kaymccampbell
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Scooter tires?View attachment 2098208One would imagine this, to be the equivalent of putting a condom on a bull elephant. Possibly easier, I think the elephant would not be happy?
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Beelzeboss
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Tested out my new bead roller on the slats of my homemade Jeep grill.
Promptly stretched the bejeezus out of them and ruined it
Ah well, it's all a learning experience...
Promptly stretched the bejeezus out of them and ruined it
Ah well, it's all a learning experience...
Prospecter
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Just pre-aged, to match originals.Tested out my new bead roller on the slats of my homemade Jeep grill.
Promptly stretched the bejeezus out of them and ruined it
Ah well, it's all a learning experience...
BonzoHansen
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Finished mulching. For now at least, I didn't buy enough lol. Split and relocated some hostas, took out 2 shrubs I hated. Ryobi cordless sawzall ftw
Then I started on the Z. Pulled the plugs. I told you it was rich.
Starting with an ignition tune up. This week it'll get plugs, wires, cap/rotor. It's time. Maybe I'll finally set the rev limiter lol.
I'll pull the carb and just check for obvious issues. See if i find anything.
Fun times
Then I started on the Z. Pulled the plugs. I told you it was rich.
Starting with an ignition tune up. This week it'll get plugs, wires, cap/rotor. It's time. Maybe I'll finally set the rev limiter lol.
I'll pull the carb and just check for obvious issues. See if i find anything.
Fun times
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kaymccampbell
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Loaded up Ubuntu on the new shoptop. Installed the old shoptop SSD. Transferred all my files from the SATA SSD to the NVME SSD. Everything happens faster than I can keep up with. Click on it and it's there. Mounted it on the back of the monitor.
Changed oil n filters on the tractor. Pulled the bagger. Installed the mulch plate. Removed, welded and reinstalled the mower belt guards. Changed out the blades.
Changed oil n filters on the tractor. Pulled the bagger. Installed the mulch plate. Removed, welded and reinstalled the mower belt guards. Changed out the blades.
Motorman55
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Made a couple small adjustments to my 74 FLH Harley (random pic enclosed) and went for a nice ride. Temperature was a nice brisk mid-50's degrees, perfect riding with the Winter Windshield still attached. Not too many cool days left in Jersey and soon I'll have to take this windshield off for the summer.
Anyway, I came back and finished the 'OFFICE' sign. Cut a piece of previously painted fiberboard to size. Glued on the wood letters and added a black border pinstripe. Next I measured five times for just for good measure and pre-drilled and mounted the sign on the door with small brass nails.
The next big step for that door is to cut out the upper panel and replace it with a glass widow kit made just for that mod.
Anyway, I came back and finished the 'OFFICE' sign. Cut a piece of previously painted fiberboard to size. Glued on the wood letters and added a black border pinstripe. Next I measured five times for just for good measure and pre-drilled and mounted the sign on the door with small brass nails.
The next big step for that door is to cut out the upper panel and replace it with a glass widow kit made just for that mod.
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Prospecter
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Wow! Busy day!
kaymccampbell
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Indeed. Here's what the new PC looks like.
Ryzen 7 5700U, 5ghz wireless, two NIC cards, HDMI video, 4 USB ports, 512 GB NVME SSD, extra SATA port, 32 GB RAM.
Roger M
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Trying to find the source of slop in the Cougars steering. The ball joints, idler arm, steering linkage all seemed pretty tight/solid. I end up pumping a fair amount of grease int the steering box and doing about a 1/8 of a turn adjustment on it.
That got rid of almost half the play, so I'll probably turn it in another 1/8-1/4. Anyhow, much better than it was.
That got rid of almost half the play, so I'll probably turn it in another 1/8-1/4. Anyhow, much better than it was.
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Prospecter
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You got my attention. Very impressive! Thanks for the details.Indeed. Here's what the new PC looks like.
Ryzen 7 5700U, 5ghz wireless, two NIC cards, HDMI video, 4 USB ports, 512 GB NVME SSD, extra SATA port, 32 GB RAM.
kaymccampbell
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And it runs cold. The case and power block barely get warm. Maybe 25°C.
kaymccampbell
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Any chance the garrison valve is sloppy? They were a real pain point as they aged.
Roger M
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There was quite a bit of play in the PS control valve with the engine not running. With it running it felt pretty solid in my hand.
whateg01
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Started getting my new old Ryobi bt3000 up and running. Bought 2 at bargain prices because one was missing the sliding table which is what makes it special and the other is missing most of the motor, and a few other pieces. Found a few other things that need repair so I'll get parts ordered and they'll be here when I get back from this week's work trip.
