- Just out of curiosity, what's the cost to deal with this? Did Channellock Customer Service say that you had to pay the postage?
- If you attempt sharpening, does that void the warranty?
- Items like these : I have duplicates of the styles. Not necessarily the same brands.
I've found the best deals on tools (and other goods) around my neck of the woods at estate sales and auctions. I outfitted my small garage through mostly these avenues (as well as garage sales), selling off stuff to pay for everything.
I haven't been to many since the pandemic ruled the roost...
Might prove invaluable tot others for you to post when the smell is totally dissipated. Length of time. Measures taken. Etc.
Good luck with this. Glad I've never had the displeasure.
6 + 4 = 10?. Gimmick of that age? I may have tried them on hex heads when I was growing up without much money. Personally, I wouldn't use them now on hex heads unless I were really desperate.
Now, that's a great story. Talk about perseverance and overcoming adversity. Not that I need any more taps and dies, but after reading a history like that, I will certainly be on the lookout at any future estate sales.
Just to piggyback on this .... When I bought my current house (Built in late 1970s) 10-11 years ago (a foreclosure), there was a gate valve for the main. The plumbing fixtures needed updating. I had an outside bib that was leaking badly. My main gate valve would not shut off the water...