Recent content by Paul_The_Builder

I've bought many tools from CPO, always had a good experience. Normally they look like-new. Occasionally they come with some sharpie marking or dirt or something, but still really good shape.

I've seen a glut of coveralls on Ali-Express lately. I've been tempted to order a pair, but have been leery of their sizing, that it won't fit an "American proportioned" individual like myself. Might be the ticket for you though, they do list detailed measurements...

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Holy cow, that is saving big money at Menards! I have bought those from Amazon Warehouse (now called Amazon Resale) a few times when the prices are reasonably low, but that set from Menards is the best price I've seen by far. One thing I noticed recently is that some sellers have added some...

I have some and have not had good results with them. I do have cheaper ones I bought online, maybe the more expensive name brand ones are better. Regardless, I do all my crimping and non-soldered wire connections with open-barrel crimps and a piece of heat shrink tubing over it. Better...

There are dozens of smart dimmer switches that can be controlled through a smart home software or hub, and be put on a schedule, etc. A lot of them can be set up as 3-way and 4-way switches also. I have a bunch of GE Zwave dimmer switches that I quite like. I believe they're now sold under the...

Cobras for sure Once you go Ka-nip-ex, you don't go ka-back-ex.

I have an Owon 4 channel benchtop o-scope with an internal battery (battery lasts about 1 hour) I am happy with it.

The Metabo "E" models with the Tacho Constamatic feature throttle the motor to match the load on it, so the disc is basically at the same speed at all times. They're really interesting to use - usually when you put more pressure on a grinder you can hear the RPMs drop, but with the Metabo tacho...

I've had a Shorai lithium battery in my 1900cc motorcycle since 2015, and it still cranks just as strong as when it was new. Granted I only ride 1000-2000 miles per year, but it commonly sits for 2 months at a time in my Texas garage and starts up no issues. I've never taken the battery out of...

Yeah should have been more clear. Moving across country (~1000 miles), so trying to figure out the logistics of packing up my workshop into Uhauls or similar and taking everything to a different state. Moving from a regular suburban type house to a house on an acre of land with a pole barn or...

Good information to know! Thanks for the insight

Yeah that's something I was thinking about. Maybe even 2x4"s mounted lengthwise to even out the load. I imagine the frame is designed to hold the most weight in the center and 2 ends where the wheels mount. I'm afraid of the frame bowing in the middle and even if its only 1/8" it might make...

I have a fancy pants 18V barrel grip jigsaw that I normally use with dust collection. Also have an M12 jigsaw, because I got it cheap on Amazon several years ago. I find myself using the M12 jigsaw 90% of the time. Its pretty small and light, has a narrower shoe than my 18v jigsaw, and has...

Have 3 loaded 72" x 24"D Husky tool chests, albeit not loaded super heavy. Looking to move them a considerable distance in the near future. Is it safe to just move these around with a forklift? Are they able to support the weight of the tool chest on the bottom frame if you pick it up with...