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FairHamilton · #21 Posted **May 20, 2009, 11:59 PM**

Yes, there is a costume place on Ottawa. Boo Costumes on Main closed about 6 months ago.

Pastime at 91 John Street South sells blank cards by a local artist Roger Ferreira (and some by his sons). They feature reproductions of original paintings of historical Hamilton, and a few local nature and some from his native Tobago.

There are also a couple of vintage postcards of the Board of Education Building for sale for only $1. I bought 2 of the 5 available, and the last one of City Hall so I have something pre-reno. The postcard of the Pigott building is not for sale. It was for sale until my wife said you shouldn't sell this one.........drat.

FairHamilton · #22 Posted **May 21, 2009, 12:02 AM**

Yes, there is a costume place on Ottawa. Boo Costumes on Main closed about 6 months ago.

Pastime at 91 John Street South sells blank cards by a local artist Roger Ferreira (and some by his sons). They feature reproductions of original paintings of historical Hamilton, a few local nature scenes (i.e. Cootes) and some from his native Tobago.

There are also a couple of vintage postcards of the Board of Education Building for sale for only $1. I bought 2 of the 5 available, and the last one of City Hall so I have something pre-reno. The postcard of the Pigott building is not for sale. It was for sale until my wife said you shouldn't sell this one.........drat.

omro · #23 Posted **May 21, 2009, 12:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by FairHamilton

Pastime at 91 John Street South sells blank cards by a local artist Roger Ferreira (and some by his sons). They feature reproductions of original paintings of historical Hamilton, a few local nature scenes (i.e. Cootes) and some from his native Tobago.

There are also a couple of vintage postcards of the Board of Education Building for sale for only $1. I bought 2 of the 5 available, and the last one of City Hall so I have something pre-reno. The postcard of the Pigott building is not for sale. It was for sale until my wife said you shouldn't sell this one.........drat.

This is a place I will certainly visit if I get the chance.

Jon Dalton · #24 Posted **May 21, 2009, 5:36 AM**

A friend of mine is involved in running Pastime. For anyone who doesn't know, this is the former location of Edwin Pass watchmakers, the oldest storefront in Hamilton. When the 3rd generation Edwin Pass finally closed up shop, the new owners made sure to keep it special. Definitely worth a visit.

omro · #25 Posted **May 22, 2009, 5:07 PM**

Trudged over to Steel City Surplus. Used to do LED bulbs, don't anymore, getting out of electricals. DVDs $16.99 for 50. Am glad I bought those at Summit now!

The search for LED bulbs continues.

astroblaster · #26 Posted **May 22, 2009, 5:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by emge

I also need to find a couple Halloween costumes before July (random favour for someone else) and I have no idea where to find them in the off-season. They aren't specific, but I was thinking a gorilla mask and a Frankenstein mask to start.

http://www.masterofdisguise.ca/

Master of Disguise
(905) 297-0808
Address :
1227 Main St E
Hamilton, ON , L8K1A5

Between Kenilworth and Ottawa

emge · #27 Posted **May 23, 2009, 7:50 PM**

awesome - thanks for the suggestions. i'll update when i've picked some items up.

omro · #28 Posted **May 25, 2009, 4:23 PM**

Where's a good place downtown to pick up a black or dark grey baseball cap without a giant logo on it? I don't mind a minimal nike swoosh or puma cat or something like that.

markbarbera · #29 Posted **May 25, 2009, 5:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by omro

Where's a good place downtown to pick up a black or dark grey baseball cap without a giant logo on it? I don't mind a minimal nike swoosh or puma cat or something like that.

Try Core Sports in Jackson Square. It's the side aisle with Tim Hortons on the corner, basically across from the new tea shop.

omro · #30 Posted **May 25, 2009, 5:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by markbarbera

Try Core Sports in Jackson Square. It's the side aisle with Tim Hortons on the corner, basically across from the new tea shop.

Cool stuff, will look there, thanks!

Got one from there, I'm thinking $40 is a little pricey for a cap, but needs must. There are two places on King walking in from Wellington towards James, but both are very much rapper style caps, not really for me.

