Atlas2000

Hammer Time! Congrats!

I use various Avery stickers and cover them with good clear packing tape.

Have to agree that it is asking a lot to go from 1/4 to 1/2. May I ask why that is necessary?

Did not get to see it either, but would not be the least bit surprised. Any site can be hacked with enough expertise and modest equipment. Trust me, a lot of kids nowadays have the expertise and hardware to do it. I've been in computing since 1970. There were no such things as viruses or the web then. Everything was dial up and the internet had not progressed much beyond the original Apranet project. I remember having to go through several computers to get to it. some used Unix, some DOS. Windows v1 showed up in 1985. Anyway, even the Pentagon has been hacked. I order online, but never allow them to store my credit card or other important info on the site. My address, etc. is public record, so I don't sweat that, but non-public info I make sure (as possible) is not kept after I finish my transaction. If a site has a problem with that, I go elsewhere. Speaking to CBS' "60 Minutes," James Comey (FBI director) had the following to say on Chinese hackers: There are two kinds of big companies in the United States. There are those who've been hacked by the Chinese and those who don't know they've been hacked by the Chinese.

Nice find. Some people may think the handle is overkill, but having used these before, I know better. If room allows, use it. These bad boys can hurt you. (or me)

Retired now (more or less), but when I was using tools on the job, i had to buy my own. Being a tightwad, I was very particular to take very good care of them. Had all types from standard hand tools to very specialized tools. Only bought the best I could find and was always glad I did. I admit I don't always buy the absolute best available now that I am retired, but I won't buy crap either. Still take care with them though. I used to cringe watching people use tools for a purpose they were never intended for. Almost always ended in personal injury/ tool damage/messed up parts.

That is a pretty cool idea BMack37! Thanks.

Hey guys! Anybody planning to try and be in the path of the eclipse on August 21? (or lucky enough to live under the path) Bought myself a #14 filter to go in my oxy-acetylene goggles. Below is a site to determine when/where it will occur. I'm stoked about it! I plan on trying to be in the Andrews, NC/Lake Nantahala area for it. http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2017_GoogleMapFull.html

Nice saw, but the lack of a rafter hook seems like a serious over sight. I know not everyone uses them, but what would it have hurt?

Having done some farming in my younger days, I understand why the farm machinery was super nova. People don't think about the massive size and parts that hang out from such things. I have almost been killed by idiots that think they own the road and refuse to slow down or pull further over. If I was at a place I could, I would pull the farm equipment over till they got past, but conditions don't always allow that. It is a form of self preservation. For people with good sense I'm sorry for the light, but like so many things, it is necessary to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. As far as headlights, most are tolerable if aimed correctly. (and not on high beam) Problems occur when they are not aimed right or are out because of a load of anvils, etc. in the rear of the vehicle. (unless it is self leveling, which I think all vehicles should be for this very reason)

Apparently he seeks out equipment that a major commercial woodworking shop would use. If I had the money, so would I.

Only sheet metal work I have done (other than the occasional home repair) was on aircraft. 2024-T3 and 7075-T6 aluminum are easier to work with than thin steel, but will slice you if given the chance. Nice signs!

Always good to just relax and enjoy now and then. I avoid buffets as much as possible, else I would weigh 10 times more than my already excessive plumpitude.

Clever comp56! Hope you enjoy the new house and shop JimboS1ice.

Welcome to the forum. Good, and occasionally crass, info to be had here. Went to El Paso once back in the eighties. Lovely area. I generally stay close to NC.

OK, got it now. I assume, if people make me an uncoerced offer, that they are comfortable with it. I would have no trouble accepting. He obviously knows you are having to make a long trip and do a lot of work. If you have trouble accepting such offers from family, then I can offer no advice.

Not sure I understand. Please elaborate. I don't see a problem (yet).

By all means, best of luck! Also, may the skill be with you.

Better work than a lot of houses I've seen.

Here's an 8-sider from my neck of the woods. https://www.oldbaldy.org/

It happens. Watch this one. The next on you tube is a lady not paying attention and falling in a pit.

Is that a cover welded over winch cable? Very interesting project. Did your dad get it from a dealer or military surplus? Doesn't look standard civilian issue for the time period. Hope you get time to work on it soon.

Never been much of an artist. Wish I was better. This person is very good.

Yeah high volume places all use pits. Used to use a friends pit he built in his back yard. It had a set of steps built into the single pit. It was long enough you could pull the vehicle over it and then be able to still climb down. Most of the high volume places have multiple pits accessed by a single stair down to an open area under all the pits which is also used to store the tools, oil and filters, and the used oil. The one in the picture is deeper than it appears.

A lot of companies are deceptive in their ads. Only reason more don't get sued is how much lawyers cost versus how much you could hope to gain.