Bessy
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This is the Princess Auto thread. If anyone can do it, I would point at them first.
Princess Auto deals
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This is the Princess Auto thread. If anyone can do it, I would point at them first.
71Datsun510Wagon
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I picked up these last week...
I had been watching the only remaining angled air ratchet on the shelf for months. It finally got marked to the D code price and I pounced on it!
Cheers,
Rob
I had been watching the only remaining angled air ratchet on the shelf for months. It finally got marked to the D code price and I pounced on it!
Cheers,
Rob
Burgerkong
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Oooooo IR Hammerhead clone! How does it feel?
knobby
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For some reason i concur with that statement but have had a couple of their DB's for some years now and they have held up to abuse,ozone and UV so i would call them a good value when on sale.
71Datsun510Wagon
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I haven't been able use it yet. The ratchet has a bit of weight to it and looks and feels very well put together.
I had read positive reviews on it here but I couldn't justify full price for it. I'm a weekend wrencher but I look for tools that will make a job easier.
Burgerkong
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Whoa whoa whoa, how come I've never seen these before? My local PA just stocked these Pro-Point deadblow ball peins, a 26oz and a 44oz. Feels great, no steel shot in these. Only problem is the price, but knowing PA, it'll go on sale for 50% off in the future, another product to keep an eye out for!
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PharaohXJ
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I ve never seen a 60$ dead blow can you explain why are they so good and what are they used for ?
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abvw
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Use it like you would a regular hammer, only these are easier on your arms, doesn't bounce back, and less "ringy" when struck on metallic objects (such as disc brakes) compared to a regular wood handled hammers. Great for pounding stuff.
Once you use one, you will never want to go back to regular hammers.
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abvw
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The single biggest problem for me buying stuff from Princess is that their inventory and catalog is not consistent. Six months down the road and some of these things you bought are no longer stocked (one off special buys) making warranty a giant pain in the ***.
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FMC1959
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I have no PA stores close by, but have made a few purchases online over the past year or so. I am not super familiar with all of the products and pricing structures but a few weeks ago I saw another GJ post on OSCA hammers, checked the PA website and purchased the 11 lb sledge that was on sale for $34.99, regular $54.99
Now this sledge is $129 regular price!
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/11-lb-sledge-hammer/A-p8614489e
Do they normally change regular pricing that much or was this more of an anomaly?
BK, your comment "Another round of good deals this coming Tuesday (or really, starting tomorrow!)!", I didn't catch why you said starting tomorrow; does the sale start earlier in the stores?
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Burgerkong
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Pretty sure that's a price error! Regarding the sale start date, as long as you have a physical flyer (of next week's sale) you can go in and they'll adjust the price of the item to the sale pricing.
FMC1959
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Good to know, thanks
PharaohXJ
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Saw them today
Made in Taiwan but read bad reviews on the PA site
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Burgerkong
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Titan has pretty decent customer support, but I wished they stayed with the extra long handle flex head ratchet, just with upgraded internals. My 3 piece set is still working great, using the 1/2" as a ratcheting breaker bar.
71Datsun510Wagon
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I think the reviewer is confused. These are a new thin head design for additional clearance. They still carry the regular head extra long ratchet series. The reviewer seems to be discussing the regular design.
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Bessy
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Well my new OSCA hammers showed up today... Most of them anyways.
Packing slip shows three hammers, box was shoddily taped to the point that an 24" box had the better part of maybe 6-8" of closure from the tape (it was all twisted and stuck to itself).
Brought it inside, took a picture of the condition as it felt a tad light for having three hammers in it. Surprise! it didn't. Took the packing slip out to verify whether or not there was a second package to come (seems odd, considering three hammers can certainly fit into a box that is 24x8x10) and it shows three hammers were supposed to be there.
Awaiting a response from the call centre, who is awaiting response from the warehouse.
Hammers were in decent shape upon arrival. Only minimal scratching at the **** of the handles, likely from being pulled out of one of the wire bins in the warehouse. So far I am satisfied wit the quality, though I have not yet used them. Balance seems good.
Packing slip shows three hammers, box was shoddily taped to the point that an 24" box had the better part of maybe 6-8" of closure from the tape (it was all twisted and stuck to itself).
