Recent content by lovetap

I haven't heard of mandatory, but I installed a robo shutoff actuator with a couple water sensors around for peace of mine while I'm away for work or travel. One in the kitchen and another below my manifold. And some heat tape around my plumbing which flicks on when a thermometer indicates the...

The M18 inflator has largely replaced my air compressor for tires and small scale dust blowing. My nail guns are battery. Currently I only use an air compressor for flooring stapler, air jack, and pneumatic hammer. When I have a little more space a plasma torch will join the family. But to your...

I used the dewalt tool for all the plumbing in the house and was quite pleased with it. Intended to sell it after I was done but it's been useful for loaning out to friends.

Never knew I needed sheepskin ratchet strap covers. Lot of choices on that site. Might pickup some of the "endless" straps, like a ratcheting version of the NRS river strap.

Wow that's a beaut! I need some of those aggressive tires. Here's mine helping with framing

I acquired a very old grey-market Toyota forklift for lifting things to the deck level at our compound. Despite indoor tires it has been incredibly useful for moving things outside and I only get stuck in gravel every third or fourth time I use it. It's really sweet to have the option to...

What are you running for heat?

Simply beautiful. I would enjoy hanging out in there.

If there was any alternative option that would work for our use case I would support another company. But it's the only option for now that provides high speed internet in remote places. Here's a packout I setup with a mini. We attach it to a mount on a snow machine or fourwheeler while we're...

No big deal, but I'm sort of a Snap-On guy now 😎

I can empathize about losing tools, well not losing but misplacing temporarily, it is deep in my being. It took me a concerted effort to organize my tools (with big help from a 3d printer) and make sure they went back where they belong. After awhile it became a habit and the mental fog lifted...

I was looking at that today, we need something like that on an ATV trailer for filling camp generators and heaters. Pump seems to work well?

Picked up a 33 piece impact set for a field project. Sockets looks pretty decent, ratchet feels smooth and stout without much back drag. $67.

With the lack of Harbor Freight in Alaska my only 'local' source of cheapo tools is a store that sells only VEVOR products. I could not find any continuous thread about their products so I would be interested to see the hits and misses. Bonus points if you know what product it is knocking off or...

I have literally never thought about it. I've never had a ratchet not work from sitting in the toolbox. I wouldn't think that grease would evaporate? Pliers sure, they need a workout after some idle time.