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    Normal for finish of Ball pein hammer to flake off?

    I've got hammers 20+ years old that don't look like that. So, yes. Clear coat makes sense because I had a double take to see if I missed removing the plastic from it. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
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    Normal for finish of Ball pein hammer to flake off?

    Am I misusing a ball pein hammer by hammering on steel punches with it? Or is this just a case of you get what you pay for (I paid $16)? Notice the finish is sloughing off. I'm still within my return window but I'm sure a replacement will do the same thing. Thanks in advance for the replies...
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    New vise with a rough feed screw

    I can't see grease but oil is transferred to my finger when I touch the screw. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk
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    New vise with a rough feed screw

    I received a new Ridgid F-45 from Zoro today. The feed screw is anything but smooth. The Chinese made Wilton I have (71500A) is an easy 1-finger open and close, and it was so out of the box. The Ridgid is closer to a two finger affair with varying resistance as I turn the handle. I paid a...
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