Got a mailer from a large Chinese import tool store whose name sounds like "Arbor Eight"...
A couple nights ago I bought a right angle die grinder from a big store that sells tools under a name that rhymes with "draftsman". It cost me $69.
So "Arbor Eight" has nearly the very same right-angle die grinder on sale right now for $14. I bought two. The only difference is that the air valve on the more expensive Draftsman model is all brass. Who cares. I think they were made in the same "we pay 80-cents-a-day" factory. The Arbor Eight model is really very nice, works great, and import-antly (pun intended) doesn't leak air.
Can't say the same for the $7.49 (also on sale) Arbor Eight straight mini die grinder. Those are going back to the store tomorrow. It would empty my air tank in 2 minutes whether running or not.
Also...
On the way to Arbor Eight in Richardson, we drove by a store called "CDC Products Surplus Store". It had signs in the window advertising "surplus aircraft tools". Too hard to resist.
Very nice selection of tools and supplies. I'd say it's 20% metal aircraft applicable and 80% machine tools. Deburring tools, countersinks, rivet sets, scotchbrite pads, wheels and disks, etc...
I like Avery and will continue to do business with them as often as possible, being that they're local and Bob is a great guy. But these guys are open on Saturday (weekday time comes at an extreme premium for me) and their prices are pretty good.
They have no web presence whatsoever, don't have computers in the store, and don't take credit cards (cash and check only).
940 E Beltline Road #172
Richardson TX 75081
Tue-Fri 10-6
Sat 10-3
On Beltline between Plano Rd and Jupiter (I think). East of Central Expy anyway...
A couple nights ago I bought a right angle die grinder from a big store that sells tools under a name that rhymes with "draftsman". It cost me $69.
So "Arbor Eight" has nearly the very same right-angle die grinder on sale right now for $14. I bought two. The only difference is that the air valve on the more expensive Draftsman model is all brass. Who cares. I think they were made in the same "we pay 80-cents-a-day" factory. The Arbor Eight model is really very nice, works great, and import-antly (pun intended) doesn't leak air.
Can't say the same for the $7.49 (also on sale) Arbor Eight straight mini die grinder. Those are going back to the store tomorrow. It would empty my air tank in 2 minutes whether running or not.
Also...
On the way to Arbor Eight in Richardson, we drove by a store called "CDC Products Surplus Store". It had signs in the window advertising "surplus aircraft tools". Too hard to resist.
Very nice selection of tools and supplies. I'd say it's 20% metal aircraft applicable and 80% machine tools. Deburring tools, countersinks, rivet sets, scotchbrite pads, wheels and disks, etc...
I like Avery and will continue to do business with them as often as possible, being that they're local and Bob is a great guy. But these guys are open on Saturday (weekday time comes at an extreme premium for me) and their prices are pretty good.
They have no web presence whatsoever, don't have computers in the store, and don't take credit cards (cash and check only).
940 E Beltline Road #172
Richardson TX 75081
Tue-Fri 10-6
Sat 10-3
On Beltline between Plano Rd and Jupiter (I think). East of Central Expy anyway...
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