Brought it inside, took a picture of the condition as it felt a tad light for having three hammers in it. Surprise! it didn't. Took the packing slip out to verify whether or not there was a second package to come (seems odd, considering three hammers can certainly fit into a box that is 24x8x10) and it shows three hammers were supposed to be there.
Awaiting a response from the call centre, who is awaiting response from the warehouse.
Hammers were in decent shape upon arrival. Only minimal scratching at the **** of the handles, likely from being pulled out of one of the wire bins in the warehouse. So far I am satisfied wit the quality, though I have not yet used them. Balance seems good.
Burgerkong
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Yeah, packing hammers is not their strong suit.....ordered 9 hammers plus two sets of impact sockets. Came loose in the box. 9 hammers. LOOSE.
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Bessy
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So I think things have finally been figured out. Upon further inspection of the box, I noticed also that the bottom of the box at one end, the tape had been severed. According to PA, all three hammers were loaded into the box, so I am assuming the 14oz somehow got under the flap of the short end, and slid out of the box in transit sometime (Congrats to the Purolator guy who got a free hammer!) Got a receipt for the new one that is to be shipped out. Likely won't get it until the end of the week, but they made good on the issue, so that's a plus.
PharaohXJ
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It would be worth it for the diyer if they actually keep them in stock for more than 1 season. The lifecycle of welding machines at PA has been around 9 months, then they're marked down and get no more support or parts
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knobby
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With more than occasional use you should have got your moneys worth out of it before the three year warranty is up. js.
T_Roze
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These look very similar to the line of multiprocess machines under the tweco name, as well as firepower.
For 900 bucks, a 3 process machine that will run 120/240. I like it.
I've entered the draw
I asked about whether there's a pedal available for TIG on the 3-1, and the response was "it doesn't need one as there is a sensor that controls the process..." From what I know of TIG welding, sounds like a bit of BS....can anyone interpret/confirm that this would actually be feasible?
PharaohXJ
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All MTS (mig tig stig) machines that have a tig function, uses scratch start aka touch start the pedal is used to control intensity of current it is useful however starting an arc for the tig newbie can be tricky without contaminating the tungsten. By the time you buy a tig torch, ,pedal and other accessories you are almost 400$ in, for 600 you can buy a High frequency start stand alone tig machine
PharaohXJ
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how ever you do not need a pedal to weld tig on an MTS
tatra
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been looking at these propoint welders as well. Anybody have one and care to provide some feedback?
rancherbill
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They are made by Razorweld.
http://www.razorweld.com/
It was in the QA on one of their products. As usual the PA website is USELESS. There is no warranty information, product manual downloads, accessory part info. There are references to special order parts but no info.
If they are serious about these ProPoint welders they have to get serious.
http://www.razorweld.com/
It was in the QA on one of their products. As usual the PA website is USELESS. There is no warranty information, product manual downloads, accessory part info. There are references to special order parts but no info.
If they are serious about these ProPoint welders they have to get serious.
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K13
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If the torches are the same as the ones on the Razorwelds site they have a thumb control for adjusting amperage which means you don't use a pedal with them.
breakfasteatre
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vessel dual tone screwdrivers are on clearance. I dont know about instore stock but they are available online
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/6-pc-screwdriver-set/A-p8606642e
http://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/6-pc-screwdriver-set/A-p8606642e
powerstroker
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Does anyone have any experience with either of the welding helmets in the current princess auto sale flyer? I'm in the market for one and Canadian Tire also has one on sale this week. Anyone have pros or cons to either?
PharaohXJ
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I got lincoln electric auto darkening fixed shade 11 from CT 5 years & going strong compared that with the high end Lincoln Viking line seems like same quality & the cartridge is made by the same company
powerstroker
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Cheers man. Thanks for that. I think I will pick one up today.
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Sask dude
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I've been using the plain auto darkening from princess auto for over 2 years..... I reccomend it
All of the Vessel 6-pc sets (Dual tone, crystal, and Impact) are on clearance for 50% off lowest ticketed price at my local store (Calgary North). Larger sets don't seem to be on clearance yet.
PharaohXJ
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wow thx will try to score the impact set