to get many quality tools made in the USA but you can still get quality tools.
Makita, Festool, Wera, and Hilti all consistently make good stuff.
A lot of old timers in the Baton Rouge and Houston areas have good tools because they stole them from the refineries they worked at.
Makita, Festool, Wera, and Hilti all consistently make good stuff.
A lot of old timers in the Baton Rouge and Houston areas have good tools because they stole them from the refineries they worked at.
This post was edited on 11/28/20 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:18 pm to tigergirl10
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I’m a woman
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tigergirl10
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:20 pm to RogerTheShrubber
So, did you upvote or downvote my comment?
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:21 pm to USMEagles
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Whatever you call our economic system, it's not unreasonable to argue that certain results are wrong and that we should strive to influence these results.
Super duper slippery slope.
People buy cheap stuff because of effective marketing or because they prefer to save money and don't value quality. Govt intrusion just exacerbates the issue.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:25 pm to jlovel7
.....and if the Harris - Biden Cabal gets in office they will tax you on the appraised value of those tools. How the hell do you think Biden et al plans to fund America's tax liability portion from this ridiculous Paris Climate Agreement? You know the same Paris Climate Agreement Biden intends to rejoin? The same Paris Climate Agreement President Donald Trump told the EU where to shove it.
This post was edited on 11/28/20 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:26 pm to BeepNode
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I was disappointed in the Milwaukee screwdriver set I got to be my daily drivers. The metal is soft and easy to round out screws with.
I picked up a Klein which seems better but still not great.
Try the Wera 051024 Kraftform Kompakt 25 Pouch Set
KC Tool
You can usually get it a couple of dollars cheaper on Amazon.
Watch this video to see how it works, there are other more complete reviews that explain more of the features but this one is quick.
YT
When you wear the bits out replace them with Wera BDC Diamond bits or Wera Impacktor if you also use the Rapidaptor in a drill/driver.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:28 pm to GetCocky11
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Big difference between Japanese and Chinese quality.
Correct. If youre in a market for a camera, always find out if the plant is in Japan or China/Thailand.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:34 pm to Obtuse1
Wera does make good stuff. I don't own any yet, unfortunately, but they are on my list.
The Makita Gold bits are the best I've used so far, but I only use them on my impact driver.
The Makita Gold bits are the best I've used so far, but I only use them on my impact driver.
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:35 pm to jlovel7
Still missing the 10mm socket
This post was edited on 11/28/20 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 11/28/20 at 1:42 pm to BeepNode
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Makita, Festool, Wera, and Hilti all consistently make good stuff.
Hand-held electrical tools:
Makita those made in Japan
Bosch those made in Europe
Festool
Hilti
Metabo
Mafell if you have Ferrari money
Non-electric tools:
Wera
Wiha
Knipex
NWS
Facom
Gedore
Stabila
Felo
NWS
Hazet
Heyco
Picard
Beta
Stahlwille
Orbis
Bondhus
Bahco
Metabo
Metrology
Mitutoyo
Starrett the remaining American ones
Posted on 11/28/20 at 2:11 pm to Paul Allen
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So, did you upvote or downvote my comment?
I rarely upvote or downvote, its for small minded dweebs but I did agree. Capitalism works best when people have more options. We choose to buy quality or we choose low prices.
This post was edited on 11/28/20 at 2:14 pm
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