Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
On Fri, 7 Jun 2013 15:52:32 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > << there are suituations where gas welding is better>> > > Yeah, but torches sure cut steel fast! Indeed! But you do use a lot of oxygen doing it Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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<< there are suituations where gas welding is better>> Yeah, but torches sure cut steel fast! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 9:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:34:26 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: > Need to get them filled so we could use them. You might need to have them pressure tested before a vendor will fill them. I think I'm in that situation. > I would like to pick up some more parts as well. The only thing we > have is the cutting torch. Tom says that works fine for heating things > and we don't need the others unless I want to weld with it. Still > would be good to have around. I prefer arc welding for the extreme amount of heat it can put into metal, but there are suituations where gas welding is better, like for sheet metal and when you don't have electric power available. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I don't think they will fill them. I am guessing that they will just swap me for a different set, but I have not yet checked. That is what they do with the tank for the MIG welder. We have an AC stick welder as well as the MIG and now gas. The one issue I have is a lack of power in my garage. I really need to upgrade the feed from the house and the main panel in the house. I only have 100 Amp at the house and 30 Amp at the garage at the moment. That limits the amount of power to the stick welder and means I cannot run things like the compressor at the same time as the welder. Randy On 07/06/2013 11:51 AM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:34:26 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: Need to get them filled so we could use them. You might need to have them pressure tested before a vendor will fill them. I think I'm in that situation. I would like to pick up some more parts as well. The only thing we have is the cutting torch. Tom says that works fine for heating things and we don't need the others unless I want to weld with it. Still would be good to have around. I prefer arc welding for the extreme amount of heat it can put into metal, but there are suituations where gas welding is better, like for sheet metal and when you don't have electric power available. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:28:36 -0600 Craig wrote: I forgot about brazing: > Acetylene -- see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylene Welding Approximately 20 percent of acetylene is consumed for oxyacetylene gas welding and cutting due to the high temperature of the flame; combustion of acetylene with oxygen produces a flame of over 3600 K (3300 °C, 6000 °F), releasing 11.8 kJ/g. Oxyacetylene is the hottest burning common fuel gas.[11] Acetylene is the third hottest natural chemical flame after dicyanoacetylene's 5260 K (4990 °C, 9010 °F) and cyanogen at 4798 K (4525°C, 8180 °F). Oxy-acetylene welding was a very popular welding process in previous decades; however, the development and advantages of arc-based welding processes have made oxy-fuel welding nearly extinct for many applications. Acetylene usage for welding has dropped significantly. On the other hand, oxy-acetylene welding equipment is quite versatile – not only because the torch is preferred for some sorts of iron or steel welding (as in certain artistic applications), but also because it lends itself easily to brazing, braze-welding, metal heating (for annealing or tempering, bending or forming), the loosening of corroded nuts and bolts, and other applications. Bell Canada cable repair technicians still use portable acetylene fueled torch kits as a soldering tool for sealing lead sleeve splices in manholes and in some aerial locations. Oxyacetylene welding may also be used in areas where electricity is not readily accessible. As well, oxy-fuel cutting is still very popular and oxy-acetylene cutting is utilized in nearly every metal fabrication shop. For use in welding and cutting, the working pressures must be controlled by a regulator, since above 15 psi[12] acetylene will oligomerize explosively. 11. Acetylene, BOC http://www.boc.com/products_and_services/by_product/acetylene/index.asp 12. http://www.c-f-c.com/specgas_products/acetylene.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:34:26 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: > Need to get them filled so we could use them. You might need to have them pressure tested before a vendor will fill them. I think I'm in that situation. > I would like to pick up some more parts as well. The only thing we have > is the cutting torch. Tom says that works fine for heating things and > we don't need the others unless I want to weld with it. Still would be > good to have around. I prefer arc welding for the extreme amount of heat it can put into metal, but there are suituations where gas welding is better, like for sheet metal and when you don't have electric power available. