At least Stanley didn't buy out a small quality tool maker and ruin their branding or close them down as happens so often these days (particularly in the IT industry).
At least Stanley didn't buy out a small quality tool maker and ruin their branding or close them down as happens so often these days (particularly in the IT industry).
Are we all not being a bit rude to one of our members that is going to be a big part of this new venture? Where is the respect we were bragging about last week. If Nick wasn't a member it might be different, but he is. Actually those two brands are some of my oldest and most used tools, I have no complaints about either of them
I've got 2 Stanley routers that are at least 50 years old & they still serve me well. In the B & D Commercial line I've got a Sawcat that is 35 years old & still going as well as a 'Macho III' hammer drill ~25 years old that keeps on going. I think what everyone is complaining about is the 'homeowner' line of tools. The Builder/commercial line of products they sell are on a par with anyone.
Are we all not being a bit rude to one of our members that is going to be a big part of this new venture? Where is the respect we were bragging about last week. If Nick wasn't a member it might be different, but he is. Actually those two brands are some of my oldest and most used tools, I have no complaints about either of them
Are we all not being a bit rude to one of our members that is going to be a big part of this new venture? Where is the respect we were bragging about last week. If Nick wasn't a member it might be different, but he is. Actually those two brands are some of my oldest and most used tools, I have no complaints about either of them
Actually I think that Nick is retired from the plastics industry and just posted a statement, so ease up. But on the other hand I only have two pieces of B&D equiptment (left) and they are a metal 1hp. router and a professional Worm drive circ. saw and the both work like horses, but being realistic they are almost 30 years old and B&D quality hasn't been up there for the last 20 years. I also have lots of Stanley hand tools, mostly construction, and they have served me very well. So I stand by my statement that I hope Stanley does the controlling otherwise we will see poorer quality tools.
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