On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 13:25:47 -0800, the inscrutable Winston
spake:
Larry Jaques wrote:
On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:16:11 -0800, the inscrutable Winston
spake:
Here is what I would buy from you inventive types:
* A self-sharpening, easily cleaned beard shaving system.
Google for "weed eater". 
Then Google for "First Aid"!
Nah, men with beards are TOUGH. Just ask 'em. titter
* A 3/8" rechargable ratchet like the one Skil used to sell for nearly
no money. Removing spark plugs was really fast and easy with this.
I miss mine. Gotta be more portable than an air ratchet, too. 
Like the Makita 6706DWA, but lighter and for US$ 90., not US$ 300.
Those sound like they could be handy at times. I used to carry one of
the B&D electric screwdrivers with me when I repaired computers for a
living. It didn't save much time (which is OK when billing by the
hour) but it saved my energy. Have you tried the stubby 1/4" air
ratchets?
I'm leaning that way. Will probably have one before my next tuneup.
I went the opposite way. For removal, I use the 3/8 air ratchet,
u-joint plug socket, and a BF (24" long) extension. And I always
spin 'em in by hand. Always. With the fuel injection on the pickup,
I've only put 3 sets of plugs in the thing in 14 years now. It's
about due. I now have 104k miles on it.
They're still tied to a hose but they're a LOT more compact.
And 30% lighter, too. Kewl!
* An automotive GPS system that uses a full - size keyboard for address entry.
Built into the steering wheel?
Yeah! Replace the explosive airbag.
MUCH quieter.
Have you seen the spring-loaded style with the built-in hook, like
plastic-covered, spring-loaded gaf?
Yup, they work great. I want an integrated solution, though.
Aren't they, yet?
The same probes should be able to 'probe' and 'alligator' safely.
(Not at the same time, ya unnerstand.)
* A small canvas bag that attaches to the power cord of my angle grinder.
It stores the flange adaptors and wrench.
How much do you want to pay for one?
US $9.95 plus shipping.
How about $14.95 each with a flat $3.85 shipping fee for
up to 4 pouches? Priority Mail.
Size?
7.0" x 2.0" x 0.5" *inside capacity*.
Can do.
How about 420 denier nylon with waterproofing?
Yeah! ('Water resistant' would be sufficient.) In Basic Black.
Good, it's in stock. I build my NoteSHADES glare guards with it.
Need one of those while we're at it? (shameless plug)
www.diversify.com/shades2.html (BTW, the large white logo has
been replaced by a more discreet, white tag on the back.)
I'll use 1" Velcro to both attach and close
the beast, padding it with 1/8" foam for longer life.
Cool!
Who all wants one of these?
Put me down for three. (My circular saw needs wrench storage, too.)
OK, You're on. I'll try to whip those out this week.
Now for another on-topic discussion, I actually did some welding
today. Well, _loosely_ it could have been called welding, anyway.
I had to "loosen up" to keep the rod from sticking, and once I did
that, things started getting better and better. I extended the tube
for the pickup crane 4" so the crane portion would clear the bed and
liner. Man, not having picked up a stick welder in 6 years or so and
having learned 30 or so years ago, I had a rude awakening. I got such
good penetration on the 1/8" thick pipe that I burned a hole clear
through it on the first try. g I now feel that the $119 I spent on
the Arc-180 at HF last month was worth it. I'll weld the angle iron
to the side of the frame tomorrow. Hmmm, I'll have to figure out how
to keep from getting burned at that angle, and I'll jack up the tire
so it doesn't get a hot foot. Then theres the gas tank a couple inches
behind it. I just filled up so it's safer.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44568
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