Tools!

[PSU Taco85]

He LIVES!!! Welcome back.



The right tool is huge. If it will save hours of frustration, it could well be worth it. Especially if the cost of the tool is less than paying someone who has the tool.



Buying things to impress others is a sure way to go broke.

I'm still trying to figure out my neighbors. They bought the house next to us to "downsize" and the first thing they did was make the house bigger. Added a 3rd garage bay, golf cart bay, gun room and upstairs "storage" area. He was not reluctant to tell me that the addition cost $100k. 5 cars, a golf cart and a motorcycle between the two of them. The Porsche is parked on a white shag rug in the 3rd bay.

He started an exterior house cleaning business so that his son could run it and quit his job at Home Depot. The son bailed on him and he had to find someone else to work for him. I saw him post on Facebook that he is now offering rides to the airport in his Porsche so that people can arrive in style.

So either they need the money (hence offering the airport shuttle), or he is just a work hound and always looking at how to pad the pockets. I can't tell if they are living on credit or in total abundance....

9/10 times it’s credit debt. Not sure it makes much financial sense to offer a ride in a Porsche for a one man band. There are rental places that rent fancy cars out, but for the cost of parts, insurance, liability, and the fact that you’re racking up miles on your actual own Porsche it just seems like a dumb idea.

the art of deception seems to be most people’s specialties these days, convincing others they are living the high life when in fact it’s just ramen noodles and Miller High life.

It’ll be interesting to see where this country heads when the PUA runs out and those fat lazy pieces of shit can no longer afford to sit at home.

 

[Taco Loco]

9/10 times it’s credit debt. Not sure it makes much financial sense to offer a ride in a Porsche for a one man band. There are rental places that rent fancy cars out, but for the cost of parts, insurance, liability, and the fact that you’re racking up miles on your actual own Porsche it just seems like a dumb idea.

the art of deception seems to be most people’s specialties these days, convincing others they are living the high life when in fact it’s just ramen noodles and Miller High life.

It’ll be interesting to see where this country heads when the PUA runs out and those fat lazy pieces of shit can no longer afford to sit at home.

I'm really glad you added High Life after the Miller part, LOL, yeah that's another class of citizens right there with that High Life livin.

 

[tx_shooter]

All about having the right tool for the job...

 

[Taco Loco]

All about having the right tool for the job...

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SOB, have yet to locate any here, the shelf is always empty where it's supposed to be stocked on base and WB's

 

[tx_shooter]

Buffalo Trace or the Packout? I would be careful with the Packout. It is addicting fast.

 

[PSU Taco85]

I'm really glad you added High Life after the Miller part, LOL, yeah that's another class of citizens right there with that High Life livin.

I picked up a 6 pack of pony's tonight just for you, IMO nothing like drinking the champagne of beers says you're white trash

 

[CowboyTaco]

All about having the right tool for the job...

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SOB, have yet to locate any here, the shelf is always empty where it's supposed to be stocked on base and WB's

How is the Buffalo Trace? Pretty sure I've seen it here and walked out with other stuff. These 2 posts make me think I need to get it next time I'm at the store.

 

[tx_shooter]

I have it a couple times a year; usually if I know I am with the right people to kill it. Otherwise I will go for Crown Reserve.

 

[Anathollo]

How is the Buffalo Trace? Pretty sure I've seen it here and walked out with other stuff. These 2 posts make me think I need to get it next time I'm at the store.

It's fantastic. Currently my favorite drinking whiskey. Hard to find though since it's usually sold out. The Costco liquor store seems to have a good selection on hand by me thankfully.

 

[Taco Loco]

It's fantastic. Currently my favorite drinking whiskey. Hard to find though since it's usually sold out. The Costco liquor store seems to have a good selection on hand by me thankfully.

and @tx_shooter

The Knob creek whiskey is aged 9 years and is pretty good stuff, how does it compare if you and anyone else tried them both.

 

[Anathollo]

and @tx_shooter

The Knob creek whiskey is aged 9 years and is pretty good stuff, how does it compare if you and anyone else tried them both.

I haven't had them both side by side so I can't give you a fair comparison.

 

[tx_shooter]

Do not remember if I have had Knob Creek. Sorry.

 

[Taco Loco]

Just need to pick a bag concrete and the bucket of lead shot at the farm to fill in the wheel.

 

[Silverback]

When I built my "grinder tree" I filled the center tubing with sand to dampen vibrations. Worked good.

 

[Taco Loco]

When I built my "grinder tree" I filled the center tubing with sand to dampen vibrations. Worked good.

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Thats nice, but the stand was already built, it came with my property, I just painted it black, drilled holes and bolted the grinder and small vise.

 

[PSU Taco85]

I caved for the Labor Day sale and finally got the extended cutoff tool, also picked up some copper backing spoons to help with welding larger gaps.

 

[tx_shooter]

Nice pick up on the copper backing plate.

 

[PSU Taco85]

Nice pick up on the copper backing plate.

more times than I can count I got myself into a spot where I could have used it but didn’t have it. Last night I was welding up an exmark mower seat frame for a buddy and could have used them. Decided to just finally buy it and hopefully don’t lose it in the shop . I’ll keep it on the welding cart, that should help.

 

[tx_shooter]

more times than I can count I got myself into a spot where I could have used it but didn’t have it. Last night I was welding up an exmark mower seat frame for a buddy and could have used them. Decided to just finally buy it and hopefully don’t lose it in the shop . I’ll keep it on the welding cart, that should help.

+1 for not wanting to loose tools like that. This is the exact reason I put together my welding cart. It still needs some work but since I put it together I have not lost my welding gear/ tools.

 

[TacoXpo]

I caved for the Labor Day sale and finally got the extended cutoff tool, also picked up some copper backing spoons to help with welding larger gaps.
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And I love all those OEM part baggies.