Tools

I’ve never used a tub drain wrench before but before I run out to get one, will it actually fit flush along the edge of the drain? There is still about 1/4" of the basket still left per arm.
Thanks

depending on the damage i would say yes…..sounds like you are removing the tub drain at the bottom ? the dumbell as its called has 4 teeth that should grab the drain….. worst case, you can actually slowly cut it out with a mini saw………..

Hi, I have Stanley Securecode garage door opener installed, with one original remote, works fine. Bought a Skylink G5M as a second remote, but it won’t learn the code. The manual talks about jumpers, but the unit does not have any, I opened it up. It does have a white learn button, but it does not appear to learn the code. Perhaps it won’t work, or the A or B jumper settings are incorrect. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!!

Are you sure the new remote is compatible ?? I would maybe try another brand. carefully read the models that the remote will operate.

A unit of Stanley Works, a provider of tools, hardware and door systems, offered $45.3 million to purchase security systems company Frisco Bay Industries Ltd., in early 2004 in order to diversify Stanley’s business. At the time, Frisco Bay had annual sales of $40 million. One way in which to value the purchase of another company is to assume that it will continue its normal operations indefinitely. If the annual rate of interest is 12%, determine whether the following cash flows are equivalent to the purchase price, which is assumed to be a present value:
(a) $5.4 million in annual profits that continue indefinitely
(b) $4.0 million in annual profits that grow by $0.1 million per year thereafter indefinitely

I know you can make cash flows and use present value on Excel, but does anyone know a good process to do so?

Disregarding Excel,

(a) $5.4 million < 0.12 * $45.3 million = $5.436 million; The cash flow will never equal the value of the $5.4 million % 0.12 %/yr. (Wow, some interest rate!)

(b) After 15 years, the growth will result in a yearly return greater than the expected interest. After still more years, the total profits will exceed those of the total interest the original purchase price would have accrued. This is more than equivalent. However, there is the risk that the expected values may change. Had Stanley offered $45 million, that would be equivalence. Profit would have to be expected from total Stanley sales considering diversity.

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5.4 million is greater than 12% of 45.3 million and so a good deal for Stanley if accepted.

(b) It would take 8 years for the 4 million plus 0.1 million/yr to even equal 12 % of 48 million

Can I turn metal pieces on a lathe that is for woods?

Not very well. The wood lathe is designed for wood. You might be able to if you have a three jaw or four jaw chuck, but with nothing to attach your cutting tool to it wood be difficult.

I am looking for software that will model and optimize my business. This software has to be able model financials, do enterprise wide planning and be able to tie it all back to my financial statement? I need the ability to run "what-if" scenario’s and see the outcome of my decision, before i actually make the decision.

JTT300, the best software out there is called EO. Which stands for Enterprise Optimizer. The software maker is River Logic. www.riverlogic.com

This software will allow you to model any business in any industry. You have the ability to run what-if scenarios, optimize all areas of your business. Most software pieces out there are only able to model sections of a business, i.e supply chain. With EO you can model all section AND tie it to financials…You get the ability to run P&L statements, Run an M&A analysis, and many more….

I want to hang some blinds from my ceiling but to do so I need to drill holes. I bought a metal/voltage detector but it doesn’t work (it either does nothing or screams continually, depending where I set the dial). So, if I can get a better one (recommendations, please!) will it be safe to put my faith in it and just drill where it says there is nothing?
What happens if I do hit a wire? Do I end up dead, or just calling an electrician?

Thanks!

Im still laughing too hard to answer yet, let me get ahold of myself. There, thats better. I love the way you posed your question, problems and concerns for death but I’m puzzled, why do you want to hang blinds from the ceiling? You need a stud finder, not a metal voltage detector. When you find your roof trusses, mark them and drill accordingly. You will be in little to no danger of hitting any electrical wires, especially if you have properly located and marked roof trusses. If by chance you do hapen to drill into a wire it will scare you more than it will hurt you, unless you drop the drill on your head.

While I own many of both brands, I have to agree with scarface regarding battery life. Part of an issue I have is that the cost of a new battery is at least half the cost of the entire drill kit, although that makes sense since the drill is no more than a small boat anchor without a working battery.

One thing to keep in mind however, is that both have similar or same components, manufactured in the same country, and branded in Yellow or Turquoise Blue.

As one other states, Obviously both are decent products, and as another states, it largely depends on your use/intent.

Another thing to consider is SERVICE. I have no clue about Makita, and I’m not talking about guarantee, but service locations, which Dewalt has all over the country.

Finally, and certainly with no offense to anyone, the choice of a brand of tool, isn’t much different than ones personal opinions about Vehicle brands, Paint brands, Politics, and/or Religion.

Steven Wolf
Just my two "sense"

I would like to learn how to make wrenches my first one will be an 11/16 open end wrench. I would like to make tools at my home as a hobby.

Unless you are willing to invest in some heavy duty equipment I suggest you find another hobby. As the Doc says these kinds of tools are drop forged. Read up on what’s required for that process and I think you will take up stamp collecting! Or maybe woodworking. Wood is much easier to work with than molten steel!

Google Tech Talks
July, 25 2007

ABSTRACT

This talk begins with an overview of software development at Adobe and a look at industry trends towards systems built around object oriented frameworks; why they “work”, and why they ultimately fail to deliver quality, scalable, software. We’ll look at a possible alternative to this future, combining generic programming with declarative programming to build high quality, scalable systems.

Speaker: Sean Parent
Sean Parent is a principal scientist at Adobe Systems and engineering manager of the Adobe Software Technology Lab. One of his team’s current projects is the Adobe Source Libraries

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TMZ, Travis Pain This is it dancers the Drill

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