Peterbilt trucks are made by the Peterbilt Motors Company, which has its headquarters in Denton, Texas. The American truck manufacture was started in 1939 by then lumber entrepreneur and plywood maker, T.A. Peterman. Peterbilt Trucks – The Early Years Peterman was a man with a dream to get the truck business going stronger so he…
Whether you are looking for the flashiest pair of skates or the most comfortable boot for your oddly shaped foot, Riedell is where you want to start your search. Riedell has been making skate boots for over 60 years now, and today they are still the leader in customized quad skates. Types of Riedell Roller…
This information is for playing good country music. I’ve been teaching country guitar lessons for several years now and one of the most asked questions is,” how do you play behind a singer?” If you are the lead guitar player you only want to put your runs and fill-ins where there are spaces between the…
When it comes to long haul trucking, one of the most important accessories of the tractor unit is the sleeper. Sleeper units come in many different shapes and sizes, and can be built as part of the cab or an add-on unit that sits directly behind the cab. The sleeper is, in a sense, the…
If you are stuck decided whether to choose a traditional carrier crane or a truck mounted crane, you will have a number of considerations to think about. What is the crane going to be used for, how much time do you have, and how much of a budget do you have for the particular job…
If you want to add a little flair to the way you hang your canvas wall art, why not use ribbons to hold them up on your wall? It’s an innovative way to present paintings. It also brings more attention to your wall decor. This style of hanging paintings is very suitable for a child’s…
Egyptian cotton has been used for making cotton garments and bath towels for many years. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of wrapping around these plush towels around your body after a warm bath that would make you relaxed and happy. Egyptian cotton towels are made of the natural fibers of cotton, which can absorb dampness fully…
With usage, paint of wooden furniture becomes fad and furniture looks old and worn. In fact the wood structure of furniture remains intact for many years, it only needs a re-painting process to look like new. Painting home furniture is not a difficult process and you can do it yourself by adhering the following suggestions.…
While thinking of crystal, two reputed brands that come into our mind- Swarovski and Waterford. While there are also certain other renowned brands available in the world, but none can match the extreme brilliance and finesse of the products that comes out from these two manufacturing houses. You can simply close your eyes and rely…
Diesels from the mid 2000’s were noisy, they had obnoxious exhaust emissions, they vibrated and cost more money to build than a gas burning truck. Clearly they are made better today, but are they actually better than a gasoline engine? Each has their own good and bad points, and once again you will have to…
Most everybody knows what strength is. Ask any Joe in the gym to describe strength, and they’ll tell you it’s the ability to lift heavy things, which is close enough. Strength is the ability to exert force on something, whether you’re lifting, pushing, pulling, whatever. The more force you can exert, the stronger you are.…
Dumbwaiters, that is to say small industrial freight lifts, are an almost ubiquitous sight in hotels, bars and restaurants nowadays. Often used to reduce trips and simplify everyday tasks for kitchen and hotel staff, these devices are extremely popular for their compact size, versatility, ease of use and relative sturdiness. Yet while many people are…
Most professional microphones pick up sound waves and convert those waves into an electrical signal to be used by audio equipment in one of two ways. Dynamic Microphones A dynamic (or moving coil) microphone operates by using a wire coil and a magnet to create the audio signal. The interaction of the wire coil and…
Given that any loss must be caused fortuitously to be covered by any insurance, one might think that an event caused deliberately which gives rise to a loss would not entide the insured to payment. This is not always so: to avoid payment the insurer will have to show that the damage was intentionally caused…
Dad had a butchery in a small village and as a small girl I used to watch my mother make brawn. She used to cook ox trotters for hours in a huge pot on the old wood burning stove. When so soft that the bones were quite clean, she took the soft mass of meat…