Recent content by Armatron

At this point, not really. It would require re-trenching 30', with a 50-60' run. Not really willing to take that on just yet. I'm half considering an old school cast iron wood stove/heater. I can run the flue up around the side of the gazebo. Would be a little redneck, but I also wouldn't mind...

I would prefer to not be any louder than the dual eyeball top of a tank propane heater - which has a decent roar. I know there's really not a perfect solution but it seems like soooooo much wasted heat when it "blasts" out. I guess I'm looking for a more gentler style outdoor heater. Back in the...

I have a pretty nice 12x12 Gazebo that I had built with a vented roof (so grills/bbq smoke doesn't build up). I've been spending a bunch of time in it and am currently using either one of those propane eyeball heaters and sometimes a solo mesa xl pellet stove thing. Looking for something...

I had an issue today with the tekton T25 torx bit. It would not fit into a fastener. The tekton T20 seemed a little loose, I started to use it but clearly too small. Went into the garage got another torx kit, and the other brand T25 fit fine. Who knows, maybe the tekton bit is to spec, the...

I ended up with the Tekton kit. Seems fairly quality, and has a decent blowmold case

I use smallish torx and allen sockets all the time. Mostly bicycle related, where it really should be torqued to spec (carbon stuff). I currently have a mix of vintage craftsman, tekton, etc and looking to get a defined set. Here's the thing, my most commonly used bits are t25 and 4mm hex. for...

#3 Philips. If it's stuck AF use an impact driver (screwdriver you hammer on the back to torque it out).

I technically haven’t had to even try it yet, but “melty” thin plastics with long cuts need a fairly low setting even with the dremel to prevent slinging molten plastic Die grinder could possibly do it, but I don’t think I would even attempt it.

Update - bought the m12 fuel die grinder and 1/8 collet. TOTAL game changer for most jobs. Only downside is occasionally for certain plastics it would spin too fast even on the slowest setting. So I don’t think it’s a full replacement for the dremel, but out performs the other 95% of the time

Here are the haikos. I like the haikos, but they are honestly sort of heavy for as small as they are. And surprisingly the cheaper white/steel one folds up quite a bit thinner. I feel like they're overpriced for the build quality but will keep them for kitchen/office. Jumbo step is heavier but...

Here is the two step, handle folded down being used as a footrest/makeshift desk

Granted my google skills are not what they were, but I had zero luck with both oversized AND extended lip plates in polished brass. I ended up with this. The extended lip covers the brick mold, I plan to use the jb woodweld putty on the vertical gap. Then sand and paint...

Okay, over the weekend used the 2 step jumbo numerous times. This thing is a game changer for me. I have the 4 step on order. Also looking at the "epic" 26 foot for outside stuff.

Hailo and Jump 2-Step arrived. Hailo is kind of surprisingly heavy, I could see a good use for possibly heavy duty RV steps. LG 2 step is great. Heavy, but not terrible. Two things I would change - would be nice to have a handle to make it easier to carry. Also it would benefit from some kind...