Recent content by jwalk2c

Got to be careful with those inexpensive ratchet straps that have such a short release mechanism. I was using one to put pressure and help inflate a tubeless front tire on one of my trusty Wheel Horse garden tractors. The tire was old and stubborn, like me I guess. It would not take air, so I...

Hello everyone, Thanks for all the help and entertainment provided here. Please let me add I am a newbie at metal working. I am bolting ¼ mild steel plate to press. treated wood using 3/8 gal. Lag bolts 3 and 4 in in length. When I test fitted the bolts in the plates, I noticed the threads on...

I second the suggestion for Snap On Led. I have one mounted to my old halogen twin work-light telescoping stand. Fits in top channel perfectly with 2 zip ties. And to fix the wobble top I filled tube with JBWeld and reinstalled plug & bolt. So far I do not have issue with telescoping function. I...

I second this advice. I battled Carpenter Bees for years. They always bore at one area of my deck . I also use the Cyonara liquid that doyourownpestcontrol sales. It is great for all kinds of bugs and such. I spray around foundation of house and garage and of course deck. If you spray it in the...

I never thought about spraying ATF or oil when cleaning. Sounds like a good ideal, because no matter how much laquer thinner I spray, my guns always seem to have paint residue. How do you avoid contamination in the next project? Thank You

Home Depot is my choice. Lowes stopped carrying Simpson Strong Tie and also Closet Maid. Instead they changed to a cheaper made product line. I also like Home Depot's electrical Leviton products better than Lowes Cooper brand. I can never find the all the small niche items needed to finish a...

Thanks for such a great forum. I woke up at about 3 in the morning worrying about my compressor dilemma. I recently bought a 5hp 60gal IR to replace trusty 30+ yr. old Craftsman/Devilbiss 3hp 30gal. The IR instructions call for wire size 8 if distance does not exceed 50 ft. Since my wire run...