1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

NC is right on the northern limit. Most everyone I know has one around here. Backup is electric coils in the air handler.

 

I actually use cast iron for all my toasting needs. Skillet Pop-Tarts are great.

 

So
When the electricity is out you just FREEZE ?

 

I mean so do regular forced air homes...

 

Debating on buying this Craftsman at Lowes today. It was clearanced for $700. Any one have experience with one?

 

I don't have that particular box but I have a black craftsman from 4~ years ago. It's pretty flimsy compared to my older husky and matco boxes.

The craftsman doesn't get any heavy tools due to the slides not feeling up to the task, it's stuff like drill bits and smaller tools

 

Instructions unclear

 

My grandfather would eat oranges like apples, peel and all. People from the great depression era didn't fuck around

 

Excuse me!?!

 

Good to know. I feel like a lot of the newer ones feel cheaper like that. There was a nice kobalt for a little more. But I think I may just wait look for a better deal.

 

What would you put in it?

I haven't looked at toolbox prices but it might not be a bad deal given how expensive everything seems to be now.

 

It's literally in the name POP tart...

 

Crushing those DIY projects

 

Pretty much everything. Circular saw, sawzalls, drills exc... And a lot of little stuff.

 

I don't live in Texas or Florida.
Many states require a backup heat source independent of electricity.

 

There's a big shop across from my house that was a Coleman facility. One of my old friends worked there back in the day.

 

I live in eastern WA, it gets cold here. Hardly anyone has a backup anymore, I mean I have a fireplace but I wouldnt count on it. This isnt CA, our power grid has extensive funding and tons of maintenance.

 

I've seen some screaming tool box deals on Craiglist, but you have to be on top of it. They sell fast.

I picked up an old NAPA chest for $50 that's beefier than anything at Lowes or Home Depot.

I also found a Stanley VIDMAR chest for $550 that's amazing for storing slightly larger items. It's the size of a refrigerator and each drawer is rated for like 400lbs. I'm storing barbell plates in one (although it does bind a little with that weight). VIDMARs have a pretty nice divider system, too.

 

I mean I have a wood burning fire place, but I didnt get the chimney cleaned and inspected yet so not gonna take a chance on a fire until thats done.