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Mr. Henshaw in Purchasing tells me that a 1-1/2″ Snap-On socket wrench will cost $4.70 and an adapter 3/4″ male to 1/2″ female $1.80, both less 25%. Sears has a 1-1/2″ 3/4″ square drive socket for $1.52, and an 18″ swivel handle for $5.47.
Went to Sears at Hudson to get LCH’s order. We then went in to Sears at Framingham to get the socket and handle, and to see the cement mixer they have; it comes with a wheel (for the handle) that has a groove for the V-belt. They want $72.50 compared to the $59.95 from the factory.