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Offline coolford

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Who is Matco, guys at auction didn't know
« on: April 23, 2019, 06:32:36 PM »
Another auction buy, this set of Matco pliers was in a box lot that also included four 12 inch USA crescent wrenches.  Not any serious bidding so I bought the lot for $25.00.  Sizes are 4, 12 and 18 inches.
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Re: Who is Matco, guys at auction didn't know
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2019, 07:13:27 PM »
Matco is a company similar to Snap-on.  Those 18 inch pliers are probably worth the total price you paid.
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Re: Who is Matco, guys at auction didn't know
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2019, 07:45:58 AM »
I forgot to add that I knew who Matco was as I have a set of Matco combination wrenches hanging above my work bench and use them all the time.
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Re: Who is Matco, guys at auction didn't know
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2019, 10:59:51 PM »
It should have been obvious to me, but my literal filter was set too high. Great buy!   I watch that auction site for rebranded Knipex.  Pulled off a couple of nice buys that way.
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Re: Who is Matco, guys at auction didn't know
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2019, 08:55:01 AM »
Not that it matters, as they are users, but I cleaned the handles with lacquer thinner and they look like new.
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Re: Who is Matco, guys at auction didn't know
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2019, 06:11:30 PM »
They looked pretty much like new before you cleaned them! Congrats!
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