Recent content by thebeekeeper1

Thank you--that makes sense.

Disclaimer: I am FAR from an expert/skilled welder. That said, I'm trying to learn, and getting better. I had a huge jump forward when I had a long-time professional welder adjust my helmet. Being a novice I endlessly messed with the settings, replaced the batteries, etc. Turns out I didn't...

I'm in the process of switching from using tarps, which end up getting expensive, to the metal used to build pole barns. It's a bit of a drive but Central Illinois has a place where you can buy seconds. It ends up being about a $1.58 a lineal foot, and all the pieces are 3 ft wide. They will cut...

I'm glad you figured it out. They work very well when everything is right, and we do our part. :)

The bit alignment Step at 5:35 in your video is absolutely critical.

LOL! That's great! :bowdown:

Sorry, I thought you meant you needed a way to pull the trim off the wall. I've never pried any off that brought the nail with it--they always stay behind after pulling the tiny nail gun head through. The few times I've done what your picture shows I just used a channel lock upside down.

A beekeeper's hive tool is perfect for doing that. One of these: https://www.mannlakeltd.com/9-quot-22-86-cm-hive-tool?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl6LoBRDqARIsABllMSZGdAKRFIVPkz9pwS1cDDC7UwdUQ0pNYIr8nLcgx5LJSPPXWNykmCcaAoE-EALw_wcB They are cheap, and made from spring steel, so they pry really, really...

And in the blink of an eye . . .

These have surely been mentioned, but I haven't seen it, so . . . The velcro "cord keepers" are fantastic-- https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-hook-loop-cable-ties-20-pk-69074.html We put them on cords and even my power washer hose when not in use. Very strong velcro and just the right...

Not really relevant, but I was happy to get this "set" on Ebay a while back--said to be 1930s, but still in beautiful condition, and much better than the pics make them look. For $25 I was very pleased. I didn't need them, but wanted them "just because." https://www.ebay.com/itm/292922201249

I don't post much, but I wanted to say thanks for this excellent idea.

The best "center punch" I have for making drill divots is the spent armor piercing core from a WWII .50 BMG bullet I found laying on the surface of a berm at a range. It is harder than a *****'s heart and is still extremely sharp after being bashed numerous times. Their natural shape is...

This is what I carry--and love: https://www.americanedgeknives.com/kershaw-4350-whiskey-river-folder-rosewood/