Zaz · #31 Posted **May 25, 2009, 7:41 PM**

I thought this was the appropriate thread for my current search as well. I need a basic woodworking router. Used or new, 10-15 Amps, about 2 HP. The brand doesn't matter, as long as it is in good working order.

I am looking for a better deal than the box stores offer, because I will only use it occasionally, and my projects don't require great precision. My budget is no more than $40-50. If anyone has one for sale or knows a pawn shop that carries power tools in lower Hamilton, that would be great! Thanks in advance.

flar · #32 Posted **May 26, 2009, 2:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Zaz

I thought this was the appropriate thread for my current search as well. I need a basic woodworking router. Used or new, 10-15 Amps, about 2 HP. The brand doesn't matter, as long as it is in good working order.

I am looking for a better deal than the box stores offer, because I will only use it occasionally, and my projects don't require great precision. My budget is no more than $40-50. If anyone has one for sale or knows a pawn shop that carries power tools in lower Hamilton, that would be great! Thanks in advance.

Try the flea market on Barton

emge · #33 Posted **May 26, 2009, 3:12 AM**

Don't know if you're still looking, Jon, but I saw CSA-approved steel-toe boots at the Main/Victoria Canadian Tire today - and they're open till 9.

SteelTown · #34 Posted **May 26, 2009, 3:18 AM**

There's always eBay.

Jon Dalton · #35 Posted **May 26, 2009, 4:56 PM**

I found my shoes at Shoe Point in Jackson Square. Crystal Shoes right beside National at King and James, to my surprise was a legitimate shoe store and did carry steel toes but not what I needed.

My intention was to find something downtown, independent, non-mall, non-box. I think I managed about half of those objectives.

Canadian Tire as far as I'm concerned is just another big box store. Their downtown location, while it lasts, is convenient enough but their 'new format', which all stores will eventually become, is the complete antithesis of all urban decency. Thus, I would encourge use of the alternatives whenever possible. But thanks emge, I appreciate the mention.

emge · #36 Posted **May 26, 2009, 5:45 PM**

I went into Shoe Point for the first time the other day since I thought I saw Puma runners. Unfortunately, they were fake ones with "Air" written on them. Seriously? lol

Glad you found your shoes though.

omro · #37 Posted **May 26, 2009, 7:18 PM**

If anyone sees anything like this:

http://www.caraselledirect.com/_/gre...ategoryFrom=25

Please let me know. Having two cats and currently residing with a third, I'm forever covered in cat hair.

I used to have one of these in the UK and it's awesome (left it behind by accident, duh). I've only ever seen the peel off sticky rollers here so far.

markbarbera · #38 Posted **May 26, 2009, 7:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jon Dalton

Canadian Tire as far as I'm concerned is just another big box store. Their downtown location, while it lasts, is convenient enough but their 'new format', which all stores will eventually become, is the complete antithesis of all urban decency. Thus, I would encourge use of the alternatives whenever possible. But thanks emge, I appreciate the mention.

The 'new' Canadian Tire format has had a couple of very successful urban adaptations in Toronto (Yonge and Church, Bay and Dundas), so I wouldn't just summarily dismiss them as unfriendly in the urban context. Besides, I feel good bringing my business to a successful Canadian-owned business.

markbarbera · #39 Posted **May 26, 2009, 7:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by omro

If anyone sees anything like this:

http://www.caraselledirect.com/_/gre...ategoryFrom=25

Please let me know. Having two cats and currently residing with a third, I'm forever covered in cat hair.

I used to have one of these in the UK and it's awesome (left it behind by accident, duh). I've only ever seen the peel off sticky rollers here so far.

I know I have seen one of these - thinking it may have been at PetSmart.

omro · #40 Posted **May 27, 2009, 7:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by markbarbera

The 'new' Canadian Tire format has had a couple of very successful urban adaptations in Toronto (Yonge and Church, Bay and Dundas), so I wouldn't just summarily dismiss them as unfriendly in the urban context. Besides, I feel good bringing my business to a successful Canadian-owned business.

Didn't CT start in this city too?