Recent content by Deve

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    Eulogy for USA Craftsman Tools ( Rot In Hell China Replacements )

    I'm sorry, but does your love affair with Sears include Kmart? Cause the parent company is the same and its procedures and practices are the same. In my area, Kmart is an afterthought in competition (not even) with Wal mart. I agree with all of the above. Back when I was a kid, Western Auto was...
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    Eulogy for USA Craftsman Tools ( Rot In Hell China Replacements )

    I try to buy local. Not just US, but the town I live in if possible. Its just a matter of helping out your neighbor. But really, the numbers I have put out there is just a matter of doing your research. Check it out yourself. Just like anything you hear on the internet, confirm it. Its just...
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    Eulogy for USA Craftsman Tools ( Rot In Hell China Replacements )

    I know this is a controversial issue.. and I totally sympathize with the USA fans as I am a veteran, but lets be honest.. REALLY honest here. You have a family, you love them dearly and you go to work everyday with THEM in your hearts. You happen to have been born in CHINA. Indesputable fact...
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    Getting a Corded Drill

    I have the Dewalt corded hammer drill and am very disappointed but for only one reason and something everyone should consider.... Drilling through steel requires a VERY slow 600 rpm or less rotation. The drill I have is WAAAY too fast for drilling through steel. Why would they do this? It takes...
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    Klein Tools - Disgusting Sign of the Times

    I don't know if these retailers live in the same world I do, but I just shop for THEIR stuff at amazon.com, northerntool.com, harborfreight.com and maybe a few other specialized places so I don't have to be bothered asking for a person with a KEY to open the cabinet. Buh Bye! I don't blame the...
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    My Welding Table

    For my table I use 2 inch with 3/16 wall for the legs. Then, I cut a 1.5 inch hole in my top just above the leg. (did it on all six in my case). I then drilled 29/64 holes on two sides of the 2 inch about 3 inches down and tapped them for 1/2 inch fine thread bolts. You could add a weld nut if...
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