Recent content by wavinwayne

From what everyone has posted so far, doesn't sound like I'll be needing these outlets. Good info, though.

RIP Ozzy.

I'll post a pic the next time I'm in the breaker room. I have an interesting setup, with one giant main? panel and two smaller sub? panels, each with its own surge suppressor, all backed up by a Generac system. Not sure what the previous 2 owners were into. Both were older couples and I can...

That sucks! RIP

I recently moved into a home that has several of these outlets in various places throughout. After a bit of googling, they appear to be NEMA 6-20 250 volt receptacles. In my 52 years, I haven't ever owned anything that plugs into this type of receptacle. Do you all have any of these outlets in...

Like he had a heart attack in flight or something? Tragic. RIP

Cool! Those are super nice looking SUVs.

After using my old heavy Craftsman 42cc gas saw this past weekend, I'm soooooo ready to swear it off in favor of a lighter, battery powered saw. Currently looking for good deals on a Makita saw.

Glad to hear you enjoyed your time at our lovely AL Gulf Coast. Foley is a nice area to live. If you get a couple of miles off of AL SR 59 in Foley, it feels like you're waaaaaay out in the country, but you're still close to the beach AND a Buc-ee's! We started to buy a beach house in Orange...

Alabama is jealous that this Lex-monstrosity can't be claimed as one of our own.

Shelob. Treat affected area liberally with Thermite and walk away.

I've always joked that if anyone broke into my house they would say "Dang, somebody beat me to it".

One trick that has worked for me on stubborn bolts is to tighten the bolt just a tiny amount more, then loosen. Sounds crazy but I've had success with the method before.

I'm confused; if the ones that nbpt100 posted are what you need, where the socket part is what is flexing, why wouldn't a standard ratchet, extension, and a swivel work?

I have a Lexivon 1/4" torque wrench that does a fine job for my light tasks. Got it from Amazon.