The Garage Journal Board http://www.garagejournal.com/forum The H.A.M.B. is dedicated to spreading the gospel of traditional hot rods and customs to hoodlums worldwide. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:48:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/hamb/misc/rss.jpg The Garage Journal Board http://www.garagejournal.com/forum Proto fail http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74323&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:00:29 GMT Image: http://a.imageshack.us/img547/5045/photo0337.jpg well, that ended keiths day pretty early...

well, that ended keiths day pretty early... ]]> General Tool Discussion Ser50 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74323 Doming Planes http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74322&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:40:06 GMT I'm looking for a way to make a rounded, finished end on a wooden dowel rod. I can make them on my sander but it's quite time consuming.

I found this set of doming planes on Japan Woodworker, but I can't seem to locate anything else.

Anyone have any experience with making nice rounded ends? ]]> General Tool Discussion Sharkin http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74322 Favourite power tools? http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74321&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:04:49 GMT In australia there are a variety of power tools? Just wondering what you think are the good brands? So far the most common I have seen, Metabo,... In australia there are a variety of power tools?
Just wondering what you think are the good brands?

So far the most common I have seen,
Metabo, Makita, Millwauke (scuse the typo)
and dewalt which I am fairly sure is stanley black and decker owned! ]]> General Tool Discussion residentrocker93 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74321 Jan 2.5 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74320&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:02:24 GMT Sorry I can't find my other thread, but I had one that was JAN 2.0 I think. (Jack Ass Neighbor)

So today I cut my grass, might have 2-3 more cuttings this year and that's it. I have a 10 gal sprayer (goes on my tractor) that was still close to full with weed killer so I figured it would be good to use that up before it freezes. I had spot sprayed when my lawn first started coming in this summer and this was what was left.

I am spraying my yard and JAN comes out asking what I'm doing. I felt like saying mind your own damn business but I told her "spraying for weeds, don't worry I'm on my side of the prop. line"

She then goes into a rant that it will kill her lawn from the run off, she is going to call the cops, etc.
Now keep in mind this is selective week killer, and I'm spraying it on MY lawn. How would it kill hers?

I just ignored her but I am more strongly considering that fence now. Just wish it wasn't close to $4000. They are worse than a damn 75 yr old lady that peeks out the windows all day long. ]]> General Garage Discussion nate379 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74320 Paint chips down, freaked to lay clear!! http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74319&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:55 GMT Hi all. Been lurking here for a while. Finally decided to become a member to share my projects and help others learn from my screws up. So I have... Hi all.
Been lurking here for a while. Finally decided to become a member to share my projects and help others learn from my screws up.
So I have done a number of garage floors in epoxy but this is the first one that I have decided to add paint chips. It's looking good, I think??
To the point of laying on the clear but not sure if I need to add more chips in certian areas. When you stand back some areas seem different. Almost like there is more of one color or swirls in the chips. When you go up to the area and look down it does not appear to have to much chips at that spot and the swirl dissapears. Don't know if it is just the gloss of the base showing through or what.
Will the clear pull it together? The good part is you can't really focus on one point and it is random enough that it does not have a pattern.
See attached pictures. Sorry for the size of them.
When everyone says to order lot's extra of the paint chips, do so.
The unfinished part is done now, and blended ok. Lucky......
Let me know what you think. Should I just move ahead with the clear??
Thanks. CB
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]]> Flooring Cannonball http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74319 Temporary Cover (Tarp stretched from garage wall to posts on either side of driveway) http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74318&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:09:10 GMT I want to build a quick set-up/take-down shade for detailing cars in the driveway, yet out of direct sunlight. I was driving home one day in our... I want to build a quick set-up/take-down shade for detailing cars in the driveway, yet out of direct sunlight.

I was driving home one day in our neighborhood and passed a guy who had quickly set up a tarp by hanging two corners from his garage header and then draping the tarp over his open hood.... thus shading him while he worked on his engine.

This got me thinking of a possible way to set up what I want.

I was thinking of anchoring two eyelets into the bricks with those concrete wedge-anchors at the top of the wall on either corner above the garage door.

Then, at a determined distance (haven't looked at tarp measurements) away, on either side of the driveway, I would sink some pipe, slightly larger than some metal fence-posts in concrete just above ground level. My thinking is that I could slide the fenceposts into the pipe, add some eyelets to the top of the fenceposts, and pull the tarp taught.

We won't be in this house much longer so I don't think I'd get the use or return on investment on a hard carport.... and I think this could be done for a lot cheaper, and be sturdier than those fold up awnings I've seen used for shade at carshows and farmers markets etc. All I'd need would be 2 posts, some wedge anchors, 4 eyelets, some pipe, concrete and a tarp...and some sweat :D

It wouldn't be the prettiest thing, but it would only be up during use. It would simply be used for shade, and to deflect light rain... so it doesn't need to stand up to intense storms, or winds. I could dismantle it in about 2 minutes if the winds picked up. I would like it to be strong enough to hold the tarp tight vs. sagging and flapping...

Any suggestions on improvements to the idea?

Should I go through the bricks themselves or will wedge anchors in the mortar be sufficient?

