> > Yep, I'd buy this in a heartbeat before spending money at HF. >> http://tampa.craigslist.org/**psc/tls/2448539359.html<http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/tls/2448539359.html> >> > We're talking $19 for the 3/4 breaker bar that I need to take of the axle nuts on VWs, only. Yes, if I had extra money and wanted to mess with Craig's list and shipping I would much rather have that one ....but I already have all the sockets I want and if I were spending money on tools, I need a new laser level. my carbide saw blades are wearing out and they are all dull, I'd love another fancy set of chisels (I love good chisels). I could also fix the brake booster on my diesel Ford truck and buy a new battery for my motorcycle and sell that....Lots of things to spend money on other than 3/4" breaker bars...which is why I probably never bought one until now..... I don't think my little foray into supporting an Off Shore vendor to the tune of $20...that probably won't be the final ruin the US manufacturing industry...Besides, I can't afford American tools any more...No job because my trade has been outsourced..or downsized..or sumpin... |
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