Originally Posted By: snrub
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I still like to just go through and browse a hardware, electric supply or plumbing store. Not that I need any of the stuff, but sometimes just knowing what is available that I might never realize existed that I MIGHT need some day. grin


I really like you did not say browse some big box store. I have used the same hardware store every time I can for the last 30+ years. It's not a big store but they seem to always have what I need. Just wander towards the back where the counter is to drop your hand saw off to be reset and sharpened and some retired Guru of everything will ask can they help you. You tell them what you're trying to do and THEY UNDERSTAND and hook you up. Might cost me 5 bucks more than at the big box but somebody helped me and knew what I was talking about! I wander around when I'm having my propane tanks refilled and usually buy something I forgot I needed. It's ok cause one of their young guys are hauling my filled tanks out to my truck for me and loading them up.

Sorry, off my soapbox now. blush

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