On Wed, 9 Dec 1998, Ross MacPherson wrote:
> At 07:08 AM 12/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >>
> > Sorry Ross but I have to disagree some what. If I see a tool that
> >I know will help and the price is cheap enough I buy it. The stubby
> >wrenchs are a good example. $10 dollars from HF and the first time they
> >saved me a half hours work I considered them paid for. I'm getting the
> >$4.99 tail pipe expander because last month I wasted an hour trying to
> >straighten out the clamp ridge on a muffler using everything I could find
> >including a hardwood chair leg turned down to the right diameter on my
> >lathe. I needed a small tail pipe expander but could not find one locally
> >that would fit. Next time I will have it and if there isn't a next time
> >then I spent $4.99 for nothing. As far as $49 electric tools almost
> >any hand tool (drill, sander, saw etc) can be had for that amount at
> >Sears and will last many many years. The 19.99 grinder from Harbor
> >Freight was one of those tools that were cheap enough to try and I
> >couldn't believe how good it was once I got it. I like it so much that I
> >plan on getting another if this one ever gives out. And for $49.99 I can
> >get a reconditioned DeWalt which will certainlyout last me.
> >...Art>
>
> Art,
> Perhaps I should have tacked on a "YMMV". I have a Sears, Home Depot and
> Acklands (a local auto/industrial supply chain) all within a 10 minute
> drive. When I need something I just go and get it. I realise this may not
> be practicle for others and your method may work better for them. And my
> comment about $49 power tools still stands but, I forgot we're talking
> different dollars. $49 Canadian will not get you much in the way of power
> tools; remember the original poster was talking about a $49 drill press, not
> a 3/8" drill. That said, I DO have a 4" side grinder I bought at Sears 1/2
> price sale for about $49 Cdn and it's great, not near as much poop as the 8"
> Skil industrial I have for big jobs but much more convenient. I bought it
> when I came across a job I couldn't do with the big one, not before.
>
> YMMV, IMHO, etc. (wink)
>
> Ross MacPherson
> TC-3528 , `66 BGT, NEMGT - #11849
> Surrey, BC, Canada
>
Ross after I sent the reply I realized that you were probably
talking about the drill press and you are right. Also I don't want to
imply that I but "cheap" tools but I do sometimes buy inexpensive ones or
good used ones. What I have never considered were super expensive tools
(Snap On) when I could get IMHO just as good a wrench at Sears. Flea
markets are the way to go for the best deals. Last week I saw a Hobart
120 Handler welder for $300 dollars.
...Art>
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