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dankicksass

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All SK tools are on clearance at Sears. Free shipping coupon codes do not work on clearance merchandise, but if you order at a store kiosk, shipping is waived. They don't have a lot, but if you need it...
8pc 3/8dr swivel impact socket set, SAE - $79.97
13pc 1/4dr ratchet and socket set, SAE - $29.97
13pc 1/4dr ratchet and socket set, metric - $29.97
6pc 3/8dr ball hex drivers, SAE - $24.97
4pc composite trim tool set - $7.97
5pc ratchet wrench set, metric - $99.97
9pc 1/4dr-3/8dr Torx Plus drivers - $59.97

I also bought a bunch of Vicegrips this weekend. Lowes had a set of 3 for $9.99 and Ace hardware had some for $4.99 each.

Most people around here aren't satisfied with China-made locking pliers. The last USA-made lockers you'll find in a store that aren't NOS are from Craftsman.
 

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Thnx for the bosch grinder deal,

While at sears I found these $14.99 Irwins Half off
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Also it was hard to put down the 200 pc mechanics set which is also half off $99
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There are 2 gearwrench vortex pass thru sets half off at sears a 49 piece and a 75 piece set, the 49 pc set doesn't have the 16 screwdriver bits but is has 1/4 in and a 3/8 ratchet the 75 pc set only has a 3/8 ratchet the 49 pc set is $24.99 the 75 pc set is $34.99. I think the 49 pc set is more useful.

Use Sears Coupon Code SEARS2011 [Exp. 12/31] or SDEALS817
* Tips: You might be able to use both the $5 off $50 and $10 off $100 sears coupons in your order
 

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This isn't an actual tool deal, but I have found a tool store called "Direct tool factory outlet" they sell the full line of Ridgid and Ryobi some new most refurbed , some milwuakee and irwin and a couple of other small brands, most everything is atleast half off retail. Last time there I picked up some ridgid hole saws some had arbors, the largest one was 6 in. it was $9.99 the smallest was 3/4 in. $0.99, they routinely have 30% off sales (off there price) I picked up 14 hole saws 4 gearwrench 5 pc sets 4 irwin speedbor bits for $98.

I have also picked up a ridgid Ridgid jp0610 jointer for $259

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Anywhere there is a factory outlet mall there is probaly a direct tool factory outlet store. This should make shopping with the wife a little less dreadful.
 

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ARGH don't tempt me with impact bits. I keep eyeing the Craftsman C3 impact driver even though I need it for like a couple screws on my car. Just noticed they are selling the C3 drill AND impact driver for less than the price of each alone.
 

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Dangler, I have the Impact set you're talking about and I love it. Bought it off a recommendation from a poster here who uses it in the field all the time. Since I have the two batteries and charger already, I figure the driver would be a good deal, too.
 

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Not sure if this is all Ace Hardware stores or just mine, but the Ace brand sockets and wrenches are on clearance. Most of which is Chinese made stuff, but some of it is rebranded GearWrench and made in Taiwan.

I bought a small set of X-beam wrenches just to see if i'd like them. They were only $12 bucks and made in Taiwan.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2804138

I haven't seen anything else I need or want, figured i'd pass this along for people looking to put together cheap gift tool sets.
 

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Are you sure it's a 12-pack? On their website, they don't show anything bigger than a 6-pack.
 

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Are you sure it's a 12-pack? On their website, they don't show anything bigger than a 6-pack.

Positive. I have two in the garage.

This was found in-store here in TN.

My brother also got the same deal in Lexington, KY.

I bought two packs, he bought four.
 

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Well, I'm off to clean em out then. I don't care if I have to take multiple trips to get them all home. I use those for the business (mechanic) and getting them at $0.83 vs $2.12 makes a hell of a difference to my bottom line. For that, I can afford to spend a hundred bucks and store them god knows where.


Hmm... shop towel couch? I do need someplace for customers to sit...
 
