Recent content by kapena

I recently bought a nice set of step drills from Drill Hog. They sell quality (made in USA) bits for a reasonable price. I found them on eBay.

I'm not an electrician, but my understanding of the 240 v current flow is that each of the two 120 v feed lines has a different phase. Since they are different phases, they can use each other's feed line as a return line to complete the circuit. Being in different phases allows both currents to...

I see what you are talking about now. I generally have the piece that I am saving on the left side so that the line is easy to see. But as you said, some might prefer to work from the opposite side. :thumbup:

If you are right-handed, then you can see the blade easily with the worm drive saw. You would have to look over the saw to see the cut line, if the blade were on the right side. We used to call direct-drive saws "left-handed" saws for that reason. I've heard of guys cutting themselves using the...

There are times when a pipe over the ratchet will make things easier, if you pay attention and don't over-do it. This brings back a memory of my removing the lug nuts off an old 3/4 ton military surplus trailer. I had no problem with one wheel using my S-K 1/2" drive with the pipe's help. The...