Tractor Supply gas

[SidecarFlip]

additionally.... Not all clerks are 'potheads' at TSC. I have a good friend who was unemployed for quite a time, get a job as TSC. It's not the best but, it's a job.

I know TSC looses a bundle on damaged by employee merchandise.

[Ohio Mike]

I'd have to say that the problem with TSC is that the stores aren't consistent. I've been in no less than six stores in the last year. Some are really awesome, and others well they're just there. I think gas sales vary widely too. At one of the two stores I'm at often they say they sell a lot of gas and most of it is on the weekends. I try to buy my hardware there unless I get it surplus. They sell fasteners by the pound and they're cheaper than any big box or hardware store.

[Tom Hintz]

I also use the Thoroughbred cylinder swap at my local Tractor Supply and it is pretty painless, aside from the $330-some bucks for the #3 Argon/CO2 tank to start with. so far they have always had a full tank when I needed it so I am still happy with the service and it being close by.

[32deucecoupe]

I'd have to say that the problem with TSC is that the stores aren't consistent.

Very true, mine here in Midlothian Va is pretty much a great store, but on the way to my daughters house in another city, I wheeled into one that was a craphole.

[SidecarFlip]

I beliece it all depends on the store manager. All the stores have the same access to inventory and suppliers so it has to be the manager and how he (or she preceives things).

Far as fasteners in bulk at TSC. That bulk stuff is all crap. If it's something critical go get some real fasteners.

[Ohio Mike]

Far as fasteners in bulk at TSC. That bulk stuff is all crap. If it's something critical go get some real fasteners.

I can't really disagree. I solve half that problem by only buying grade 8. For most of the stuff I do that is major overkill. Everything at most stores (including TSC) is now Hillman which is sourced overseas. If I had any "human lives depend on this staying together" situations (like the pintle hitch on the trailer) I'd buy Holo-Krome.

[SidecarFlip]

You probably don't remember the Lake Erie Screw fiasco. LE was selling fasteners to the DOT for replacement in overhead light and sign stantions and they were breaking off and the lights and signs toppling. Comes to light that LE was sourcing the fasteners from China in bulk and restamping them Grade 5 or 8 with the LE trademark. Almost cost them the business. I still won't use a LE fastener because of that.

That Hillman stuff or whatever it is, is it really Grade 5 or 8? Just because it's stamped a such, don't make it so. I'll use Lamson & Sessions or Ring screw in any critical app. Lots of cold headers in this country yet.

[32deucecoupe]

Far as fasteners in bulk at TSC. That bulk stuff is all crap.

I agree. I bought Hillman from TSC, 2 bolts to mount a master cylinder on my coupe. After putting it on, I was in the process of bleeding the brakes, and all of a sudden, POW, when my wife pushed the brake pedal, the bolts snapped and the master cylinder was hanging on only by the lines. Never again...

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[monckywrench]

#2 These freaking giant companies can't train their pothead employees how to distinguish owner's bottles, bottle sizes, and what 100% argon is. Gimme a break!

They have no incentive to train them. That costs money. It's retail. The company doesn't care, neither do the expendable workers. Part of lowering costs is lowering service.
No likee, no shoppee. Large chains BENEFIT from high turnover/low wage workers. They didn't make billions by being stupid.

I try to educate such folk (customer skill kung fu) and am friendly but assertive.

BTW I've known plenty of smokers who partied OFF WORK and did their jobs just fine during working hours. That's no different than drinking beer off work.

[mudbug]

TSC can kiss my fanny...

I asked at the store about upgrading bottle sizes if I purchased a smaller size bottle... OH Yes...NO problem.

I called the store much later to verify that assertion BEFORE purchasing a set of smaller bottles.... OH Yes...No problem


I purchased a set from a buddy that needed the cash and kept them a while ,but sold them to my Uncle that wanted a spare set since he already owned a set from TSC. Went in to upgrade to the larger size... NO WAY...WE DON'T DO THAT..... A-holes

It got even worse when I contacted TSC corporate about the situation... Their curt email response ticked me off worse than the store idiots.

I should have expected it after several attempts to purchase a John Deere exhaust gasket and was finally informed they couldn't get that part... Gimme a brake... Tractor Supply CAN'T get a John Deere tractor part as simple as a gasket...

It's no wonder the store is always empty even though it's located right in the middle of farm country.

I'll drive 50 miles to get anything before I darken their doors ever again.

[SidecarFlip]

At my lws when you go to pick up your cylinder off the loading dock, they won't help you put it in your truck because of insurance reasons. You are on your own, and man are those cylinders heavy when they're full. The dock is about 18 inches higher than my truck.

....Install a lift kit.....

[Rich1028]

I just started to buy gas from them a week ago.
the local welding shop is closed when I get out of work,and closed on sat. and sun.
so there's no way I'd be able to get gas otherwise.
a little expspencive to start,but for me there's no other alternitive.

[mike landrich]

a little expspencive to start,but for me there's no other alternitive.

There was one alternative.

Make friends at a local welding shop (not welding supply, but actual welder). Offer them a few bucks to do the exchange for you. They can just make it part of their scheduled delivery, assuming you use the same LWS for the gas. You might be able to get them to order steel for you too. Your steel gives them a heavier order, so they get a better price. They then add a few $$ to what they charge you. Everyone wins

[Blacksmith]

I guess I'm lucky. The gas supplier I deal with is only open M-F, 8-5, so I go on my lunch hour or on the way home. I identify myself as a hobbyist and they don't think any question is dumb and will spend 15 minues showing me options to accomplish what I think I want to do. Real, knowledgable professionals. Even if I could save $10-20 at TSC or some other place, it's worth it to get their help.