Recent content by Knipper

Okay, first of all, I'm sorry. I know 90% of the responses to this post are going to say "you're crazy" "damn FNG" "what a douche" etc... But, if you could only have 25 tools that had to get the most work done (mechanical, plumbing, electrical, framing, finishing, etc..) what would they be...

If i'm working on something becasue I want to (scenario a) it's usually the tool i will need after the one i am currently using. If i'm working on something becasue I have to (scenario b) it's typically my neighbor's respect becuase i just de-flowered his daughter's virgin ears, again. "Why...

Ha! You know after I spent 30 minutes figuring out how to plug it in and getting that hex shaped do-hickey that holds the blade on tight, it took me about 30 more to realize that not only did i need to put it on the right way but I also had to take it out of the package. They really should let...

Obviously the lower the temp setting on the water heater the less gas you will use to heat it. The trick to finding the right setting is determining how much hot water you need before you run out. This is how I find the best setting. Turn down the thermostat about 5° (on my heater, half a...

I've been trying to find a blade for my 7 1/4 circular saw that is a little sharper than a stick of butter and can cut a 2x4 by method of anything other than friction/burning. I figured I would try to find something made in USA so I found an Irwin, flipped it over, and sure enough "CHINA". Now I...

Haha I own a Tracker as well and people still give me a hard time, telling me "you know that's just a Geo, why does it say Chevrolet". They tend to get confused when i tell them it's a Grand Vitara made in Canada with Indian and Japanese parts. To which they usually retort with something to the...

They have a new Hooters/SnapOn/HotRod/Smith & Wesson/Bud Light compilation calendar coming out in 2011. Please let me know if you can find one...

This is just my $.02 but if you go into a pawn shop, it's either a last resort, or for a great deal. Therefore, if you buy anything there without setting the price yourself just consider yourself had. I'm assuming they probably paid about $15 to get that SO stuff from some poor schlub, or the...

So since Pittsburg is just China HF junk, does that mean if i pay the extra $.50 for Pittsburg "Pro" that I would be getting a higher quality tools that would last for two jobs instead of the standard one? Sorry... I had to :deadhorse