What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Copymutt]

Boomer to the rescue. No not me, even though I certainly qualify for that generation.
Talking about hood spring removal.
I’ve always raised the hood, fill the spring gaps w/ washers, lower hood and the spring pretty much falls off.
Not this time. 74 chevy truck has a pretty heavy spring. Washers didn't work.
Used a boomer. Attached one end to the spring other end to a hook threaded into the radiator support ground screw holes. Works very slick!

 

[DGersic]

My guess would be he thinks you‘re making a silencer.

Ah. It’s definitely not that.

If it was, it’d be comically oversized. Diameter is a little over 3 1/2”.

 

[Rusted Nut]

Got the headache for flatbed done.

 

[Outlawmws]

After work I drilled 10 holes in a duplex box cover for 8 speaker wire terminals, a co-ax, coupler and one for Ethernet for the "TV/Entertainment electronics" wall, and tinned 20 speaker wire terminals, then soldered terminal lugs to the wires for the top center speaker (will sit on a shelf)

Yesterday afternoon I spent way to much time in the "attic half crouch", pulling wire in the attic, for all this over the LR.

Success for that sort of job is defined by not falling though the ceiling, and not being too sore the next day! I have one wire for the left front rat-nested in the wall half way down that I need to snag and pull down; The rest are in place, and just need the same job as the center.

 

[BlueBomber]

Fixed a twitchy garage door opener by turning up the little adjustment pots on the back. After living with the nuisance for three years, I fixed it in five minutes.

Also, flipped a sweaty Snap-on tool cart from an auction, for 40% more than I paid for the entire lot, to a guy who drive an hour and a half to come get it, 24-hrs after I listed it.

Life is good.

 

[ZRX61]

Put the ZX11 on the main-stand... not sure how long it's going to be sitting there.

 

[LeeG]

More 3D printing. Started on holders for my Proto SAE impact sockets. It should take 2 more pairs of holders to finish out the SAE, the do the same for metric.



Lee

 

[mogandave]

Could not find a replacement pad for my sander so I just replaces the foam with Eva 5mm sheet. Not sure how it will hold up, but it seems perfect. Foam was $2.44 delivered, and it looks like I have enough to di it a few more time. They were out of black,,,

 

[Mike65]

Finished and mounted the wood bases on the Car Show 'spark plug' trophies. Also just finished painting 3 bases for the larger 'gas pump' trophies. Those I'll mount tomorrow. Then its just a matter of sticking the black felt on the bottom of all the trophies ( should receive the felt in the mail by Wednesday) and they'll be ready for the show on the 13th.

Nice work on the trophies. My wife & I used to live in Holiday City in Toms River & I did not know there were car shows in Crestwood Village. How long has that been going on? I used to go to the ones on Bay Blvd in Seaside Hts, in Ocean Gate, or at Veterans Park in Bayville.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Put the ZX11 on the main-stand... not sure how long it's going to be sitting there.

As long as the doctor tells you to.lol

 

[welder4956]

Replaced the worn out deck wheels on the riding mower, then went to sharpen the blades and found one of them was cracked and the other was completely missing the lip on the trailing edges. It must have happened during last years mowing season. I had welded up the cracks on the first blade before I realized the other blade was in much worse shape. So, off to HD to get a new set of blades. The new ones are OEM without the big lip on the trailing edge and much quieter.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Replaced the worn out deck wheels on the riding mower, then went to sharpen the blades and found one of them was cracked and the other was completely missing the lip on the trailing edges. It must have happened during last years mowing season. I had welded up the cracks on the first blade before I realized the other blade was in much worse shape. So, off to HD to get a new set of blades. The new ones are OEM without the big lip on the trailing edge and much quieter.

Without the big lip, they won't fling your clippings very far.

 

[welder4956]

Without the big lip, they won't fling your clippings very far.

Yes, I noticed that on the test run. When I was looking at new blades, the ones with the lip were described for use with a bagger. I don't use a bagger and will have to deal with the shorter throw till I get another set.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Yes, I noticed that on the test run. When I was looking at new blades, the ones with the lip were described for use with a bagger. I don't use a bagger and will have to deal with the shorter throw till I get another set.

Bagger and chute have the same primary need, lots of airflow.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Yes, I noticed that on the test run. When I was looking at new blades, the ones with the lip were described for use with a bagger. I don't use a bagger and will have to deal with the shorter throw till I get another set.

I've had a lot of good luck with the 8TEN brand on Crapazon. They last longer than the brand ones, and are typically less expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W3WY2QG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ZRX61]

As long as the doctor tells you to.lol

He claims I'll be back on the bike within two weeks. I have some doubt about that... but the next planned Kaw Meet is May 21st. Gonna be sitting on the bike doing *physio* with the brake lever & throttle before then.

 

[Noltz]

Curious to know what you think I’m doing. ‘Cause it’s probably not what you’re thinking it is.

That looks like an oil filter on one end with a 1/2x28 thread on the inside. That thread happens to be a common size for the barrels of a common rifle in the USA. There was a bunch of them brought up here as "oil filter adapters" and they got through customs before CBSA realized what they're for. Of course I could be way off.

