MY-TOOL Talks

I am 44 years old and have been turning wrenches for about 27 years. I’ve owned quite a few tools over the years, so when it came time for me to choose the best tool that I have ever owned, you would expect that decision to be difficult. It was not – the […]

I’ve been a multi-skilled craftsman for about 30 years and have worked at several major manufacturing facilities in the U.S. One of the things that I come to understand is that all craftsmen need sockets and wrenches.
I know this sounds obvious, but I am continuously amazed by the mechanics and electricians who will grab a […]

We are :

mechanics
electricians
welders
auto-body technicians
appliance repairmen
carpenters
plumbers
and much more.

We work long hours, in all kinds of weather, for people who seldom take the time to realize what it takes to be a craftsman.
1. Being a “skilled” craftsman requires a high level of intelligence.
People assume that because we work with our hands, we must be less intelligent […]

My wife and I own some rental property. Most of the time, the property that we have purchased requires both repairs and renovations. My first concern is: How far is it to the nearest HOME DEPOT or LOWE’S?
Because there are always a wide variety of repairs that must be done, there […]

This article was orginally posted on my old soupornuts.wordpress.com site. Much of that stuff has been moved to my new site, soupornuts.com, however this article has not been moved yet. I hope that you enjoy it.
I nervously stand and as I look around the large auditorium, I see faces. Some are known to […]

Let me start by saying that I never intended to start a lawn service. But now I find my self pulling around $20,000 worth of lawn equipment with a schedule that on some days is hard to complete.
Lawn tractor improves efficiency!
How did I get here? Our home is on a 1.5 acre lot, which we […]

Do you have a favorite tool? You know. The one that you can always count on. The one that just feels “right” in your hands.
Someone asked me this question the other day and at first I thought that I knew the answer, but it wasn’t that simple. I am involved in […]