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I'm not sure if this is a hot deal, or just an issue with the Sears website. This page is showing a IR Compressor, Impact Guns and big impact socket set for $265:

Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate Compressor and Air Tools combo kit. The Garage Mate compressor (19568) powers impact guns, ratchets, nailers, paint sprayers and more with a 24 gallon tank that delivers 135 max. psi. The combo kit includes a 1/2 in. impact wrench, a 3/8 in. ratchet (15114), socket adapter and 91 hi-vis impact sockets (19568). Wt. 226 lbs. Combo# 11513

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_009H0346000B?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

Those sears 'bundle' offers are very deceiving. Everything has it's own line item. The $265 you see is only for the socket set, nothing else.
 
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Thanks for the heads up!
Missed the stubby gear wrenches last night when I ordered online for store pickup - I wasnt sure if I wanted to order them online or just walk in the store. I figured the extra 15% off was worth the 3 minutes to order. they werent listed as on sale in store and had the 69.99 sticker. Very happy at 29.74 a set!

My wrench drawer is getting pretty damn full!

Holy ****! Just purchased both! I was about to pay $275 for these on my Matco truck!
 

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damn i got REAL excited there for a second.

Like they said, thats just for the sockets. You can't add the compressor and air tools for some reason. :(

Damn
 

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Not true butcher block, many small pieces end glued.

how do you make butcher block because thats how its made. Its laminated wood, always has been. If it was a single solid piece of wood cut from 1 piece of timber it would cost a fortune.

I'm sorely tempted to pick up the whole 8ft bench and top set in bamboo for ~$230.
 

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I've bought tons of refurb items of all different types of items, not just tools. Not one item has looked used (or given me an issue for that matter) -- they all looked brand new.

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I got my first DLSR by using the Canon loyalty program 3 years ago for an Canon XSi and 18-55 lens for $368. Recent trades included T2i kits from $544 delivered to 7d kits for just over a thousand. I actually bought a old film canon slr (broken) from ebay for $15 and used it as the "trade" As a rule of thumb you can go to the Canon refurb site and knock off about 20% of the prices you see.

Wiha's cyber Monday (Again) sale is up and they have the super duty chisel drivers again for $30. I'm tempted, but it's $9 shipping... I wish there was more to add to my order, but that's about the only thing that looked appealing.

http://www.wihatools.com/special_28.htm

I added two 06753 heavy duty diag cutters to make the $50 and get free torx. Boss saw a pair, picked them up and had to have them, they go thru romex like butter but agile enough to take off just the insulation from the ends of 14 strand.
 

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Reference the discussion on the 'Butcher Block' wokbench top:

Most Americans think of hard rock maple as butcher block. The Craftsman 'butcher block' is Rubberwood. It is a 'hardwood' which means it comes from a tree that loses its leaves in the cold season, not that it is hard.

Here is a snipet from the 'net on rubberwood:
Rubberwood has been produced on a small scale, but has become much more common. There are extensive plantations with these trees in southeast Asia; the earlier practice was to just burn the tree at the end of its latex-producing cycle, due to the poor properties of the wood. Now, industrial processing may serve to keep the deficiencies of inferior quality woods under control in the finished product, and this applies here: the wood from these trees is now put to use on a wide scale.

Bottom line: it is a 'soft' wood that dents easily and you will most likely regret the purchase. If you want a good sturdy and affordable bench top add oak flooring on top of a plywood top and finish it with lindseed oil (boiled). You will be much happier!
 

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Apologies if already posted, i saw these organizers in the Craftsman club catalogue for $16 or $17 and didnt think much but they appear to be ringing up at $12.00 ea. total on the site [45% off] so it seems like its worth mentioning after all. Handy for odds and ends especially if you collect every odd fastener. Also great for O-Rings/plug gaskets and what not.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00965901000P

00965901000-1
 
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how do you make butcher block because thats how its made. Its laminated wood, always has been. If it was a single solid piece of wood cut from 1 piece of timber it would cost a fortune.

I'm sorely tempted to pick up the whole 8ft bench and top set in bamboo for ~$230.

Here's what he means:

A good "Butcher Block" is "End Grain" You cut on the end grain of the wood. You can cut and cut and basically not even scratch the wood because the knife edge slips between the end grain fibers of the wood and doesn't scratch it. This keeps your knife sharp as well. Bacteria doesn't have big grooves and scratches to grow in. I've had a nice end grain Block for years and it looks brand new. The "Butcher Block" that is used for workbench tops like the one referenced here is "Side Grain". Scratches real easy, dents, etc.

I have 2 8' Gladiator Butcher Block workbenches that are side grain as well. The end grain Butcher Block(Kitchen Type) is very expensive to make. But WELL worth it for the kitchen. I've never seen an End Grain Butcher block workbench, but I'l like to.

You asked the question...

p.s. if you buy a Butcher Block for the kitchen, don't waste you money unless it is end grain.
 

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Reference the discussion on the 'Butcher Block' wokbench top:

Most Americans think of hard rock maple as butcher block. The Craftsman 'butcher block' is Rubberwood. It is a 'hardwood' which means it comes from a tree that loses its leaves in the cold season, not that it is hard.

Here is a snipet from the 'net on rubberwood:
Rubberwood has been produced on a small scale, but has become much more common. There are extensive plantations with these trees in southeast Asia; the earlier practice was to just burn the tree at the end of its latex-producing cycle, due to the poor properties of the wood. Now, industrial processing may serve to keep the deficiencies of inferior quality woods under control in the finished product, and this applies here: the wood from these trees is now put to use on a wide scale.

Bottom line: it is a 'soft' wood that dents easily and you will most likely regret the purchase. If you want a good sturdy and affordable bench top add oak flooring on top of a plywood top and finish it with lindseed oil (boiled). You will be much happier!

