Old Man Roger
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I’m a GM guy, but I’d drive that.lolIt will at some point. Not for this season. I have the 2016 Acura ILX Pikes Peak car for "all out" racing if need be.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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02Xterra
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Dropped off some 1x8x8' red oak from a local hardwood store, was going to get rough sawn but he had a couple cleaned up boards left over from a job
Also checked the saw for square/parallel. The fence needs a bit more work yet.
Also checked the saw for square/parallel. The fence needs a bit more work yet.
Prospecter
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I had not thought about it.
DGersic
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Was puttering around in the garage this morning, cleaning up and putting some stuff away. It’s garbage day, heard the truck, so went out to retrieve my cans. Neighbor was standing on the sidewalk looking toward their house. I turned to see what they were looking at (sparrow on the roof) and noticed that a piece of aluminum trim was missing. There’s a bare board showing. “Hey, where’d that go?”
So we hunted around in the bushes and found a piece. Ok, so hang on, let me get a ladder and something to reattach it with, we’ll get that fixed up. There’s a storm coming. Thus begins the ugly hack repair.
The horizonal piece was off. The nails that held it are gone. Then I realize that it’s not a single piece. Whoever did this must have been using up scrap or something. The part on the left was cut to follow the roofline on the left, and was hacked off on the right in a sort of curve. Really rough, like it was done with a sawzall or something. Also, it was installed on top of the fascia piece, you can see the paint discoloration line. Whatever piece was on the right, is gone missing entirely.
I don’t have any white aluminum on hand, not even a scrap. And I’m not keen on running to the store to buy a coil for this. So, what do I have? About 10’ of gutter left over from a replacement. Hm. So, I hacked off a foot of gutter, and unfolded it “flat”. Cut to size, and bend a lip on the bottom. I trimmed the ugly end of the other piece. A few roofing nails, all I had on hand, and at least there is something there again.
It’s not good enough to be half-assed. Is that quarter-assed then?
Got my ladder and tools away before the rain started.
Made the mounting tabs for my yard vac handle. They need to be welded on.
Working on getting my speedometer to read correctly. It’s about 15% low right now (60 indicated is almost 70 via GPS). So out with the old (44T grey) and in with the new (38T blue). Will test it tomorrow if it’s not raining.
So we hunted around in the bushes and found a piece. Ok, so hang on, let me get a ladder and something to reattach it with, we’ll get that fixed up. There’s a storm coming. Thus begins the ugly hack repair.
The horizonal piece was off. The nails that held it are gone. Then I realize that it’s not a single piece. Whoever did this must have been using up scrap or something. The part on the left was cut to follow the roofline on the left, and was hacked off on the right in a sort of curve. Really rough, like it was done with a sawzall or something. Also, it was installed on top of the fascia piece, you can see the paint discoloration line. Whatever piece was on the right, is gone missing entirely.
I don’t have any white aluminum on hand, not even a scrap. And I’m not keen on running to the store to buy a coil for this. So, what do I have? About 10’ of gutter left over from a replacement. Hm. So, I hacked off a foot of gutter, and unfolded it “flat”. Cut to size, and bend a lip on the bottom. I trimmed the ugly end of the other piece. A few roofing nails, all I had on hand, and at least there is something there again.
It’s not good enough to be half-assed. Is that quarter-assed then?
Got my ladder and tools away before the rain started.
Made the mounting tabs for my yard vac handle. They need to be welded on.
Working on getting my speedometer to read correctly. It’s about 15% low right now (60 indicated is almost 70 via GPS). So out with the old (44T grey) and in with the new (38T blue). Will test it tomorrow if it’s not raining.
Mikeske
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Well I got back to the shop today for a hour or so and broke out the white recycled paint I got from the county about three years ago that I had. It will work as I used that before out in the shop. It is a scab job of whatever materials I had on hand but it work.
atch
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Got a new tube put in the garden tiller tire. What a job! I believe that the smaller the tire the harder it is to work on. Old tube was not repairable.
Changed the oil/filter in Clarence, the 1948 Ford panel truck.
Started to flush out the coolant and got the old emptied. I'll refill tomorrow.
It was cold enough to light off the wood stove and use up (get rid of) some scraps and small firewood.
