Recent content by Jayers

I had no organized storage for by combo wrenches and hated just sorting through them to find the right one. I don't wrench in a garage, and usually carry tools to whatever machine or thing I'm working on so I've gotten to the point where I only want to grab the least amount of tools needed. So...

HF sells a small Pittsburgh pair for 1.99 that have smooth jaws. They are in the little bins at floor level in the pliers aisle. I bought the original one as a a tool for cardstock modelling to hold parts together while the glue dries, effective for long cylinders. You need smooth jaws so...

Here's my 2 cents based on 25 years of homeownership, being a landlord, DIY'ing and vintage RV restoration: For the home DIY'er: 1. Buy that Skil Circ saw, put a diablo blade on it. Get the magnesium version, they're right. This is the tool for quick cuts of dimensional lumber, and the right...