Another Fan Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) Where I am The Home Depot pretty much monopolizes hardware equipment. I saw the Valu chain a bit driving around WNY. Mom and pop hardware stores I suppose are a thing of the past but it looks like this franchise tries to give that feel Edited June 12, 2018 by Another Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Yes, Valu is definitely a thing of the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 See if there is a Harbor Freight in your area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I live less than a mile from HD HQ. Bought our house from an exec there. They own Atlanta much like Coke, but Ace Hardware always has the best service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Augie said: I live less than a mile from HD HQ. Bought our house from an exec there. They own Atlanta much like Coke, but Ace Hardware always has the best service. Just had an Ace hardware open near us on Memorial downtown. And it's a nice one! Love going there instead of HD or Lowes when I just need simple things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 54 minutes ago, Another Fan said: a thing of the but Hardware stores are the least of your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Just had an Ace hardware open near us on Memorial downtown. And it's a nice one! Love going there instead of HD or Lowes when I just need simple things. They are awesome. Unlike a smarmy car dealer who swarms you when you set foot on the lot, you walk in the door, they ask what you need and take you right to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Augie said: They are awesome. Unlike a smarmy car dealer who swarms you when you set foot on the lot, you walk in the door, they ask what you need and take you right to it! For real! It's like being back at the Ace on French Rd in Cheektowaga! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I found a certain size drill bit I needed at Ace that Home Depot did not carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, Just Jack said: I found a certain size drill bit I needed at Ace that Home Depot did not carry. Hmmm, THAT would be unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, Augie said: Hmmm, THAT would be unexpected. I was a weird size that was required for some equipment we were installing. 31/64" or something similar. 1/2" was just a little to big a hole, and 3/8" was not big enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Just now, Just Jack said: I was a weird size that was required for some equipment we were installing. 31/64" or something similar. 1/2" was just a little to big a hole, and 3/8" was not big enough. Anyone who makes 31/64” needs to be slapped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Augie said: Anyone who makes 31/64” needs to be slapped! Tell that to a machinist or millwright. There are drill bits you can only imagine. Actually, based on your statement, I doubt you can. Edited June 12, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: Where I am The Home Depot pretty much monopolizes hardware equipment. I saw the Valu chain a bit driving around WNY. Mom and pop hardware stores I suppose are a thing of the past but it looks like this franchise tries to give that feel The only "beef" I have with Valu is the fact they have a limited paint/stain selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Tell that to a machinist or millwright. There are drill bits you can only imagine. I’m sure that’s clearly true, but does it have to be? Yes, I’m sure there are reasons.......... Personally, I’d round off more. Maybe 31/64” isn’t absolutely necessary. So close to a simple 1/2. Can you make THAT work? ? Edited June 12, 2018 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 You still have Hectors. That's as mom & pop as you'll see anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Another Fan said: Where I am The Home Depot pretty much monopolizes hardware equipment. I saw the Valu chain a bit driving around WNY. Mom and pop hardware stores I suppose are a thing of the past but it looks like this franchise tries to give that feel Newsflash Sarsaparilla: Hardware stores in 2018 aren't fuzzy warm sunshine and lollipops places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Ifartalot said: Newsflash Sarsaparilla: Hardware stores in 2018 aren't fuzzy warm sunshine and lollipops places. Why not? Ace Hardware does it in a way others could emulate. I like the mom and pop places, but obviously they have limitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Augie said: Why not? Ace Hardware does it in a way others could emulate. I like the mom and pop places, but obviously they have limitations. .....and maybe they'll ruffle your hair, give you an "attaboy" and a sucker to go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ifartalot said: .....and maybe they'll ruffle your hair, give you an "attaboy" and a sucker to go too. Keep your hands off my head....unless it’s a scalp massage. I’m good with that! I can keep the sucker for my grandson. It's all good. Nothing wrong with a little customer service. For minimal purchases I will always go to the high service place. Edit: that’s actuallly not true. I prefer an Ace Hardware, but HD is more convenient, so I go there usually. Edited June 12, 2018 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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