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Re: J.C. Whitney Product Question..

To: DrMayf <drmayf@teknett.com>
Subject: Re: J.C. Whitney Product Question..
From: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@uswest.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 20:14:29 -0700
Mayf, you had your chance to "store" that TIG with me until the shop gets done
but you blew it...... I can have my truck there at 7:00 AM if you change your
mind :-)
Ed

DrMayf wrote:

> Thanks to you all, I now have an excellent knowledge of the Alumina Weld
> Kit. Sounded as if it only really worked at demos. I didn't have a place to
> use it, was just curious: man I love these lists! Since I can get a kit for
> around 6 bucks, I may buy and try while I am waiting for the new house/SHOP
> to be finished. Then, I'll have my TIG up and running once again...
>
> Ed Van Scoy, it is really going up. The shop is almost completely framed,
> roof less tile is up as is the main house, nearly. Next week should see the
> framing completed. T-75 and counting!
>
> Oh, and I think Steve Laifman (I hope I spelled it right) sent the following
> on J.C. Whitney...
>
>                        "J. C. Whitney" doesn't really exist. The firm is
> Warshowskies and is
>                          south of downtown Chicago. Very large retail store,
> much like an
>                         overgrown Pep Boys, but not modern. An old fashioned
> parts store. There
>                          is a small door on the side street of the building
> labeled "J. C.
>                         Whitney", and is only catalog sales to "white bread"
> people who wouldn't
>                         buy from foreigners like the Warshowskies sound.
> Been there forever.
>                        They also put out a Warshowskie catalog, which is
> mostly identical, if
>                        not larger, and sometimes cheaper. Quality like Pep
> Boys.
>                          --
>                       Steve Laifman
>
> Again, thanks to all!
>
> mayf

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