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7 minutes ago, Wyzz Kydd said:

What they want is a reaction, so don’t give them one. Say your piece then ignore. People hate being ignored.

I know. As I wrote earlier, I'm making an example in my thread, also showcasing that this issue wasn't fixed with moving politics out of The Bore Room. The trools just move into other threads as to be seen here.

It may be a reminder for Eric further down the road, when he wonders why actual content creators left, or had been discouraged to start, and why his new forum isn't taking off. As also stated a couple days, I'm long gone.

Now, watch them play nice for a while, and soon fall back to their repetitive OCD ridden bullshit.

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14 minutes ago, crockett said:

 

I'm not your buddy. It's a handful of less than 10 people, and all of them are running this forum slowly in the ground. And basically all of them did the same bull**** show on GT.

6 or 7 out of maybe 150 active members on a daily basis, that's around 5% and not "most". Math ain't your thing either, eh?

Why don't you go ahead and post yet another anti Trump bull**** thread? That's the only thing you are good for.

I’d say your anger is a bigger issue than any caused by “trolls” here.  

I’m crying over an amateur critique of my riding posture.  Just crushed, especially since I quit track riding over a decade ago.  

I wonder if you’re self aware of your douchebaggery or not.  You remind me of Brad Castleberry.  ROFL.  

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1 minute ago, Moshe said:

I was attempting to be diplomatic about this.  But, for those of you who decided to turn this into the Charlie Foxtrot that this thread is, in continued code need to calm down and Sierra Tango Foxtrot Uniform,  I could care less what tool, or other vibrating instruments you guys are using.  I would have to count this as the dumbest thread on a board in a long, long, long time.

I think you’re right the average IQ of participants dropped quite a bit recently. Loosing is not a word.

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1 minute ago, crockett said:

I know. As I wrote earlier, I'm making an example in my thread, also showcasing that this issue wasn't fixed with moving politics out of The Bore Room. The trools just move into other threads as to be seen here.

It may be a reminder for Eric further down the road, when he wonders why actual content creators left, or had been discouraged to start, and why his new forum isn't taking off. As also stated a couple days, I'm long gone.

Now, watch them play nice for a while, and soon fall back to their repetitive OCD ridden bull****.

By your behavior, I think you are nominating yourself.

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4 minutes ago, Wyzz Kydd said:

Crockett if you’re ever in the Atlanta area on a weekend let me know and let’s go shoot a Cowboy match together. I have spare rigs and guns. My treat.

Really appreciate it, and I'll get back to that offer. Will PM you my email soon. I won't be the first one moving to other means.

I'll be leaving to Shot Show this weekend.

ATL is just an hour long flight away.

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Just now, Wyzz Kydd said:

I think you’re right the average IQ of participants dropped quite a bit recently. Loosing is not a word.

Well you boys have fun in Atlanta with no jeans, and chaps, insuring to use the vibrating power tool of your choice:  Chinese, American, something sanctified by Dear Leader-I could care less.

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1 minute ago, crockett said:

Really appreciate it, and I'll get back to that offer. Will PM you my email soon. I won't be the first one moving to other means.

I'll be leaving to Shot Show this weekend.

ATL is just an hour long flight away.

Ok! I hate to think you would let a bunch of ‘loosers’ (ROTFLMFAO) run you off!

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4 minutes ago, fiveoboy01 said:

I’d say your anger is a bigger issue than any caused by “trolls” here.  

I’m crying over an amateur critique of my riding posture.  Just crushed, especially since I quit track riding over a decade ago.  

I wonder if you’re self aware of your douchebaggery or not.  You remind me of Brad Castleberry.  ROFL.  

Come back once you had been racing with FMRRA / WERA. Track days my ass.

I think that thread is still on GT when you thought you could impress folks with your poser photo. Stick out that knee just a bit more. :anim_lol:

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5 minutes ago, Moshe said:

Well you boys have fun in Atlanta with no jeans, and chaps, insuring to use the vibrating power tool of your choice:  Chinese, American, something sanctified by Dear Leader-I could care less.

Be honest English is a second language for you. Right?

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10 minutes ago, crockett said:

The trools just move into other threads as to be seen here.

