All the MP models in my local store are now on the clearance shelf. Most are $3 so a pretty good deal. In a week or two the remaining stock will likely be $1.
It looked like that but the pleats were not nearly as even. They were glued nicely into the end caps so they would likely be fine, but they were just uneven.
I looked at the ST9972 model in my local store today. They stocked about seven, and all of them had pleats that were uneven or otherwise poorly spaced. I will keep checking when I am in the store but so far i am not overly impressed.
IMO it would be worth contacting Champ. I'm sure their QC dept would like to know of failures. An if their customer service is as good as Fram they will send you a new filter.
Stain/sealer for me! It's much easier to clean the pollen/dirt/gunk off sealed wood than natural/porous wood. In fact, I haven't pressure washed the deck since sealing it a few years ago...
I have been pleased with the recent sales at NAPA. Much better than the other parts stores, and no need to wait for a store gift card.
$22.xx/gal for the maxlife is even better than Walmart price, and NAPA syn oil is $20.xx/5 qt.
And they have Mobile 1 (sic) on sale, too! :)
Have you tried using 3/8 impact sockets? I have a hog ring on my 3/8 Ryobi and the Pittsburgh impact sockets are easy to remove, and my old Craftsman sockets slip off with little resistance. However my newer sockets (various brands) seem to put up a fight. I assume this is because of their...
They are full price in my store but show clearance online.
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Doh! I see that the clearance prices are now gone!! They were still there 60 min ago...
IPS slip joint extended "hyper long" narrow pliers, from amazon.co.jp. They seem like good quality but I'm not familiar with the brand. And I don't speaka the language so i cant read the package.