Recent content by LDR814

Thought I could drag / paste photo into message but didnt work

Hi - Newbee here. Do I need to make some some "cloud" space or some something to make a post with the fine grinder I want to post?

Nearly all the occasions I have built and mounted swing doors on the misc. sheds, etc I have built, I always default to my early days of building fence / gates. The bottom hinge actually carriers nearly all the load - the top hinge only acts as a anchor point to "tension" the load.

Bump - anyone?

Some of the guys I work with have suggested plywood walls for the garage / shop. I am a little concerned about fire hazard. Is that a concern?

I’m not sure how I always seem to wind up with odd circumstances / weird projects but here goes: I recently moved into a property I had originally purchased to refurbish for a family member. About ½ way through the remodel family plans changed and my wife and I have finished out the house...

Occasionally I think my slabs get colder than the dew point or something – the floors get covered in moisture. Then when the outside air temp warms up rapidly I get the moisture. I’m in north Florida and so we have pretty rapid swings in temp and a lot of humidity. - My tools do the same thing...

Thanks for the feedback. I'm trying to talk myself into it - I've got more projects than I will get to in this life time!

Reed 206r for 100$ - Looks rough but what do you think? (trying to clip pic in but newbie:( http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/tls/4805426988.html

I'm looking at some other items on PST (3/8 ratchets) and think they have good deals. I was going to register and place an order, but it looks like PST is commercial account only? Anyone else purchase from them? Edit - I figured it out. They have a "guest" option which I didn't see from the...

If you are working in a noisy environment, wear ear protection - 1)it will help you focus 2)it may save your hearing in old age If you are running screw/bolt etc in with a drill, make sure your head is out of the way when the screw hits bottom!

Re: Tips & Tricks guitar string makes a great device for cleaning out small holes (pilot jets etc)

I've thought about catching the house AC condensate in one (AC drain pumps through attic so it works out)

Re: Tips & Tricks Baby wipes in the vehicle come in handy for any un-expected clean ups And if they still sell them - Chubs brand baby wipes came in boxes that looked like large lego's they are awesome for storing hardware, parts etc in. Whenever I know anyone is having a new baby I always hit...

Re: Tips & Tricks I use a small Old Pal fishing lure box to hold all my "tune up" pieces. The bottom has a vacuum pump, the tiered shelves have various feeler gauges, plug gappers, vacuum plugs, odd ignition screws, a set or two of points, etc. It just works really well Also if your replacing...