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Mikeske
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Gave the garden tractor some attention today but it is the same as the bigger tractor and that scrub the tractor down, cleaning everything and removing the grass stains and inspecting for any damage then wax it. I am getting there as I already used the garden tractor three times in the past 4 weeks to mow and I normally do the scrub and wax job earlier but having to put everything on hold while having cataract surgery I can finally see clearly and I also shut off a few of the lights in the shop as it was to bright for me now. Having cataracts everything was dingy well not anymore and that is a plus. 
Prospecter
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Ah, yes. Maintaining our bodies does get in the way of maintaining our equipment!Gave the garden tractor some attention today but it is the same as the bigger tractor and that scrub the tractor down, cleaning everything and removing the grass stains and inspecting for any damage then wax it. I am getting there as I already used the garden tractor three times in the past 4 weeks to mow and I normally do the scrub and wax job earlier but having to put everything on hold while having cataract surgery I can finally see clearly and I also shut off a few of the lights in the shop as it was to bright for me now. Having cataracts everything was dingy well not anymore and that is a plus.
racecougar
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Wired a trailer with my 5 year old.
Changed the oil in both the wife's Jeep and the sis in law's ride.
XJSuperman
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Put away some more hardware and polished up the truck and cleaned out the interiors of the truck and car.
Houdini5150
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The baby got a new little kiddy scooter and when I was helping her ride it, it would hardly turn with the handle turned all the way.. I thought it was a little weird and odd so I was like lemme take it apart to see why it is so difficult.
I unscrew the cover and right away see the steering arm is held into place to steer with a nut and bolt and well the bolt was the only thing in the hole and it was sitting there do to friction. Once I tightened that up problem solved. Now how to figure out how to get my 21 month old baby to ride it
I unscrew the cover and right away see the steering arm is held into place to steer with a nut and bolt and well the bolt was the only thing in the hole and it was sitting there do to friction. Once I tightened that up problem solved. Now how to figure out how to get my 21 month old baby to ride it
ZRX61
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Removed tonneau cover & bows from F350 so I could move something*.
Moved something.
Put a big scratch in the freshly varnished 4x8ft Plywood sheet in the truck bed.
Reinstalled bows & tonneau cover.
*Bowflex Ultimate towel rack
Moved something.
Put a big scratch in the freshly varnished 4x8ft Plywood sheet in the truck bed.
Reinstalled bows & tonneau cover.
*Bowflex Ultimate towel rack
02Xterra
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Acquired my dad's Craftsman 10" table saw that I grew up building all kinds of projects on. It had been in my brother's possession since Dad got a new Delta, but it wasn't being used.. so now I've got it in my garage.
It had been sitting for a while, so the cast iron surface needed some work
The original router died a while ago, so I've taken that off for now; I do have a nice dado blade set for it and I'm planning to build a crosscut sled and make a zero clearance insert very soon.
It had been sitting for a while, so the cast iron surface needed some work
The original router died a while ago, so I've taken that off for now; I do have a nice dado blade set for it and I'm planning to build a crosscut sled and make a zero clearance insert very soon.
ZRX61
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Figured out why the rear-most of the 4 bows on my truck tonneau cover doesn't stay on the mounts. I had them all slotted in place from the front side of the mounts. The rear one has fallen into the bed twice.
Turns out the rear one should be slotted in place from the rear.
Turns out the rear one should be slotted in place from the rear.
I know my last cover, the bows were a different length and needed to be put in, in order.
ZRX61
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These ones have to be forced into place
Made a house-call for a family member's car, he's a young kid bought his first car that needs a little TLC. The coolant reservoir tank was cracked. Also, changed the intake manifold runner control valve gasket which was creating a vacuum leak and a surging idle.
Ben Buck
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I liquid nailed one of my old gym shoe lookin things, to get more mileage out of them !!
Now, I know there is ShoeGoo & possibly other glue lookin stuff- But a tube of liquid nails was close by !
Clamped them .
Make the most of what you have !!
I should get maybe another 1000 miles of these !!
Hundred years from now- who friggin cares !
Now, I know there is ShoeGoo & possibly other glue lookin stuff- But a tube of liquid nails was close by !
Clamped them .
Make the most of what you have !!
I should get maybe another 1000 miles of these !!
Hundred years from now- who friggin cares !
Mike65
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Spent a couple hours started installing the fuel lines I made for the Mustang. Got them mostly installed until I found out I have the wrong size fittings on the inline fuel filter. Ordered proper size fittings from Summit Racing.
Blue Chips
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A simple welded repair.
