[TheForge] Buying hardware stores.

[Mike Linn]

Next time I'm in Milwaukee I'm dropping by for a visit.. You'll recognize 
me.. I'll be the one with the empty suitcase..

mike


At 08:08 PM 1/11/2006, you wrote:
>Another real hardware store just closed in Milwaukee.
>Being the addict that I am I dropped a few hundred $..
>Among the obviously useful things a couple of grand worth of black pipe 
>fittings. Most of this went into my shops boiler piping stock and will get 
>used quickly.
>Attached to this was about two bushels of assorted 1/8, 1/4 & 3/8 inch 
>pipe fittings and nipples.
>There is no way on earth that I will ever build that many forges or run 
>that much air line or pneumatic controlling, much less gas lighting which 
>I am guessing was the original intent. (I told you this was a real 
>hardware store.)
>Anyone in the Milwaukee area who wants small stuff for a forge ping me off 
>list.
>I will also probably bring a bucket to the next UMBA gathering that I attend.
>I also have about 50 lbs of  1" through 1/64" hex keys. Most are in the 
>3/4 to 3/8  range and I am guessing grade 5.
>Anyone have suggestions?
>Other finds miscellaneous hinges latches etc that I will be parting out to 
>friends , two brand new 20ft wooden extension ladders ($50 ea.) and the 
>pipe rack that I have been meaning to build.
>Darn near busted my trailer driving home.
>Mike Graf


            Mike Linn
      Artist Blacksmith
          McCalla, AL
        AFC Webmaster
http://afc.abana-chapter.com

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