TBT: The History of the Wood Plane
The First Planes Unfortunately, only a few wood planes have survived from the Roman times, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. What we do know about them comes from the wood carvings, insignias, manuscripts...
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TBT: The History…and Science of the Electric Generator
Oh no! The power went out and you just finished filling your deep freeze with fudgsicles! You slam the freezer door shut hoping the power comes back on before your favorite dessert melts into...
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#TBT: The History of the Air Compressor
The air compressor, like many inventions, is the result of many years of scientific evolution and discoveries. We could begin the air compressor’s history with the human lung, the use of the wind power,...
Amy’s Pick – The Milwaukee 2615 Right Angle Drill
Amy’s pick is the 2615 right angle drill from Milwaukee. One of the features she likes most is how easy it is to use in tight spaces. It also has a big paddle switch...
Barn Banter #13 Plumbing
In this episode Gary talks about the evolving trade that is Plumbing. The game is changing and we have the information you need to stay in the game. First we’re going to talk about...
Shawn’s Pick – The Milwaukee 2420 Hackzall
Shawn loves his Milwaukee 2420 Hackzall. This saw is able to get into tight spaces with ease because of its small size and easy-to-use one-handed design. It also accepts any standard recip blades. This...
Matt’s Pick – The Bosch JS470 Jigsaw
Matt’s staff pick is the impressive Bosch Jig Saw. The JS470E boasts several features that set it apart from standard jigsaws. It showcases a blower to keep sawdust away from you while you work, along with four orbital...
16 Interesting Facts about Bugs, Plants and Hummingbirds
1. You can calculate the temperature outside by listening to a cricket. Count the number of chirps you hear in 15 seconds and add 37. The sum will be the approximate temperature in degrees...
Barn Banter #12 DIY Gifts
In this episode – Gary talks about some fun DIY gifts that you can make for friends and family this holiday season. We start out with a PVC tree – inspired by Martha Stewart....
Barn Banter #11 | Wood Shop
In this episode of Barn Banter, Gary talks about some fun tools that will take your wood working project to the next level. We talk about the Kreg Jig K4MS We take a short...
Barn Banter #10 | Electrical
This episode is all about electricians! We talk about a heavy duty cable cutter from ideal, A handy micro crimping tool from Greenlee and the new Hole Hawg from Milwaukee Electricians have a bunch...
Barn Banter #9 | HVAC
Gary talks about something we take for granted of – HVAC. That’s heating, venation, and air conditioning. In this episode we talk about Temp Guns & Thermal Imagers The Milwaukee Jobsite Backpack and the...
Barn Banter #8 | Winter Warm Up
In this episode Gary talks about some good ways to stay warm this winter. He talks about Work Gloves Extreme Ice Cleats and DeWalt Heated Gear What else do you use to keep warm...