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 07/06/2013 11:28 AM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:55:17 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am amazed at what there is in those cabinets. I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how does one spell that other gas?) Acetylene -- see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylene Best part is we own the tanks. Don't use them enough to justify renting tanks so it was nice to get a set that won't matter in that regard. Tanks are something like 30 to 36 inches tall so not the wee ones but not the full sized ones either. I own a wee acetylene tank. I also own an oxygen tank. In getting a wee one filled in Colorado Springs, the supplier gave me a mid-sized one, so that's what I now have. In using the setup for cutting steel, one uses more oxygen than acetylene, so that works out well. Craig ___ Yes, usually the oxy tank is bigger. My father had a set and owned the black tank but not the red one. We sold them shortly after his passing as I did not think I needed them. My son Tom is a mechanic so he uses that sort of thing all the time to persuade rusted bolts etc. When he mentioned that uncle Al had numerous rigs and had offered him one, I elected to pay half and we now have them. Need to get them filled so we could use them. I would like to pick up some more parts as well. The only thing we have is the cutting torch. Tom says that works fine for heating things and we don't need the others unless I want to weld with it. Still would be good to have around. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:55:17 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: > Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am > amazed at what there is in those cabinets. > I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how > does one spell that other gas?) Acetylene -- see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylene > Best part is we own the tanks. Don't use them enough to justify renting > tanks so it was nice to get a set that won't matter in that regard. > Tanks are something like 30 to 36 inches tall so not the wee ones but > not the full sized ones either. I own a wee acetylene tank. I also own an oxygen tank. In getting a wee one filled in Colorado Springs, the supplier gave me a mid-sized one, so that's what I now have. In using the setup for cutting steel, one uses more oxygen than acetylene, so that works out well. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 07/06/2013 11:15 AM, WILTON wrote: Acetylene? Wilton - Very good. An ATTABOY for you too! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Acetylene? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 07, 2013 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am amazed at what there is in those cabinets. I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how does one spell that other gas?) setup. There are two little brass screws holding the housing to the stem on each and a couple of them are missing. My son and I just picked up a small set from his girl's uncle. Best part is we own the tanks. Don't use them enough to justify renting tanks so it was nice to get a set that won't matter in that regard. Tanks are something like 30 to 36 inches tall so not the wee ones but not the full sized ones either. Randy On 07/06/2013 6:06 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: And they have the "majik drawers", I.e., the little pull out drawers with all the strange and unique hardware. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Max wrote: Ditto on local Ace hardware. Prices are a little higher, but there actually is service! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff wrote: That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in two directions) and they have nearly everything I need unless it's really unique. Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time I go there. I told one of the old duffers that works there the only reason I get to go there was because I brought home popcorn Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about price. As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would buy. Well of course if your prices are super low you can't afford good help so they got rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth breathers who would work for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind of smart they left for greener pastures. Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and we're left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is done, JC Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I don't understand. I come out of those places angry every time. The only reason I go is because often I don't know what I'm talking about and its easy to browse. The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer service. We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our farm. When you order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you and picks out your materials. Its that extra service that makes me want to go there. If I don't know exactly what I want the salesperson goes out with me and shows me the options. Its a great place and they're doing great business because of it. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
Lowe's and Menard's do pretty well on that sort of thing too. I am amazed at what there is in those cabinets. I need to find some small screws for the gauges on the oxy acet (how does one spell that other gas?) setup. There are two little brass screws holding the housing to the stem on each and a couple of them are missing. My son and I just picked up a small set from his girl's uncle. Best part is we own the tanks. Don't use them enough to justify renting tanks so it was nice to get a set that won't matter in that regard. Tanks are something like 30 to 36 inches tall so not the wee ones but not the full sized ones either. Randy On 07/06/2013 6:06 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: And they have the "majik drawers", I.e., the little pull out drawers with all the strange and unique hardware. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Max wrote: Ditto on local Ace hardware. Prices are a little higher, but there actually is service! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff wrote: That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in two directions) and they have nearly everything I need unless it's really unique. Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time I go there. I told one of the old duffers that works there the only reason I get to go there was because I brought home popcorn Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about price. As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would buy. Well of course if your prices are super low you can't afford good help so they got rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth breathers who would work for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind of smart they left for greener pastures. Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and we're left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is done, JC Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I don't understand. I come out of those places angry every time. The only reason I go is because often I don't know what I'm talking about and its easy to browse. The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer service. We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our farm. When you order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you and picks out your materials. Its that extra service that makes me want to go there. If I don't know exactly what I want the salesperson goes out with me and shows me the options. Its a great place and they're doing great business because of it. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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And they have the "majik drawers", I.e., the little pull out drawers with all the strange and unique hardware. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Max wrote: > Ditto on local Ace hardware. Prices are a little higher, but there actually > is service! > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston, SC > '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 > > Dan Penoff wrote: > >> That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes >> away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in >> two directions) and they have nearly everything I need unless it's >> really unique. >> >> Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time >> I go there. I told one of the old duffers that works there the only >> reason I get to go there was because I brought home popcorn >> >> Dan >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: >> >>> Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about >> price. As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would >> buy. Well of course if your prices are super low you can't afford good >> help so they got rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth >> breathers who would work for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind >> of smart they left for greener pastures. >>> >>> Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and >> we're left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is >> done, JC Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I >> don't understand. I come out of those places angry every time. The only >> reason I go is because often I don't know what I'm talking about and >> its easy to browse. >>> >>> The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer >> service. We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our >> farm. When you order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you >> and picks out your materials. Its that extra service that makes me want >> to go there. If I don't know exactly what I want the salesperson goes >> out with me and shows me the options. Its a great place and they're >> doing great business because of it. >>> >>> -Curt >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Sears service?
Ditto on local Ace hardware. Prices are a little higher, but there actually is service! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff wrote: >That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes >away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in >two directions) and they have nearly everything I need unless it's >really unique. > >Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time >I go there. I told one of the old duffers that works there the only >reason I get to go there was because I brought home popcorn > >Dan > >Sent from my iPad > >On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >> Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about >price. As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would >buy. Well of course if your prices are super low you can't afford good >help so they got rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth >breathers who would work for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind >of smart they left for greener pastures. >> >> Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and >we're left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is >done, JC Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I >don't understand. I come out of those places angry every time. The only >reason I go is because often I don't know what I'm talking about and >its easy to browse. >> >> The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer >service. We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our >farm. When you order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you >and picks out your materials. Its that extra service that makes me want >to go there. If I don't know exactly what I want the salesperson goes >out with me and shows me the options. Its a great place and they're >doing great business because of it. >> >> -Curt >> > >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Dieselhead wrote: If it was made in USA, try Waterloo Industries, Waterloo IA (home of john Deere) They USED to make all the snears boxes. I think every box in the USA (Snap-On, MAC, MATCO, Craftsman) used to come from there. Now I wonder how many of them come from the sort of factory that Harbor Freight buys from. