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sunnybob wrote:It'll never replace my 3 lb club hammer
Or my 5 lb THOR copper / hide mallet.
Alf wrote:Somehow it gives off too much of a surgical bone mallet kind of vibe for my peace of mind. Was expecting something prettier, I suppose. Ah well, I shall have to continue to fritter away my millions on other fripperies instead.
Dr.Al wrote:sunnybob wrote:It'll never replace my 3 lb club hammer
Or my 5 lb THOR copper / hide mallet.
Replace? I thought the idea with buying a new hammer (or any other tool) is to have more, not to replace existing ones
Sheffield Tony wrote:Alf wrote:Somehow it gives off too much of a surgical bone mallet kind of vibe for my peace of mind. Was expecting something prettier, I suppose. Ah well, I shall have to continue to fritter away my millions on other fripperies instead.
Is it in part the stainless that lends the surgical look ? I can't say I find it very pretty on the planes either.
NickM wrote:There's definitely a phenomenon where people want to buy something solely because it is expensive, but there must be a tipping point. Perhaps you've found it...
Deejay wrote:NickM wrote:There's definitely a phenomenon where people want to buy something solely because it is expensive, but there must be a tipping point. Perhaps you've found it...
Morning Nick
You're right ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_consumption
Cheers
Dave
Lurker wrote:I’m pleased to see Sparks spoken of in the same sentence as hotley et al.
I met Olly not long after he started up and have been following his progress via the annual (until last year) Macmillan open days run by Richard.
It’s good to see young craftsmen thriving.
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