Drove by HF again, this time I stopped

[SpawnedX]

With that logic making my case would be to say nothing. I'm entitled to my opinion even if you don't agree with me. I don't start pointless threads over and over just to piss people off.

I'm the jerk?

He means, state your mind and then walk away. Arguing with him is like arguing with a wall, except the wall probably has better counter-arguments, or at least more intelligent ones.

 

[Exceller8]

He means, state your mind and then walk away. Arguing with him is like arguing with a wall, except the wall probably has better counter-arguments, or at least more intelligent ones.

You're right on there. I know arguing is pointless but the fact that those types of threads are being allowed to continue is frustrating.

 

[O_M_Jeep]

sooooooo name calling is much better than having having some fun stating the obvious in the title!?

Thing, not person, if we are going to be pedantic at least try to play along

what "obvious" statement was in the title? And Mickey is the one asking people to not respond in the thread, read the OP, ""I'll talk **** in the title, and if you dont like it, keep it to yourself""

I dont care about his opinion, it's rediculous, I'm extremely happy there are so many people who wont buy anything that doesnt fall off a truck, I am profoundly grateful to all the tool-truck kool-aid kids, I mean that, without them the prices of the tools I buy would go up to probably a 3rd of what they pay.

 

[thesilverone]

+100

Utilize the "ignore member" option if this is place is ruining your life to the point where you need to curse.

Crazy Internets..

the internet is serious business!!!

 

[O_M_Jeep]

Obviously, I don't think our 2012 class is cut out for it. I would hate to see how they would handle a forum like pirate4x4.

Ha ! ! ! Pirate is pretty tame lately, too many people getting tired of the bs there too. It's becoming as laid back as JF, WF, JU and Jeepz.

 

[SpawnedX]

If you can survive on YellowBullet.com you can survive anywhere.

 

[lennoxlennox]

Seriously though... I've seen the same old back and forth discussions over and over here at GJ for along time, both sides are guilty.. MickeyO isn't gonna change. If you don't find the title mildly amusing you need to lighten up, if you bothers you... Just ignore the thread. What started out as a very cool thread showing a awesome lathe with tons of tooling has now turned into 3 pages of "****" <--- including my 2cents. The mods are surely gonna lock this thread by morning and while it will be success for some of you, it takes away from the intentions of this forum.

Mods feel free to delete my responses, versus just lock it down.

agreed

it was a humorous title for sure with some killer tools he scored

everyone was enjoying his score and what the threads was all about until.... once again it got hijacked... hmmmm i wonder if that's why he does it... do you think there is a connection there???

 

[kc-steve]

agreed

it was a humorous title for sure with some killer tools he scored

everyone was enjoying his score and what the threads was all about until.... once again it got hijacked... hmmmm i wonder if that's why he does it... do you think there is a connection there???

Only Mickey can answer that question. But I'm sure MANY IF NOT MOST OF US would hope their OWN thread gets as much attention as this thread has gotten, . . . thanks to the Harbor Freight zealots. So Like have I have said all along, those people should just state their case logically, without personal attacks, and then let the cards fall. In a free society, that's how things work for all.

Steve

 

[hofferwood]

Great Job Mickey
The tools are sweet too
If you want to part with the center finder let me know
Chuck

 

[odelay01]

Great Haul! What are the pliers with the big spring in the middle for? I found a pair of those recently and couldn't figure out what they were for, as they seem to separate instead of close.

 

[Exceller8]

Seriously though... I've seen the same old back and forth discussions over and over here at GJ for along time, both sides are guilty.. MickeyO isn't gonna change. If you don't find the title mildly amusing you need to lighten up, if you bothers you... Just ignore the thread. What started out as a very cool thread showing a awesome lathe with tons of tooling has now turned into 3 pages of "****" <--- including my 2cents. The mods are surely gonna lock this thread by morning and while it will be success for some of you, it takes away from the intentions of this forum.

Mods feel free to delete my responses, versus just lock it down.

Then put the nice tool haul in one of the million other threads already in use. Why start a new thread just to jab HF?

 

[SpawnedX]

For the most part people have always started "New" threads showing there tool hauls... Always.

Jab? That title is pretty weak IMO.

Or clever.

 

[O_M_Jeep]

(If you want to bash USA made tools, call me names, talk about the global economy, talk about how great HF is etc., start you're own thread.)

The thread title is fine, I see it's posted by Mickey and I know what to expect, but then he trolls a little further.

There is a thread for new tools arrivals, no one ever has the import/US arguements there so it doesnt fit Mickeys agenda, and of course only rarely do you see any bashing in the HF threads, its usualy by the guys in these threads and it's usualy ignored, and no one here is promoting an import viewpoint, just responding to the intent of the thread, as designed.

Funny how Mickey's thread about buying import tools, a Lambourghini tool kit, got no **** what so ever, everyone responded positively, no bs at all, I wonder what the difference is.

 

[Hiball]

The thread title is fine, I see it's posted by Mickey and I know what to expect, but then he trolls a little further.

There is a thread for new tools arrivals, no one ever has the import/US arguements there so it doesnt fit Mickeys agenda, and of course only rarely do you see any bashing in the HF threads, its usualy by the guys in these threads and it's usualy ignored, and no one here is promoting an import viewpoint, just responding to the intent of the thread, as designed.

