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If you are doing your own work, invest in factory shop manuals. They aren't perfect, by any means, but far better than Clymer, Haynes...

Last but not least. Another inherited tool I've never used.

This is not what you might initially think. It is a nipper for people doing Bonsai trees.

This is another homemade tool, but not really too uncommon, especially for folks involved in woodturning. It is a golden ratio divider.

This is at the only one like it. I know that because I made it. Purpose is very specific to remove staples from flooring. You know...

When I installed my LiFePO batts I went with a Minn Kota TM receptacle/plug. Vey high quality. So far so good...

Here in the Socal desert it's been a long hot summer. Typical hot summer days range between 85F-105F. However, this summer we have had...

I hope he realizes what a good friend he has.

Kudos to you for taking great care of your friend! Keep an eye on him, as a lack of communication, social interaction, and willingness...

Thanks, FG. I worry that now that he's back home, he's going to fall into the same pattern. I called him yesterday, asking if he has...

Well, that day was tough, and Friday was almost the same... Thursday night ended with a motor that ran okay. Friday morning started...

A close friend of mine recently lost his wife of 41 years. Since then, he's been floundering a bit, unsure of what to do with himself...

Did not see a lot of info doing a conversion like this, so thought I would post results for a possible example for others. Just...

FYI, found another HORRENDOUS actual example from my own personal files for how unprotected SS fasteners on a tin hull WILL rot it away~!

Example 1 - Unprotected aluminum corroded by the curing solvents used in many marine goops. Note the epoxy coating in the 2nd pic served...