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I've been there! Also, this other ancient technology is helpful:
P.S. A refresher on the historical timeline:
1950's: Bettie Nesmith Graham invents Liquid Paper correction fluid.
1966: Her son, Michael, is hired to be a member of the Monkees, a TV show/band that eventually became a real band
1980: Mom dies, leaving half of her $50M estate to her son
1984: Michael is now a producer and the movie Repo Man gets made. Other projects and adventures continue.
2021: Michael dies
What surprises me is that both Liquid Paper and Wite Out, the imitator, are still out there in liquid form! Who's typing? Also, the tape version is just so slick nowadays. I used that for a decade or so at work, and in the laser printer era. (shrug)
four.cycle
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^ I used all kinds of "white out" doing cut-and-paste ad layouts and some artwork - it's not just for typing.
I don't think they do "cut and paste" ad layout any more though.
I don't think they do "cut and paste" ad layout any more though.
Beerhippie
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I use Wite Out pens for metal marking. It shows up nicely against dark cold-rolled metal and it's pretty much heat-proof for things like free-hand plasma cutting. It's also pretty permanent on prepped metal and works great for things like highlighting markings on tools.I've been there! Also, this other ancient technology is helpful:
landrover bodger
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that white out type stuff is great for marking the timing marks on engines. i always keep a bottle in my tool box.
My Deremel has been leaking some smoke for a bit and the other day it let it all out.
So on to the Big River and find one with a hard case and a flex shaft, I find the hard case easier for dealing with accessories and having borrowed a flex shaft recently I wanted one.
Shows up today, seemed small for a hard case and sure enough it's a soft case and no flex shaft.
A little pissed that I'll need to drive to drop it off and dealing with their customer service trying to get a chat but very happy when they told me to keep it and they will issue a refund, score.
So on to the Big River and find one with a hard case and a flex shaft, I find the hard case easier for dealing with accessories and having borrowed a flex shaft recently I wanted one.
Shows up today, seemed small for a hard case and sure enough it's a soft case and no flex shaft.
A little pissed that I'll need to drive to drop it off and dealing with their customer service trying to get a chat but very happy when they told me to keep it and they will issue a refund, score.
Lumberjack_bw
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I have had that flashlight for about 2 weeks. For a $15.00 light i love it.Harbor Freight.
Badlands 48 inch Farm Jack. A replacement to a cheap "Reese" branded one that's a piece of junk.
My plans were Hi-Lift and Hi-Lift only, but Rural King has sucked with keeping the things in stock. Also, this was $30 cheaper.
PS: also got some 3/8 impact sockets, but will return them due to Walmart not having the HT 12V impact in stock; and I'm back there anyway to pick up a workbench with a truck.
Walmart. Hyper Tough 800 Lumen Slim EDC Pocket Flashlight.
It has a "tall" worklight type lamp on the side, a "regular" flashlight on the front, and a UV bulb as well. All in something inexpensive (under $15 with tax--Walmart lists at at $14.97, it's $13 something at my Walmart on the shelf) and slim for what it offers. It also has a pocket clip.
Maker is listed as "NINGBO FUTAI ELECTRIC". Looks like they sell on Amazon, Walmart, and a few other places as "FORTOLIGHT".
Modes--"long side bulb"--single press mid, press again for low. Hold--red. press again after that--flashing red. "short side". Press once, low--press after that, medium. Hold--full "HOLY **** I'M BLIND" 800 lumens. Double press, UV.
Replaces quite a few lights I have, and I know I'll lose it, so I bought two at that price. These had originally came out in May-ish, and my store sold out of 'em quickly. They finally restocked in the past week or so.
Fiskars "garden scissors'. These were in the garden stuff on clearance for $8, and I got them for my new shop scissors. They cut great!
They slide into a plastic scabbard with a sharpener. Could've sworn it had a belt sheath before; but I swear that's Lowe's version of this.
In an estate sale $3 Penncraft small metal toolbox in great shape, I found this little bag of Fuller metric combo wrenches. It says on the bag it has 7mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm and 14mm, but the 10mm is missing and in its place is an SK 8mm. I'll add a 9mm and 10mm and put the set in my everyday portable general toolbox. I don't have any wrenches in it just sockets and 2 sizes of adjustable wrenches.