I just realized a couple others recognized my assumption too, but you clarified that's not what this is.

 

[Mainiac Mat]

Yet another brake job... my 4th this year. This time on our Toyota Matrix (which is a great little car).

I'm very much sold on Detroit Axle brake parts (pad, rotor, calipers). Buy on Amazon for free delivery.

I'm such a *******... I went to check the brake fluid level and couldn't see the fluid level when I back lit the reservoir, so I pulled the cap and the screen and it looked empty... so I promptly started freaking out and called my favorite shade tree mechanic friend. Later on I looked again and this time stuck my finger in.... it wasn't empty... it was over full.... all the way to the top.

 

[Jeff Ivers]

Cleaned and picked up in the shop from lots of hastily done projects while waiting to hear from the Kubota dealer. My BX2380, purchased new in 2019 and with only 310 hours had barfed 3 quarts of very expensive hydraulic fluid. When he did call, he informed me an axle seal has failed, but to replace, they have to remove the side of the transmission to remove an axle clip - 6 hour job. I hope this will be covered under the warranty, otherwise it will be quite expensive.

 

[whitesco]

Went out to cut a couple of OSB sheets down to use as a subfloor of sorts for a new mattress and adjustable base that is inbound tomorrow.

Only interesting thing of note was that I discovered my chalk box has become a mud box sometime since I last used it

 

[Magnum440d100]

Decided to dig into the ninja, so I can make a list of parts I need to order.

Found out why she didn’t want to really run. So that’s a good thing.

Also found what looks like a leak from where the tank attaches to the frame. That’s a bad thing.

When I first got the bike, the isolators/grommets were missing. So I put new ones on to avoid this. I guess the previous owner rode a long time with them missing.

And apparently, they’re made of unobtanium. No good used ones on fleabag. No bikes being parted out within a reasonable distance. And anyone that can get them new, wants $1,000+ for one. I paid $200 for the bike haha

Still decided to pull the carbs off anyway. I figure if the fuel in the tank looked like that, it’s in the carbs.

Also checked the valves, and they’re in spec.

Dangit.

 

[56vette461]

Drilled 40 - 1/2" holes in 10 - 3/16 ' metal base plates (4 per plate) for mounting little neighborhood library houses. These are a local Rotary Club project and we have about 25 spread out around the community. 2.5 inch metal pipe will be used for the post and they will be welded this next week. The houses are build by a local high school wood shop class.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Decided to dig into the ninja, so I can make a list of parts I need to order.

Found out why she didn’t want to really run. So that’s a good thing.

Also found what looks like a leak from where the tank attaches to the frame. That’s a bad thing.

When I first got the bike, the isolators/grommets were missing. So I put new ones on to avoid this. I guess the previous owner rode a long time with them missing.

And apparently, they’re made of unobtanium. No good used ones on fleabag. No bikes being parted out within a reasonable distance. And anyone that can get them new, wants $1,000+ for one. I paid $200 for the bike haha

Still decided to pull the carbs off anyway. I figure if the fuel in the tank looked like that, it’s in the carbs.

Also checked the valves, and they’re in spec.

Dangit.

If you intend to weld the tank, you might want to TIG it. Japanese tank steel, especially from the 80s, is often a bear to MIG. Wicked weird porosity. I seem to remember something about a high sulphur content, which supposedly had something to do with improved stamping and/or resistance welding.

 

[GreenIron]

Took the two drum fans down from the loft. It's getting to be that time of the year.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Fought with Ubuntu and Python and Arduino. Finally got an ESP32 S2 dongle to blink.

 

[fishwatcher]

I got familiar with my new-to-me Wilton #17203 6” bench grinder. I know it’s a typical made in China bench grinder (“2.8amp 1/2 hp”), but it’s fine for my needs.

I got it lightly used. The screws, nuts and bolts were a little rusted so I cleaned them off with Krud Kutter for rust, a wire brush and a little sand paper.

The new cloth and denim polishing wheels needed a couple of washers to get tight and now it’s running super smooth.

In the meantime, my Wilton Cadet has primer on it and is ready for a couple coats of Rustoleum Sail Blue paint.



Non-painted parts are shined up and ready for install.

 

[ZRX61]

Replaced the missing screw & collar on the ZX11... & used blue Loctite this time so I don't lose one again

 

[ZRX61]

Decided to dig into the ninja, so I can make a list of parts I need to order.

Found out why she didn’t want to really run. So that’s a good thing.

Also found what looks like a leak from where the tank attaches to the frame. That’s a bad thing.

When I first got the bike, the isolators/grommets were missing. So I put new ones on to avoid this. I guess the previous owner rode a long time with them missing.

And apparently, they’re made of unobtanium. No good used ones on fleabag. No bikes being parted out within a reasonable distance. And anyone that can get them new, wants $1,000+ for one. I paid $200 for the bike haha

Still decided to pull the carbs off anyway. I figure if the fuel in the tank looked like that, it’s in the carbs.

Also checked the valves, and they’re in spec.