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I was just kidding; I knew you'd take care of it with the "Mounties"/customs as necessary. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? On 06/06/2013 2:45 PM, WILTON wrote: So, does the rear of your vehicle sag under the weight of contraband M1 on the northbound crossing, or do the Mounties not notice? ;<) Wilton No problem. So long as I pay the sales taxes at the border, I can bring a truck load if I like. I normally just bring a couple of jugs at a time. I run it in the truck and my wife's car but have not changed the 300D to it. I only drive the car about 3K miles a year and change the oil annually so it seems a waste to use the good stuff. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 06/06/2013 2:45 PM, WILTON wrote: So, does the rear of your vehicle sag under the weight of contraband M1 on the northbound crossing, or do the Mounties not notice? ;<) Wilton No problem. So long as I pay the sales taxes at the border, I can bring a truck load if I like. I normally just bring a couple of jugs at a time. I run it in the truck and my wife's car but have not changed the 300D to it. I only drive the car about 3K miles a year and change the oil annually so it seems a waste to use the good stuff. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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So, does the rear of your vehicle sag under the weight of contraband M1 on the northbound crossing, or do the Mounties not notice? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? On 06/06/2013 1:13 PM, Dieselhead wrote: That is what I find disturbing about the current retail business. They advertise competitive prices on the bigger items but rob you blind on the smaller ones that are not advertised. Randy THat is the walton way. Sam tells ya he is giving you the best deal, and robs you blind except for the advertised stuff. Anything that is not on sale, I can by for the same or less elsewhere (generally) Reason # 6978 of why I don't go to wallyland often ___ They do tend to have a good price on Mobil1 in my experience. I buy it in Grand Forks ND at WalMart and it is about half what I might pay for it hear, about 125 miles north. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 06/06/2013 1:13 PM, Dieselhead wrote: That is what I find disturbing about the current retail business. They advertise competitive prices on the bigger items but rob you blind on the smaller ones that are not advertised. Randy THat is the walton way. Sam tells ya he is giving you the best deal, and robs you blind except for the advertised stuff. Anything that is not on sale, I can by for the same or less elsewhere (generally) Reason # 6978 of why I don't go to wallyland often ___ They do tend to have a good price on Mobil1 in my experience. I buy it in Grand Forks ND at WalMart and it is about half what I might pay for it hear, about 125 miles north. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 6, 2013 9:19 AM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > > Lowes and Home Depot hang on for > reasons I don't understand. I come > out of those places angry every time. Me too. They try to appeal to DIYers in their advertising, but Home Depot in particular makes their real money on contractors. Shoddy materials for shoddy houses. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That is what I find disturbing about the current retail business. They advertise competitive prices on the bigger items but rob you blind on the smaller ones that are not advertised. Randy THat is the walton way. Sam tells ya he is giving you the best deal, and robs you blind except for the advertised stuff. Anything that is not on sale, I can by for the same or less elsewhere (generally) Reason # 6978 of why I don't go to wallyland often ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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We have a sporting goods/clothing store (Sams in Swanzy, NH) that has popcorn. Its a good place because my wife can shop for clothes while I look at guns, bows, tents and such and eat popcorn. Curt Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:44:44 -0400 From: Dan Penoff To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in two directions) and they have nearly everything I need unless it's really unique. Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time I go there. I told one of the old duffers that works there the only reason I get to go there was because I brought home popcorn Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things right. Unfortunately, I think they are on their way to bankruptcy and have had to cut back so much that the service has become terrible, which will likely hasten their demise. I think the stock in the tool area is not nearly so good as it once was and you can forget after sales service. My son bought a big mechanic's toolbox setup from Sears. $2K on a good sale. Within a couple of years he was having issues with drawer slides. We have never been able to get parts for it. They don't seem to have any idea who made the box for them. I have tried for a year or two, on and off to find the slides and have given up. We can use normal slides from Lowe's but will have to drill and rivet because we cannot get the ones that would just drop into the clips. More than annoying. Talk to them in the store and they give you an 800# to call. Call the # and you get people who promise to find out and call back but never do. We have big Sears repair depot in the city and I have gone there and spent an hour with a nice young fellow who did his best to help but ultimately did not. He came up with a couple of names of companies that made toolboxes for them but I contacted both with details and both ultimately said the box was not made by them. So, no more Craftsman toolboxes for us EVER. Thus they long ago earned my monikers crapsman and dieEasy. Randy If it was made in USA, try Waterloo Industries, Waterloo IA (home of john Deere) They USED to make all the snears boxes. Next time try HF. