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    Old 08-04-2012, 08:11 PM
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    Looks like a trip to HF. Awesome find.
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    Old 08-05-2012, 08:36 PM
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    great ! thank you i need to get me a set of those
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    Old 08-05-2012, 08:57 PM
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    HF has some neat stuff. I've gotten nice 3" and 6" mechanics' parts trays (magnetic, perfect for pins, etc.) as well as lovely scroll saw books, which have perfect patterns for many applique uses, especially baby quilts. My sewing parts cabinet is from there as well.
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    Old 08-06-2012, 08:40 AM
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    I use chenille stems with a drop of TriFlow on it - they're bendable, so you can reach around in tiny places.

    I am a Harbor Freight junkie. The last time I was there, I got a bunch of ratchet clamps for $1.00 each. They're meant to hold things together, or clamp something down to a tabletop. I'm going to use mine as a "fence" the next time I'm quilting - apply them to the edge of the table to keep the puddled-up quilt from sliding off the table.

    Those magnetic pin dishes are the bomb for holding pins or parts - and if you have to take the tiny screws out of your bobbin case, do it over one of these empty dishes so the screw won't get lost.

    The wand magnets are a must have. (For when you take the screws out of your bobbin case without something underneath that will catch the screw. )

    A mechanic's stethoscope, so when you're refurbing an old machine, you can pinpoint the source of a grinding noise or a click or a thump.

    Acid brushes for scrubbing with acetone or denatured alcohol. I usually cut the bristles down on these to make them "scrubbier."

    HF is such a great place!
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    Old 08-06-2012, 12:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
    HF is such a great place!
    Totally agree! Just walking in and smelling that place makes me happy. Reminds me of my grandfather's shop when I was a child.
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    Old 08-06-2012, 12:12 PM
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    Would of never known, they had those. Next time, I get to Davenport, Ia, I'll stop and get me 1. THANKS FOR the INFO. Don-isewman
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    Old 08-06-2012, 06:15 PM
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    I'll have to try those to get the fuzzies out
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    Old 08-06-2012, 07:15 PM
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    Oh my dh will roll his eyes one more time when I tell him I got to stop by Harbor Freight! Of course, I got to get this!
    He never buys anything there, but me I am on their mailing list. Don't forget your 20% coupon and free gift of scissors or little flashlight,etc. One of their little perks.
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    Old 08-06-2012, 07:46 PM
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    I need to check those out. Let us know how good they work.
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    Old 08-07-2012, 03:17 AM
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    Harbor Freight has some great stuff... I had not even thought of using those for cleaning out my machine. I use a children's paint brush - and I have a hand held vacuum with tiny attachments to suck out the fuzz...
    My last trip to HF was a nice one... I left with a wheeled utility cart for taking my machine and bags of stuff to and from the car when I go to my sewing groups... for $33 I am now able to make one trip instead of two or three! I love my cart
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