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Michael A. Terrell  
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 More options Oct 6 2012, 4:02 pm
Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking
From: "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terr...@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2012 16:02:47 -0400
Local: Sat, Oct 6 2012 4:02 pm
Subject: Re: Outa here for awhile
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Jim Wilkins wrote:

> "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terr...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:ZfCdnbloNOPmVPLNnZ2dnUVZ_q-dnZ2d@earthlink.com...
> > alan...@iinet.net.oz wrote:

> >>     That is the woodworking newsgroup. I gave it up years ago -
> >> too much yap about crappy tools

> >   Poor craftstmen always blame their tools.

> That saying predates Chinese imports.

> I bought four 21" Fiskars pruning saw replacement blades at HD and the
> first one I installed twisted sideways and jammed, because the teeth
> were about half a millimeter shorter on one side. I had to joint, set
> and file it to make it cut right. At least the flame-hardened teeth
> are soft enough to file. Two of the blades look nearly OK.

   I've pretty much given up on HD.  There are plenty of real tool
dealers around here, and one that repairs almost any brand of
professional power tool.

 
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