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Interesting that they rusted up from the bottom. A buddy of mine rolls and supplies metal roofing, I believe it's referred to locally as "Ag", "ribbed", or "barn roofing". He has talked about the cut end at the eave of the usable panel being the area most prone to rust, and we have discussed...

Hope it didn't come across like that, I am a cabinet freak (design/build/install), and enjoy the heck out of the hardware and the equipment (all of it). FWIW, the blum minipress was < $500 used and 36 years old, the 3phase converter necessary for it was sourced cheap and used too.

Started out with one of these: Move up to one of these from Fisch: Picked up one of these a few years ago (used) and never looked back: And I've made mistakes with all of them, lol. Make sure you get the layout 100% right on. The Minipress insertion function is awesome. I giggle every time I...

You will need to order hinges with specific overlays. Be warned that the compact hinges do not allow as tight reveals between doors as the clip-ons. The clip-ons function as a "zero clearance" opening hinge, the compacts will throw the door slightly to the hinge side of the frame as they open...

Happy belated birthday internet friend. Glad you made a full recovery.

I would be willing to give Guido a good home, and to help his siblings be placed into the foster care of my immediate male relatives. That way they could all get together regularly. Get well soon.

That looks like a food processor

Grandfather was born at the turn of the century. Dad was born during the depression. My father likes to tell me about the time he and grandpa were building the second story stairs for our "camp". I was probably 4 at the time, and kept getting in the way. My dad finally gave me a dozen new nails...

Because they don't have it at Home Depot/Lowes. Seems to me that the only places that carry it (locally) are places that are 96% commercial account sales. Not knocking anyone, I've been in the trades longer than I'd like to admit, and I only realized how widespread/available it was maybe a...

Cut-away? We going clam-shell

+1 for the stripmeister. 6 years ago I split the cost of one with the electrician that handles the wiring on all of my remodels. He had 6 55 gal drums full of wire that came out of remodels. Awesome tool, and at the time it was cheaper than most of the other options out there. Edited to add: I...

I bought a set of Levelution aluminum box levels 30+ years ago and intended for them to be the last set I ever bought, until I forgot to set the level bag in the truck and accidentally backed over them. They were the best levels I ever used. By the time that happened, they were NLA. I replaced...

It's the pallet of tires on top of the forklift that makes me wonder if we are related

Happy to see you made it back intact. I generally try to only buy southern (or western) vehicles. Typically I start my "southern" search in DC and go south. As you found out, you have to keep an eye out for the "snowbird" vehicles, though.

Exactly this. As a craftsman and a finish guy, if you want to reliably measure to the 32nd (or better) a folding rule is the only way to go, unless whatever you're measuring is small enough for calipers. That having been said, folding rules aren't my preferred go to if I'm framing.

How much would the mechanic charge to put a different 454 in? I gotta think you could pick up a running 454 for less than a grand. They're probably out there in the $5-$600 range if you're quick. They all burn a quart of oil every 1K miles anyways.

Wherever/however you get the material: IMO the best thing you can do is cull your lumber piles onsite before you start. Any material that is crowned or bowed can usually be cut into smaller pieces (trimmers/cripples/sills/sleeper blocking/etc). Use the best stuff for the walls, make sure the...

Excellent! Any more thought as to a striking face on the small end? Either way I’ll buy a couple to hand off to friends.

I have one of the blems mentioned, and it feels great in my hands. Primarily been repairing siding and trim on an 1880's Victorian home for the last few weeks, prepping for the painters to come. Any time I've needed to persuade pieces into place, I've reached for the extender, and it's done...

I've owned 6 suburbans over the last 25 years, and I still have 2 2001 K2500 8.1's (with barn doors) in my driveway. One is now only for parts and comes in handy. Your story makes me feel much more normal. Thanks.