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$650 for the starter kit? Really?
Price per lace is reasonable, but I can’t justify the start-up costs of using them.
Hi Tim,
Thank you for taking the time to comment on our product. For over 73 years we have been making tools trusted by the aerospace industry and are unmatched in our quality and value. The starter kit comes with 100 CLFs, the application and removal tool, and a replacement blade.
Please send us an email at dmc@dmctools.com and reference this article so we can connect. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Shane L.