Maybe I got lucky with my set. I've been using this set for 2 years w/o any issues. I never use them with a pneumatic impact with them, but do use my 18V with them w/o issues.
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Maybe I got lucky with my set. I've been using this set for 2 years w/o any issues. I never use them with a pneumatic impact with them, but do use my 18V with them w/o issues.
I saw this in Eastwood's pre black Friday sale:
GearWrench 9 pc SAE flex x-beams for $73.99
http://www.eastwood.com/gearwrench-9pc-sae-ratcheting-combo-x-beam-set.html
GearWrench 9 pc SAE flex x-beams for $73.99
http://www.eastwood.com/gearwrench-9pc-sae-ratcheting-combo-x-beam-set.html
Try these, too:
http://www.wihatools.com/special_01.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_02.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_03.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_05.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_06.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_07.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_08.htm
http://www.wihatools.com/special_10.htm
and on ... (just replace _01 with _11, _12, etc.)
ACTUALLY, they are all listed here:
http://www.wihatools.com/featuredtool.htm
There are some great deals on German/Swiss lineman pliers, insulated electrician screwdrivers, a complete kit of electrician's insulated tools, insulated wrenches, etc.
Wiha makes truly awesome stuff.
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Just got back from Home Depot where the Rigid 15" Drill Press was on clearance/sale for $74.03.
The sticker said it was marked down from $299, but the website has it listed for $499. I had seen this deal on slickdeals and was at home depot for something else, and figured what the hell let me see if they happen to have one, figuring they either wouldn't or it wouldn't be on sale because I have bad luck in my area with this sort of thing. But sure enough, they had one left on the shelf, and it was on clearance for $74.03 and rang up that way without any hassle.
I had been looking for a drill press, so I'm really happy
. Maybe not the best one out there, but it has very good reviews on home depot's website, and you can't beat the price!
Definitely YMMV, but hopefully some of you can find one too! Sorry if this is a repost. I couldn't remember if it made it to this site from slickdeals, and searched quick to check but did not see anything about it here.
The sticker said it was marked down from $299, but the website has it listed for $499. I had seen this deal on slickdeals and was at home depot for something else, and figured what the hell let me see if they happen to have one, figuring they either wouldn't or it wouldn't be on sale because I have bad luck in my area with this sort of thing. But sure enough, they had one left on the shelf, and it was on clearance for $74.03 and rang up that way without any hassle.
I had been looking for a drill press, so I'm really happy
. Maybe not the best one out there, but it has very good reviews on home depot's website, and you can't beat the price!Definitely YMMV, but hopefully some of you can find one too! Sorry if this is a repost. I couldn't remember if it made it to this site from slickdeals, and searched quick to check but did not see anything about it here.
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just got back from home depot where the rigid 15" drill press was on clearance/sale for $74.03.
The sticker said it was marked down from $299, but the website has it listed for $499. I had seen this deal on slickdeals and was at home depot for something else, and figured what the hell let me see if they happen to have one, figuring they either wouldn't or it wouldn't be on sale because i have bad luck in my area with this sort of thing. But sure enough, they had one left on the shelf, and it was on clearance for $74.03 and rang up that way without any hassle.
I had been looking for a drill press, so i'm really happy
Definitely ymmv, but hopefully some of you can find one too! Sorry if this is a repost. I couldn't remember if it made it to this site from slickdeals, and searched quick to check but did not see anything about it here.
wow!
archirelic
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Just got back from Home Depot where the Rigid 15" Drill Press was on clearance/sale for $74.03.
The sticker said it was marked down from $299, but the website has it listed for $499. I had seen this deal on slickdeals and was at home depot for something else, and figured what the hell let me see if they happen to have one, figuring they either wouldn't or it wouldn't be on sale because I have bad luck in my area with this sort of thing. But sure enough, they had one left on the shelf, and it was on clearance for $74.03 and rang up that way without any hassle.
I had been looking for a drill press, so I'm really happy
Definitely YMMV, but hopefully some of you can find one too! Sorry if this is a repost. I couldn't remember if it made it to this site from slickdeals, and searched quick to check but did not see anything about it here.
Home Depot here I come...
****. I kind of wanted a set of those German linesman pliers, and I just bought a bunch of their specials on screwdrivers... but didn't even see the deal for the pliers.