Changed the oil/filter in Clarence, the 1948 Ford panel truck.
Started to flush out the coolant and got the old emptied. I'll refill tomorrow.
It was cold enough to light off the wood stove and use up (get rid of) some scraps and small firewood.
Outlawmws
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Pics of the '48? - Love the old Ford trucks
budo55
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PhantomEB
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installed my newly built driveshafts. Shop told me most of the parts are coinciding with what would be used in a f350. Perfect for my one ton EB.
kinda want to flip the slip yoke portion of the drive shafts so it’s at the tcase end by the double cardan which would ease my mind of crawling over logs, stumps and rocks.
now to do one hell of a shop cleansing as I am missing my car keys lol.
Prospecter
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I felt kind of like I was monopolizing this thread, so I started a separate one. "Plugger Workshop." I'm not up to the quality of content so many of you maintain, but for the few misguided individuals who might be interested in the workshop addition and minor doings. . . that's where to look.
That's not even two holes a year! Are you gnawing the holes?I’ve been adding dog holes to mine for the last 15+ years.
atch
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16again
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I saw yours, I liked it, I ordered it. Only 25% off for me, but worth it.
Outlawmws
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That is one beautiful ride!
Mike65
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Prepped the bottom of the cab for epoxy primer and stripped all the hangers and brackets from the rear of the ‘66 frame. Getting ready for 4 link and coil overs. Front will get stripped and a mustang 2 front cradle will go in.
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Old Man Roger
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Two recliners in the back and a big screen would make that a great road trip vehicle.These are from a couple of months ago:
rayra
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PRobably what I should have done, only where and when I need them. As it is I overenthusiastically drilled a grid of (49) 3/4" holes AND beveled their top edges. Exposing a lot of thirsty particle board. It was probably a mistake.I’ve been adding dog holes to mine for the last 15+ years.
Tomorrow I'm going to try to router the slots to install the T-tracks flanking the new router plate / insert. At some point soon I'll need to scratch-build a shiny new router fence / vac attachment. I have a vac fitting on the router base below the insert, but I've been seeing some odd sawdust buildup and ejection thru other holes in the baseplate that I wouldn't expect to happen under suction of a vac. So I have to figure out what's happening there. And how I might put vacuum suction both above and below the bit.
I'm also thinking about encapsulating the router section of the table, trying to better contain the mess, Or not.
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ZRX61
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The plan was to wash the F350 & then hit a local car show. Instead I took it to the local car wash & had them take care of that. Then I hit the car show, listened to people say nice things about it & was given a spiffy little plaque.
When I got home I got under the truck & continued cleaning up under there... During which I managed to knock a magnetic flashlight off the frame rail & artfully prevented it hitting the ground by intercepting it with my nose. Not too much claret was spilled.
For some reason it doesn't always like starting on the front tank.
When I got home I got under the truck & continued cleaning up under there... During which I managed to knock a magnetic flashlight off the frame rail & artfully prevented it hitting the ground by intercepting it with my nose. Not too much claret was spilled.
For some reason it doesn't always like starting on the front tank.
02Xterra
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Made a picture frame clamping jig
Now, to build a frame!
Now, to build a frame!
Nice job!Made a picture frame clamping jig
Now, to build a frame!
I think you will love it.
I built a slightly lower capacity version almost 30 years ago and it‘s been great.
Don’t second guess yourself. I think a grid of holes is the way to go.
Table looks great.
Does this picture give you any ideas?
It will at some point. Not for this season. I have the 2016 Acura ILX Pikes Peak car for "all out" racing if need be.
Just read a Popular Mechanics article about Lucy Block and the electric car she drove at Pikes Peak. And, her 16 year old daughter driving the Porsche belonging to her late father. Wow, what a touching story.
I saw yours, I liked it, I ordered it. Only 25% off for me, but worth it.
I looked at that at my Rockler. I liked it but just didn't want to take up that much space on my pegboard. If they had any left, I could have got it at 75% off the last couple of weeks. Store lost their lease and is closing. Likely tomorrow is last day. I went there 3-4 weeks ago when it was 25% or 50% off and the store was basically empty. Very sad.
