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Yesterday, 11:06 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Making large ice blocks - GIF in Tool Talk

I hope that ice isn't for human consumption!

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Yesterday, 11:04 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Man moves fridge off of tailgate by himself - GIF in Tool Talk

No one else around (except the guy taking the video!) "Necessity is the mother of invention" - Plato

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Nov 18, 2024, 01:17 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Lumberjack log chopping competition - GIF in Tool Talk

I hope those are steel toed tennis shoes!

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Nov 18, 2024, 01:14 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Angle grinder cutting disc close call - GIF in Tool Talk

Agreed. No chipping or fragging of the disc like there would be if it broke while grinding. The edges of the fracture would have bit into the...

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Nov 15, 2024, 12:57 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Electrician struck by arc flash to the face - GIF in Tool Talk

I thought you were supposed to do that as fast as possible? Wasn't he racking that?

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Nov 15, 2024, 12:55 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Cleaning a griddle with a large ice block - GIF in Tool Talk

I've seen dozens of "how to's" on cleaning a pan with cooked on food and I always remember growing up I learned when your stainless pan has burned on...

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Nov 13, 2024, 09:03 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Bird trap - GIF in Tool Talk

So if there was a holding area under the ground, the bottom plate would allow then to slide into the holding area and then the weight moving off of...

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Nov 13, 2024, 07:53 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Cinder block scaffold - GIF in Tool Talk

But how do you get up? Didn't show that. I know, "very carefully"

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Nov 13, 2024, 07:51 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Leveling concrete in a canal - GIF in Tool Talk

Why is every-other section smooth?

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Nov 13, 2024, 07:47 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Ramming a nuclear waste flask with a train - GIF in Tool Talk

So, nuclear waste flasks have to withstand the force of a runaway train? Would that be equal to the force of three thousand elephants? Or 15,00...

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Nov 13, 2024, 07:43 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Sorting diamonds with precision sieves - GIF in Tool Talk

Wow! Those are really small diamonds, must be dental grade!

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Nov 13, 2024, 07:42 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Kid finishes concrete path - GIF in Tool Talk

"Billy, if you want a new path to the treehouse build it yourself!"

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Nov 12, 2024, 12:04 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Bus converted into swimming pool - GIF in Tool Talk

There's even a safety gate and lifeguard! (or is she the bus driver?)

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Nov 11, 2024, 12:35 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Fireworks store explosion - GIF in Tool Talk

Also one of the reasons for the new automatic shut-off safety standards for hydraulic systems over 100 gal. so you don't have a continuous...

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Nov 11, 2024, 09:47 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Fireworks store explosion - GIF in Tool Talk

Good example of why you should keep all exits clear. Brings to memory the Hamlet chicken processing plant fire back in the early 90's

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Nov 8, 2024, 10:22 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Perfect tile pipe cutout - GIF in Tool Talk

The patience of a saint!

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Nov 8, 2024, 10:20 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Dangerous supporting columns - GIF in Tool Talk

Looks like a stiff wind would push that thing right over!

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Nov 8, 2024, 10:15 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Testing polycarbonate sheets - GIF in Tool Talk

I'm glad he didn't slip when he was bending that sheet in half!

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Nov 8, 2024, 10:14 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Massive door - GIF in Tool Talk

Why does the phrase "I'll grind his bones to mix my bread!" spring to mind?

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Nov 5, 2024, 09:42 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Linemen electric shock - GIF in Tool Talk

Not shock, electrocution.

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Nov 5, 2024, 09:34 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Retaining wall collapse - GIF in Tool Talk

So if you take away the foundation of a foundation it'll collapse? Huh...

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Nov 4, 2024, 11:13 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Asphalt shingle roof replacement - GIF in Tool Talk

Here too, but I'd have been a lot more impressed if a couple guys were carrying them up a ladder.

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Nov 4, 2024, 07:33 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Tight space shower door - GIF in Tool Talk

That's a great application for that type of door!

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Nov 4, 2024, 07:31 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Staircase glass railing installation - GIF in Tool Talk

It looks like the first one he put on is a little crooked, like the near side is too low, right? That would drive me NUTS!

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Nov 4, 2024, 06:53 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Asphalt shingle roof replacement - GIF in Tool Talk

I want to see how they got the shingles up to the roof?

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Nov 4, 2024, 06:49 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Removing a python from a well - GIF in Tool Talk

I wondered why my water tasted like snake poo!

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Nov 4, 2024, 06:07 AM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Man uses bird to remove bugs - GIF in Tool Talk

I know, I've worked in them and it depends on the owner / chef. I left one after a couple of days when I saw their practices. The only Chinese...

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Nov 1, 2024, 12:53 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Man uses bird to remove bugs - GIF in Tool Talk

Looks to be a restaurant kitchen... not one I'd like to eat from.

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Nov 1, 2024, 12:52 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Cable snow remover - GIF in Tool Talk

That's the dumbest design. The "snow" falls directly in to an open carriage. There has to be a way to divert it so you don't have a guy doing nothing...

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Nov 1, 2024, 12:50 PM

Hoosiersmoker replied to a thread Rapid flatbed truck unloading - GIF in Tool Talk

I would think there would be more potential for damage if he'd pulled out slower

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