I was running around today comparing dovetail templates for routers. I
stopped at Lowes and asked the clerk in the tool section if they had
any." Yep, right in the cabinet with the router bits," she replies. I
asked her if they're behind all the ones showing and she says yes.
She hunts for the keys to open the case and starts to slide the bits
around. I notice there isn't any room behind the bits and tell her I
need a template not a bit. She asked me again what it was I was
looking for -- dovetail template for a router I say (again). Oh, she
says, would that be a like a drill bit or saw blade, because those are
over here. So (I wasn't in a hurry and wondered just how stupid this
was going to get before I gave up) I explained what it was and how it
worked. She finally said, she didn't think they carried them anymore
-- sigh.
BTW, she was training a new clerk in that section at the time!
P.S. for those Sears bashers out there, I asked the same question at
Sears. Not only did he take me where they were stored, but we opened
the boxes and read the instructions and looked over what kind of bits
to use. Then he invited me to the next meeting of the local
woodworkers club. While I will I admit this is not always normal
service for Sears, it sure was refreshing after Lowes.
Woodcraft or Cutting Edge would blow your socks off! :-)
If you want real lumber go to Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber Co, or
Brandle's Saw Mill. There's some others around too.
"Jim K" <jkajpust@###ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I was running around today comparing dovetail templates for routers. I
> stopped at Lowes and asked the clerk in the tool section if they had
> any." Yep, right in the cabinet with the router bits," she replies. I
> asked her if they're behind all the ones showing and she says yes.
>
> She hunts for the keys to open the case and starts to slide the bits
> around. I notice there isn't any room behind the bits and tell her I
> need a template not a bit. She asked me again what it was I was
> looking for -- dovetail template for a router I say (again). Oh, she
> says, would that be a like a drill bit or saw blade, because those are
> over here. So (I wasn't in a hurry and wondered just how stupid this
> was going to get before I gave up) I explained what it was and how it
> worked. She finally said, she didn't think they carried them anymore
> -- sigh.
>
> BTW, she was training a new clerk in that section at the time!
>
> P.S. for those Sears bashers out there, I asked the same question at
> Sears. Not only did he take me where they were stored, but we opened
> the boxes and read the instructions and looked over what kind of bits
> to use. Then he invited me to the next meeting of the local
> woodworkers club. While I will I admit this is not always normal
> service for Sears, it sure was refreshing after Lowes.
Leon,
I have no affiliation with them, but they are one of the regular advertisers
in The Woodworkers Club of Houston news letter. They can be reached at
936-597-4575.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Lowell,
> Do you have an address or telephone number to Brandle's?
>
>
>
> "Lowell Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > You can buy hardwoods for less at the places I mentioned than you can at
> the
> > borgs. Just price poplar or Ponderosa pine at the borg. Their oak is
less
> > expensive at the hardwood stores.
> >
> > Brandle's Saw Mill is up on Lake Conroe. It's a fun trip to go there.
They
> > will custom mill a log for you if you desire. They stock ash. oak, some
> > walnut, yellow pine, various gums and hickory.
> >
> > "Grandpa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Yeah, so would their prices.
> > >
> > > Lowell Holmes wrote:
> > >
> > > > Woodcraft or Cutting Edge would blow your socks off! :-)
> > > >
> > > > If you want real lumber go to Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber Co,
> or
> > > > Brandle's Saw Mill. There's some others around too.
> > > >
> >
> >
>
>
Yeah, so would their prices.
Lowell Holmes wrote:
> Woodcraft or Cutting Edge would blow your socks off! :-)
>
> If you want real lumber go to Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber Co, or
> Brandle's Saw Mill. There's some others around too.
>
> "Jim K" <jkajpust@###ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I was running around today comparing dovetail templates for routers. I
>>stopped at Lowes and asked the clerk in the tool section if they had
>>any." Yep, right in the cabinet with the router bits," she replies. I
>>asked her if they're behind all the ones showing and she says yes.
>>
>>She hunts for the keys to open the case and starts to slide the bits
>>around. I notice there isn't any room behind the bits and tell her I
>>need a template not a bit. She asked me again what it was I was
>>looking for -- dovetail template for a router I say (again). Oh, she
>>says, would that be a like a drill bit or saw blade, because those are
>>over here. So (I wasn't in a hurry and wondered just how stupid this
>>was going to get before I gave up) I explained what it was and how it
>>worked. She finally said, she didn't think they carried them anymore
>>-- sigh.
>>
>>BTW, she was training a new clerk in that section at the time!
>>
>>P.S. for those Sears bashers out there, I asked the same question at
>>Sears. Not only did he take me where they were stored, but we opened
>>the boxes and read the instructions and looked over what kind of bits
>>to use. Then he invited me to the next meeting of the local
>>woodworkers club. While I will I admit this is not always normal
>>service for Sears, it sure was refreshing after Lowes.
>
>
>
Thank you..
"Lowell Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Leon,
> I have no affiliation with them, but they are one of the regular
advertisers
> in The Woodworkers Club of Houston news letter. They can be reached at
> 936-597-4575.
