Stupid Things I Have Done

[jjeff]

Buddy of mine putting a dryer vent in his house with a hole saw ripped off a gigantic run of vinyl siding f- up his wrist, couldn't understand why, thought the hole saw was defective or something, I told him to fix it, I came over ran the hole saw in reverse to get thru siding. Of course some bystanders will make a snarky comment about the drill being in reverse initially lol

 

[WinterDeere]

Whether cutting a threshold with carbide or vinyl with a hole saw, it's the same problem: Tooth pitch any greater than material thickness can cause it to catch, with the resulting action being either breakage or throwing of material or operator. Running in reverse is always a way to avoid this, and in fact I remember guys installing circular saw blades backwards to cut siding 30 years ago, because they didn't have the right blade for the job on-site.

I do a lot of work with bandsaws, and often have to change band blades to accommodate different material thicknesses. That's a lot more work than changing a circular saw blade on any machine, by the time you reset the guides and all.

 

[Dftodd]

Buddy of mine putting a dryer vent in his house with a hole saw ripped off a gigantic run of vinyl siding f- up his wrist, couldn't understand why, thought the hole saw was defective or something, I told him to fix it, I came over ran the hole saw in reverse to get thru siding. Of course some bystanders will make a snarky comment about the drill being in reverse initially lol

That's the easiest way to drill holes through drywall with a hole saw as well

 

[jacric2005]

Put on my jacket, work boots, gloves and walk out to the tractor. Then I realize I forgot the keys.

So many times...

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

So many times...

How about it's 10°F outside and sleeting...so two pair socks, briefs, union suit, t shirt, sweatshirt, thermal pants, suspenders, lace up boots, down jacket, heavy gloves, ski mask...then outside.
Stomach pain? Maybe it's just gas? Uh-oh...that bean burrito wants out! ...so back inside...can I make it in time?

 

[MossRoad]

 

[Alan46]

How about it's 10°F outside and sleeting...so two pair socks, briefs, union suit, t shirt, sweatshirt, thermal pants, suspenders, lace up boots, down jacket, heavy gloves, ski mask...then outside.
Stomach pain? Maybe it's just gas? Uh-oh...that bean burrito wants out! ...so back inside...can I make it in time?

Thanks for sharing, the whole family just cracked up!

 

[airbiscuit]

That's like ice fishing, when you have to pee, and you're wearing 3" of clothes, and have a cold 1" wee wee to get out

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Thanks for sharing, the whole family just cracked up!

You're welcome. Twenty minutes to dress, less than two minutes to undress as "The Sabre Dance" music plays in my head...memories from Ed Sullivan years ago.

 

[Eagle1]

Note to self -- No Taco Bell during a cold spell...