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Rick commented on the post, Choosing the Best Work Boots 5 years, 6 months ago

Redwings have sustained me in my hour of need, a 12 aa with a high arch and i can get them resoled.

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Rick commented on the post, How to Write A Construction Contract 7 years, 6 months ago

I ve heard it said, its not what you say your gonna do, but be specific in what your not gonna do.
Rick commented on the post, How I Learned to Adapt to Change in Project Plans 7 years, 6 months ago

Oh come on, you know very well how nice that deck looks. I’m curious as to the fact that you compared ipe’ to composite, in using short lengths, to give a sort of parquet floor look. My point is;composite decking […]
Rick replied to the topic Favorite Demolition Tools in the forum Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Hand Tools and All Things Tools 7 years, 7 months ago

36″ pinch bar, leave the sledge in the truck, it’s a spear, it’s a hammer, and it’s a lever. Of course, the sawsall is second to none tiger saw by porter cable and I have a Bosch cutoff saw for Masonary or […]
Rick replied to the topic how do you organize your tools? in the forum Tool, Jobsite, Workshop Storage and Organization 7 years, 10 months ago

Klein metal tool organizers that I’ve had for years that I keep in pullout drawers in truck. Hand tools organized and grouped according to trade.
Rick replied to the topic Firearms on the job in the forum Talk Around the Job Site 7 years, 10 months ago

I didn’t think you were a gun nut Brian, But since I own several firearms, you can call me a gun enthusiast. But in the Chicago suburbs, the dirtbags are sleeping while the working class works. So the answer is no.
Rick replied to the topic Most Durable Tool in the forum Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Hand Tools and All Things Tools 7 years, 10 months ago

Brian is right, by the time the cordless tool has died, typically because of the batteries, the new technology and design is superior to the tool your replacing. As far as the original question; which tool is the […]
Rick replied to the topic Most Durable Tool in the forum Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Hand Tools and All Things Tools 7 years, 10 months ago

Brian is right, by the time the cordless tool has died, typically because of the batteries, the new technology and design is superior to the tool your replacing. As far as the original question; which tool is the […]
Rick replied to the topic favorite screw driver brand in the forum Hand Tools 7 years, 10 months ago

Never heard of Wera but I like Klein
Rick replied to the topic Do you carry a flashlight? in the forum Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools, Hand Tools and All Things Tools 7 years, 10 months ago

I have a mag lite in the truck at all times, I also have a flashlite with my Makita tool kit, but last fall I purchased an Olite M-31 tactical from batteries direct, and the output is 800 luminens. You can […]
Rick replied to the topic What's Your Work Truck? in the forum Woodworking/Carpentry 7 years, 10 months ago

I’m driving a 05′ GMC Sierra with a duramax 6.6 with an automatic trans. extended cab with a 6’6″ bed with a cap and rack. A 7’x7’x 14′ trailer and I ve never wanted for more. Truck has a Leer cap and I have […]
Rick replied to the topic how do you clean your blades in the forum General Saw Blades and Other Accessories 7 years, 11 months ago

Oven cleaner works real well, A tool sales man told me that the oven cleaner would pit the carbide so I questioned my saw sharpener and when he stopped laughing he said no, it would not hurt the carbide. Oven […]
Rick became a registered member 7 years, 12 months ago

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