>
> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Lowell,
> > Do you have an address or telephone number to Brandle's?
kind of stupid of you to think they would have that.
"Jim K" <jkajpust@###ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I was running around today comparing dovetail templates for routers. I
> stopped at Lowes and asked the clerk in the tool section if they had
> any." Yep, right in the cabinet with the router bits," she replies. I
> asked her if they're behind all the ones showing and she says yes.
>
> She hunts for the keys to open the case and starts to slide the bits
> around. I notice there isn't any room behind the bits and tell her I
> need a template not a bit. She asked me again what it was I was
> looking for -- dovetail template for a router I say (again). Oh, she
> says, would that be a like a drill bit or saw blade, because those are
> over here. So (I wasn't in a hurry and wondered just how stupid this
> was going to get before I gave up) I explained what it was and how it
> worked. She finally said, she didn't think they carried them anymore
> -- sigh.
>
> BTW, she was training a new clerk in that section at the time!
>
> P.S. for those Sears bashers out there, I asked the same question at
> Sears. Not only did he take me where they were stored, but we opened
> the boxes and read the instructions and looked over what kind of bits
> to use. Then he invited me to the next meeting of the local
> woodworkers club. While I will I admit this is not always normal
> service for Sears, it sure was refreshing after Lowes.
The only two hardwood warehouses I've used (CWG Hardwood Outlet in Enfield,
CT and HK Hardwoods in MA) both gave me a price list before I started
looking. I can't imagine why any dealer wouldn't have such a list. Why
wouldn't you ask the price before you start looking, anyway?
--
There are no stupid questions.
There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "Bruce" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In rec.woodworking
> > "Lowell Holmes" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > >Woodcraft or Cutting Edge would blow your socks off! :-)
> > >
> > >If you want real lumber go to Houston Hardwoods, Hardwood Lumber Co, or
> > >Brandle's Saw Mill. There's some others around too.
> >
> > Houston Hardwoods is indeed awesome but I HATE that there are no visible
> > prices. It is like, pick out your wood, check out, bend over.
>
> Who, is not like that? If you like Houston Hardwoods, you would go try
> Hardwood Products for a VAST selection...
> Also, try getting prices before selecting your woods...
>
>
I'm thrilled that you bonded with the fellow at Sears. But their power
tools still SUCK! :)
dave
Jim K wrote:
> I was running around today comparing dovetail templates for routers. I
> stopped at Lowes and asked the clerk in the tool section if they had
> any." Yep, right in the cabinet with the router bits," she replies. I
> asked her if they're behind all the ones showing and she says yes.
>
> She hunts for the keys to open the case and starts to slide the bits
> around. I notice there isn't any room behind the bits and tell her I
> need a template not a bit. She asked me again what it was I was
> looking for -- dovetail template for a router I say (again). Oh, she
> says, would that be a like a drill bit or saw blade, because those are
> over here. So (I wasn't in a hurry and wondered just how stupid this
> was going to get before I gave up) I explained what it was and how it
> worked. She finally said, she didn't think they carried them anymore
> -- sigh.
>
> BTW, she was training a new clerk in that section at the time!
>
> P.S. for those Sears bashers out there, I asked the same question at
> Sears. Not only did he take me where they were stored, but we opened
> the boxes and read the instructions and looked over what kind of bits
> to use. Then he invited me to the next meeting of the local
> woodworkers club. While I will I admit this is not always normal
> service for Sears, it sure was refreshing after Lowes.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > The only two hardwood warehouses I've used (CWG Hardwood Outlet in
> Enfield,
> > CT and HK Hardwoods in MA) both gave me a price list before I started
> > looking. I can't imagine why any dealer wouldn't have such a list. Why
> > wouldn't you ask the price before you start looking, anyway?
>
>
> ;~) Oddly, one of my local suppliers has a price list and I refuse to use
> it. I call ahead before buying the lumber, get a quote and then precede.
> If I use the price list and or not have a price quote before I go in, I
end
> up paying more. Prices over the phone are always cheaper for me. I
figure
> they suppose it would be just as easy for me to go to a competitor if
their
> pricing was too out of line. Once I am there they have me and they know
it.
> I go in saying so and so quoted me this price and they give me that
price...
> I get a contractors break.
>
>
> Most around here in good ole NC, state that the flucuation in prices is
why they can put out a price list. HMMMM! Wonder how they know what to
charge each day??????????
>
"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The only two hardwood warehouses I've used (CWG Hardwood Outlet in
Enfield,
> CT and HK Hardwoods in MA) both gave me a price list before I started
> looking. I can't imagine why any dealer wouldn't have such a list. Why
> wouldn't you ask the price before you start looking, anyway?
;~) Oddly, one of my local suppliers has a price list and I refuse to use
it. I call ahead before buying the lumber, get a quote and then precede.
If I use the price list and or not have a price quote before I go in, I end
up paying more. Prices over the phone are always cheaper for me. I figure
they suppose it would be just as easy for me to go to a competitor if their
pricing was too out of line. Once I am there they have me and they know it.
I go in saying so and so quoted me this price and they give me that price...
I get a contractors break.