Oh well.
Just got back from Home Depot where the Rigid 15" Drill Press was on clearance/sale for $74.03.
The sticker said it was marked down from $299, but the website has it listed for $499. I had seen this deal on slickdeals and was at home depot for something else, and figured what the hell let me see if they happen to have one, figuring they either wouldn't or it wouldn't be on sale because I have bad luck in my area with this sort of thing. But sure enough, they had one left on the shelf, and it was on clearance for $74.03 and rang up that way without any hassle.
I had been looking for a drill press, so I'm really happy
Definitely YMMV, but hopefully some of you can find one too! Sorry if this is a repost. I couldn't remember if it made it to this site from slickdeals, and searched quick to check but did not see anything about it here.
What area are you in?
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Do drill presses in stock within 150 miles, damn
PSYKO_Inc
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AUGHHH!!! These Wiha deals are gonna put me in the poor house 
PSYKO_Inc
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Called around to a couple Home Depots in the area, none had the drill press in stock. Probably a good thing since it'd make money a little tight for me till payday, but it would've been sweet to pick one up for that price...
Re: welders
TSC was the most recent. just be patient and you'll find one.
I recently scored a BNIB diversion 165 with a foot control for $600.....took me about 2 years of patience though. Im still looking for a good deal on a mig though, an unfortunately I didnt have any luck with the hobart deal either.
TSC was the most recent. just be patient and you'll find one.
I recently scored a BNIB diversion 165 with a foot control for $600.....took me about 2 years of patience though. Im still looking for a good deal on a mig though, an unfortunately I didnt have any luck with the hobart deal either.
I called my local Home Depot and they said that they haven't had one in over a year.
The home depot was the one in Alexandria, VA on South Pickett. I grabbed the last one on the shelf, but there was only room for one so I don't know if they had more stock somewhere or not. I think if you look online it just says online only so you may want to call around and ask for the sku 430-264.
ShadowRuleZ
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I just got home with the last one at my store. They found it on a pallet above the plumbing section.
Al Bundy
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The Hobart 187 welder is on my want list. Didn't get one. The Ridgid 15" drill press is on my want list. Didn't get one. When's it going to be my turn? 
I've had them for over six years. I never used them with an impact tool though.
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Craftsman 40 pc. Tap and Die Set, Master Rethreader $38.24 + tax.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952105000P
Same set as the Kastar 972 thread restore/chaser set and made in the USA.
I added a $3.79 socket and was able to apply the SEARS2011 code so my total was $39.25 after tax with in-store pick up.
The price break down is taking 15% off then 10% off. Turns out to be about 22% off, this works on most full price items. Add it to the cart to see the discounts.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952105000P
Same set as the Kastar 972 thread restore/chaser set and made in the USA.
I added a $3.79 socket and was able to apply the SEARS2011 code so my total was $39.25 after tax with in-store pick up.
The price break down is taking 15% off then 10% off. Turns out to be about 22% off, this works on most full price items. Add it to the cart to see the discounts.
I just got home with the last one at my store. They found it on a pallet above the plumbing section.
I skimmed all the over-heads in the tool section but not the entire store. Maybe i'll have to go back and also all the surrounding stores.
Was it the same $76?
Can that be used as a real tap and die set? or is that just for chasing existing threads?
gc427
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I located one of the Ridgid drill presses 45 miles from my house.
Drove there and as I was walking in some lucky S.O.B. was loading it into his truck!
So I decided to stop at a couple of other Home Depots on the way home and see if there was a straggler that didn't show up in my initial search.
I couldn't find one, but stumbled upon a Ridgid 14" bandsaw that retails for $369. on clearance for $129.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Drove there and as I was walking in some lucky S.O.B. was loading it into his truck!
So I decided to stop at a couple of other Home Depots on the way home and see if there was a straggler that didn't show up in my initial search.
I couldn't find one, but stumbled upon a Ridgid 14" bandsaw that retails for $369. on clearance for $129.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
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mossyboy6
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that set is only for chasing.
nate_williams
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I am looking for a good heat gun for the money. I love buying used and duplicating tools I use in the shop on a regular basis. The current unit is an old Milwaukee (red hair-dryer style). What's out there that works well? Thanks,
Nate
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I just picked up the desalt LCD display adjustable off amazon, can't say how it is yet, but all the reviews are positive.