I have one of these that came on the 8' bench. It's extremely heavy and very durable.
 

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Free Bosch Multitool Blade

Takes 10-12 weeks for delivery, but most blades at HD/Lowes/Menards are $8-15 so free is good.

Let the intro play and the link is towards the bottom left.

http://www.boschmultix.com

Direct copy/paste from slickdeals, thanks shakes2070.
 

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Sears has some good deals this week.

Pry bar 3pc set: Originally 39.99 now 16.99.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00943278000P

That's just ridiculous. After ordering these, Sears sent me a $5.00 off coupon on my next in-store purchase of $25.00 or more.

I'm going to know the guys at the register by name here pretty soon.

Anyone know who the manufacturer is on these? Mayhew, Wilde?
 
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Err... I think I broke Sears.com. I was charged about $7.50 tax on a $94 merchandise order. Tax in my area is 7%.

Plus, somehow the Craftsman Club discount jumped from $5 to $6.50 when I entered a coupon code.
 

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$17.95 shipped for a desk light with arm. Looks like it is normally almost $200. I don't know if it will serve the purpose well, but I intend to use it on one of my workbenches. Seems like it should do the job well enough at a fair price.
 
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Free Bosch Multitool Blade

Takes 10-12 weeks for delivery, but most blades at HD/Lowes/Menards are $8-15 so free is good.

Let the intro play and the link is towards the bottom left.

http://www.boschmultix.com

Direct copy/paste from slickdeals, thanks shakes2070.

Additional free blade details & Bosch multi-tool deal via TG

Didn't see your post first time around, oops. Anyways, you can bypass the video entirely, don't need to watch it to get the offer.

Bosch multi-tool is currently $106, reg. price is $150.
 
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What is it? That # doesn't come up at all

The 3 piece locking pliers set. The link should have been good. It doesn't pull up on sears site. But I added to a list on CMan.com and it was able to get to the page on sears. But said it was unavailable. Frustrating.
 

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I have one of these that came on the 8' bench. It's extremely heavy and very durable.

I am happy that your sears top works for you. For the rest of us though, if this is a superior product and so inexpenive then way aren't floors made from it? Why is hard rock maple still assembled with end grain as a working surface? Not looking for an argument, however, if it is so great all other products sales would be rapidly reduced to nearly nothing. So make your product selection on this or any product not from a web opinion from a stranger (me too!) but rather based upon your own experiences and intelligence
 

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Craftsman Professional deep offset 12 piece wrench set for $60.29 plus shipping (with SEARS2011 code).
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00946999000P

Awesome wrenches, USA made.

Have you received some recently? Been wanting to pull the trigger on these for a while but the full polish and not pro name has me hesitant. I know my local store still has one sae and metric 5 piece set left of the pro's. Granted you get the two extra metrics with this one.
 

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I am happy that your sears top works for you. For the rest of us though, if this is a superior product and so inexpenive then way aren't floors made from it? Why is hard rock maple still assembled with end grain as a working surface? Not looking for an argument, however, if it is so great all other products sales would be rapidly reduced to nearly nothing. So make your product selection on this or any product not from a web opinion from a stranger (me too!) but rather based upon your own experiences and intelligence


Probably because floors and workbench's are two different things entirely... :thumbup: :lol_hitti

I don't get it, the guy says he has one, and it's great. You tell him to make his own opinion, and not take those of a stranger. If he own's it, and say's it's great, isn't that his opinion?

Oh, and by your logic, if endgrain was so great, wouldn't all other products be "rapidly reduced to nearly nothing"?
 

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Have you received some recently? Been wanting to pull the trigger on these for a while but the full polish and not pro name has me hesitant. I know my local store still has one sae and metric 5 piece set left of the pro's. Granted you get the two extra metrics with this one.
Hey Smitty,

I scored a set of these about a month ago.

They are indeed USA made and after a thorough inspection flawless in fit and finish.

I might have gotten the only set that looks this good, or the last of the USA made sets, but I wouldn't think so.

FWIW...
 

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Have you received some recently? Been wanting to pull the trigger on these for a while but the full polish and not pro name has me hesitant. I know my local store still has one sae and metric 5 piece set left of the pro's. Granted you get the two extra metrics with this one.

I bought 2 sets of these about 2 months ago and they were both made in the USA. I've been stocking up (Hoarding?) on the usa made craftsman before they go extinct forever.
 

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Have you received some recently? Been wanting to pull the trigger on these for a while but the full polish and not pro name has me hesitant. I know my local store still has one sae and metric 5 piece set left of the pro's. Granted you get the two extra metrics with this one.

I bought these, some polished/aka Professional stubbies, and some raised panel wrench sets a week or two ago and all arrived stamped Made in USA :) Seems the online orders are shipping based on the old USA stock, local stores not so fortunate as most of the inventory I have seen is the new China/Taiwan product with some old US mixed in occasionally.
 

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Probably because floors and workbench's are two different things entirely... :thumbup: :lol_hitti

I don't get it, the guy says he has one, and it's great. You tell him to make his own opinion, and not take those of a stranger. If he own's it, and say's it's great, isn't that his opinion?

I was trying to be polite. Wood is measured for hardness on the Jankra scale. Rubberwood is 950 and so is cherry. Eastern cedar is 900, while birch is 910. Would you make a bench of birch or cedar? Not me. I couldn't afford cherry ;-(

Maybe this will help, white oak is 1290.

Rubberwood is soft, if you use rubberwood for a bench and you drop heavy things on it, it will dent, it will scratch. This is why rubberwood is not used for floors. If you use your bench for very light use it will work, but if that is the case use plywood or MDO, its a even better deal. Point is we can discuss the various points of tools all day but the durability of wood is as set in stone as the hardness of diamonds.
 
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