Dangit.

Tig bead around the entire bracket, easy fix. Maybe do the other side too while you're there.

 

[Chance]

If you intend to weld the tank, you might want to TIG it. Japanese tank steel, especially from the 80s, is often a bear to MIG. Wicked weird porosity. I seem to remember something about a high sulphur content, which supposedly had something to do with improved stamping and/or resistance welding.

The things that you know!

 

[rayra]

early stages of building a set of modular bookshelves for an architectural shelf 8' in the air in the master. Various trim molding etc to come, they'll look like - I guess they sort of will be - 'built in' cabs. There will be back panels inserted from the front after the carcasses are lifted into place and secured to the wall studs. Will probably get the same mahogany stain as my office furniture. Idea being some future move they'll come with us and be part of a bigger home office / den, maybe stacked, or atop another set of cabinets. Basically being built with re-use in mind years from now.
The cabinet bodies are 44"W x 26"T and are 11"D. There will be an adjustable shelf middle height of each bookcase. Comes out to about 28LF of bookshelves.

eta

and at some point a rolling library ladder setup. But those hardware kits are pretty pricey. As well as the needed hardwood. The ladder setup in toto will be at least $800-1000. Not eager to spend that.

 

[Drill Sergeant Arc]

If you intend to weld the tank, you might want to TIG it. Japanese tank steel, especially from the 80s, is often a bear to MIG. Wicked weird porosity. I seem to remember something about a high sulphur content, which supposedly had something to do with improved stamping and/or resistance welding.

I watched my dad on two occasions politely decline when ask by friends/neighbors if he would weld a car/truck gas tank for them. He recounted both times that a friend he worked with was killed doing it. He would solder his own tanks though and I watched him build a stainless steel tank for our saltwater fishing boat that was completely solder sealed. I know you would likely only get a loud potato gun like HURUMF! if you welded that tank. But it would **** to get hurt. Maybe an inert gas to push the oxygen out of the tank as you weld it is the second option.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Without the big lip, they won't fling your clippings very far into the street.

FIFY.


I spent far too long fixing a problem that didn’t exist on my milling machine.

There’s a problem alright, but a red herring took me in the wrong direction.

 

[kaymccampbell]

@rayra , barn door hardware makes for a less expensive library ladder. At least it used to.

 

[kaymccampbell]

I watched my dad on two occasions politely decline when ask by friends/neighbors if he would weld a car/truck gas tank for them. He recounted both times that a friend he worked with was killed doing it. He would solder his own tanks though and I watched him build a stainless steel tank for our saltwater fishing boat that was completely solder sealed. I know you would likely only get a loud potato gun like HURUMF! if you welded that tank. But it would **** to get hurt. Maybe an inert gas to push the oxygen out of the tank as you weld it is the second option.

You rinse the tank with water, for maybe 15 minutes. Then you warm the tank, especially the seams, while running air through it. Then you rinse it again. Then give it a dose of argon. Then you weld. No pop, no bang, no whoosh, no dead.

I know they say you can weld on a full tank, but one slip, and it'll let your squeak out.

 

[welder4956]

I've had a lot of good luck with the 8TEN brand on Crapazon. They last longer than the brand ones, and are typically less expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W3WY2QG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Many thanks for the link. Those blades look a lot like the OEM blades that I just bought, but about half the price.

 

[Brent T]

Painted and installed the first workbench door. Built frames for the other two doors. Installed air hose reel (not hooked up yet). Bought 3 more Gladiator upper cabinets to install above the smaller workbench. I'll keep my welding and fab stuff in the new cabinets since the welding table is hidden under the workbench.

 

[niget2002]

Raced out to the garage as the wife was backing out to remind her it's our anniversary, wish her a happy anniversary, give her a kiss, then came back inside.

A few minutes later, went back out to the garage to take the trash out.

I need to go out there at lunch to pull the spare tire off of the travel trailer so I can go have the hole in it patched or replaced.

 

[Chance]

I watched my dad on two occasions politely decline when ask by friends/neighbors if he would weld a car/truck gas tank for them. He recounted both times that a friend he worked with was killed doing it. He would solder his own tanks though and I watched him build a stainless steel tank for our saltwater fishing boat that was completely solder sealed. I know you would likely only get a loud potato gun like HURUMF! if you welded that tank. But it would **** to get hurt. Maybe an inert gas to push the oxygen out of the tank as you weld it is the second option.

I did read somewhere once that 1 cup of vaporized gas has the explosive force of nearly 1 stick of dynamite, so I get how even a fraction of an ounce of gas weeping out of the seams could be deadly. (Kay answered my earlier question here about where the gas could be hiding).

 

[Jgaz]

Modified a HF case to hold all my hole saws.

I’ve been finding barely used, larger size, Craftsman brand saws at my local Lowe’s store.
Not sure how good the brand is but I just found an 4” saw for $4 so I’ll try them.
The guy I talked to said people buy these, use them once, and return them?!?

 

[rayra]

@rayra , barn door hardware makes for a less expensive library ladder. At least it used to.

Thanks for the tip, I will investigate that.