I've been working on our new driveway/garage project. To help prepare the driveway route for removing topsoil and installing crushed stone underlayment, I was using a chain connected to the hook on top of the front bucket on my loader/backhoe to pull out some tree stumps (maybe 6-inch diameter) by the roots. I managed to pull about eight or nine of them, until one of the stumps resisted my efforts and the hook snapped. I don't know if the hook already had a flaw in it, but in any case the hook was history.
First, I ground off the old hook, cleaned the area around it, and found a semicircle scrap of 3/16" steel to use as a reinforcing plate.
Rather than replace the broken hook with another hook, I ordered a weld-on tie-down ring, which I thought would be more versatile for my usage. I prefer using straps over chains for most purposes.
The tie-down ring bracket had beveled edges, and I welded the bracket to the plate with a two-pass, full-penetration weld.
I then tacked the reinforcing plate in place prior to welding the edges.
After welding the edges of the plate, I primed the area with self-etching primer and sealed the edge with (IIRC) paintable polyether urethane marine sealant to prevent water from getting behind the plate.
Then a couple of coats of more-or-less matching paint.
That should do the job, I think.
I've been working on our new driveway/garage project. To help prepare the driveway route for removing topsoil and installing crushed stone underlayment, I was using a chain connected to the hook on top of the front bucket on my loader/backhoe to pull out some tree stumps (maybe 6-inch diameter) by the roots. I managed to pull about eight or nine of them, until one of the stumps resisted my efforts and the hook snapped. I don't know if the hook already had a flaw in it, but in any case the hook was history.
First, I ground off the old hook, cleaned the area around it, and found a semicircle scrap of 3/16" steel to use as a reinforcing plate.
Rather than replace the broken hook with another hook, I ordered a weld-on tie-down ring, which I thought would be more versatile for my usage. I prefer using straps over chains for most purposes.
The tie-down ring bracket had beveled edges, and I welded the bracket to the plate with a two-pass, full-penetration weld.
I then tacked the reinforcing plate in place prior to welding the edges.
After welding the edges of the plate, I primed the area with self-etching primer and sealed the edge with (IIRC) paintable polyether urethane marine sealant to prevent water from getting behind the plate.
Then a couple of coats of more-or-less matching paint.
That should do the job, I think.
kbeefy
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Glued the floor down in the campervan... look at all the manageble heavy things I could find in my shop!
Started mocking up the interior...
Couch/bed is a foot bigger than it needs to be, but for $50 used I'll make it work.
Fridge is also bigger than I expected, I guess I'll have to carry extra beer.
Started mocking up the interior...
Couch/bed is a foot bigger than it needs to be, but for $50 used I'll make it work.
Fridge is also bigger than I expected, I guess I'll have to carry extra beer.
Mikeske
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Finally finished servicing, cleaning and doing the spring preparation work on both the small tractor and the bigger tractor. I then put the 62" deck on the bigger tractor as the ground has firmed up and I can do the mowing with it in a faster manner. I just take off the front end loader (5 minute to remove) and the backhoe (another 5 minutes to remove and then I have my dedicated mower. Note: this is NOT a drive over mower deck but still only takes about 10 minutes to install and another 5 minutes to remove. 
Mikeske
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Oh yes maintenance of the body is done for nowAh, yes. Maintaining our bodies does get in the way of maintaining our equipment!
PWC Repair
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Motorman55
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I've been looking for some type of fexible rubber or plasic edging to finish off the top edge of the custom Lexan windshield I made for my 74 FLH Harley's Winter Windshield.
Today I found something that's not too thick or wide and fit over the thickness of the Lexan perfectly. I think it does the job of keeping with the original vintage look of the windshield. Needless to say, I'm very satisfied with the finished product.
Of course I would find the edging just when its nearing time to take the windshield off for the warm weather.
Today I found something that's not too thick or wide and fit over the thickness of the Lexan perfectly. I think it does the job of keeping with the original vintage look of the windshield. Needless to say, I'm very satisfied with the finished product.
Of course I would find the edging just when its nearing time to take the windshield off for the warm weather.
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kaymccampbell
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You shoulda asked. Door edge lace is my go-to for neatening up.I've been looking for some type of fexible rubber or plasic edging to finish off the top edge of the custom Lexan windshield I made for my 74 FLH Harley's Winter Windshield.
Today I found something that's not too thick or wide and fit over the thickness of the Lexan perfectly. I think it does the job of keeping with the original vintage look of the windshield. Needless to say, I'm very satisfied with the finished product.
Of course I would find the edging just when its nearing time to take the windshield off for the warm weather.
Old Man Roger
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Is that the factory wing?