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That's why I like my local Ace Hardware. It's all of maybe five minutes away (I have big box stores like Loews and HD maybe 15 minutes away in two directions) and they have nearly everything I need unless it's really unique. Plus they have free popcorn. The wife gets a bag of popcorn every time I go there. I told one of the old duffers that works there the only reason I get to go there was because I brought home popcorn Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about price. > As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would buy. Well of > course if your prices are super low you can't afford good help so they got > rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth breathers who would work > for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind of smart they left for greener > pastures. > > Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and we're > left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is done, JC > Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I don't understand. I > come out of those places angry every time. The only reason I go is because > often I don't know what I'm talking about and its easy to browse. > > The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer service. > We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our farm. When you > order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you and picks out your > materials. Its that extra service that makes me want to go there. If I don't > know exactly what I want the salesperson goes out with me and shows me the > options. Its a great place and they're doing great business because of it. > > -Curt > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 06/06/2013 11:19 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about price. As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would buy. Well of course if your prices are super low you can't afford good help so they got rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth breathers who would work for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind of smart they left for greener pastures. Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and we're left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is done, JC Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I don't understand. I come out of those places angry every time. The only reason I go is because often I don't know what I'm talking about and its easy to browse. The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer service. We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our farm. When you order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you and picks out your materials. Its that extra service that makes me want to go there. If I don't know exactly what I want the salesperson goes out with me and shows me the options. Its a great place and they're doing great business because of it. -Curt Home Depot, here in Canada at any rate, seems to make their money on the little stuff. Go buy a sheet of plywood and it may not be unreasonable. BUT, go buy something like a new end to put on an extension cord and it costs an arm and a leg. The markup on the little stuff must be outrageous. That is what I find disturbing about the current retail business. They advertise competitive prices on the bigger items but rob you blind on the smaller ones that are not advertised. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sears, like so many companies, decided that everything was all about price. As long as the prices were low, they theorized, people would buy. Well of course if your prices are super low you can't afford good help so they got rid of anybody who knew anything and kept the mouth breathers who would work for no wages. As soon as anybody got any kind of smart they left for greener pastures. Today we're finding that most companies have done the same thing and we're left with a retail world which has raced to the bottom. Sears is done, JC Penny is done. Lowes and Home Depot hang on for reasons I don't understand. I come out of those places angry every time. The only reason I go is because often I don't know what I'm talking about and its easy to browse. The local places that survive are the ones that focus on customer service. We've got an excellent lumberyard/hardware store near our farm. When you order lumber the salesperson goes to the yard with you and picks out your materials. Its that extra service that makes me want to go there. If I don't know exactly what I want the salesperson goes out with me and shows me the options. Its a great place and they're doing great business because of it. -Curt Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:23:35 -0500 From: Randy Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? Message-ID: <51b0a977.2030...@bennell.ca> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things right. Unfortunately, I think they are on their way to bankruptcy and have had to cut back so much that the service has become terrible, which will likely hasten their demise. I think the stock in the tool area is not nearly so good as it once was and you can forget after sales service. My son bought a big mechanic's toolbox setup from Sears. $2K on a good sale. Within a couple of years he was having issues with drawer slides. We have never been able to get parts for it. They don't seem to have any idea who made the box for them. I have tried for a year or two, on and off to find the slides and have given up. We can use normal slides from Lowe's but will have to drill and rivet because we cannot get the ones that would just drop into the clips. More than annoying. Talk to them in the store and they give you an 800# to call. Call the # and you get people who promise to find out and call back but never do. We have big Sears repair depot in the city and I have gone there and spent an hour with a nice young fellow who did his best to help but ultimately did not. He came up with a couple of names of companies that made toolboxes for them but I contacted both with details and both ultimately said the box was not made by them. So, no more Craftsman toolboxes for us EVER. