Recent content by bornbadbob

Get yourself some nylon lock nuts, I don’t think I have ever seen one back off

I am a retired HD mechanic, 70 yrs old, fighting health issues with a pretty full compliment of tools already and I am still buying stuff. Not Snap on any more but still pick up a few things now and then

Welcome from Penticton BC

I have not had a bad experience with my Snap On hex bitstrr r or or Torx bits yet, some I have had for decades. Sure I have broken a couple of hex bits but generally my fault for using them in applications they were never meant for.

In floor heat is meant to be left on, not on timers, it takes a long time to heat the slab then heat the space above it.

Please keep us updated, I have been thinking of the same thing, would appreciate your opinion when you get yours set up.

I have it too. A good poly coat or 3 helps with any liquids. It’s cheap easy to work with and replaceable when it’s done it’s duty

Good for you! Congrats. Back in the day I would have attempted doing it myself but I am past the point where I am capable. As Dirty Harry said, A man has got to know his limitations.

I was a HD professional mechanic for a good part of my career, and a Snap On junkie. Retired now and I still have lots but if buying anything new, it’s not Generally off the truck . I will say that I have tracked down a few pieces to complete snap on sets if something goes missing. At current...

Mounted my 50” tv on the wall but I can see I am going to have to relocate it, I am getting a reflection from the ceiling lights. I tried just tilting it, helped but still not cutting it.

I don’t envy you, drywall finishing is not my forte, I would rather pay a pro, better job and way less time.

Christmas Day and I decided it was a good day to get some paint on the walls in the garage. No where near finished but filled a bunch of divots and got some primer on where needed.

2001 Mustang Bullitt

I put 8 4’ leds in my garage probably 6years ago, all still work great and are often left on all day. I have a 4’ led over the work bench that I have had at least 15 years, still works as well as it fridge first day

My ceiling is only 9 ft