Comments for Big Job Tools http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog Get the tools you need to get the job done Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:09:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on POLL: Power tools, or Hand tools? by Bertie http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/poll-power-tools-or-hand-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-6105 Bertie Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:23 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/poll-power-tools-or-hand-tools/#comment-6105 I use both. Power saw, sander, etc. Wood chisels, screwdrivers, pliers etc.<a href="http://www.cargearusa.com/srch/srch.php?q=bras"> Bertie</a> I use both. Power saw, sander, etc. Wood chisels, screwdrivers, pliers etc. Bertie

]]> Comment on Is it feminism a tool of women for taking over the power of men? by JustMe http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/is-it-feminism-a-tool-of-women-for-taking-over-the-power-of-men/comment-page-1/#comment-6344 JustMe Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:24:54 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/is-it-feminism-a-tool-of-women-for-taking-over-the-power-of-men/#comment-6344 Give us so many advantages ??? What would those advantages be ?? And we are trying to take mens power ?? Really ?? I thought we had the power all along. Its so unfortunate what has happened since feminism came along. We aren't trying to take anyones power, we are just trying to have control over our own power. Its sad that men feel so threatened. I would say the biggest problem has been that men aren't gentleman and they do look at us as their competitors rather than what we actually are......mens chance at a better life.<a href="http://www.englishoverseas.com/teach-english/teach-english-africa.htm"> JustMe</a> Give us so many advantages ??? What would those advantages be ?? And we are trying to take mens power ?? Really ?? I thought we had the power all along. Its so unfortunate what has happened since feminism came along. We aren’t trying to take anyones power, we are just trying to have control over our own power. Its sad that men feel so threatened. I would say the biggest problem has been that men aren’t gentleman and they do look at us as their competitors rather than what we actually are……mens chance at a better life. JustMe

]]> Comment on Are you any good with power tools? by tigerlily_catmom http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/are-you-any-good-with-power-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-6082 tigerlily_catmom Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:55:41 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/are-you-any-good-with-power-tools/#comment-6082 You are welcome! I am ok with them but I really wish I was more handy when it comes to power tools...I could build my own back deck then!<a href="http://www.chefcookingware.com/954"> tigerlily_catmom</a> You are welcome! I am ok with them but I really wish I was more handy when it comes to power tools…I could build my own back deck then! tigerlily_catmom

]]> Comment on How do you measure power output during electrical generation? by EJ http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/how-do-you-measure-power-output-during-electrical-generation/comment-page-1/#comment-6357 EJ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:42:17 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/how-do-you-measure-power-output-during-electrical-generation/#comment-6357 You really need a wattmeter. Even two multimeters measuring both the voltage and current will only give you the 'apparent power'. See the Wikipedia article for more information on 'power factor'. If your load is a resistor then the two multimeter solution is sufficient. You might find that the value of your resistor changes the power measurements that you get. For more information on this you need to understand that the source impedance must match the load impedance for maximum power transfer. (Maximum power theorem) If you are measuring 120V AC then you can use the Kill-A-Watt product.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/online-degree/online-degree-certificates.htm"> EJ</a> You really need a wattmeter. Even two multimeters measuring both the voltage and current will only give you the ‘apparent power’. See the Wikipedia article for more information on ‘power factor’. If your load is a resistor then the two multimeter solution is sufficient. You might find that the value of your resistor changes the power measurements that you get. For more information on this you need to understand that the source impedance must match the load impedance for maximum power transfer. (Maximum power theorem)

If you are measuring 120V AC then you can use the Kill-A-Watt product. EJ

]]> Comment on It’s a Tool used for installing wood flooring.WHAT IS IT CALLED? by texasfixit http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/its-a-tool-used-for-installing-wood-flooringwhat-is-it-called/comment-page-1/#comment-6326 texasfixit Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:18:48 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/its-a-tool-used-for-installing-wood-flooringwhat-is-it-called/#comment-6326 You are talking about a spring loaded center punch. It doesn't require a hammer you just push it down and it 'snaps" Never seen it used for setting nails but that sounds like a good idea I'm going to try it!! Maybe they now make a spring loaded nail set. If not I'll race you to the patent office!! Hope this helps!!<a href="http://www.greattoolsusa.com/nailers-4341"> texasfixit</a> You are talking about a spring loaded center punch. It doesn’t require a hammer you just push it down and it ’snaps”
Never seen it used for setting nails but that sounds like a good idea I’m going to try it!! Maybe they now make a spring loaded nail set. If not I’ll race you to the patent office!! Hope this helps!! texasfixit

