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Old 06-19-09, 07:43 PM   #12 (permalink)
Cuerno Largo
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: The Republic of Texas
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I have been happy for the most part. As mentioned before, I like to use them to find out how much I am going to use an item before I buy an expensive one.

Example. I bought a metal cutting band saw.
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I paid 189 on sale. That thing has been awesome. Well worth the money. If it ever wears out, I will go spend 1200 on a higher quality model. You can bet I will use it until then. Maybe it will never wear out.

Engine stand (not the cheapest one which I was unhappy with, the V shaped one)- happy
Engine hoist- happy
20 ton shop press- happy
Screwdrivers- break the tips off occasionally but overall happy
box end wrenches- happy
step bits- happy
Impact sockets- happy
gloves- happy
4" grinders- happy- crappy quality, but at 10 dollars on sale I bought several and they are essentially "throw away"
little remote control boat- awesome

welding wire- not happy
ratchets-not happy
mole chasers- definitely not happy



I don't make my living off these tools so they are good for me. I can see where someone that makes a living with tools would not be happy with them.

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'07 Titanium FJC- wife's ride
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My statement to my wife: "All of the accumulated crap in my shop will be really useful if I find a use for it."

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