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From: Ace Hardware Crew <aceee@northerentool.com>
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Date:  Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:44:59 -0500
Subject: Thank You from ACE - Here is $100 and a 170 Piece Stanley Tool Set
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Ace Hardware Store
          Ace Hardware Store
              100 Years of Helpful
              Thank You for Being a Valued Ace Hardware Customer!
              Celebrating a Century of Helpful Service
              Crafted for Homeowners, Makers, and Pros
                        Get Your Tool Set Here
            As a heartfelt thank-you, we’re sharing $100 along with a versatile 170 Piece Stanley Tool Set so your next fix, upgrade, or weekend idea feels even more rewarding around home projects and everyday repairs.
            By taking just a couple minutes to complete a short survey, you’ll help us refine and continue delivering the strongest service possible whenever you walk through our doors or browse our aisles.
              Quick note: Your feedback shapes which tools, hardware, and helpful resources we highlight, so your input truly guides our shelves and in-store support.
                  What’s in your tool kit
                  Tackle nearly any home task that comes your way with this thoughtfully arranged 170 Piece Stanley Tool Set, organized so you can quickly reach the right tool when you need it.
                    Tool Set Highlights
                    Ideal for home maintenance and routine upgrades
                    Organized case for quick, tidy storage
                    Balanced mix of ratchets, sockets, and bits
              STANLEY® 170 pc. tool set overview
                      Strong Construction
                      Tools use chrome vanadium forged bodies for impressive torque, solid strength, and long-term durability across repeated everyday projects.
                      Protective Finish
                      A fully polished chrome finish provides dependable anti-corrosion protection, helping keep tools looking clean and performing smoothly.
                      Easy Operation
                      A quick-release switch and reversible mechanism allow smooth operation, making it simpler to swap sockets and adjust direction.
                      Confident Grip
                      Knurled handle finishes increase slip resistance so you maintain better control, even during detailed adjustments or tighter spaces.
              Performance standards
              ▪ Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications for consistent reliability across everyday mechanical and household uses.
            What’s included inside the 170 pc. set
            (1) 1/4" Dr. Pear Head Ratchet
            (1) 3/8" Dr. Pear Head Ratchet
            (1) 1/2" Dr. Pear Head Ratchet
            (16) 1/4" Sockets – 6Pt
            (12) 1/4" Deep Sockets – 6Pt
            (18) 3/8" Dr. Sockets – 6Pt
            (6) 3/8" Dr. Deep Sockets – 6Pt
            (10) 1/2" Dr. Sockets – 6Pt
            (1) 3/8" Dr. Spark Plug Sockets: 5/8"
            (1) 1/4" Dr. Bit Holder
            (1) 1/4" Dr. Extension Bar – 3"
                  Specifications
                  Color: Silver
                  Material: Steel
                  Drive Sizes
                  1/4 in &nbsp;–&nbsp; 3/8 in &nbsp;–&nbsp; 1/2 in
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            As a heartfelt <strong style="color:#C62828;">thank-you</strong>, we’re sharing <strong style="color:#C62828;">$100</strong> along with a versatile <strong style="color:#C62828;">170 Piece Stanley Tool Set</strong> so your next fix, upgrade, or weekend idea feels even more rewarding around home projects and everyday repairs.
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              <strong style="color:#C62828;">Quick note:</strong> Your feedback shapes which tools, hardware, and helpful resources we highlight, so your input truly guides our shelves and in-store support.
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                  <span style="color:#C62828;">What’s</span> in your tool kit
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                  Tackle nearly any home task that comes your way with this thoughtfully arranged <strong style="color:#C62828;">170 Piece Stanley Tool Set</strong>, organized so you can quickly reach the right tool when you need it.
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                    <li>Ideal for home maintenance and routine upgrades</li>
                    <li>Organized case for quick, tidy storage</li>
                    <li>Balanced mix of ratchets, sockets, and bits</li>
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              <span style="color:#C62828;">STANLEY® 170 pc.</span> tool set overview
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                      Strong Construction
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                      Tools use chrome vanadium forged bodies for impressive torque, solid strength, and long-term durability across repeated everyday projects.
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                      Protective Finish
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                      A fully polished chrome finish provides dependable anti-corrosion protection, helping keep tools looking clean and performing smoothly.
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                      Easy Operation
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                      A quick-release switch and reversible mechanism allow smooth operation, making it simpler to swap sockets and adjust direction.
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                      Confident Grip
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                      Knurled handle finishes increase slip resistance so you maintain better control, even during detailed adjustments or tighter spaces.
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              ▪ Meets or exceeds ANSI specifications for consistent reliability across everyday mechanical and household uses.
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            (1) 1/4" Dr. Pear Head Ratchet<br>
            (1) 3/8" Dr. Pear Head Ratchet<br>
            (1) 1/2" Dr. Pear Head Ratchet<br>
            (16) 1/4" Sockets – 6Pt<br>
            (12) 1/4" Deep Sockets – 6Pt<br>
            (18) 3/8" Dr. Sockets – 6Pt<br>
            (6) 3/8" Dr. Deep Sockets – 6Pt<br>
            (10) 1/2" Dr. Sockets – 6Pt<br>
            (1) 3/8" Dr. Spark Plug Sockets: 5/8"<br>
            (1) 1/4" Dr. Bit Holder<br>
            (1) 1/4" Dr. Extension Bar – 3"
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                  <strong>Color:</strong> Silver<br>
                  <strong>Material:</strong> Steel
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