How deep/wide should I dig the post holes? The previous owner of our house did the fence himself and I think he undersized the post holes because our 2 year old fence is leaning quite a bit, which got me thinking there are probably standard "depths" for the area based on soil etc. (North TX - Dallas area - for reference)

Thanks for reading.

Rob ]]> General Garage Discussion Robbo http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74318 Car hauler trailer winch? http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74317&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:24:40 GMT I'm considering a car hauler trailer, to be used for....car hauling....but also hauling my tractor, lumber, etc. I have a 14' landscape trailer already but would like more versatility. I can easily foresee needing to haul dead vehicles onto the trailer. I've periodically read about folks who've somehow attached a winch to the front of the trailer for this purpose.

Has anyone on here done this?

What type of winch did you use? I know nothing about them.

What type of trailer is best? What are the pros and cons of regular vs tilt bed trailers?

What is the best length?

What are the benefits of a beavertail?

How did you attach a winch?

7000 lb or 10,000 lb GVWR?

Thanks! :beer: ]]> Free Parking jvitez http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74317 WTB: Matco 1/4 inch Ratchet - AFR68LFT or AFR68LFTM http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74316&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:05:09 GMT These are the newer 88 gear ratchets from Matco with the locking flexhead. PM me if you have one for sale. These are the newer 88 gear ratchets from Matco with the locking flexhead. PM me if you have one for sale. ]]> Classifieds mspecperformance http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74316 Oil Drain / collection unit (for use under lift) http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74315&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:48:13 GMT I need to get one and was wondering what brands / models some of our GJ brethren have experience with...I have so far looked at the HF one and the... I need to get one and was wondering what brands / models some of our GJ brethren have experience with...I have so far looked at the HF one and the Lisle ones. Seems like the HF one is pretty hard to beat for the $. ]]> General Garage Discussion rwhite692 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74315 Video tour http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74314&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:35:24 GMT Anybody into starting thread of a video tour of your shops with narrative? would be better than a few pitures? Anybody into starting thread of a video tour of your shops with narrative? would be better than a few pitures? ]]> Garage Gallery jabberwoki http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74314 Good Karma? http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74313&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:34:20 GMT So one of my speakers in my truck blew out, and it is a kind with the amp built in. Went on ebay to replace it with a new one and planned on just... So one of my speakers in my truck blew out, and it is a kind with the amp built in. Went on ebay to replace it with a new one and planned on just attaching my amp to the new speaker.


Anywho, here is the description of the auction.

Quote:
Description: ONE 6x9 front door speaker removed from a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Good working condition.
P/N: 56020370AB

Box came today, and it seemed a little heavy after i pulled out the ONE speaker. Lo and behold they sent me TWO of them:beer:



(not that i have any use for the second...anyone wanna buy a speaker!:beer:) ]]> Free Parking Cummins_Powered http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74313 Ordered my first high end tool http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74312&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:31:12 GMT Should be in first thing next week :D


Wera Zyklop 3/8" drive

]]> General Tool Discussion Greg-nwo http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74312 Getting closer http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74311&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:15:41 GMT I hadnt been able to work on the Shop for about the last 2 months. With help I got a couple of benches built last weekend and having been bringing... I hadnt been able to work on the Shop for about the last 2 months. With help I got a couple of benches built last weekend and having been bringing stuff from my Shed or Garage every time I go to the Shop and it is finally looking like a place that work can be done in. The fire in me to get it done has been relit

There is still a ton of work to do. I hope to get the walls insulated and covered within the next month .... that would give me enough work building Shelving and Cabinets to keep me busy until Spring.

A couple of pics to share

The Chop Saw bench. the Bench is the same height as the table on the Saw. I will put a small Shop Vac under the saw to catch the dust



The NE Corner and Sanding / Grinding Bench



NW Corner



North wall, Oval sign is at the Center of the wall

]]> Garage Gallery DCarr http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74311 The stigs identity revealed http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74310&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:06:51 GMT Well it happened again. On to the next one. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/ap_on_en_tv/eu_britain_top_gear Well it happened again. On to the next one.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/...itain_top_gear ]]> Free Parking srmofo http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74310 Lighting Layout Opinion Needed http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74309&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:58:42 GMT Does anyone have experience or knowledge on lighting layout? This is the suggested layout for 18’ X 46’ space with approximate 15’ ceiling height. ... Does anyone have experience or knowledge on lighting layout? This is the suggested layout for 18’ X 46’ space with approximate 15’ ceiling height. I used software on Lithonia’s site.

(4) tube 4’ fixtures from (Home Depot) called for 8 fixtures - Lithonia Lighting Square White Basket 4-Bulb 32 Watt T8 Wraparound Lens Model # SB 4 32 120 1/4 GESB Internet # 100427376 Store SKU # 138636

Another plan for (2) tube 4' fixtures called for 14 fixtures – Lithonia Lighting Square White Basket 2-Bulb 32 Watt T8 Wraparound Lens Fixture Model # SB 2 32 120 GESB Internet # 100427375 Store SKU # 138633

Layout diagrams attached - Opinions and suggestions welcome.
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