"Flowery" Tools Keep Husbands At Bay

"Flowery" Tools Keep Husbands At Bay FARM HOME Miscellaneous 28-4-30 A common complaint by many wives seems to be that their household tools somehow always seem to end up in their husband's shop or truck. That's what led to the development of new floral print tools with a distinctly feminine touch. The idea is that most men would not want to be seen with a flowery hammer or screwdriver in their toolbox so they'll leave them alone. A 110-piece set from Wholesale Tool comes in a molded tray that can be stored in a standard kitchen drawer, according to Richard Karwowicz, company representative. The set includes: an 8-in. stainless steel scissors, 12-oz. claw hammer, 6-in. slip joint pliers, 6-in. long nose pliers, retractable utility knife, 12-ft. by 1/2-in. tape measure, magnetic screwdriver, 12 screwdriver bits (flat, Philips and star), 5 precision screw drivers, and 86 assorted fasteners. It sells for $23.95 plus S&H. Also, a 6-in-1 floral hammer/screwdriver combo sells for $7.99 (plus shipping when ordered online). It has four slotted blade screwdrivers of various sizes stored inside the hammer handle. If you just want a screwdriver or a hammer, True Value Hardware stores also sells floral print tools. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Wholesale Tool Sales Dept., P.O. Box 68, Warren, Mich. 48089 (ph 800 521-3420; website: http://wttool.com) or Truserve Corporation, 8600 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60631-3505 (ph 773 695-5561; website: www.truevalue.com).

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