Recent content by Tawn

Thats the problem I am having - the choice ARE endless. Right now I have nothing over the driveway and builders grade porch light near the door and a weak single flood up high over the deck that doesn't put out enough light to cook with in the dark.

I am having my windows and gutters replaced and while the contractor is here I want to put up / replace exterior lighting. 1. I need one that will go above the garage door - it can be mounted as high as the second story that will cover a large area of the driveway in front of the door - its a...

I like my Ryobi electric for light duty stuff. About $100 at Home Depot. Day 1 - cut off the POS, Made in China GFI plug and put a regular plug on it. Mine lasted two days. I was ready to take it back for refund when I figured out the plug was the problem. I use it on a charter boat weekly...

I built this shelf above the garage door. Runs the width of the garage and is 4 feet deep. Tied in to rafters and studs on the ends. A "cutout" to clear garage door opener. I don't put anything too heavy up there so, 1) So I don't overload rafters and 2) what ever is up there has to be...

Up until last week it was a Gerber folder. Now it's a Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Salt. My first "nice" knife. I am limited to a blade 2 1/2" or shorter due to security rules where I work. The Dragon fly is incredibly light and the H1 serrated blade is stupid sharp. As much as I like the dragonfly...

Showed up today. Overall I am happy with it - its as sharp as ****!!! It is a little smaller and a lot lighter than I was expecting. I can't complain about the size - I am limited to 2 1/2" blade due to restrictions of the building I work in. Im not really a fan of the wire pocket clip - I'd...

I guess I misspoke. Not cutting up boxes so much as cutting the tape so I can fold them up and get them in the trash can. I do have a utility knife handy in the garage as well. This knife is for everyday / everywhere carry.

Thanks guys - just ordered a Spyderco Drgaonfly 2 Saltwater in yellow and allegedly rust-proof. 2 1/4" blade so it is legal to carry at work. I got it with the Spyderedge (serrated edge). Figured it would hold up better for cutting up the wife's endless stream of Amazon boxes which is what I...

I have had it with Made in China, won't stay sharp, pocket knives. I carry one everyday but it has to have a blade less than about 2 1/2" to be legal in the Federal Building I work in. There is a little bit of wiggle room with the 2 1/2" as well. Security has told me I am good as long as it...

The 9 1/2 " ones? These...

What is the best way to cut a 4/0 battery cable? I will need to cut it to length after I have ran it through the boat's wire chase. Hacksaw? Bolt cutters? Thanks in advance.

Local hardware store had a Channel Lock brand breaker bar for $22. Its now on the boat - thanks for the input guys.

Thanks guys. I wasn't clear enough in what I need it for - its not to take off the bolt holding tensioner pulley, I need it to rotate the tensioner pulley so I can slip the serpentine belt on/off the top idler pulley when changing the belt. I haven't a clue how much torque is required to move...

Thats my fear - I may never need it, but if and when I do - I NEED IT!!

Need a decent breaker bar to carry on a boat to use to roll a tensioner pulley on a 8.3 Cummins in the event of a broken belt. Needs to be at least 24" Really don't want to pay Snap-On price for something that will hopefully see little to no use and I am unfamiliar with the brands offered on...