Recent content by EverettNo1

Great idea! That'll make it even easier and less frustrating to get it right the first time :thumbup:

I use soft and hard Arkansas stones. The hard Ark is really small though which makes it difficult and dangerous to work with. After, I strop on the smooth side of a belt. I heard using jeweler's rouge on the strop makes it more effective and polishes better, but I haven't tried it myself. I do...

ihateminimumwage- I have heard of the program, but I didn't think I was eligible due to not going to school full time for being a tech, I'll definitely look into it though! Snappy at half price doesn't sound too bad to me lol. I have a pretty nice light already, only bad thing is it has 123...

Scouting- Maybe I'm just thinking of the friendly jobsite delivery service White Cap has lol. I have seen pretty good deals on S-K stuff online. Now how about S-K compared to Wright? beaubeau- Good ideas on buying impact vs chrome! I already have a pretty good set of chrome in 1/4-1/2, but I...

sdguy55- I don't know of any S-K retailer near me other than Grainger, and I don't have an account with them. If I'm not mistaken, Grainger is similar to White Cap in that you need to have an account set up with them through an "organization" or business. Correct me if I'm wrong though...

richfinn- The people that make decisions on outsourcing are making them based on capital gains, all they see is revenue from a product. I see every purchase I make as casting a vote for what product is in highest demand. I would rather vote on a domestic good than an outsourced one, because that...

I agree with your viewpoint. I also don't want to spend money for a cheap tool, have it most likely break, then spend even more money on the quality tool. And thank you! What's most important to me is that it's made here, and has a good warranty.

I want the tools I buy to be an investment. These will be a way to earn money for a few years, I do not intend for this to be my career (as of right now). By going to school, I mean getting a piece of paper (a bachelor's degree) that says I can run a business or plan a building schedule...

sberry- I see it as an investment. I'm not buying tools with the idea that I will be able to make money by selling them down the road. Rather, an investment that if I treat well, will last me a very long time. I have no intention to sell any of the tools I buy, especially quality ones. Only if I...

yogitech- I feel they're less based on the economy then working for a company that builds and maintains properties! I'm lucky to find a job in the field right now. And a shop doesn't relocate every few years, to possibly much farther away. I currently commute like 40 miles just to and from the...

that must have been a difficult recovery. And yea, they can. There are those that work hard, and those that work smart. Those who do both end up telling you what to do. It definitely is a recession proof trade, which is quite the opposite from construction. Just my thoughts, I think it would be...

pipsters- let me know when you do, I may be interested. greasemonkey44- Currently in construction basically jobsite b****. I will be working hopefully full time this summer. I intend for this job to be just that as I go through CC then to a four year. I want to have a wide perspective of...

good idea on the tap and die set. I do agree some of snappy's stuff is paying extra for the name, I just don't know yet which tools are overpriced. Found a 25 piece S-K 1/2 shallow impact set for $165, and 19 piece SAE for $160. I will definitely have to set a budget or I'll end up broke...

I see, that is a really flawed system. And I assume whoever quotes is the one who sets the time, and I don't doubt they deflate estimated time to compete with other places

why were you unable to get paid for your work??