Post AtWmvAeG9MSlqUpt6e by BubblegumYeti@mastodon.social
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 (DIR) Post #AtWcXuZKlfKvm3noQ4 by ai6yr@m.ai6yr.org
       2025-04-27T16:42:10Z
       
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       @paul @EugestShirley I generally refuse to buy new tools, only used tools here. The two screwdrivers in there ($1 each) are old Craftsman tools, which I have found to be very good quality.
       
 (DIR) Post #AtWcXvPRdv1KNgBQe0 by paul@oldfriends.live
       2025-04-27T16:58:55Z
       
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       @ai6yr They don't make tools, esp screwdrivers, like they used to.When the grandfather that primarily raised me (1912-1991) passed away, one of the things I got was his tool "sack." I still use his screwdriver. I keep it in the office drawer, safe where I know where it is.I remember him using it when I was very young and I am in my early to mid-50s now@EugestShirley
       
 (DIR) Post #AtWmvAeG9MSlqUpt6e by BubblegumYeti@mastodon.social
       2025-04-27T18:54:14Z
       
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       @paul @ai6yr @EugestShirley I have exactly the same one, also from my grandfather.
       
 (DIR) Post #AtWmvBPPK4B2CitXay by paul@oldfriends.live
       2025-04-27T18:56:17Z
       
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       @BubblegumYeti They don't use that strong metal in that screwdriver today. @ai6yr @EugestShirley
       
 (DIR) Post #AtWmvCACW5biXqmuX2 by EugestShirley@m.ai6yr.org
       2025-04-27T19:30:43Z
       
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       @paul @BubblegumYeti @ai6yr Most tools sold now are cast steel instead of drop forged. Forged costs more, so people choose the cheaper option. Then big box stores stop stocking the better tools, because they don't sell as fast.It's too bad that buying cheap over quality became our norm.https://warwoodtool.com/blogs/news/fire-and-force-drop-forging-explained