" wrote:

Geez, I happened to be in HF twice in the last couple of weeks and
boy I pity those folks. The smell is just so bad. And the tools I
bought
there (simple measuring tapes) continue to stink up my desk. Any
thought as to what is going on? And/or any ideas on how to
dissipate the smell?

I never had the smell. I've never been to a HF store and have no incentive
to go either. Thanks for confirming my reasons.