yeah, half the 'deals' I get are usually misrepresented and/or misadvertised. Much of it almost seems like the sellers are just running a virtual overstock sale w/o knowing what the hell they're selling & perhaps restocking based on sales.
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Southwire 50' 12/3 USA made (I do not know anything about US Wire - perhaps they are same underlying manufacturer??)I bought that back in July for a few bucks more. It's up to $30 now.
I like it a lot. Would consider buying the 50' version if it comes down in price any further.
Wish it were in a different color though, to differentiate them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RH33RE/?tag=atomicindus08-20 $46.16
I have a few of these (50' and 100') and really like them
temp. rating and type (sjeow v. sjtw) likely means this one isn't as flexy
Hooterville
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Agree. I have this same cord in SJTW and it is a bit stubborn when coiling up. I prefer SJEOW when/if it is on sale. Snippet from AI search for comparison:
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Just about anything Vessel makes is good:
I ordered another and this will be my 3rd set. I love these.
To be clear, these are made for the USDM's 1/4" drive 7mm shank (instead of the JDM 13mm shank).
VESSEL IMAPCT BALL Torsion Bit with Mag Charge Holder 5PC. Set (+1, +2, +3, #4(3/16"), #6(1/4")) IBMG90K001 Made in Japan by VESSEL - Amazon.com
VESSEL IMAPCT BALL Torsion Bit with Mag Charge Holder 5PC. Set (+1, +2, +3, #4(3/16"), #6(1/4")) IBMG90K001 Made in Japan by VESSEL - Amazon.com
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I ordered another and this will be my 3rd set. I love these.
To be clear, these are made for the USDM's 1/4" drive 7mm shank (instead of the JDM 13mm shank).
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If its one of those batteries with a vent tube, it will vent liquid acid. At the very least you want a battery that has silica in it so when you add the acid it kind of solidifies.
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It says it’s sealed maintenance free and can be installed any position. It had no vent tube. When I stopped at Canadian Tire for a price I knew I was willing to pay 20.00 or 30.00 more for a battery right then and there but since there batteries where 100.00 more, I thought, heck, I’m going to gamble the 52.00 and get this one off Amazon. The CT batteries usually only last 1 to 2 years anyways. I will post once I get it and install it, and then again in a year from now if I remember
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Oddly, it just came in, I only ordered it yesterday
Old Man Roger
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A battery tender will probably make it last longer than a year.
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They wanted it gone before it started leaking acid!
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Well, it started it
, 2100km on this 2003 that I bought new. I was contemplating selling it, but now I’m not sure, lol.Burt Shaver
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They definitely aren’t to confident, they had kitty litter in the packagingThey wanted it gone before it started leaking acid!
Finally tried this $10 label maker from prime day. It’s $18 now and well worth it. Contrary to some comments here the app is free, has lots of fonts, graphics, templates, and a big user community that provides crafty solutions if you like that. Label rolls are in the $0.04- $0.11 range. The labels are ideal for parts bin applications compared to my Brother p-touch Cube-plus that I had been using. Should be handy.
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No way that's a dozen bits with a regular price under $3
Tissting Collet Chuck Holder MTB3 ER16 M12 - High Hardness Manganese Steel Morse Taper Milling Tool Holder with ER16A Wrench for CNC Lathe and Drilling Machines: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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MTA3 Morse Taper Collet Chuck Holder, Carbon Steel CNC Milling Lathe Parts Collet Holder (Yinhing8c3b6str0v-12) - Amazon.com
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we've all bought hundreds of bits from that seller....it's typically a dozen deal.
Less than 100km/year?!?!? I think I know why your batteries don't last. Nice looking bike though.
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I bought a few hundred a year or so ago in quite a few different sizes, up to 23/64. Some of the smaller sizes were less than a $1.00/dozen.
Probably set for life on bits under 3/8".
5 a year, for 20 years!
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I miss my 02 1000, especially on nights like tonight. Perfect riding weather in North Florida right now. Mine was the Black and Silver color scheme.
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Looks like this? I like those colours. Around here, used bikes are listed pretty cheap.
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I went for a little ride today, leaves are all turning here, nice weather for it.
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Really? I ordered a 4” 3/8“ ratchet for $60. I am not a smart man.
This will be really handy for working on…..nothing I own.
Metric strikes again.
50& 63mm face mills w/arbor and inserts
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Sounds like you shouldn’t buy Koken, they are expensive. Buy Gearwrench ser.
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Ya, that thing was great, it was like having a truck motor on 2 wheels. At the right speed, you could clutch that damn thing up in almost any gear.lol
Looks like this? I like those colours. Around here, used bikes are listed pretty cheap.
The 14ga 25' now on sale $17.43
https://www.amazon.com/Wire-98025-25-Foot-Weather-Extension/dp/B002HWRSAO?tag=atomicindus08-20
These US Wire Extreme cords are my most used 25' extension cords (I generally use 12ga for longer cords).
More flexible in cold weather than any other cord I've had, with the exception of a very old black all rubber cord.
I thought the Prime all rubber cords at Menard's might be like the old one, but they're stiffer.
Also very handy are the 15' 16ga ones at Home Depot. Not on sale, but still the best price I've seen at $13.61
https://www.homedepot.com/p/US-Wire...Block-Heater-Extension-Cord-97015HD/302915903
My Amazon special Williams 1/2" ratchet arrived today... Took over a month!
Someone reported theirs looked used or refurb'ed, mine is pristine. I'm sure it's strong as hell, but 36 teeth is, let's just say, quaint? Brings back memories of my long retired circa 1956 Snap-On S80.
Not really sure when I would actually use the new Williams over the S80A or even an Icon G2, but couldn't resist at $26 (now $60)
Someone reported theirs looked used or refurb'ed, mine is pristine. I'm sure it's strong as hell, but 36 teeth is, let's just say, quaint? Brings back memories of my long retired circa 1956 Snap-On S80.
Not really sure when I would actually use the new Williams over the S80A or even an Icon G2, but couldn't resist at $26 (now $60)
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Contact them and they will most likely tell you to keep the one bit and refund your money.
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I recieved 12, yesterday.
Complain to Amazon. The product description clearly states "pack of 12".
I paid a little over two bucks for a drill bit. I’m ok with it and probably won’t bother retuning it for a credit. Chalk it up to “ it is what it is”. If it was a big ticket item with $$$ on the line i definitely would be contacting Amazon.
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Interesting - I actually found that the insulation on the SouthWire ones is the nicest of all my extension cords
It's thicker but has handled the weather/elements way better
Coiling not a problem but I could be looping them looser than others
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Amazon shipped mine protected in just a plastic bag, and it arrived with a few small nicks on the handle.
Also, the USA stamp seems to be printed slightly diagonally, so maybe some of these are factory seconds.
I don't understand all the glowing reviews. Is it because it is made in USA? There is quite a bit of
backdrag, so at the usual cost of around $60, I think a Koken on sale at that price easily blows it away.
I'm sure the failure load is higher though. I'm going to keep it around as a spare, but if this were a
$26 Taiwanese ratchet, I would be disappointed.
In the case of that listing, I would actually prefer to receive one. That's still a really good price, and I don't need to make that many holes. Storing twelve bits that large is kind of a pain. But they really need to fix the listing.