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It's the type where you pull the collar forward, place the bit in, and release the collar then it's locked. It's definitely not rusty; it's stored indoors and used often. The last time I replaced the bit was less than a month ago.

So there's a screwdriver bit stuck in the collar of my cordless Makita driver/drill. I've tried pulling on it with a pliers (while pulling the collar). I've tried cursing; that didn't work either. Any suggestions?

Wow, bobbin, I gotta say, you are way more patient than I would have been. Seems like if you ever do get past the haggling stage this job will probably come back and bite you on the ass.

I'll bet he's the type of guy who goes to a nice restaurant and orders a $3.00 side salad and a glass of water and then keeps asking for refills on the free bread. And stays at the table for 90 minutes.

Chris, I am about 200% busier now than I was at this time last year.

 June, the boxing is curved. It almost fits...but not quite. I guess I will try some heat, and if that doesn't work, add a couple of inches to the back. The problem is indeed where everything goes around the corner in the back. I don't know how they ever got the original cover on. It was so tight I had to cut it off from underneath.

I didn't think it was a sewing issue; yes, I did sew from the center. But the bottom of the seat is so full that the vinyl can barely stretch ... I need about two inches of stretch for the boxing to line up at the last few inches. I think if I cut it bigger there would be slack and wrinkles. Oh well, maybe it is wrong; but I compared it to the original cover and it lined up perfectly.

Ok, sewed the cover for these (there are two) but am having a devil of a time getting it on. What happens is that no matter which side you start on, when you get to the other side, the boxing gets horribly twisted for like the last 12 inches or so.



Feels like wrestling alligators is easier than this. Any tips?

I have a bottom loader, and had a problem with bobbin wrap. I noticed it was happening shortly after changing the bobbin. So I adjusted my winder to stop winding a bit sooner and haven't had the problem since.

In Visalia, CA there is a Visalia Radiator Service, The Best Place To Take A Leak.

Not sure where you're getting your facts, Doyle, but the deficit is shrinking, and fast. http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/30/news/economy/deficit-2013-treasury/

For only about $1500. Now isn't that a bargain? I got this video link in a Sailrite email:

http://www.sailrite.com/How-to-Make-a-Power-Boat-Cover-Video#.UsVpCOl3vIU

And it's a pretty good how to video. But realistically, to do your own cover you'd need a sewing machine (cheapest one at Sailrite is $739), thread ($40), Sunbrella (around 14 yards for the boat in this video $350), then your little things like double stick tape, marking utensils, maybe a hot knife, and snaps. Then of course there are other considerations such as time and space. Oh yeah, and learning to sew.

I'm not worried about going out of business because of the DIYer's, are you?

I also vote for the Craftsman under $100 jobber. Mine is about 10 years old and just won't die.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-gallon-horizontal-air-compressor-with-hose/p-00915310000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

That yellow curly hose that comes with it sucks though, so don't use it.

Yes, my foam is always vacuum packed, without too much plastic, though. After you cut the plastic off, you should let it puff up for a whole day before you use it. Also, there isn't usually a box, they just wrap it in heavy plastic and get it as small as they can.
Great movie. Half way through I got up for some popcorn.

Nice!