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   Pro-Dek | Dec 23, 2001 08:08am | #1

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   Chris-Haven't heard of the Cobra. Vaughan makes a sweet titanium head with replacement striker called the TI-TECH. Stiletto also makes one called the TI-BONE but that one is gonna get hung up on your belt loop because of the handle.
   Bob

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   Pro-Dek | Dec 23, 2001 08:21am | #2

   *Here is a picture of the TI-TECH. They are using an allen head screw to secure the head on the new ones.

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   lonecat | Dec 31, 2001 09:40am | #3

   *Bob: My old Vaughan 999 is starting to look disreputable and you've got me thinking about getting one of these Ti-techs before I have to go out in public again this spring. Where can I get one? I looked all over the net. The state I live in is one of the last for everything, especially new tools and techniques.

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   Pro-Dek | Jan 01, 2002 12:10am | #4

   *Lonecat- go to (www.vaughanmfg.com) or call 1-818-648-2446 to find a dealer close to you.Bob

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   lonecat | Jan 20, 2002 07:53pm | #5

   *Bob: I called that number and it sounded kinda like a phone sex operation that was busy and wanted me to leave a message.

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   Richard_Utter | Jan 21, 2002 02:08am | #6

   *lonecatI live about three blocks from V&B main plant. I could look into getting some hammers for you. I worked there for a few years before I decided I would rather hit my thumb with them rather than make them.

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   lonecat | Jan 21, 2002 04:14am | #7

   *Richard: I emailed them today to see if they can tell me where to go. I've always used Vaughan hammers, but they seem to be getting a little sparser in tool stores. Every big hdwe store seems to carry about one model, I had my local Ace store look in their books and they didn't show that new Ti-Tech. Be 5 years fore they get to Arkansas.

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   Richard_Utter | Jan 25, 2002 08:09am | #8

   *They sell seconds over the counter to employees. I will ask some of the guys that work their if they are making the Ti-Tech here or up north at their Hebron plant. I do know that they watch the titanium heads a little closer than the others. They used to or still have a handle factory in Walnut Ridge that I believe is in Arkansas.

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   lonecat | Feb 20, 2002 07:51am | #9

   *Guy called me a while ago from the Green Forest, Arkansas True Value Hardware to tell me he picked me up one of these hammers at the hardware show in Dallas a couple weeks ago. He said he woulda called sooner, but he's been sick. Thats pretty good service.

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   lonecat | Feb 21, 2002 08:59am | #10

   *I got my new Vaughan today, when I got home I grabbed a couple spikes and went out to find some 2X. Then I had to go back in and get some more nails, I was enjoying myself. Only $105 to like swinging a hammer again, (for a little while anyway.) Plus tax......I've bought cars for less than that.

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   Richard_Utter | Feb 22, 2002 07:17am | #11

   *Glad to hear that you received your hammer and are happy with it. Remember to wear those safety glasses or else you'll shot your eye out Ralphy (Christmas Story). I tried to e mail you with some numbers but the e mail came back. I'll have a beer with some of the V&B guys for you.

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   lonecat | Feb 22, 2002 07:35am | #12

   *Yeah, tell em they did a good job on mine. I changed ISPs and it took a while to change email.

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   Richard_Utter | Feb 22, 2002 07:37am | #13

   *I'll pass on the message.