[TheForge] Buying hardware stores.

[James T. Oestreich]

Mike  What was the name of the store that closed  i didn't here of one 
closeing  i live in Hartford  Jim Oestreich

GHS 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
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