PalmettoTiger 1 #1 April 4, 2002 I don't know about the rest of you, but I had a revelation when I discovered power tools. Suddenly fixing things and putting things together became FUN. I had to replace the planks on the back stairs outside, and I was not looking forward to putting screws through treated wood. Then a friend of my dad's lent me a cordless drill that packed an obscene amount of torque, and I finished off the stairs in record time and was about to start on the (perfectly good) fence before someone restrained me. After that I wait gleefully for something to break so I can fix it.For the construction side of it, there's nothing like getting a wild idea, putting it in action, and having it work. I've done very basic catapults and zipline towers (using only ropes and small trees), but someday I'd like to put together a trebuchet or something wicked like that.PTigerI'm stepping through the doorAnd I'm floating in a most peculiar way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #2 April 4, 2002 PTiger,I love power tools also. Who doesn't? I totally agree that sometimes building projects just become a reason to use power tools.It is very important to have good construction skills. You want your projects to last.... until you explode them, ignite them or knock them down. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #3 April 4, 2002 I guess I have a cool job, I design and build offshore oil platforms all over the world, and we get some serious power tools to play with, big cranes, big hammers, and big drills, like a lego set but seriously big......A little boy's dream come true. CyaD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 April 4, 2002 QuoteIt is very important to have good construction skills. You want your projects to last.... until you explode them, ignite them or knock them down. You must know my brother-in-law! ltdiver____________________________________________LightDiverCam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 April 4, 2002 Hey I need some advice. I just bought a house that was built in 1927. Can you recommend a good book or something that will teach me stuff about home repair and minor renovations? I've done some stuff--house painting, replacing outlets, spackling, knocking down dryboard with a sledge hammer...but I'd like to find a good guide for learning about this stuff.Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #6 April 4, 2002 power tools, hardware and wood... these are a few of my favourite things... i love the lee valley catalogue... stuff for guys who like the smell of sawdust. nothing succeeds like a budgie with no teeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #7 April 4, 2002 Now if we could get chicks to allow us to use power tools during sex, we'd be in heaven.Skydivers...they're just plain cool!Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 April 4, 2002 Unfortunately chicks will sometimes use their OWN power tools INSTEAD of sex!!How many women out there have one of those, eh, "neck massagers" in their dresser drawer?Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 April 4, 2002 Neck massagers????? WHAT??? I though they were dildos????RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 April 4, 2002 They're too big to fit in a dresser drawer....not that I'd know or anything. Hey, I can contribute to a construction thread! I work for my dad's construction company,and have been around it my whole life. Why, I can remember being a wee lass, and using a sledgehammer to make a hole in a wall for a window when we remodeled a house. Ohhh, the memories.....AndiThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #11 April 4, 2002 This is the funniest radio prank I've ever heard. The poor woman gets a phone call about a particular model of vibrators being recalled, and embarassment on an extreme scale ensues.I feel kinda guilty laughing at it, since I'd be pissed if it happened to anyone I know... but remember what Will Rogers said: "Everything is funny as long as it is happening to Someone Else."PTigerI'm stepping through the doorAnd I'm floating in a most peculiar way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 April 4, 2002 QuoteHey, I can contribute to a construction thread! I work for my dad's construction company,and have been around it my whole life. Why, I can remember being a wee lass, and using a sledgehammer to make a hole in a wall for a window when we remodeled a house. Ohhh, the memories.....She's hot and handy!Skydivers...they're just plain cool!Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #13 April 4, 2002 QuoteWHAT??? I though they were dildos????If they remove the wood blade from your jigsaw attach a dildo instead, you know you have been replaced. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 April 4, 2002 A guy thread has been hijacked into a dildo thread...very interesting.....of course me being the little innocent that i am....i have no knowledge on the subject of dildos"I love the fishes cause they're so delicious" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #15 April 4, 2002 Favorite power tool ever: Hole Hawg. It's like the power drill from hell. I saw a guy on a tall step ladder using one to drill up into a ceiling when the bit bound up. He spun around twice, knocked the ladder out from under himself and hung from there until we set the ladder back up. Only broke 2 fingers.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schroeder 0 #16 April 4, 2002 My fav's.. Reciprocating saws and Routers. God I love those. I moved into an old apartment, and got talked into doing repairs on it in exchange for a relaxed rent. So being the fool I am, say, sure, no problem. Well, to-date (in the last 4 months) I've taught myself plumbing (copper and ABS), hot water tank installation, drywalling, tile installation, painting, and soooo much more.... can't tell you how many times I burned myself on a freshly soldered pipe, or even last night, working on the hotwater tank, took a shock from the mainline supplying it power.... ah. But you know, it is fun. I love working with my hands. Power tools are fun, but hand tools are really satisfying, when the project works out. Who's with me on that one?? Come on, one for the hand tools! I make street-luge boards, and really the only power tools I use are a drill, and a jig-saw for the curves. but when I stand infront of a finished board, I love that. Or riding it breaking 100km/h, feels pretty good. The pic is me (i'm at work now) but one of my boards is on the left in the background, you can really only see the backboard, but hey."If I ventured in the slipstream; Between the via-ducts of your dreams.......could you find me?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haeloth 0 #17 April 4, 2002 You may find something interesting in this book.Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #18 April 4, 2002 Living on your own I belive you develop a natural affinity towards power tools for what ever reason. When I first moved in here I stareted to drill holes for my Venitian blinds then my veritcal blinds. Thigs just got out of control from there. I have removed and replaces doors and refit hinges, cupboard hinges but quite possible was my book self that was a 2 day job and many complaints from the neighbors of excessive noise from my portable saw and hammering. They are just jealous as are most who cannot use power toolsWho ever said comming down from a high was bad obviously never tried this.Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