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wrote: The web site telling you that local store has the item in stock reminds me: When I was a B-47E maintenance crew chief, I'd occasionally go to parts shop for certain part, and the clerk would hand me an IBM card showing that "it's on backorder," and his job was done - he was satisfied. I'd respond, "I can't make that airplane fly with this card, I need the part in my hand." Before driving to the Sears store for the tool, I wanted to know if there were a REAL one there on the shelf that I could hold in my hand. One might say, "Well, just drive there and walk in" - not that simple - I CAN'T WALK without aid - walker, scooter, etc. It's not as easy for me as it used to be to go from place to place. When an impact driver went on sale last weekend, Sears.com told me that the Battle Creek store had nine in stock on Sunday evening. Doesn't that work with the tool you were looking for? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The web site telling you that local store has the item in stock reminds me: When I was a B-47E maintenance crew chief, I'd occasionally go to parts shop for certain part, and the clerk would hand me an IBM card showing that "it's on backorder," and his job was done - he was satisfied. I'd respond, "I can't make that airplane fly with this card, I need the part in my hand." Before driving to the Sears store for the tool, I wanted to know if there were a REAL one there on the shelf that I could hold in my hand. One might say, "Well, just drive there and walk in" - not that simple - I CAN'T WALK without aid - walker, scooter, etc. It's not as easy for me as it used to be to go from place to place. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? My problem was not being able to talk to somebody AT the tool location/store. Wilton - Original Message - From: "ernest breakfield" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? i've found that if i go to the Craftsman site, i can look up the tool(s) i'm looking for and check to see where it's in stock on the website; so far they've never been wrong. cheers! e On 05/Jun/13 16:15, WILTON wrote: Trying to find a 3/8" drive 12 mm Allen socket this morning, I tried to call the tools desk/shop at Snears. 'Can't even find a number in the local directories for STORE main #! There are several 800 and 888 #s listed for such as Home improvement items, siding, roofing, air conditioning, appliance installation and 2 or 3 other general categories, but no # related to tools. Called auto service hoping somebody could tell me a store main #, but could not get anybody to answer. Finally got a answer (in India it sounded like) on home improvement #; told 'im I was trying to reach tools dept at local store; 'gave me a # of somebody trying to take reservations for hotel suites. 'Said to SWMBO, "Can't find a local # for the Sears store." Few minutes later, I heard her in another room on the phone. She soon came in and handed me the phone while saying, "Here, talk to my husband." Guess what?! Same guy in India I had talked to 30 minutes earlier; gave me the same wrong #; told 'im, "30 minutes ago, all I could get on that # is somebody selling hotel reservations." Then he said, "Go on internet and find the tool in tools catalog." I did, but still unable to find anybody (clerk) to check shelf in local store for the item. 'Finally called friend who knows everybody in the county plus their phone numbers. He didn't have the # readily available but said he'd call back; called few min later and said, "Try this #." I recognized the # he gave me as the OLD (years ago) main store #; friend musta had it in his cell phone. I dialed the # - shonuff operator at local main store answered! 'Asked for tools dept; finally got answer; asked again for tools -mechanic's hand tools; 'put me on hold listening to damned music that I DON'T like for 15 minutes; finally hung up and dialed again; told operator, again, "Trying to reach tools dept/desk." On hold again 'bout 5 min; different guy came on asked him if they have "3/8 drive 12 mm Allen socket." 'Came back on in coupla minutes, "Biggest we have is 10mm." NEARLY TOW HOURS TO GET AN ANSWER! Sears service has gone to hell. Meanwhile, I found 1/2" drive 12 mm Allen socket at Autozone, but had to get package containing 2 larger Allen sockets also. 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Sounds familiar; quite a pity. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2013 11:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things right. Unfortunately, I think they are on their way to bankruptcy and have had to cut back so much that the service has become terrible, which will likely hasten their demise. I think the stock in the tool area is not nearly so good as it once was and you can forget after sales service. My son bought a big mechanic's toolbox setup from Sears. $2K on a good sale. Within a couple of years he was having issues with drawer slides. We have never been able to get parts for it. They don't seem to have any idea who made the box for them. I have tried for a year or two, on and off to find the slides and have given up. We can use normal slides from Lowe's but will have to drill and rivet because we cannot get the ones that would just drop into the clips. More than annoying. Talk to them in the store and they give you an 800# to call. Call the # and you get people who promise to find out and call back but never do. We have big Sears repair depot in the city and I have gone there and spent an hour with a nice young fellow who did his best to help but ultimately did not. He came up with a couple of names of companies that made toolboxes for them but I contacted both with details and both ultimately said the box was not made by them. So, no more Craftsman toolboxes for us EVER. