Recent content by Souljer

Hi KodiacKid, I had a similar issue with a Snap On box I bought on eBay. A lock but no key for the 1940's something box. I took the lock out of the lid and took it to a locksmith. He then made a new key for it. It was so old that the locksmith had to take a key blank that was close and then...

That's cool. I've always dreamed of designing and building my own box. I don't know how to weld or fabricate with metal though, so I'd probably build it out of wood with some simple metal parts, like a tubular frame or something. By the way, across the top of each page are a few drop down...

Hi, There is so much about this I love it's not funny. • The small end counter/shelf that is also a narrow cabinet for small parts. • The round corners. • The way the upper shelf is angled so small parts and dirt don't get forgotten up there as well as it's probably easier to get those...

Hi, Those look great. Regarding coloring the handles I remember you mentioning white handles to match the white cabinets in another thread (I think you posted a pic?). The first thing that came to mind was, that white might show oil, grease, dirt, etc. a lot easier and be harder to clean...

Hi, Have you considered large shears or scissors? When I was lining my newer box with a heavy weight, thick material (not cork) I thought I would have to use a big knife and a straight edge, etc. Then when that was not working too well I looked over and saw my large shears and thought, why not...

Hi, I said it before: • EDUCATION. Understanding and respecting the tools and possibilities. • FOLLOW THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. Some people have been doing those to things for years and have avoided serious problems of all sorts. Works for other things besides saws, by the way. The saws...

Hi, That's what I was trying to say. I guess I was not clear. There are probably millions of saws out there. Hundreds of thousands of people using them everyday over the course of a year. How many injuries vs. How many safe and sensible operations everyday for the last year? I bet it's safer...

Hi, What's the big deal with a politician wearing a tie, standing next to a saw that is not running? Who cares? He was not operating the saw. AND that is the least important issue brought up. Did you completely miss the point of the video? I recall being taught years ago by a person with ten...

Hi, I just got a newer, bigger, nicer box and I've put my few mechanic tools and a lot of my other tools and supplies in there. I had so much all over the place, misplaced and half lost. I love the box and having a single location; knowing where things are for a change. As I said earlier, I...

Hi, Thanks for all the feedback. Great to hear so many points of view clearly pointing in one direction: Get Both - They are not interchangeable except in special cases, especially below 3/4". I'm more of a DIYer at least in spirit. Right now I'm between garages. I still work on stuff but not...

Hi, I've always wondered how necessary it is to have standard sets when metric sets cover the same sizes. Don't they? I mean they can't be off more than a millimeter, right? Are the fractional sizes somehow off just enough to require a full standard set of sockets and wrenches, etc. and a...

Hi, First off I totally agree with you in that I too have spent my entire life using inches/ feet/ miles. So that is also what I'm familiar with and it's easier for me in certain applications. I'm just going by my own experience when I make something. If I want the part to end between 19-18 mm...

Hi, The Japanese went metric for the same reason they were able to re-engineer their licensed British designed engines to a much higher quality standard; they are smart, rational people and recognize a good idea when they see it. Metric is so vastly superior to fractions in manufacturing and...

Hi, Outstanding. Congratulations. See, when you focus on what you want, instead of making excuses for why it's impossible, life has a way of working out. Now keep them safe and always take time to take care of what's important to you. Good job. :) Very happy for you.

Hi, Making excuses for failure is not necessary. You've already failed by getting distracted instead of focusing on collecting all your property. The question is: What are you going to do about it? If your plan is to do nothing -everything is impossible, the pliers are not worth the trouble-...