Funny how Mickey's thread about buying import tools, a Lambourghini tool kit, got no **** what so ever, everyone responded positively, no bs at all, I wonder what the difference is.

Again... People have always started "new" threads showing there loot... If the 2012 guys don't like it, make a suggestion in the "Question/suggestion" section.

In the past the mods have removed "inappropriate" off topic discussions from members threads. Hopefully they will show Mickey the same courtesy... If him not wanting his thread littered with bashing or economic discussions is considered "Trolling"... Houston we got problems.

I'll start by deleting my unnecessary comments..

 

[SpawnedX]

Again... People have always started "new" threads showing there loot... If the 2012 guys don't like it, make a suggestion in the "Question/suggestion" section.

In the past the mods have removed "inappropriate" off topic discussions from members threads. Hopefully they will show Mickey the same courtesy... If him not wanting his thread littered with bashing or economic discussions is considered "Trolling"... Houston we got problems.

Then he shouldn't bait for them with his "disclosure" and antagonizing titles. It's pretty simple, you get what you give.

 

[DFW-LSX]

 

[KinzeMech]

Worth saying again.
Thank you!

 

[NC-Fordguy]

where's the guy with the "lighten up francis" pic


wow... so many people wound up tight that can't see the humor... you'd think they had shares in HF

Did someone page me??? Lol

 

[Exceller8]

Then he shouldn't bait for them with his "disclosure" and antagonizing titles. It's pretty simple, you get what you give.

The 2012 guys!!! You've been here since 2009, big deal! I'm on another forum where I've been there for years with 17,000 posts, who cares!

 

[SpawnedX]

The 2012 guys!!! You've been here since 2009, big deal! I'm on another forum where I've been there for years with 17,000 posts, who cares!

Yeah, I don't subscribe to the 2012 guys logic either. I am a long time member of YellowBullet.com, so if you want to troll and bait, then bring your A game and expect it back.

 

[transittech]

FWIW, I thought the title and first line were hilarious!

 

[Tavy]

Lovin' the screwdrivers. I got in a nice haul of old Xcelite's I've been worshiping more than my SO set.

 

[beerdog]

Going to sales must be Mickey's job. He gets professional grade results

.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice finds, Mickey!

 

[JSBriggs]

That lathe is very cool. I'm envious.

-Jeff

 

[Mickey O]

And to wrap up the weekend a few finds from local sales:

 

[samg430]

what is that below the breaker bar?

 

[Mickey O]

Here's a pic of a Metcoid socket set I saw on flea bay, remind you of any other brand's offerings? I would love to know the story behind Metcoid.

what is that below the breaker bar?

Indestro 3/8" drive open head ratchet.













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[RalphInCA]

Thing, not person, if we are going to be pedantic at least try to play along .

This thread has been silly, but at least I learned a new word. pedantic

Cool word.

 

[DFW-LSX]

...what a heap of ****

 

[Mickey O]

...what a heap of ****

Brilliant, very witty, must have taken you hours to come up with, I'm going to have to remember that.

 

[Hiball]

Brilliant, very witty, must have taken you hours to come up with, I'm going to have to remember that.

I dont think he was talking about your stuff Mickey, I think he was referencing that Black Chevy Truck right below his comment.

 

[lennoxlennox]

 

[hofferwood]

I dont think he was talking about your stuff Mickey, I think he was referencing that Black Chevy Truck right below his comment.

Damned off-topic, threadjackers-------sheeeshhh

 

[DFW-LSX]

I dont think he was talking about your stuff Mickey, I think he was referencing that Black Chevy Truck right below his comment.

You couldn't afford even the heads on that truck old man.

 

[DFW-LSX]

Nevermind...I looked up the median income vs where I lived to where you live...no wonder you buy busted *** tools. I apologize, I now feel sorry for you.

Southlake, Tx- $131,549
Mexico, Mo $35,157

 

[battlegraduate09]

My headstuds require more torque than that gas burner makes ^

 

[RedFordTruck]

My headstuds require more torque than that gas burner makes ^

Headstuds on your Taco?



But all of yall have the wrong brand...


The Best built Trucks are

Damn we're off topic! Sorry mickey for hijacking your thread. I hate HF too!

 

[Hiball]

You couldn't afford even the heads on that truck old man.

Nevermind...I looked up the median income vs where I lived to where you live...no wonder you buy busted *** tools. I apologize, I now feel sorry for you.

Southlake, Tx- $131,549
Mexico, Mo $35,157

Rawr... DFW No likey when people talk bad bout truck, Make very mad.... /Mash Keyboard and Google.

Old Man? Im 36 years old Kid.

Median Income from where i Live? LMAO... Im not gonna even try to justify my Income, But ive been Class 1 Railroading for 15 years. Im not sure what your talking about in regards to "Busted *** tools", I think that is just some more of your "Cant take, what you want to dish out" Keyboard random mashing.

Go paint some more **** black on your truck...

 

[J HAV]

Really!??? Grown men are going to start comparing incomes in this forum when they disagree about TOOLS???? Wow... Might have to start thinking if its even worth my time here. I hate to see this very informative site turn into a school playground full of children.