Durasharp US made scissors from are also going in that box. From same toolbox.
Durasharp US made scissors from are also going in that box. From same toolbox.
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SC Fly Guy
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Not a tool per se, but found this Ignik 5 LB Growler at TSC on clearance for $47.99. Don’t have an immediate need, but it was too good to pass up. I think it’ll prove handy during tailgate season!!
neophyte
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Laundry bluing is still being sold, likely mostly for non-laundry tasks.
Also such things are good to paint a mark to indicate the "Top" side of plastic clamshell cases. It is surreal how many cases are made where the top and bottom sides are not clear. Don't ask me how many times I opened the wrong side dumping out contents till I started marking the up side on all cases where it was not very clear!
Beerhippie
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Is that one that takes a little CO2 Powerlet cylinder?Not a tool per se, but found this Ignik 5 LB Growler at TSC on clearance for $47.99. Don’t have an immediate need, but it was too good to pass up. I think it’ll prove handy during tailgate season!!
I think I labeled a special tool I had rented from the auto parts store for just this reason! Heavy parts, too.
Wikipedia tells me this:
"Solid bluing is sometimes used by hoodoo doctors to provide the blue color needed for "mojo hands" without having to use the toxic compound copper(II) sulfate."
Soooo... what other uses?
SC Fly Guy
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Beerhippie
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Growler, to me, is a large refillable container for beer.5 LB propane gas tank.
But a five-pound propane tank is a nice size!
Twisted Sid
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Growler means something totally different in the UK
SC Fly Guy
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I was just citing the manufacturer’s name for it. It’s a handy little package.
Beerhippie
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I went out with her in college!
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bugnut
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I keep several colors of nail polish in the shop for just this reason, and of late i've take to marking keys and locks, so I know instantly who mates to whom. Much easier, and my sis was dazzled when i showed her the colors and uses!
"Reduce Algae Growth in Fountains / Animal Bird, Fish Ingestion
Many Uses
Did you think Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing was used only in the laundry? In the 140+ years that consumers have been using Mrs. Stewart’s Bluing, dozens of additional uses for our product have been discovered! Learn about those uses here.mrsstewart.com
Mrs. Stewart's Bluing is often used in fountains, bird baths, and fish ponds to make the water more beautiful in appearance. This brings up many questions regarding the effect of MSB on fish, birds, and plants. Here is an article with more information. PDF"
To the capitol!
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I just realized I could have used some Wite Out on my "vacation" recently, at a friend's place having to charge truck and tractor batteries that are kept in the workshop. Normally I have colored felty rings helping me. Lots of squinting and double checking for + and - on those black plastic cases!
You had a growler, too?
i've never seen a lawn mower or bike shop throw a scope on while using one of these. usually this is what i'm seeing used instead, https://tarylfixesall.bigcartel.com/product/taryl-s-spark-plug-tester
I used a simple Lisle spark tester last week on a friend's riding mower. Sad little orange spark jumping the gap, engine not starting. I replaced the plug because it was an unknown (not my mower) and it started and ran roughly. Not using the tester at this point, I then removed the engine cover to inspect the entire spark plug wire, which, at its advanced age, might have issues.
Yep. Rubbing against engine/head, either worn or melted and grounding out. Insulated it in a temporary way (electrical tape, split fuel hose) and the engine ran happily. (As long as I held the seat switch in one hand and squeezed it at all times, but that's another story. It's not always one problem...)
That Briggs & Stratton motor is just not a diesel.
rmack898
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Like others, I jumped on the Martin hammers from HJE although I was too slow as two of the hammers I wanted were already sold out.
Flex shaft and a small Dewalt parts box delivered today, I will have to make do.My Deremel has been leaking some smoke for a bit and the other day it let it all out.
So on to the Big River and find one with a hard case and a flex shaft, I find the hard case easier for dealing with accessories and having borrowed a flex shaft recently I wanted one.
Shows up today, seemed small for a hard case and sure enough it's a soft case and no flex shaft.
A little pissed that I'll need to drive to drop it off and dealing with their customer service trying to get a chat but very happy when they told me to keep it and they will issue a refund, score.