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My ACE store also sells Snap-on and Milwaukee tools.

 

We have a True-Value like that. An unbelievable assortment of nuts and bolts, although the store isn't that large, Milwaukee and Dewalt, although no snap-on. I will usually go there first, and pay more for whatever unless it is too unreasonable. Sears is overpriced,as is Lowe's, although Lowe's has some nice stuff. We have a Fleet Farm that I love, and a Menard's if all else fails, but True Value gets most of my business, and if they don't have it, they usually steer me toward an even smaller local shop that does.

For disposable tools, or for a cheap backup, I use Harbor Freight, a guilty pleasure...

 

I buy from Harbor Freight all the time. I haven't broken one of their tools yet.

They have the same guarantee a Snap on.

Dave

 

I had the early brake tool from HF break, but the new one (actually there are two, one for each direction) is much, much stronger and should last a life time. I also has a floor jack go, but since I got it on sale for 30 bucks, and I think it was critically injured by loaning it to someone who's car was probably heavier than what he initially claimed, I can't complain about it. I will say the new Jack they sell, although slightly more expensive and a little heavier, looks much sturdier. The rest of the tools I bought from them have lasted. Heck, I get free screwdrivers and wrenches from them all the time, from their specials.

I will say the HF tool cabinet, for 369 bucks, is an unbelievable deal--the drawers are lined with padding, with rollers with bearings on the doors that slide really easy, and it's made of heavy metal (over 300 lbs), for the price it's so much better constructed than a Craftsman thats more than twice the price--those are flimsy, the drawers are horrible; it's pretty close to the Snap On that's 3x the price.

 

Pop Mach has a bit on their favorite hardware stores. The one I like best is a combination hardware store and bar. The ultimate "man" location.

 

That looks awesome, nice job!

 

Hooterville? Is that right next to Petticoat Junction? :lol: Actually....they used an area close to me for the model of Petticoat Junction

 

Dang! Looks like you live in California with all those cracks in the floor :eek6: Need to run to the hardware store for some crack filler :lol:

 

Ha! Worse, I live in KC where we get frost heaves....

I lived in Sandy Eggo for 20 years, my concrete there was perfect!

 

:cornut: Agree 100% and there also is no local source of MINI OEM nor AEM parts in Sherman, TX. The closest is Plano, TX 60mi south on the way to Big D.

Jason

 

Actually we have a great local place for Mini stuff and service......might want to come by some time and check it out :biggrin5:

 

Really Jim, really.... I like you and understand why you made that statement. However, CMS is not a stop along the way in my future. Not looking to start anything here, just simply speaking my mind from experience.

Enough said... :beer

 

Ok? Guess I missed something along the way?