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 05/06/2013 9:07 PM, WILTON wrote: My problem was not being able to talk to somebody AT the tool location/store. Wilton That is becoming a problem everywhere. Cannot call city departments here anymore. Have to call 311 and get to talk to someone who knows nothing. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sears used to be good. They would bend over backwards to make things right. Unfortunately, I think they are on their way to bankruptcy and have had to cut back so much that the service has become terrible, which will likely hasten their demise. I think the stock in the tool area is not nearly so good as it once was and you can forget after sales service. My son bought a big mechanic's toolbox setup from Sears. $2K on a good sale. Within a couple of years he was having issues with drawer slides. We have never been able to get parts for it. They don't seem to have any idea who made the box for them. I have tried for a year or two, on and off to find the slides and have given up. We can use normal slides from Lowe's but will have to drill and rivet because we cannot get the ones that would just drop into the clips. More than annoying. Talk to them in the store and they give you an 800# to call. Call the # and you get people who promise to find out and call back but never do. We have big Sears repair depot in the city and I have gone there and spent an hour with a nice young fellow who did his best to help but ultimately did not. He came up with a couple of names of companies that made toolboxes for them but I contacted both with details and both ultimately said the box was not made by them. So, no more Craftsman toolboxes for us EVER. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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My problem was not being able to talk to somebody AT the tool location/store. Wilton - Original Message - From: "ernest breakfield" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? i've found that if i go to the Craftsman site, i can look up the tool(s) i'm looking for and check to see where it's in stock on the website; so far they've never been wrong. cheers! e On 05/Jun/13 16:15, WILTON wrote: Trying to find a 3/8" drive 12 mm Allen socket this morning, I tried to call the tools desk/shop at Snears. 'Can't even find a number in the local directories for STORE main #! There are several 800 and 888 #s listed for such as Home improvement items, siding, roofing, air conditioning, appliance installation and 2 or 3 other general categories, but no # related to tools. Called auto service hoping somebody could tell me a store main #, but could not get anybody to answer. Finally got a answer (in India it sounded like) on home improvement #; told 'im I was trying to reach tools dept at local store; 'gave me a # of somebody trying to take reservations for hotel suites. 'Said to SWMBO, "Can't find a local # for the Sears store." Few minutes later, I heard her in another room on the phone. She soon came in and handed me the phone while saying, "Here, talk to my husband." Guess what?! Same guy in India I had talked to 30 minutes earlier; gave me the same wrong #; told 'im, "30 minutes ago, all I could get on that # is somebody selling hotel reservations." Then he said, "Go on internet and find the tool in tools catalog." I did, but still unable to find anybody (clerk) to check shelf in local store for the item. 'Finally called friend who knows everybody in the county plus their phone numbers. He didn't have the # readily available but said he'd call back; called few min later and said, "Try this #." I recognized the # he gave me as the OLD (years ago) main store #; friend musta had it in his cell phone. I dialed the # - shonuff operator at local main store answered! 'Asked for tools dept; finally got answer; asked again for tools -mechanic's hand tools; 'put me on hold listening to damned music that I DON'T like for 15 minutes; finally hung up and dialed again; told operator, again, "Trying to reach tools dept/desk." On hold again 'bout 5 min; different guy came on asked him if they have "3/8 drive 12 mm Allen socket." 'Came back on in coupla minutes, "Biggest we have is 10mm." NEARLY TOW HOURS TO GET AN ANSWER! Sears service has gone to hell. Meanwhile, I found 1/2" drive 12 mm Allen socket at Autozone, but had to get package containing 2 larger Allen sockets also. 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've pretty much given up on them, for tools. Bought a refrigerator from them a few years ago, and 14 years ago we bought our washer/dryer, which are still working fine. Major appliances have been decent, and service calls (one for the dryer and one for the refrigerator) were pleasant. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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i've found that if i go to the Craftsman site, i can look up the tool(s) i'm looking for and check to see where it's in stock on the website; so far they've never been wrong. cheers! e On 05/Jun/13 16:15, WILTON wrote: Trying to find a 3/8" drive 12 mm Allen socket this morning, I tried to call the tools desk/shop at Snears. 