Channel Title: TX Tool Crib Channel Description: Welcome to the Texas Tool Crib. When I was coming of age, I had the great fortune to learn a variety of different things from members of my family. I had family members that were electricians, carpenters, welders, millwrights, plumbers, mechanics, and farmers, just to name a few. I started this channel to talk about tools and how to use them. Along the way I will show you tricks and trades I have learned in my life. We’ll throw in some DIY tasks along the way as well. My hope is to help teach others some of the many things I have learned in my life. Hopefully, you will walk away more knowledgeable than you came. Let’s go to work. #AvantLink <video> Zippo Bit Safe Description: I'm always on the lookout for a good solution for carrying extra screwdriver bits to use in combination with multi tools. The Zippo Bit Safe checks a lot of boxes for me. My only wish is that it had the ability to carry the longer Wiha bits that I use with my Leatherman multi tool. </video> <video> Meyer Plier : How Did I Not Know This Existed? Description: While checking out my local flea market, I ran across a tool that I had never seen before. Essentially, a mini vise, the Meyer Plier caught my eye. I found it interesting enough I had to buy it. </video> <video> How To Remove Rust From Tool Surfaces Description: While I was away working my drill press developed some staining and surface rust. I was able to clean it back to an acceptable condition with some common cleaning product and a surface protector. Bostik GlideCote - https://amzn.to/4aCGUsV </video> <video> 7 Pin Trailer Wiring : SAE Standard and RV Standard Description: How 7 pin trailer plugs are wired, both for standard and RV standards. How to choose the correct cable. </video> <video> Troubleshoot And Refurbish A Zippo Description: Zippo lighters are favorite lighters. The iconic click of a Zippo is oddly satisfying. Though a relative simple design, they can develop issues from time to time. In this video we will discuss how to troubleshoot some of those issues and I will show you how to refurbish an older Zippo. </video> <video> KNIPEX 13 72 8 Forged Wire Stripper Description: These might be the best wire strippers I have ever owned! There are three things that stand out the most with this tool. First, the wire strippers are super precise. They strip the insulation off of THHN stranded with ease. Second, the screw shears don’t require the screwed into the tool to make precise cuts, a big time saver. Third, the step shears allow me to cut through Romex with ease and work great on large cable as well. I am very happy with this purchase. </video> <video> Quick And Simple Way To Organize Your Ratchet Straps Description: Standard duty ratchet straps, straps that use an S hook, are fairly easy to wrap. This is the method that I use to secure these types of straps. </video> <video> Find Angles Greater Than 90° #woodworking #construction #tools #maths #woodwork #speed square Description: </video> <video> Ultimate Showdown: Leatherman Wave Vs Gordon Multi Tool Description: One of the more popular Leatherman Wave clones to come out in the past year is the Harbor Freight Gordon Multi Tool. I finally picked one up to try out. In this video we will be doing a fairly extensive comparison against the Leatherman Wave to see how it stacks up. </video> <video> Impressively Efficient: How I Organize Ratchet Straps Description: This is the method I use to organize some of my larger ratchet straps. This particular hook style is a little harder to secure than other styles, but this method works well for me. Hopefully it will work well for you too. </video> <video> Speed Square Tricks - Draw A Pentagon Description: With a built in protractor, the speed square allows you to layout polygons. You do have to make minor adjustments for the angles of your polygons to use this method. In this video, we will layout a pentagon. </video> <video> How To Use Wire Strippers Description: Wire strippers are invaluable tools for installing and repairing electrical wiring. In this video we will walk through the different features of standard wire strippers so you can use them to their full potential. I’ll also give you some tips on how I cut different types of wire to get clean cuts every time. </video> <video> Leatherman Crunch: A Cool Modification For The Crunch Description: Vince, thank you for sharing this Leatherman Crunch Mod. This striking tool/hammer is one of the most unique mods I have ever seen on a Leatherman. </video> <video> Speed Square: Uses, Tricks, and Mods Description: I have used Speed Squares throughout my many years working in the trades. Knowing how to use the Speed Square will greatly improve your productivity. There are also some tricks you can use to increase their functionality. I'll show you a couple of mods I use with Speed Squares as a millwright as well. 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Quick reference angles and protractor 03:40 Common rafter layout 04:33 Common rafter scale and bird's mouth 07:05 Calculate roof pitches in degrees 07:55 Hip and valley rafter scale 08:46 Complimentary angles 09:31 Base plate layout and measurement trick 10:19 Align material and speed square length 10:41 Speed Square Pro 11:19 Compass function 11:56 Center line for round stock 12:15 Measure obtuse angles 13:40 Find the center of a circle 14:18 Squaring material and saws 14:45 Leveling trick 15:02 Find existing roof pitches 15:23 Trim guide 16:03 Welder's modification #1 17:07 Welder's modification #2 17:59 Smart phone kickstand 18:10 Saw guide 18:30 Miscellaneous uses 19:05 Outro </video> <video> Milwaukee Vs Klein: Which Utility Knife Is Better? Description: Both of these utility blade holders are great in their own right. In this video we are going to compare the differences between them, so you can decide for yourself which one is right for you. </video>

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Welcome to the Texas Tool Crib. When I was coming of age, I had the great fortune to learn a variety of different things from members of my family. I had family members that were electricians, carpenters, welders, millwrights, plumbers, mechanics, and farmers, just to name a few. I started this channel to talk about tools and how to use them. Along the way I will show you tricks and trades I have learned in my life. We’ll throw in some DIY tasks along the way as well. My hope is to help teach others some of the many things I have learned in my life. Hopefully, you will walk away more knowledgeable than you came. Let’s go to work.

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