It may be a reminder for Eric further down the road, when he wonders why actual content creators left, or had been discouraged to start, and why his new forum isn't taking off. As also stated a couple days, I'm long gone.

 

Thread was 100% civil until you popped off at a guy for giving his opinion.  

So, who's fault is it?  

Somehow I bet Eric won't cry if you leave.  

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1 minute ago, crockett said:

Come back once you had been racing with FMRRA / WERA. Track days my ass.

I think that thread is still on GT when you thought you could impress folks with your poser photo. Stick out that knee just a bit more. :anim_lol:

 

I don't care about your "qualifications."

I did a single season of 10 trackdays with two organizations, and enjoyed every minute of them, wrong body posture, slow rider, or not.   Went from beginner to(almost) advanced.  Got a lot faster.  Every noob sticks his knee out too far hoping to kiss the asphalt - it's a rite of passage.  What you think of that, means nothing to me.  The fact that you're dragging things like that here from TOS shows your inferiority complex to the world and outs you as the real troll. 

So, keep goin.  You're just backfiring on yourself.  

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6 minutes ago, Wyzz Kydd said:

Ok! I hate to think you would let a bunch of ‘loosers’ (ROTFLMFAO) run you off!

Oh, don’t worry. If he hasn’t actually left by now after threatening to however many times, I don’t think he’s going anywhere. 

And since you’re apparently getting such a kick out of “loosers”, you might also enjoy “trools”. ?

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8 minutes ago, fiveoboy01 said:

Thread was 100% civil until you popped off at a guy for giving his opinion.  

So, who's fault is it?  

Somehow I bet Eric won't cry if you leave.  

I played on the same level, that is being presented here recently.

You have 43 bullshit posts, 10 just in this thread, with ZERO related to the topic. Pull up your own post list. No worthwhile content. And i'm not the first one you are trying to piss off on this forum either. GT is full with your **** as well. While I may have a strong opinion over certain things, your crap posts are not worth ****, and you know it.

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3 minutes ago, Rizzo said:

Oh, don’t worry. If he hasn’t actually left by now after threatening to however many times, I don’t think he’s going anywhere. 

And since you’re apparently getting such a kick out of “loosers”, you might also enjoy “trools”. ?

Go leg hump GKL, that was the **** for years.

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4 minutes ago, Rizzo said:

Oh, don’t worry. If he hasn’t actually left by now after threatening to however many times, I don’t think he’s going anywhere. 

And since you’re apparently getting such a kick out of “loosers”, you might also enjoy “trools”. ?

So tempting! Trool is a perfect portmanteau of troll and tool! But really, thanks for the laughs, bye!

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7 minutes ago, fiveoboy01 said:

 

I don't care about your "qualifications."

I did a single season of 10 trackdays with two organizations, and enjoyed every minute of them, wrong body posture, slow rider, or not.   Went from beginner to(almost) advanced.  Got a lot faster.  Every noob sticks his knee out too far hoping to kiss the asphalt - it's a rite of passage.  What you think of that, means nothing to me.  The fact that you're dragging things like that here from TOS shows your inferiority complex to the world and outs you as the real troll. 

So, keep goin.  You're just backfiring on yourself.  

 

The only thing backfiring is the issue that you assume that people forget all the nonsense that you have posted over the years. I'm sorry that your memory is lacking so much. But it does explain why you keep coming back every 2 or 3 months with a few useless **** posts.

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22 hours ago, crockett said:

 

With all due respect, HF is the total opposite of what I was trying to bring across. The vast majority of tools sold at Harbor Freight are made in China, and are low consumer grade with a very low quality (especially compared to commercial / construction grade tools). And HF (actually people buying at HF) is the reason why so many smaller US based middle class quality tool maker had to close their doors, and why companies like Milwaukee had been forced to outsource production to China.

Today it is impossible to buy an US made cordless drill. In exchange we are now dependent on China, a country that steals our designs, grew their economy on the loss of our middle class, and uses the gains to build military bases in the red sea. They own a huge part of our national debt as well.