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Batteries and charger are usually the killer at Sears, C3 1/2 impact with charger and 2 nicads $108. Now that is tempting me.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917339000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

Wow! Ordered. Thanks for that! :beer:

I'll can sell the two batteries for $65+ and then the impact is less than $50!

(I already have four batteries and the fancy $80 4-port charger/maintainer I bought in the closeout bin for $50.)

Who wants to buy the batteries? Who wants to buy my Pep Boys/Goodyear impact? ;)
 

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Also, Home Depot has the 12V Li-Ion DeWalt drill and driver kit with the 12V work light at $199.

I bought my drill and driver kit at $199 and later bought the 12V work light at $40.

My brother was in town this past weekend and loved my 12V DeWalt drill and was checking in to buying a set like mine so I've been looking around for him.

Don't see this online, but found it in the store. Better deal than what I got so I thought I'd share.
 

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Positive. I have two in the garage.

This was found in-store here in TN.

My brother also got the same deal in Lexington, KY.

I bought two packs, he bought four.

Visited 3 stores in the central Ohio area. Not only don't they have the 12-packs on sale, they don't even have a SKU in their computers for a 12-pack. :(
 

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Okay so I ended up coming across a Kobalt 4-piece locking pliers set at lowes.com. Yes, I know they are made in China and not as good as the old USA Petersen Vise grips or those made by Grip-On in Spain, Knipex of Germany etc. However, for a 4 piece set at $9.99 with local store pickup I think this is a good deal. They have a full lifetime warranty and in my opinion are better than the harbor freight ones and maybe comparable to the newer China Irwin locking pliers. Overall, I think the Kobalt brand is better than its low priced competitors when it comes to pliers, such as those brands found at biglots, husky depot, harbor freight etc. One advantage of buying a tool with a lifetime warranty from a store such as lowes or home depot is that, if you frequent those stores a lot to pick up materials for jobs etc, its not really much out of your way to bring your occasional broken tools back for an easy exchange. Sure I'd rather have one of the 'good' brands for pliers but when the price is cheap enough I don't mind adding a little filler here and there... know what I mean? :)

http://www.lowes.com/pd_191099-1687...pl__0__s?Ntt=kobalt+locking+pliers&facetInfo=

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Okay so I ended up coming across a Kobalt 4-piece locking pliers set at lowes.com. Yes, I know they are made in China and not as good as the old USA Petersen Vise grips or those made by Grip-On in Spain, Knipex of Germany etc. However, for a 4 piece set at $9.99 with local store pickup I think this is a good deal. They have a full lifetime warranty and in my opinion are better than the harbor freight ones and maybe comparable to the newer China Irwin locking pliers. Overall, I think the Kobalt brand is better than its low priced competitors when it comes to pliers, such as those brands found at biglots, husky depot, harbor freight etc. One advantage of buying a tool with a lifetime warranty from a store such as lowes or home depot is that, if you frequent those stores a lot to pick up materials for jobs etc, its not really much out of your way to bring your occasional broken tools back for an easy exchange. Sure I'd rather have one of the 'good' brands for pliers but when the price is cheap enough I don't mind adding a little filler here and there... know what I mean? :)

http://www.lowes.com/pd_191099-1687...pl__0__s?Ntt=kobalt+locking+pliers&facetInfo=

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10 bucks for that set is a good deal, imported or not. I'd cut that "comfort" **** off of the handles though. I HATE that junk!
 

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Over at sellout.Woot, they've got these small B&D LED flex-head flashlight 2-packs for $5 + $5 shipping.

I ordered 3 2-packs for $20 shipped. I figure I can pop one into every family member's glove box and still have 1 or 2 leftover to play with. I'm also betting that these are made by the same folks that make Stanley's LED products. If not, and they're junk, oh well. I trust the B&D name more than I do no-name companies.
 

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MSC Direct has one of the better promos through tomorrow (9/9).

Buy 7 or more different items and they'll knock off 25% AND include free shipping.

There's a ton of low cost filler if you can't get to 7 items.

Code is FOOTBALLW
 

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MSC Direct has one of the better promos through tomorrow (9/9).

