"the apprentice" broke a tool today sorry boss

[mattsilkwood]

Gyaah! Beat me to it! grin

gotta be quick:grin:

 

[mkgrady]

I jumpstarted another contractors truck with 10-2 NM once... :grin:

I once jump started a car by putting the (metal) bumpers together and using an un-bent coat hanger as the positive conductor. The coat hanger got a little hot. If I ever do it again I will use pliers to hold the coat hanger. Come to think of it, with plastic bumpers it's never gonna happen again.

 

[JohnJ0906]

I once jump started a car by putting the (metal) bumpers together and using an un-bent coat hanger as the positive conductor. The coat hanger got a little hot. If I ever do it again I will use pliers to hold the coat hanger. Come to think of it, with plastic bumpers it's never gonna happen again.

What's the ampacity of a coat hanger?

 

[MF Dagger]

What's the ampacity of a coat hanger?

Dunno but someone did a study that says a metal coat hanger sounds just as good as monster cable

 

[stickboy1375]

I once jump started a car by putting the (metal) bumpers together and using an un-bent coat hanger as the positive conductor. The coat hanger got a little hot. If I ever do it again I will use pliers to hold the coat hanger. Come to think of it, with plastic bumpers it's never gonna happen again.

"No more wire hangers!"

 

[Karl H]

Wait till you try it with the engine running. :smile:

Wait till you try it on the exhaust . . . with the engine running. :grin:

But,that causes Global Warming and that's harmful to the polar bears.
I think I'll just keep using friction to heat the pipe in the muffler
just like our ECO friendly cavemen.

 

[LarryFine]

The coat hanger got a little hot.

Next time, be patient and use the hanger as a charging conductor, rather than a starting conductor. Usually, 5 minutes with the good car's engine running is plenty for a single start

 

[LarryFine]

But,that causes Global Warming and that's harmful to the polar bears.

So, eat the bears and put them out of their misery.

I think I'll just keep using friction to heat the pipe in the muffler just like our ECO friendly cavemen.

Interesting mental image.

 

[Karl H]

So, eat the bears and put them out of their misery.


Interesting mental image.

Do Polar Bears taste like chicken?:grin:

 

[g@friendly]

Do Polar Bears taste like chicken? Nope like Pork

 

[Rockyd]

You've been to Sarah Palin's place for dinner too then?

 

[mattsilkwood]

Do Polar Bears taste like chicken?:grin:

almost like baby seal

 

[DanZ]

I have to say that is a good idea that has never crossed my mind. Seems obvious now that you said it. :smile:

Well, you could always stock a can or two on your truck... :roll:

 

[LarryFine]

Do Polar Bears taste like chicken? Nope like Pork

"Polar bears; the other other white meat."

 

[jrannis]

Jonathan,
Two points:
1] Keep all you pay stubs.
2] Taps are rather brittle. They don't bend. When they start getting hard to turn, back them off a bit to clear the chips. Maybe use some oil or other lube [ha! as if there was any oil at the job site].
Your boss was micturated off because now he has to go to Home Depot and get another tap and while he is there he will pick up several other goodies and your little broken tap ends up costing ~$50 or more. Also there will be a delay in the job til the next day because he didn't have a spare at hand.
~Peter

Think back guys, how many times in a year do you really have to use a 6-32 tap?

 

[electricalperson]

i had to jumpstart a gas powered sissor lift with a piece of 12/2 romex. i didnt have any jumper cables. and to the question about who uses a 6/32 tap sometimes i get old work boxes with non threaded holes. i guess its pretty rare but it comes in handy. just needs some oil

 

[ohm]

Think back guys, how many times in a year do you really have to use a 6-32 tap?

Even on new boxes I've had to chase the 6-32 threads, about every couple of weeks. I too had to drill & tap the back of a panelboard for a 1/4-20 (ground lug) . I almost cried when I had to break off my tapping tool since there was no space behind the box. Thats why I keep the old ones around when the first step breaks.

 

[LarryFine]

The multi-size thread chasers are just that, and are not really designed to cut new threads, although you can do so if you're careful.

They make what are called bottoming taps that have a much more blunt end, and they work well for tapping a panel against a wall.

 

[ohm]

The multi-size thread chasers are just that, and are not really designed to cut new threads, although you can do so if you're careful.

They make what are called bottoming taps that have a much more blunt end, and they work well for tapping a panel against a wall.

Didn't know that Larry, thanks.

 

[iwire]

The multi-size thread chasers are just that, and are not really designed to cut new threads,

That will be news to the manafacturers.

Features

Cleans and chases burred threads

Taps three hole sizes

http://www.idealindustries.com/products/tools_totes/miscellaneous_hand_tools/triple-tap_tool.jsp