The Harbor Freight multi tools costs between $18.99 and $37.99. Even when made in China, it is simply impossible to develop, test and manufacture a tool at that price level, that delivers remotely quality, powerful motors, or ergonomic and tight designs. Considering the profit margin for the HF corporation and the local dealer, as well as import, advertisement, etc. costs, that $18.99 multi tool was made for less than 5 bucks.

That FEIN tool costs well over $400. For a good reason. It easily cuts work times in half, without tiring your hands and arms with excessive vibrations, and it leaves behind  a 100% quality job, for decades to come.

Just a quick search brought this up. A broken case. Unthinkable on a FEIN tool. Unless you run it over with a tank.

 

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Just a few HF multi tool reviews... it really tells the story:


Took longer to drive it home from the store than it worked
Bought this product because I figures, "what the heck, they're all made in the same place anyway." The second time I used it, only 5 weeks after purchase, one of the small pegs that holds the blade in place broke off allowing the blade to wobble. Took it back for a refund. Which I was promptly and courteously given.

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Dave

December 4, 2018

 

It broke that same day

VERIFIED BUYER

Luis

November 24, 2018

 


Died after 2 uses
Used it 2 times, it then it died. Just used it for simply light cutting. Was hoping it was going to last for a few years.. but that's not the case.

Jeff

November 16, 2018

 


Did not hold up
I bought this to replace my Dremel MultiMax which died after about 10 years. I needed this tool right away as I was in the middle of my bathroom remodel and needed it to trim door casings and remove thinset. It has a powerful motor and worked great...until it died. The yoke inside the head which makes it oscillate broke and it would no longer oscillate. I had it 7 months and didn’t use it very much, less than 10-12 times. Fortunately, it broke just as I was removing the last small section of thinset ooze-out between the new tile. I finished the job manually with a 5-in-1. I just ordered a new MultiMax. Pros: powerful motor, gets the job done, metal head, lots of blade choices at HF Cons: extremely noisy, must wear ear plugs or muffs, did not hold up, only 3 month warranty, a little heavy

JustMe

October 29, 2018

 

Worked for 10 minutes then nothing
Bought for upcoming home improvement work. Cut about 8 inches of soft cedar and wouldn't turn back on. Opened tool up to check brush alignment, loose wires. No evident failure so I'm looking into a more durable product.

John

August 18, 2018

 

Very handy tool.... when it works
Thought I'd take a chance on Chicago Electric. I guess I should have known better. I'm a residential contractor and used it on 3 maybe 4 jobs for no more than 15 minutes each and today it will just stop and I have to hit it on something to get it to run again, but only at higher speeds now. The lower ones won't turn in at all now. The Harbor Freight blades weren't impressive either.

Roy

July 18, 2018

 

I will be returning this product for a replacement item.
Sanding a wooden chair seat. After 15 minutes of use the padded head of the sander separated from the metal base.

David

June 21, 2018

 

worked for 4 seconds
I turned it on and it worked for a few seconds. Then I turned it off and then back on again and it didn't come back on. Dead.

DougA

June 3, 2018

 

Broken
The head will not hold the cutters on anymore

Jay

April 25, 2018

 

no
Not a very good tool better off spending the money buying a name brand..

felix

April 23, 2018

 

I would not buy this again.
Obviously for a cheaper tool it shows it. The vibration is not smooth at all, makes it more difficult to use than a brand name one.Burned up after just a few uses. Purchased 12/28/17. Going to try to return it today, 4/22/18.

Jeff

April 22, 2018

 

Died after handful of light uses
Used it a handful of times. Light uses around the house. Was great while it worked. Should last longer than it did.

Meaty

April 18, 2018

 

I couldn't use it the shank wouldn't tighten to hold the too
Didn't work

Carpenter

March 13, 2018

 

I would not but this tool again
It froze during the first use . I tried to get one one the blades off and stripped the screw so it's useless to me now .

Mike

March 13, 2018

 

DO NOT BUY - JUNK
BOUGHT THE SAW AND THE "METAL CUTTING BLADE" WOULD NOT EVEN CUT THRU 1/4" BRASS TOILET BOLTS. IT JUST DOES NOT DO THE JOB

ML

March 10, 2018

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