A while back we did an introduction to our Crown Boiler project. We had an older boiler from the 60′s that was over-sized and it was time to replace the boiler. After doing some research, I went with a Crown. Mainly because they ...
Tags: boiler, damper system, Boiler Pump
What do you think of when you heard the word Milwaukee? ?Okay, let me rephrase that because when I hear the word Milwaukee I think cheese, beer, Laverne and Shirley and a sub par baseball team. ?Sorry I had to throw that one in since I am a ...
When I first saw the Pramac S 2800 I was a bit perplexed by its simplicity. ?It is basically just an engine, an alternator and a handle. ?That simplicity is what gives it the ultimate portability. ?The unit weighs in at 71 lbs which makes ...
Tags: Tools, Hardware, Portable Generator
With the extreme winter weather including record snowfall amounts in most of the USA this winter, I thought it would be a good idea to post about snow blower maintenance. Usually maintenance is done at the beginning or at the end of your ...
Tags: Snow Blowers, Mid Season Tuneup, maintenance, Tools
Milwaukee has been jamming by coming out with new and improved products over the last couple of years. One thing they have lagged behind on was a cool radio. Well today that comes to an end. Milwaukee introduced a cool new radio that has ...
Tags: Bluetooth Radio
Is it just me or do you find yourself having to transfer fluids frequently? Pouring gas is usually a one way thing. What if you need to recover that gas or put it back in the can? I have tried hand pumps with no luck. Recently I set out on ...
Tags: Liquid Transfer Pump
Well here it goes my first tool review for Tools in Action, and it is the Gerber MP1 multi-tool it is part of their industrial lineup of multi-tools. I have to say I am pretty impressed with the fit and finish of this multi-tool, but for ...
Tags: Industrial Multi-Tool
I love metal working and bandsaws are one of my favorites. DeWALT has finally announced their DCS371M1 band saw. Plumbers and electricians have fallen in love with the Milwaukee 12V band saw now they have a DeWALT option. While the DeWALT ...
Tags: Compact Bandsaw
Solvay plans to increase its annual production capacity of natural soda ash at its Green River plant in Wyoming by 150,000 metric tons as of early next year, to meet growing demand of its U.S. export markets. "This capacity expansion ...
Compressors come in all shapes and sizes, for a workshop compressor you need a big tank to run your air tools and a high SCFM to keep the tool running. The D55168 is the perfect compressor for a small shop or home garage. It has a ample 15 ...
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Let's face it air hoses blow! Literally lol. They are a pain in the rear to roll up and store, they always tend to unravel. Pneupower has come up with an air hose in a case that removes most of the hassles associated with a conventional air ...
Tags: Portable Air Hose
We were contacted a while back about this new concept called the Hammerhead. After hearing about the concept, we thought it was pretty cool and decided on trying one out. The Hammerhead is a cross between an autohammer and a right angle ...
Tags: Hammerhead, tools
I can't say I have installed thousands of hardwood floors, but I have done quite a few. ?When it comes to click and lock or engineered flooring, I haven't done too many. ?I do know that dealing with the glue or the hollow sounds of click ...
Tags: Tools, Hardware, hardwood floors
As you all know we love tractors, riders, mowers and pretty much anything that you can put gas in and goes vroom. ?While researching for some upcoming lawn and garden reviews I came across the Raven mower on Youtube. ?From the video it ...
Most of your basic major brand name tool kits come with a Flashlight, and Makita is no exception.? In this particular kit Makita provides a high illumination, high powered light at 4,500 Lux. The flashlight is consistent with Makita's ...
Tags: Tools, Hardware, Flashlight