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How to install an hour meter on machinery
Equipment maintenance is important. You work hard for your money so when you spend that money on something, you want that something to last as long as possible. When it comes to big and small engines, the common maintenance task is the oil change. An hour meter can solve that problem.
engine hour meter installation Today we install one on a saw mill. The best part is its super easy.
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Arbortech Turboplane Tool Review
Recently I tested out the Arbortech Turboplane power carver disc. It was my first attempt at using such a tool, so I didn’t really know what to expect. Safety equipment is mandatory for this type of woodworking.
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Buy Local – safety work footwear
Terra boots Made in Canada We continue to support local business wherever and whenever possible. So long as product or service is reasonable in price. This week it was work shoes. While the ones I have will still do for quite some time, it doesn’t hurt to have a spare set.
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Truck repairs by local company
damaged fender Last year I was backing up the truck and had forgotten the trailer was still attached. The result being I jack knifed the trailer and put a sizeable dent in the fender. 🙁 I went to the dealer for a quote and they wanted to cut off the fender and “glue” on another one. The fee, over $3,000.00
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Book Review: Crafting with Paracord
978-1-61243-288-5 This book, “Crafting with Paracord – 50 fun and creative projects using the world’s strongest cord“, was written by Chad Poole. The publisher, Ulysses Press, contacted me and asked I offer a review of the book. So here is my review with no strings attached… pun intended 🙂 For more reviews, you can also visit the link above for Amazon customer reviews.
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FastCap Speed Roller NOT recommended
Used/Damaged, Do Not Buy Bought this FastCap Speed Roller Pro on Amazon #B000W0IYOM for rolling laminate trim, as advertised. Very poor quality build. Not a smooth roller. Sold as new, appears to be used and damaged.
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Product Review: Krylon Exterior Wood Stain Spray Can Application
Krylon Wood Stain review. The Mission: To review the new product line of Krylon spray can applications of its semi-transparent exterior wood stains. I was contacted by a marketing company working on behalf of Krylon to review the product. They sent me samples of the following items: Semi-Transparent Cedar, Redwood, Rustic Brown and Honey Gold.
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Book review: Carpentry & Building Construction – A Do It Yourself Guide
Book review To start out, I’d like to say that Contents pages that show the title chapters don’t normally interest me, but I thought it would be a very good way to convey to you, the readers of this review, the depth of knowledge contained in this book. So, if it bores you, skip over this part and go to the meat of this review.
