- Metabo HPT Cordless Air Compressor – Save $50
- Bosch Large Display Green Laser Distance Measurer – Save $50
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KC Tool Deal of the Day – Wera SAE stainless steel ball end hex key set for $45
- Wera Mini Rapidaptor Bit Screwdriver – $12.35
- Knipex Cobra 10″ Adjustable Pliers – $30
- Wera Bit Ratchet – $31.80
- Wera XS Joker Self-Adjusting Ratcheting Wrench – $27.80
- Felo 17pc Ergonic Screwdriver Set – $86.90
- Sata Precision Screwdriver Set – $11.62 after coupon
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- Metabo HPT Triple Hammer Impact Driver Kit – $99
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Question
What have your experiences with tool retailers been like so far this holiday season?
Ken
I noticed that the rechargeable battery for the Bosch laser is also a deal-of-the-day at Lowes, but is not advertised anywhere that I can see. It’s half price, from $30 to $15. The description states that the rechargeable battery provides 60% longer runtime compared to AA batteries. Seems like a great deal for people that use these lasers for a living, but not really an advantage for people like me that just use them at home.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-3-7V-Lithium-Ion-1-0-Ah-Battery/5001918405
Richard
Other than a harder metal, what benefit does a stainless hex set have? Is it needed for a certain grade of fastener or a specific field? (Read as me trying to justify why I should buy a set, just in case)
Stuart
Stainless steel tools aren’t necessarily harder.
My understanding is that stainless tools work well in certain environments where unintentional contamination (due to plating chipping, flaking, etc) is highly undesirable, such as when working on or around food and beverage equipment.
fred
In our fabrication business we had clients who would specify fasteners and fastening methods so as to reduce or eliminate the possibility of leaving behind detritus that might later oxidize (i.e. rust). So, if you are driving a Phillips stainless steel screw with an ordinary steel bit – you might well leave behind some small flakes of steel that will be subject to rusting.