I didn't read every post, but here goes,
Most of mine are from an era of "craftsmen"; hand machined and hand fitted, to that end, they deserve respect. I do use them in harsh conditions, but take proper care of them when the day or week is done, I don't baby them, but I don't abuse them either. Some are over 100+ years old and still perform like they're supposed to, I do have some from CNC machined era, and they too, do as they're supposed to. It's true they are tools, and built to "take it", but that is no reason to trash them. They were built to be used, so by all means use them, but don't expect them to perform if treated poorly. I'm done ! Peace Out !
Most of mine are from an era of "craftsmen"; hand machined and hand fitted, to that end, they deserve respect. I do use them in harsh conditions, but take proper care of them when the day or week is done, I don't baby them, but I don't abuse them either. Some are over 100+ years old and still perform like they're supposed to, I do have some from CNC machined era, and they too, do as they're supposed to. It's true they are tools, and built to "take it", but that is no reason to trash them. They were built to be used, so by all means use them, but don't expect them to perform if treated poorly. I'm done ! Peace Out !