Frank Fusco
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By now, most of you know how frivolous I am when it comes to spending money.
Enneyhow, I need a couple short extension cords to make things easier around the shop. Determined two 3 footers would do the job. I like to run my tools with #12 wire.
Went to my local hardware store that always treats me right and (usually) has very reasonable prices. Told the guy to cut me 6' of a #12 wire. While he did that I picked out the cheapest heavy duty ends they had.
Went to check-out and got my shock.
Almost $28.00 for the lot. When I commented (politely, it's not their fault), I was told the rising cost of copper has driven all wire up out of sight.
Methinks when I stop at garage sales from now on, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for heavy duty extension cords.
Enneyhow, I need a couple short extension cords to make things easier around the shop. Determined two 3 footers would do the job. I like to run my tools with #12 wire.
Went to my local hardware store that always treats me right and (usually) has very reasonable prices. Told the guy to cut me 6' of a #12 wire. While he did that I picked out the cheapest heavy duty ends they had.
Went to check-out and got my shock.
Almost $28.00 for the lot. When I commented (politely, it's not their fault), I was told the rising cost of copper has driven all wire up out of sight.
Methinks when I stop at garage sales from now on, I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for heavy duty extension cords.