PutnamEco
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It's amazing the stuff these big plants throw out for the littlest things. They'll change the blade in a saw every time they use it. They'll open a box of fasteners, uses 1/4 of them, and throw the rest out. Anything that is supposed to be inspected either by OSHA or manufacturer guidelines, they rarely ever get them inspected, just throw them out. Ladders, fire extinguishers, doesn't matter, just toss it in the dumpster. They used to not care what you took home, if it was in a dumpster, trash can, or scrap pile, it was fair game. Not so much anymore, now they try and make sure it stays in the trash.
With all the silly lawsuits that these companies deal with it is little wonder why, one lawsuit could equal many years worth of tool supplies.
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You guys need to learn how to record the shows you want to watch. You can use your computer to make a personal video recorder (PVR) that puts most commercial options to shame.
I like Myth TV you can even run it as a live cd
XMBC is another VERY popular choice, that can also by found on a live cd. I would probably be using it if I wasn’t already involved with Myth.
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I really thought they were going to offer storage solutions, but didn't see any. We did see some pretty cool ones at Bosch.
That is what I was asking about, the Boschs, some of the tools I've seen offered were in systainers, while most are still being offered in the old style soft bags here in Florida, I was wondering if they were going to switch towards one or the other or keep offering us a mixed solution. I really like the systainers and I don't really care for soft sided bags. I've have read elsewhere that Bosch has even offered some tools in Sortimos L-Boxx. I would drop my Makitas in a heartbeat, if Bosch were to start offering their cordless tool sets in systainers, doubly so if they offered an offroad capable cart to move them around with.
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The metalwork they use is basically scaffolding and they are only clamps that hold it all together.So putting such a vast amount in the very very short time they have before a show,I am amazed there are not a lot more accidents.
I've worked a very little in theater, and the rigging they use there is some seriously well engineered equipment. The guys in charge of it where definitely well educated in its set up and use and would often refer to their literature to make sure they were within specification. I think that somebody might be trying to cut some corners to save a buck or two, at the expense of safety, with these failures. I would think that with all the money that is in the entertainment industry, especially with a band like Radiohead, that there would be no expense spared to insure safety. Some heads should roll over an incident like this.
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Getting hold of some of the cool stuff you guys have is very very hard because either they don't sell them at all over here, or they cost twice as much by the time they are posted.
Be cheaper for me to hire a container and do a 3 year U.S shopping spree and then have that shipped.LOL
When I was in the motorcycle biz, that was often a viable option, if you could deal with 12 week plus shipping time and all the customs/paperwork hassles.
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My fave is lead welding it is very rewarding but because of the nature of lead you need a touch like a midwife to get it right.
I know it is gas and not arc welding but lead work is a dying art and I love it.
So true, I tried a bit of it myself, and I sure ended up with a mess. We pay much money to hire this work out, here in the South East.
What I would really like to get involved in is electron beam welding. The people I know who do this wear white lab coats, and hardly ever get their fingers dirty
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I found a bunch of videos on youtube. I think that will get me started. I've got a buddy thats a Boilermaker, he gave me a few tips to get me started out. He also offered to stop by one day and give me a crash course.
Welding is an awesome skill to have, once you have it mastered, it can become a zen like experience. Oxyacetylene welding is an often forgotten about yet still useful welding method. If you can master it, you will be on your way to mastering TIG welding (vice versa as well)
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We had 2 styles of Redwings available through our program. Some of the guys that got the other model seemed to like them, but the ones I got might as well been made of concrete. I have a 10" pair or Insulated Redwings I only wear when it gets cold and nasty. They're great boots, but I gave like $250 for them several years ago.
If you have to stand around in the snow all day, nothing beats a pair of Sorels
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I have a couple tools that have stood up, but the one that sticks in my head the most is my Bosch 4" grinder. I think it is from 1990 and it has taken a beating.
I have a Dewalt 4 1/2 angle grinder that has been absolutely abused for years a refuses to die. It's more black than yellow, but it just keeps going.
You guys doing any maintenance to keep your grinders going?
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Regarding the M12 rotary hammer, I thought the same thing. What they heck can that tool do. Believe it or not, that tool is awesome. I guess there was a huge market research done on drilling into concrete and about 60% of the holes being drilled into concrete are below a 1/2" which was news to me. This seems perfect for the electrician putting boxes in etc. Can't say everyone will use it, but there is a niche for it. There is no chisel on the tool, guess it is too small.
Bosch had a couple cool things, but the tile saw and floor level was the cooliest.
Did you by any chance notice how many of their new tools are being offered in systainers or are they offering other storage solutions?
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I wonder whats up in the world of stage rigging with all these failures. I would think that the entertainment industry has enough money and expertise to put on a safe show.
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Man, I'm getting old, I remember when it was just rock. I saw the original Lynyrd Skynyrd in concert. 1976 was a good year for concerts in Madison Square Garden. Got to see Ted Nugent and The Who as well. Good Times....
I've always enjoyed the Outlaws, perhaps a little more than Skynyrd.
I have always been a fan of the father of country/southern rock as well, Gram Parsons
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I noticed Milwaukee added blade storage to their Fastback knife, that's definitely a good thing.
Where did you see this?
So, What does every think about the new products we've seen so far from the symposium?I really like the idea of the cable cutter. Not sure on the M12 SDS though. I guess I can see times where it would be advantageous on a ladder or for overhead work, but it's certainly not going to be the only SDS you'll want in your collection.
