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Tool Talk #53: Old Hardware Stores & Pocket Knives

By Chuck Cage

Join us as we run down this week’s top five and re-visit Sean’s excellent post about the big box revolution and the end of old hardware stores. (We also rant a bit about how carrying a pocket knife can save a life.) Remember, if you’ve got a question or comment you can call us at 866-718-9403. (Podcast Download)


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10 Responses to “Tool Talk #53: Old Hardware Stores & Pocket Knives”

  1. Scott Says:
    February 21st, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    I tuned into to listen to the topic of show #53- Old Hardware Stores & Pocket Knives. It would be very helpful if you could do a better job of labeling the show, because I had to listen through 20 minutes of a totally different topic to get to the subject of the hardware store and pocket knife topics.

  2. Stephen Says:
    March 30th, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    I just found the podcast and really enjoyed the last couple of episodes. I’ve started listening to the rest and I hope you guys produce some more. I’m not always the best handy man but I do enjoy hearing about all the different kinds of tools and experiences other guys who are not master craftsman have to say. Keep up the the great work guys.

    You should pimp this show on GWC.

  3. Eric Says:
    April 9th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    A small pocket knife is as natural for a man to carry as is a comb if his hair is long enough to need one.
    And, you’re right, nothing fancy for everyday, just useful.
    Keep up the good work boys.

  4. John Hampton Says:
    June 2nd, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    I have an old, old, (1800s?) planer about 1 1/2 incheswide (sharp!) that looks like a sleigh with a brass bar to hold the wedge. The wooden wedge slides under the bar to hold the planer blade in place. The cutting bar is pitted and dark in spots . It is labelled “Wade Bros” “Cast Steel” . Can find zero info on it. Any help? I have some good pictures of it if you want to see it. Is it worth anyhing? I inherited it from an uncle who was a builder until the war, after which he got into checkering rifle stock and had tons of checkering tools also. If I find a way to send pix, they’ll be called “Wade Bros 1…2…3… etc. Thanks.

  5. ShopMonger Says:
    June 5th, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    Where oh where is my beloved podcast…..???????

  6. aggiemike Says:
    June 5th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I’ve been waiting for new podcasts for a while, where’d yall go?

  7. Ton Says:
    June 18th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    Where did the podcasts go? I just found this site right as the last podcast went up, and i was really hoping for more after listening to a ton of the old ones

  8. UnderCover Tonneau Cover Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    I agree with Eric… “…nothing fancy for everyday, just useful”

  9. Ryan Says:
    October 22nd, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Missing the podcast

  10. Brian Says:
    November 1st, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    You guys had a great conversational-style podcast. I hope it comes back soon.

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