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    Got beat out on big Parker vise 974 today.

    Well with a new Wilton 8" Trdesman going in the range of $750 it was probably worth what was bid. But yeah, how often do you need a vice that big...My answer is its never about need....
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    Fathers Day and What happened to Sears?

    Sorry for the rant. I know Sears has been discussed here in depth before. I just figured I could depend on a sale around now, as they always had one in the past. Funny I recall before they merged with Kmart, they tried a new campaign to advertise lower prices all the time, but cut back on...
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    Fathers Day and What happened to Sears?

    Happy Fathers Day to all the dads. Its the one day a year I get to do what I want without hassles from the family :bounce: So I get the sunday paper and look for the flyer from Sears thinking there should be some good sales on tools. Every year they have big sales the prior week leading up to...
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    Anyone have a chipper?

    I bought one of the old troy built models with an 8HP B&S from CL. Darn thing is heavy and loud when running but gets the job done. Blades defininitly need sharpening, but otherwise makes a pretty nice pile of mulch out of brush and sticks. Not fast by any means, so if your looking for speed...
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    Ordered A Miller 211 MIG Welder

    I recently moved up to a MM211 from a Century Mig machine. No comparison between the two, I figure this is the last MIG machine I will ever need. No problems welding together 3/8" thick plate either. I'm sure you will love it.
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    todays buying spree

    Wow for cheap money you scored a pretty nice machine. Is that a 10 or 12" swing? With a grinder and milling attachment also. That gives some nice flexibility, but suggest watching out for the grinding dust around the ways, they just want to stick to the oily surfaces. Got any projects in mind...
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