Recent content by didit

I use a MIG for filling holes using nails, bolts, washers, or whatever it takes for filler. Just conform them to suit the hole. A few practice holes will allow you to set the heat and wire speed. If you can access the backside, most times you don't need any filler for smaller holes. I have an...

I keep several folding tables, benches and chairs hidden under a stairwell that is enclosed and is also where my sump pump is located. Out of sight until needed.

I inherited a lot of Craftsman (all USA and Canada made) hand tools. socket sets, screwdrivers, etc. from early '80s and up. I've had them over 10 years now and just got around to sorting them today. I like everything except the ratchets which are a bit funky. I am going to start using these...

The never ending question from the wife..."Why do I have to wash the bar of soap before I use it?" :)

And after the insurance company replaces it all they do a repeat to get the new stuff...:( That did happen to a friend of mine.

A long time ago when I was working 80 hours a week, it wasn't a question of affording someone to work on my stuff but more of taking a stand on "principal". I wanted some welding done on a unibody Mopar and had a local one man show/restorer look over the car and I explained in detail what I...

Sounds like a good idea as long as the neighbors are trust worthy and it doesn't turn into just a convenient hang out for freeloaders. You will have to come up with a plan for eligible people or referrals and have a set of posted rules. Hope I don't sound negative and it works out for you, good...

The community college suggestion is good advise. They offer courses in a wide variety of disciplines. I used to be one of the guys mentioned with the manufacturer DRB back in '96 when the ISO system became federally mandated. I have been retired over 20 years now and things have evolved so...

The clock in my garage has the correct time half the time. When the time changes come in the spring and fall, I never get around to changing it. Hasn't been a problem yet and you can tell by looking at me I haven't been missing any meals.:)

Used a few cans of high heat spray paint on the wood stove and set the blades on the windmill.

I never did use any kind of tool caddy because my garage isn't all that big and I try to avoid a lot of tool duplication. Sometimes it gets to the point that I have too many tools out. I stop and put everything back where they belong. That way I waste less time looking for something and avoid...

Nothing unusually small. My granddad used to make these stainless steel miniature anvils at the machine shop and give them to his customers along with a calendar. I still use the Snap-on needle nose and the stubbie screwdrivers occasionally. I must have 50 of those small disposable type wrenches...

Just fact.

Because we are not on a level playing field. Different cultures. The workforce in China is accustomed to working in conditions that we would not and for a lot less money. The environmental concerns there are overtaken by the necessity to feed the masses. I don't want to poison this thread with...

If the Chinese design and build something I can't source from a North America manufacturer I might be tempted to buy it. I have been pleasantly surprised several times in the past, with some of their products. The throw away mentality and "bang for the buck" products have got us by the short...