In article ,
geoff wrote:
In message , michael
adams writes
As I've said, your idea is a non-starter. Hand tools as used for
fencing not only last a lifetime, but very often are handed down.
There's not even any requirement to be that fastidious about
well made tools - provided they're not abused or allowed to
rust, then they'll last.


Its also an idea that's been discussed to death numerous times in this
NG and found wanting

One thing that comes up time and time again in my Rover car club is the
repair of damaged threads. I sort of offered to organise and run a hire of
the various Helicoil kits needed - but only if the club put up the
required funds. Deathly silence - although they do invest in the
re-manufacture of some hard to find spare parts. Which is probably more
sexy.
It would be a fairly risk free operation lending to people you already
know their address, etc, and against a deposit.

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*Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in touch.

Dave Plowman London SW
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