HD has had the band saws and drill presses on clearance for $249 for about a year now. Im sure they're clearing them out to make room for something else. My guess is it is going to be extremely hit or miss on these things, but both of them are a hell of a machine for ~$100. Definitely worth persueing if you are in the market for either
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is this a good deal or just regular price?
Craftsman 154 pc. Mechanics Tool Set, $89 after add to chart
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_005W730703110001P
Craftsman 154 pc. Mechanics Tool Set, $89 after add to chart
http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_005W730703110001P
adamsredlines
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Pretty standard
Need4racin
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I'd hold out for 50% off regular price. check bfads.net
I really wish homedepot would stop holding out on their black friday ad. I want to see what they are doing with rigid shop vacs this year.
ShadowRuleZ
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Yes, it was around that. They had to scan the sticker and it said they had one, then we went hunting for it.
Slowboat
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I located one of the Ridgid drill presses 45 miles from my house.
Drove there and as I was walking in some lucky S.O.B. was loading it into his truck!
So I decided to stop at a couple of other Home Depots on the way home and see if there was a straggler that didn't show up in my initial search.
I couldn't find one, but stumbled upon a Ridgid 14" bandsaw that retails for $369. on clearance for $129.
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
I had a Ridgid 14" bandsaw, and it was a huge POS. I spent hours trying to get it to run smoothly, and never could. Don't waste your money on it (unless you can sell it to some other unsuspecting fool on CL.
gabeancounter
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Anybody have a link to the HD black friday ad? or Northern Tool?
rct
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bfads.net I believe has Northern Tool Up.
kythri
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It's not a BAD deal, but it's not super-great.
The key (for me) on a lot of these Craftsman tool sets is to subtract the filler from the overall parts count, and then see how many pieces you get, and how much per-piece they are.
For smaller kits like this that have a lot of common stuff, I consider a "great deal" to be about $0.50/piece, with $0.60 - $0.70/piece a pretty common sale price.
For the mid-range to larger kits, $0.90 - $1.00/piece.
For the higher-end kits that have more specialty tools or "luxury" tools (like ratcheting wrenches or something), $1.00 - $1.30/piece is pretty good.
This kit is normally $149.99, which is $0.97/piece.
On sale, it's $99.99, which is $0.64/piece
The further discount to $89.99 renders it to be $0.58/piece.
My reasoning is that all of the stuff in the smaller kits is pretty common, it's available all the time on sale in one form or another. The socket range is common, the ratchets are the plain-jane workhorses, etc.
Subtract the filler, and you could probably buy all of that stuff separately during one sale or another for less than the price of the kit.
In the mid-range to high-end kits, you're getting more stuff that doesn't go on sale nearly as often, or isn't as widely available in other forms (kits, package deals, etc.)
So, revisiting my thought process above, we need to subtract 44 pieces from this kit - the Allen wrenches and the bits and bit driver. I'm not saying such things aren't handy to have, but they're not worth the "deal" price unless you don't already have something like that, and you REALLY want them. These are cheap filler pieces thrown in to inflate the piece count of the kit.
So, 111 pieces, $89.99 drives the price-per-piece back up to $0.81/piece. Definitely more palatable than $0.90/piece ($99.99) or $1.35/piece ($149.99), but still not "great deal".
Witness this kit:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL&prop17=933182#specs
Regular price is $229.99, it'll be on sale on Black Friday for $129.99. 182 pieces, woo! It comes with even more hex keys, so in this kit, 62 pieces are ****. In reality, it only has 9 pieces more than the 154 piece kit, after filler is subtracted. $1.08/pc. No deal.
It comes with 6 more sockets, 2 more wrenches and an extra ratchet extension over the 154 piece kit. It comes with a "nicer" or "better" tool box, instead of a blow-molded case, but that's really not worth the extra $30.
Now, this kit:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00933200000P?sid=IAx20071126x000001&aff=Y
Will be $99.99 on Black Friday. 128 sockets (vs. 93 sockets in the 154pc and 99 sockets in the 182pc).
Filler-subtracted, it's 138 pieces, so $0.72/piece. Not the biggest discount, but definitely a better price-per-piece than the other two.
They've got other bigger sets on sale for Black Friday as well. Traditionally, the bigger the set, the better the deal.
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