'Can't even find a number in the local directories for STORE main #! There are several 800 and 888 #s listed for such as Home improvement items, siding, roofing, air conditioning, appliance installation and 2 or 3 other general categories, but no # related to tools. Called auto service hoping somebody could tell me a store main #, but could not get anybody to answer. Finally got a answer (in India it sounded like) on home improvement #; told 'im I was trying to reach tools dept at local store; 'gave me a # of somebody trying to take reservations for hotel suites. 'Said to SWMBO, "Can't find a local # for the Sears store." Few minutes later, I heard her in another room on the phone. She soon came in and handed me the phone while saying, "Here, talk to my husband." Guess what?! Same guy in India I had talked to 30 minutes earlier; gave me the same wrong #; told 'im, "3 0 minutes ago, all I could get on that # is somebody selling hotel reservations." Then he said, "Go on internet and find the tool in tools catalog." I did, but still unable to find anybody (clerk) to check shelf in local store for the item. 'Finally called friend who knows everybody in the county plus their phone numbers. He didn't have the # readily available but said he'd call back; called few min later and said, "Try this #." I recognized the # he gave me as the OLD (years ago) main store #; friend musta had it in his cell phone. I dialed the # - shonuff operator at local main store answered! 'Asked for tools dept; finally got answer; asked again for tools -mechanic's hand tools; 'put me on hold listening to damned music that I DON'T like for 15 minutes; finally hung up and dialed again; told operator, again, "Trying to reach tools dept/desk." On hold again 'bout 5 min; different guy came on asked him if they have "3/8 drive 12 mm Allen socket." 'Came back on in coupla minutes, "Biggest we have is 10mm." NEARLY TOW HOURS TO GET AN ANSWER! Sears service has gone to hell. Meanwhile, I found 1/2" drive 12 mm Allen socket at Autozone, but had to get package containing 2 larger Allen sockets also. 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Well, I have one (plus a 14 mm and a 17 mm) now @ $12.99. I think I can make it work, Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 7:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sears service? WILTON wrote: 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. Snap-On hex inserts are replaceable and held in with roll pins. Maybe buy just the replacement bit that goes in the socket, wrap some electrical tape over the end, and jam it in a 3/8" drive socket? (Snappy sells a 12mm in 3/8 drive, I'm sure, but I bet it costs $25) Wasn't too far off, the socket is $31. The replacement bit at $10 makes me want to cut the end off a $1 allen wrench though. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wrote: Meanwhile, I found 1/2" drive 12 mm Allen socket at Autozone, but had to get package containing 2 larger Allen sockets also. 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. I bought that set for $9.99, 11 years ago. I forget if the 14 or 17 does the diff plugs on my W116, but I did find that set to be useful. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wrote: 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. Snap-On hex inserts are replaceable and held in with roll pins. Maybe buy just the replacement bit that goes in the socket, wrap some electrical tape over the end, and jam it in a 3/8" drive socket? (Snappy sells a 12mm in 3/8 drive, I'm sure, but I bet it costs $25) Wasn't too far off, the socket is $31. The replacement bit at $10 makes me want to cut the end off a $1 allen wrench though. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Sears service?
Trying to find a 3/8" drive 12 mm Allen socket this morning, I tried to call the tools desk/shop at Snears. 'Can't even find a number in the local directories for STORE main #! There are several 800 and 888 #s listed for such as Home improvement items, siding, roofing, air conditioning, appliance installation and 2 or 3 other general categories, but no # related to tools. Called auto service hoping somebody could tell me a store main #, but could not get anybody to answer. Finally got a answer (in India it sounded like) on home improvement #; told 'im I was trying to reach tools dept at local store; 'gave me a # of somebody trying to take reservations for hotel suites. 'Said to SWMBO, "Can't find a local # for the Sears store." Few minutes later, I heard her in another room on the phone. She soon came in and handed me the phone while saying, "Here, talk to my husband." Guess what?! Same guy in India I had talked to 30 minutes earlier; gave me the same wrong #; told 'im, "30 minutes ago, all I could get on that # is somebody selling hotel reservations." Then he said, "Go on internet and find the tool in tools catalog." I did, but still unable to find anybody (clerk) to check shelf in local store for the item. 'Finally called friend who knows everybody in the county plus their phone numbers. He didn't have the # readily available but said he'd call back; called few min later and said, "Try this #." I recognized the # he gave me as the OLD (years ago) main store #; friend musta had it in his cell phone. I dialed the # - shonuff operator at local main store answered! 'Asked for tools dept; finally got answer; asked again for tools -mechanic's hand tools; 'put me on hold listening to damned music that I DON'T like for 15 minutes; finally hung up and dialed again; told operator, again, "Trying to reach tools dept/desk." On hold again 'bout 5 min; different guy came on asked him if they have "3/8 drive 12 mm Allen socket." 'Came back on in coupla mi nutes, "Biggest we have is 10mm." NEARLY TOW HOURS TO GET AN ANSWER! Sears service has gone to hell. Meanwhile, I found 1/2" drive 12 mm Allen socket at Autozone, but had to get package containing 2 larger Allen sockets also. 'Think I can punch the Allen wrench out of the 1/2 drive (or saw it off) and stick one end of it in a 3/8" drive 12 mm socket to "make" the 12 mm Allen socket I was trying to buy. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