]]> Comment on New House.New Tools. What should I go with? by Steve in NC http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/new-housenew-tools-what-should-i-go-with/comment-page-1/#comment-6196 Steve in NC Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:26:15 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/new-housenew-tools-what-should-i-go-with/#comment-6196 I've been a contractor for 20+ years and I use nothing but Dewalt - best tools made. I would invest in a combination kit that has: Circular Saw Recip Saw Drill Jig saw Circular Saw - corded I use nothing but the 18V cordless. Dewalt's last a long time and the quick chargers make them really easy to use. They also have a lot of power! Also get: Table saw (Ryobi makes a really nice portable saw) Good ladder Chain saw<a href="http://www.proofficesupply.com/"> Steve in NC</a> I’ve been a contractor for 20+ years and I use nothing but Dewalt - best tools made. I would invest in a combination kit that has:
Circular Saw
Recip Saw
Drill
Jig saw

Circular Saw - corded

I use nothing but the 18V cordless. Dewalt’s last a long time and the quick chargers make them really easy to use. They also have a lot of power!
Also get:
Table saw (Ryobi makes a really nice portable saw)
Good ladder
Chain saw Steve in NC

]]> Comment on What power drill and screw driver should I buy for home? by Rod B http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/what-power-drill-and-screw-driver-should-i-buy-for-home/comment-page-1/#comment-6320 Rod B Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:12:50 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/what-power-drill-and-screw-driver-should-i-buy-for-home/#comment-6320 I have an 18V Black & Decker it is powerful light weight and easy to use. I recommend trying several models in your hand (with the battery installed) before you buy.<a href="http://www.currencyexchangemarket.com/canadian-currency-exchange-rate.htm"> Rod B</a> I have an 18V Black & Decker it is powerful light weight and easy to use.

I recommend trying several models in your hand (with the battery installed) before you buy. Rod B

]]> Comment on Do you think that 7th graders are old enough to use power tools in school? by candleinthewind7579 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/do-you-think-that-7th-graders-are-old-enough-to-use-power-tools-in-school-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6210 candleinthewind7579 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:32:37 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/do-you-think-that-7th-graders-are-old-enough-to-use-power-tools-in-school-2/#comment-6210 I don't know if a glue gun would fit the catagory of "power tools" but I do agree with you that 7th grade is too young for shop-type classes. Highschool is soon enough<a href="http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-behavior.htm"> candleinthewind7579</a> I don’t know if a glue gun would fit the catagory of “power tools” but I do agree with you that 7th grade is too young for shop-type classes. Highschool is soon enough candleinthewind7579

]]> Comment on What did Satan do to the Led Zeppelin guys in that little tool shed? by Jack Hammer http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/what-did-satan-do-to-the-led-zeppelin-guys-in-that-little-tool-shed/comment-page-1/#comment-6372 Jack Hammer Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:51:37 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/what-did-satan-do-to-the-led-zeppelin-guys-in-that-little-tool-shed/#comment-6372 ....he made them suffer? It's right there in the lyrics, dude.<a href="http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-hyperthyroidism.htm"> Jack Hammer</a> ….he made them suffer?

It’s right there in the lyrics, dude. Jack Hammer

]]> Comment on Is a power rake and a dethatcher the same thing? by cooks delight http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/is-a-power-rake-and-a-dethatcher-the-same-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-6404 cooks delight Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:15:47 +0000 http://www.bigjobtools.com/blog/is-a-power-rake-and-a-dethatcher-the-same-thing/#comment-6404 I THINK THEY ARE THE SAME CHECK WITH HOME DEPOT TO MAKE SURE THANK YOU<a href="http://www.legaldot.net/"> cooks delight</a> I THINK THEY ARE THE SAME
CHECK WITH HOME DEPOT TO MAKE SURE
THANK YOU cooks delight

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