Recent content by krivasgarage

IF we are going to talk about possibilities, here are some things you could think about. You could be sued by anyone injured. If you have kids and one gets injured mom could sue you - people do crazy things when bad things happen to their kids. Mfr would be on the hook in most jurisdictions...

Yesterday I attended Ron's "Beginning Steel" workshop near Georgetown, TX. I was an hour and a half's drive for me, and it was well worth it - it would have been worth traveling much, much farther. And Harold Chapman was the consummate host - his shop and crew are just amazing. For those who...

Speaking of rubber and cotton, I have a pair of madgrips. The rubber is really thick, so they are great for absorbing vibration like from a chainsaw or a push mower:

Lol. Is there anyone on GJ who isn't. About something? Really?

Not interested in a flame war, but this past year I got the 20V Matrix line of tools from Black and Decker. I really like them - I have the drill driver, the impact, the reciprocating saw - all head attachments easily swapped onto the trigger/ battery unit (and the Craftsman ones fit too)...

Gotta love the 21st Century.

Wow. After lurking this thread for the past year, I feel like I need to mail someone a check for tuition.

Anyone want to volunteer an explanation of the physics behind the statement that crimped conducts electricity better than soldered?

If your wife is a really bad cook, you can use her pancake batter.

Re: Cutting tight hose clamps (or Zipties) with "side cutters"? Want a cheap pair. And then do the opposite, unless you are just flat-rating the job. Gently pry open the band clamp and it can be reused, especially if there are no replacements available. Since you are going to drive the...

Thanks for wasting about an hour of my time. Used up about all my willpower resisting bidding on the lifts. But I am bookmarking this site for when I am ready to start stocking a garage. If stuff like this is available then, it will save thousands of sawbucks.

A tiny plumber's wrench if you've got the space.

Lol. Twisted nuts argument. Gotta love GJ. Not to mention "hot water heater" police. Since silliness abounds, thought I would give everyone a chuckle: Best Mythbusters episode ever. Seriously, don't screw around when it comes to water heaters.

Have you tried Sketch-Up? It's pretty cheap.