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Survivor bias

Yeah it takes 5 seconds to remove the spring if you don't want it. I quite like the spring tbh

If it’s removable that might be just what I need.

Why not have both? 71 32 200 - recessed/notched blade, and comfort grip. Or have the option of putting both hands on it with the 12" -...

I have one with both.

I have both of these. The Koken is a far better 1/4" ratchet due to its far lower backdrag. The Hazet is nice and smooth, but a little...

I wanted a 600S for a long time. Then I got this one and discovered I really have nowhere to put it. So it's been sitting. It's new and...

You are just turning opportunity into a business as a middleman. Nothing wrong with that, more than half of the economy is middlemen...

that's just the world now. Everybody's got an angle, and all the angles are worked out to extract maximum possible money from everyone...

Thanks for the tip and info....very much appreciated. (y)

I recently bought a new Wilton Tradesman 1765, and I was pretty well disappointed with fit/finish and QC, even for the discounted price...

That's a C0, while it's "only" a 3-1/2 inch jaw width, it's an absolute unit. Weighs 51 lbs, more than the 6 inch Vevor vises posted...

I suggest you spend a little more (still under $100) and get the rotating vise...

The column is 4 angle irons taper cut, then welded together

In addition to the screw and nut, I usually apply just a dab or two of grease to the ways that support the dynamic jaw slide from...