Builder Mugs
Description: Finally, a supplier for people who think ordinary beach buckets lack professional credibility. Sandgate Sandcastle Supplies isn’t a real business, but its hard-hatted mascot is fully prepared to quote on turret construction, moat widening, flag installation and beachfront fortress upgrades. Perfect for beach lovers, sandcastle architects and anyone who refuses to let the tide have the last word. Cool fact: Damp sand holds its shape because tiny bridges of water create surface tension between the grains.
Description: The year was 1946 when a small hot rod shop opened up on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit and by 1960, they had expanded to half a dozen stores throughout Michigan and were known as the 'world's largest hot rod shops.' Unlike a lot of speed shops, Gratiot Auto Supply locations weren't just fronts for mail order dealers - they had hardware on the shelves, so no waiting for that new set of headers for your small block to come in from Los Angeles - they were in stock and ready to rock. From cross members and frame rails to cheater slicks and crate motors, they stocked literally everything a guy would need to build a car from the ground up, something no other retail store could come close to pulling off.
Description: The shift from animal-powered to mechanically powered farming increased productivity and made what had always been a challenging occupation more efficient. Innovations followed at a breakneck pace after the tractor’s basic machine elements had been engineered. Transmissions, pneumatic tires, hydraulic lifts, power take-off and three-point hitches made the tractor essential to running a farm, and changed American farming forever. While tractors may seem like just a boring piece of farm equipment, they're considerably more powerful and versatile than most people realize.
Description: Abe “Al” Wexler opened his first Al’s Auto Supply store in Everett, Washington back in 1955. Al grew his business into a chain of 15 locations throughout the Northwest, becoming gear head’s auto parts store of choice. In the mid ’80s, Al sold the chain, which continued to operate as Al’s Auto Supply until it was sold again in 1999 and the locations rebranded as part of a larger national chain.
