I'm fortunate to live in a mid sized town that has a internet local classifieds, and a used tool and machinery store. With all the cheaply made imported stuff out there nowadays thats getting more expensive I find myself buying more used american made and less new. Like yesterday I went to the local used tool and machinery store Tools4U to see if there was anything that I couldn't live without, and came out with several small items. A Craftsman 6" magnetic parts dish, a Lisle razor blade scraper new in a unopened package, and a old vintage Estwing EH-90 close quarters hack saw. Did I mention that I'm addicted to gadgets ?

 

Edited December 6, 20187 yr by CharlieL

It takes all my will power to go thru one of those stores and not spend everything in my pocket.

1 hour ago, lew said:

It takes all my will power to go thru one of those stores and not spend everything in my pocket.

I try to avoid going in, I know I'd spend all the money in my pocket, and then some.

Nice finds.  I like the gadgets too.

4 hours ago, CharlieL said:

Did I mention that I'm addicted to gadgets ?

Bad news Charlie...there's no known treatment let alone a cure.

 

BTW, nice score.

Since I realized that I own 41 flat screwdrivers I've been trying to limit myself to items I don't have more than 2, in this case I would have purchased 2 out of 3 because I have 2 magnet trays. I've also realized that the price overrules the plan. Good deals.

Edited December 7, 20187 yr by DuckSoup

10 hours ago, DuckSoup said:

Since I realized that I own 41 flat screwdrivers

Sounds like to need to focus on Philips for a while. Then move on to Torx.

10 hours ago, DuckSoup said:

I've been trying to limit myself to items I don't have more than 2,

Good luck with that. Keep in mind when your palms will start sweating, you'll need a quick fix and at that point, almost any tool will do at the time especially one you don't need.

Man am I feeling better having read you guys comments.  I just want a 3rd drill press.

 

LOL

7 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Man am I feeling better having read you guys comments.  I just want a 3rd drill press.

Well, have you been naughty or nice this year? The elves are still busy ya' know.

8 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

I just want a 3rd drill press.

 

Careful.  It may give you a complex.

 

1 hour ago, HandyDan said:

Careful.  It may give you a complex.

 Do tell.

 

14 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Sounds like to need to focus on Philips for a while.

Philips are in a solid 2nd followed by control, split & nut drivers. Old drafting sets, compass & dividers seems to be my issue now.

11 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Well, have you been naughty or nice this year? The elves are still busy ya' know.

Depends on who you ask.  If we are talking my ex, well burning me at the stake would be in order I suppose.  Something about not answering texts, phone calls, emails etc etc.

 

LOL

Edited December 8, 20187 yr by Woodbutcherbynight