Tip of the day.

[ponytug]

@ning That's an amazing self snug!

All the best, Peter

 

[bigtiller]

Every set of ratchet straps seems to have its own geometry for getting self-snug - this is just one example, but I've done this with a few different sets of straps.
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That's the way I do it also. There is a good "how to" video somewhere on here but I couldn't find it.

 

[ning]

That's the way I do it also. There is a good "how to" video somewhere on here but I couldn't find it.

I first saw it on YT the swedish homesteader or something like that

 

[ponytug]

I first saw it on YT the swedish homesteader or something like that

This one?

 

[two_bit_score]

Eagle diesel can

Been using two of these for my tractors.

I also put the cans on Harbor Freight Dolly to keep moisture from the concrete from potentially rusting the can.

But to make sure no contaminants or water get into my tractor I pour the diesel through this fuel filter funnel.

That is the kind I use. Durable and easy to use.

 

[two_bit_score]

I can see some of these guys bringing the leaf-blower indoors now for winter use.

I bet some of these small battery powered blowers get used that way.

 

[sixdogs]

I needed to quickly squirt oil on some machinery but all I had was a quart oil bottle with a normal plastic cap. I just poked a hole in the top with a big nail, squirted the oil oil and then cut a stub end off a wooden chopstick from lunch to plug the hole.

It worked so well I've used that method for several years and adapted the same procedure to pour smaller amounts of salad dressing out of bottle that lacks a squirt tip. Plug that with a chopstick as well.

In either case, a drilled hole is better.

 

[scootr]

When I put water in the golf cart batteries there are 18 or 24 1 inch holes that need a controlled fill. I use an awl to poke a hole in the cap of many plastic water bottles (16oz) and just point and squeeze. Using a flashlight with the other hand helps illuminate the water level in the hole. This makes quick and easy work of the task.

 

[bmg88201]

This one?

Damn good idea, thanks. Right now mine are all wadded up under my truck seat.

 

[Alan W.]

I worry that straightening up my strap mess will lead to an addiction for neatness and order in all things.
They are cool ideas though. What the hell Im going for it. Ya know what they say. First ones free.