Buy 7 or more different items and they'll knock off 25% AND include free shipping.

There's a ton of low cost filler if you can't get to 7 items.

Code is FOOTBALLW

I seem to recall wanting to order a few things from them many times before... but for the life of me cant remember what they were now!

Their Knipex and Wera prices seem to be a bit outrageous so far...
 

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MSC Direct has one of the better promos through tomorrow (9/9).

Buy 7 or more different items and they'll knock off 25% AND include free shipping.

There's a ton of low cost filler if you can't get to 7 items.

Code is FOOTBALLW

I've been thinking of upgrading my industrial finish wrenches to something a little better than the Neikos I currently own. This might provide the incentive to do just that and then simply fill the cart with fluff to get to the 7 items! Thanks!

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For MSC, be sure to check their sales flyers - I've seen a few Wera products in there that are far lower priced than on the website and main catalog. You probably get a better deal than 25% off, & you'll still get free shipping.
 

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Not sure if this is all Ace Hardware stores or just mine, but the Ace brand sockets and wrenches are on clearance. Most of which is Chinese made stuff, but some of it is rebranded GearWrench and made in Taiwan.

I bought a small set of X-beam wrenches just to see if i'd like them. They were only $12 bucks and made in Taiwan.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2804138

I haven't seen anything else I need or want, figured i'd pass this along for people looking to put together cheap gift tool sets.

My local Ace had a lot on clearance. I picked up some NOS Made in USA vice grips and some channel lock needle nose pliers. Also, the 7R vice grips are a "hot buy" item at 5 bucks. Ace is the place for Made in USA NOS tools :)
 

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OK since we're talking about the good gearwrench ratcheting wrenches now being made in China I found these http://www.truevalue.com/product/10-Piece-Ratcheting-SAE-Wrench-Set/25172.uts that are made by Danaher which I believe to be the good Taiwan company that actually makes some Snapons and most of the Bluepoints nowdays.

Not bad @ $3 per wrench and there are some other good deals for 4pc sets in the search here

http://www.truevalue.com/catalog/se...TD&workflowId=8DtcwW9gcAE&anchor=0#activeTab0
 

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OK since we're talking about the good gearwrench ratcheting wrenches now being made in China I found these http://www.truevalue.com/product/10-Piece-Ratcheting-SAE-Wrench-Set/25172.uts that are made by Danaher which I believe to be the good Taiwan company that actually makes some Snapons and most of the Bluepoints nowdays.

Not bad @ $3 per wrench and there are some other good deals for 4pc sets in the search here

http://www.truevalue.com/catalog/se...TD&workflowId=8DtcwW9gcAE&anchor=0#activeTab0


Can you elaborate or point to the Good vs Bad info? I had not heard this. How do you know these are the good ones?

Nevermind: I found it.

It is indeed a sad state of affairs when we are hunting down tools because they are made in Taiwan.

CHINATIZATION...
 
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Can you elaborate or point to the Good vs Bad info? I had not heard this. How do you know these are the good ones?

Nevermind: I found it.

It is indeed a sad state of affairs when we are hunting down tools because they are made in Taiwan.

CHINATIZATION...



I was shocked too, I've seen several posts about the chinese ones chipping chrome, some with spots that are not chromed, etc. I had to run down to check the Advanced auto 5 pc sets I got for $15 just to check, thankfully all my GW are still Taiwan made. Imagine that, I'm thankful they're Taiwan made!

Indeed a sad state of affairs as you said. After looking over Snapon's prospective and YOR last year and seeing only 6 factories left in the states, most of which make non labeled tools for the DOD you know the end is near.

It won't be long until we're all looking thru yard sales, estate sales, etc to find good old tools. Everytime I see an old school vice grip now I buy it, in fact most of my craigslist, estate/yard sale snooping has become focused on buying up as many US made tools as I can afford knowing that one day I'll pass them along to someone like the people in this forum who will not only appreciate them but cherish them as much as I do.
 
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