By Chris Melton on Aug 8, 2007 in commentary / opinion | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Chris Melton on Aug 15, 2007 in tool tips, commentary / opinion | 0 Comments
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 […]
By Chris Melton on Aug 28, 2007 in best tools, commentary / opinion | 4 Comments
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 […]
By Chris Melton on Sep 4, 2007 in tool reviews, commentary / opinion, flashlights | 0 Comments
When someone mentions tools to you, what kinds of images does it conjure up? My guess would be:
wrenches, ratchets and screwdrivers
hammers and saws
tables saws, routers, planers and jointers
digital meters, oscilloscopes, wire cutters and wire strippers
…but, I doubt that anyone will ever mention the humble flashlight. That’s right, the flashlight is a tool and […]
