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diyguys

Post subject: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:30 pm

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STANLEY FUBAR do you have one,there are different models ,are they worth the money.I was thinking of getting one for my computer :-)

for making minor adjustments

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 5:46 pm

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diyguys wrote:

STANLEY FUBAR do you have one,there are different models ,are they worth the money.I was thinking of getting one for my computer :-)

for making minor adjustments

A 4lb lump hammer would be a better buy.

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:07 pm

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i have the fubar 2, i use it all the time, tis a good tool :thumbleft:

edit to add mine was something like £16 few years ago they now seem to be £25+ :scratch:

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:39 pm

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the jump in price is due the fact its soo bloody useful!!

great tool!

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:40 pm

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We are aware that 'fubar' is the acronym for 'f**ked up beyond all recognition'.....

Having seen a picture of the tool I can see how the name came about :lol:

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:48 pm

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yes im aware of fubar

the stanley version is funcional utility bar :thumbleft:

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Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:20 pm

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there's a new III version now, looks like satans sledge hammer :-P

I have the II or the XL. Marvelous piece of kit. :thumbright:

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 3:58 pm

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speed wrote:

i have the fubar 2, i use it all the time, tis a good tool :thumbleft:

edit to add mine was something like £16 few years ago they now seem to be £25+ :scratch:

Is it anygood for hammering nails also . There are 3 models one is a 35oz and a 64 oz and also a big fecker,which one do you have.

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 4:03 pm

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it can knock nails in but it would not replace a hammer, its 32oz. i use it for demo mostly,

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 10:37 pm

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D&M have it on special offer at the moment -£15 off

http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/sn/STA955099

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:14 am

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:00 pm

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Great for removing damp plaster board and the remains of tiles. Also great shape and weight for that satisfying beat the crap out of something moment :)

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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:22 am

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When all else fails..break out the Fubar..
Tis a great tool to have for "loving adjustments" ^^

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Post subject: Re: STANLEY FUBAR

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 11:24 am

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One of those tools I could have used but never bought, For £16 I think I'll get one :thumbleft:

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