Recent content by JarheadBoom

Yep, aviation thing. Here's an example: NAS1804-8 nut; and here's an interesting cutaway photo of a few varieties of aviation hardware: For a given bolt/stud major diameter, a 12pt nut has less material, so it's lighter. Not by much, of course, but when you multiply the weight savings by...

Yep... but I'm a helicopter mechanic, and I deal with 12pt fasteners (both nuts and bolts) many times a day.

Almost everything in my work toolbox is engraved/marked; requirement from a previous employer (I'm a helicopter mechanic). Stuff I've bought since moving on from that employer isn't engraved; I haven't felt the need to do it since then. I prefer to buy unmarked when I buy used. However, I'd...

Absolutely beautiful!

So I stumbled on to this EPIC thread about a week ago, and have made it to page 20 (of 53 pages, with my settings - I just finished reading about dewatering the garage lift pit) so far. This is absolutely incredible! I've always been fascinated by construction work, machinery, etc., and to not...

Yes... at 1:30am on the East Coast, I just finished reading through this entire thread. Awesome job! I'm borrowing several things I've seen here: - folding workbench - bamboo flooring for a workbench/toolbox top - toolbox integration into a workbench - screwdriver organizer

Since it's been revived... I've got the Homelite; bought it refurbished through Amazon several years ago for around $60. Cuts through everything I've held it up to.

The Bristol, PA store had a bunch of the Richard prybars on the shelf, both black oxide and chromemoly, right before Christmas. Singles in both finishes, 3pc sets in black oxide. A few of the chromemoly bars made it out of the store in my hands. Gonna have to go back next paycheck and pick up...