Recent content by Gentleman Adventurer

Thread revival to say "Thanks for the Copper Handbook reference" Answers all the questions.

Great idea!

I second the above. I used it for my RV battery system. Works nice, consistent crimps. Use stranded wire if it's in any type of area prone to vibration. the article referenced above is top notch.

I've had a Makita 1/4 sheet palm sander for years. Still works great.

I hope it works better for you than it did me.:lol: I bought my better half a new mower, the latest Makita rechargable yard tools, and still wind up doing the yard 50% or more. I hate yard work. Maybe she's a better planner than me.........:headscrat Nice work on the tractor. Thanks for the...

rmack, mybig, thanks for the info. I'm always suspect of fabric shelter/awnings. I've had a couple that didn't last a year, where the fabric sun rotted.

That Harbor freight carport tent has really held up well, or is it just an illusion? Might have to check them out.

Mack; Glad you both are ok. I get to Clay county occasionally and was tracking their Coronavirus status. Glad you didn't get it. Relax and recuperate, spend time together, projects will wait. I just poured the cement for my new shop. Watching you work through details helped my planning. Thanks...

The master of packing!! Nice work.

Very Nice!

Re: From losing everything to being cash-poor and shop-rich in "only" five years! 1st of all< Great Job Emma (and dad) on the chair. She WILL appreciate it some day. GT Thanks for the link and installation ideas. It wasn't something I had thought about. I am planning a portable/temporary...

Compressing air heats it up. If you cool it, as the temperature drops, the dew point drops. Dew Point is the atmospheric temperature (varying according to pressure and humidity) below which water droplets begin to condense and dew can form. This lowering causes the moisture to condense and...

Nice shop and hanger. We are looking at acquiring a similar set up. If you don't mind me asking, what airpark are you at, and are there other lots available? A PM is ok if you don't want it public. Thanks.

I have a couple sets of these around the perimeter of my garage, and 2, 4 foot overhead lights in the middle. They do a good job lighting up the area. Simple to hang from some J hooks in the ceiling...

A couple of options for removing moisture (particularly needed if spraying paint or using a plasma cutter. A very good air dryer, a couple options: Air dryer...