I'm not really sold on the cable cutter, I subscribe to the Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS) philosophy and don't think a battery powered tool necessary for what can be done quicker manually. I bet it will be a popular tool though. I do think all these compact rotohammers will be pretty useful for finishing tasks and other light duty work, I'll bet they will work great for Tapcons and when I get a chance will probably be purchasing one for myself.
I can't really get excited over the heated jacket as I have been wearing heated vests and jackets for 20+ years when riding my motorcycles in the winter.
Bosch has some pretty steep competition in the tile saw market, I'm wondering how it will stack up against the competition. I do commend Bosch on the floor laser, looks like they may actually have sent someone around to see what people were doing on job sites.
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Couple more you may enjoy.
Old Crow Medicine Shows song Wagon Wheel has just about become an country anthem in many areas.
Daniel Johnston is an acquired taste, he has influenced many musicians, here is his song True Love.
They did a documentary on his life called the Devil and Daniel Johnston, you could find it on YouTube.
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Not Matador, those are the cowboy boots my wife bought. Matterhorn is what I meant. Google them. They are as tough as the come.
Wow, I bet those MT801s would rock for concrete work.
As far as Timberland durability, I get a new pair every year and I usually try and stretch them out to 2. I've never had a pair just up and fail on me though.I'm tough on my footwear, If I'm not out in the woods mucking about, I'm all over everything on the jobsite, and the constant flexing just tears them up. I consider myself lucky if a pair of normal boots lasts six months. So I either buy one $250 pair of boots or 3 $100 pair of boots every 2 or so years.
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Yes we have to have steel in the under sole to prevent injury from sharp items through the sole of the boot.
My job involves climbing kneeling up down all day and I have never found a boot that is comfortable and lasts but also meets the regulations.
the 3226 would meet most of those requirements, Made in China
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That's another drawback to Proto, it's next to impossible to find large sets of anything as the vast majority of their business is industrial applications that require only a few specific sizes. You can find small sets of 8 or 10 socket sizes,13 piece wrench sets, or screwdriver sets,
They sell standard ratchet sets even a 65 piece set what more could you want? It is only cheap DIY type tools that come in a one size fits all set and they have that covered with their Blackhawk and Stanley brands. Anyhow they will custom build a set to your specs
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It's appealing because I have more tools than I have garage (don't we all). A table saw takes up valuable floor space..
Don't let the Shopsmith guys hear you talking like that. Still made in USA as well.
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Redwing average £250 a pair over here and not allowed on our building sites.
Why aren't they allowed
Over here they are ASTM 2413-05 compliant, so they keep our bureaucrats happy, Are you guys forced to use ISO 20345: 2004?I migrated to Timberland Pro and I've been really satisfied with them, the 6" Pit Boss is my preference with the 6" Titan a close 2nd. Coal Miners are harder on boots as anyone and most of them wear Matadors. They're tough as iron but they take 6 months to break in. Same goes for Iron Age. Good boots, tough to break in.
Three of the four Timberlands that I've had have failed in pretty short order, two had thread failures and came apart at the stitches, on the third the padded collar disintegrated. I do have one pair left, the Iditarods that I only wear in the snow.
I have never heard of Matador boots, got a link?
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I prefer a collated gun for drywall/plasterboard fixing.
That's an option. The SMD 57 magazine. I like to have the choice, not all of my driving is drywall and don't want to always be forced into Hiltis fasteners.
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I use toolup.com/proto a lot. They aren't as high as the supply houses, just not a real broad selection.
Good find, Thanks for passing that on!
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http://www.ebay.co.u...de#ht_853wt_952
Just found these.
It wouldn't be a bad deal except that the shipping is 3 times the asking price. I would pass on it until I found a whole set. If I wasn't worried about that shipping price I would consider it for those tommy bar sockets.
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O.K all you hard working get stuck in and dirty types, who really makes the best working boots?
Which company keeps your feet happy and safe on the job site?
Redwings are my current footware. I have a few pairs for different uses. For an 8" boot good for getting down and dirty I use their 2218s I usually get three years out of them, vs the six to nine months lesser boots like Timberlands last. I'm also a big fan of their 406s for a light boot, almost like wearing high top sneakers. Before I moved to Florida I liked Whites insulated hunters they were the longest lasting boots I ever owned and among the most comfortable as well
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I would love to review some of those Milwaukee self feed drill bits but can't get them over here.
And would like a hands on with the fuel range and the new Hilti drill driver and impact drivers.
Hiltis current line of impact drivers have a reputation of being fragile. They tend to break at the handle if they are dropped the wrong way. Can't say I like the raygun styling of their cordless drill either, hope they get back to business with their new tools. The SD 5000-A22 screw driver looks like it might be interesting to me, as long as its not made in China.
Over here they are ASTM 2413-05 compliant, so they keep our bureaucrats happy, Are you guys forced to use ISO 20345: 2004?
What tools do you use that have stood the test of time?
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Amazing what some tools will go through and still keep working. Luckily the gearboxes on most angle grinders are pretty well sealed and the heat they generate keeps the grease flowing around well. I wonder if the maintenance that I do to my tools will keep them going until the next generation. I'll post later about why I hope a couple of my old grinders keeps going.