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What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« on: March 18, 2019, 06:57:53 pm »
What is the one item you buy over and over again even though. ... you know you own one?  For me. ... it's 2 mm polychord, little oil bottles & large toenail clippers.
this doesn't necessarily have to be steam related.
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2019, 07:20:06 pm »
Ha...

1.5 power reader glasses.  Dog thinks they're chew toys.
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2019, 07:48:19 pm »
Quote from: oilfield_steam on March 18, 2019, 07:20:06 pm
Ha...

1.5 power reader glasses.  Dog thinks they're chew toys.
absolutely Scott...I just bought a 3 pack of them yesterday @ Wal-Mart  :)
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2019, 09:25:09 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on March 18, 2019, 06:57:53 pm
What is the one item you buy over and over again even though. ... you know you own one? 

Steam Engines :)
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2019, 05:17:20 am »
Quote from: Jim on March 18, 2019, 09:25:09 pm
Steam Engines :)
brilliant reply ....
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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2019, 07:02:53 am »
Ammo...brass and aluminum stock for turning and milling projects....qny early electrical device with an original "edison screw plug" instead of the modern 2 or 3 prong plug.
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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2019, 10:46:58 am »
I've gotta go with Jim on this one!!!
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2019, 11:46:03 am »
Small drill bits, I tend to remove them from the chuck and set them down instead of returning them to the index, easier to go to my stash than searching.
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2019, 12:19:29 pm »
I usually keep my tools where I can find them so not buying multiples.   

BUT, dang I use a lot of paper towels and Qtips (cotton buds) !

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« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2019, 05:51:13 pm »
Quote from: IndianaRog on March 19, 2019, 12:19:29 pm
dang I use a lot of paper towels and Qtips (cotton buds) !


Me too and those little tubes of super glue.
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2019, 06:13:52 pm »
Biros (can never find a pen),  socks (one always goes missing in the washer).
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« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2019, 07:44:12 pm »
great stuff keep them coming, I also find that I buy alot of  long reach lighters.
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2019, 09:46:21 pm »
Quote from: Jim on March 18, 2019, 09:25:09 pm
Steam Engines :)

Don't I remember you posting this not so long ago?

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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2019, 12:12:20 am »
16' Stanley tape measures, getting harder to find US made ones, and really hard to find the ones I already own. I did find a half a dozen at Menards a couple weeks ago that were made in France, so I bought all of them. I don't like the "Fat Max"
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Re: What thing do you keep buying more of... because you can't ever find it
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2019, 12:15:15 am »
Quote from: IndianaRog on March 19, 2019, 12:19:29 pm
I usually keep my tools where I can find them so not buying multiples.   

BUT, dang I use a lot of paper towels and Qtips (cotton buds) !

Rog

Rog, I'm so cheap that I re-use my paper towels that I mop water up with. I hang them up in the basement and re-use them at my next steam-up. Oily ones are disposed of and I try not to re-use Q-tips, especially in my ears   ;D

By the way, the best paper towel I have found is made by the brand Viva. They are cheap, durable and absorbent.
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