Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-12-22 14:16:13 +0000, "Doctor Drivel" said:


"Stuart Noble" wrote in message
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Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-12-22 12:02:53 +0000, " said:


3. A drill that kept slipping into hammer mode when
drilling wood or metal!

I have an ancient (early 1980's vintage) b&d power drill, single speed
(screaming fast), crappy little chuck - and that always slips into
hammer mode.

Its sole use was being fairly short front to back it could do masonry
work in tight corners - but now made redundant by a bosch cordless
combi.

Is there a special circle of hell where crappy power tools can be
consigned?

Refer to subject line....


How far the mighty can fall. In the clothing sector formerly
respected brands like Farah and Ben Sherman have ended up in Matalan.

I bought an Yves San Lauren shirt there once. Matalan saw off C&A
from the UK after 70 years. They are cheap, but not nasty. They are
big and powerful and can negotiate with branded names.

Ah. That kind of place.


Indeed. Some nice young fillies in their catalogue though. Even you must
get that through your door now and then