More Harbor Freight tools I need?
#41
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I suggested this a year or so ago and got royally flamed for it. Lol. Poster said I needed to support the quilting industry. I'll support them when they charge reasonable prices. $300 for a rolling case for my machine is not reasonable.
#43
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Upstate NY
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Seems like no matter what it is, if they attach "quilting" to it in any way, they charge an outrageous prices for it. Pretty sad when people take advantage like that, but its everywhere and quilting has grown in leaps and bounds, so its another opportunity for someone to make money off the little guys. Some/most people are on a limited budget, they can not afford all the bells and whistles out there to do what they love. I'll support whoever has the best price for what I need at the moment. I know I'm not alone. so I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm sorry someone felt the need to make you feel bad for not filling the wallets of the greedy ones.
#46
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Thanks for that. I didn't feel bad, I just rolled my eyes and ate a jelly belly. Just because I don't want to spend $300 on a rolling cart doesn't mean I won't spend that same $300 on fabric, batting, and thread, which - surprise! - still supports the quilting industry. Ha.
#47
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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If you do any sewing that requires turning tubes inside out, they have a 12" long gizmo (Item # 65709) that lets you grip and lock for much easier turning than the "feed a safety pin" method. Item # 69375 spring clamps for use to hold binding; Item # 621 center punch makes a great stilleto, too.
Tomorrow are quilt group is going on an outing and we are going to stop at HF. I have some tools from there that have been recommended on this board that I can't live without...LOL...but I know there are more that I've read about but have not made note of. Attached is a pic of the ones I love...my FAVORITE is the screwdriver that makes life easier on the sewing machine. I also have their rotary blades and have some that are great and then some that will do in a pinch.
Can anyone clue me in on some that I should buy tomorrow? Thanks, Pat[ATTACH=CONFIG]387815[/ATTACH]
Can anyone clue me in on some that I should buy tomorrow? Thanks, Pat[ATTACH=CONFIG]387815[/ATTACH]
#48
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southeast Michigan
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How about the tweezers with the crook at the end -- great of digging out all kinds of things. I like screwdrivers that have the magnetized tip to hold the screw when you remove it so it doesn't drop somewhere inaccessible. They are good for picking up pins that drop on the floor too. I got a set (of regular screwdrivers) on sale -- love them. The free flashlights (coupon in magazines, especially VA mags) are great. Most of my tools came from there. Have to watch the hubby -- he tries to sneak in and use them when he doesn't want to go to the cold garage for his own!
Also, this isn't for quilting but for the quilter -- I got a set of 3 solar lights, a hummingbird, a butterfly and a dragon fly each on a long stick. They change color -- so relaxing to watch at the end of the day.
Also, this isn't for quilting but for the quilter -- I got a set of 3 solar lights, a hummingbird, a butterfly and a dragon fly each on a long stick. They change color -- so relaxing to watch at the end of the day.
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