It was always busy. Surprised they aren't just relocating but they've been there forever. Likely had a very good lease rate and current rates wouldn't be feasible. Just my guess.
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02Xterra
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Thanks!
Good to know! I hadn't seen this style before, so as soon as I did I knew I had to build one
budo55
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***** that they closed. Luckily for me mine re-located down a few stores in the complex to a much larger location.
atch
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Thanx man.
Again thanx.
I've owned this thing 51 years and don't have any idea how many miles I've put on it. MANY. Odometer was broken most of those years. As far east as DC/York PA and as far west as Bonneville salt flats. And I've slept in it quite a few times. With the top chopped 5" there's not much room for a TV.Two recliners in the back and a big screen would make that a great road trip vehicle.
Here’s an older picture of mine, probably fine tuning a frame before glue up.
I don’t know how you plan to apply clamping force but I found a length of threaded rod as shown above easier to use than a screw clamp. YRMV. Just my experience.
DGersic
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Got the bag hook tabs welded on.
Started working on how to deal with the engine brake.
It was cable actuated, designed for a lawnmower with a safety handle. I don’t have one of those. In fact, the blades are enclosed, and being able to leave it running to use the small branch chipper is a feature. I had been using this mountain bike brake lever with “parking brake” button.
Started modifying it to fit
But now I think I have a better idea. Maybe. Need a trip to Farm & Fleet for parts before continuing.
Test drive with the new speedometer dive gear was successful, it’s now reading within 1 MPH of GPS app on my phone.
Started working on how to deal with the engine brake.
It was cable actuated, designed for a lawnmower with a safety handle. I don’t have one of those. In fact, the blades are enclosed, and being able to leave it running to use the small branch chipper is a feature. I had been using this mountain bike brake lever with “parking brake” button.
Started modifying it to fit
But now I think I have a better idea. Maybe. Need a trip to Farm & Fleet for parts before continuing.
Test drive with the new speedometer dive gear was successful, it’s now reading within 1 MPH of GPS app on my phone.
GarageHobbyist
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I took the motor off a Harbor Freight drill press I found in a trash pile a couple years ago and had been sitting around since. It worked, but had a lot of wobble and needed to be cleaned up/blasted. Finally decided it wasn't worth it and took the motor, mount, and switch out for future projects.
Then I had this going on. I've tried the new carb the previous owner had installed, tried the original that was taken off and looked good/clean, and bought a new one myself. I pretty much am at a timing issue. I'm going to check the points and make sure the intake gaskets are good just to be sure These engines have some timing adjustment in the coil, but you have to pull the engine for that. The drive shaft attaches to the flywheel, so you can't get to anything with it in the tractor
Then I had this going on. I've tried the new carb the previous owner had installed, tried the original that was taken off and looked good/clean, and bought a new one myself. I pretty much am at a timing issue. I'm going to check the points and make sure the intake gaskets are good just to be sure These engines have some timing adjustment in the coil, but you have to pull the engine for that. The drive shaft attaches to the flywheel, so you can't get to anything with it in the tractor
Outlawmws
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Timing on small engines (in particular B&S) are usually caused by a sheared flywheel key. (even partial sheared with park them)
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larry4406
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So true. The timing error induced by a small partial sheared key is enough to cause engine to not start. Then you are fooled as it still makes a nice blue spark.
Skyman
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A sheared flywheel key can allow the timing to slip far enough to where the engine will kick back against the recoil starter, and yank the handle right out of your hand. You'll have strong spark, but it'll be arriving at the wrong time.
02Xterra
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Very cool! I had planned to just use a big squeeze clamp, but will definitely remember this. Thanks for the insight!Here’s an older picture of mine, probably fine tuning a frame before glue up.
I don’t know how you plan to apply clamping force but I found a length of threaded rod as shown above easier to use than a screw clamp. YRMV. Just my experience.
niget2002
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Finally finished sanding the inside of the kayak hull. Now to find a day to fiberglass it.
Old Man Roger
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I guess I’d settle for a couple recliners and a good sized laptop.
Outlawmws
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Put stuff away; Making progress on the aftermath of the Inside workbench move, but still a lot to go
Magnum440d100
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Deck on my Ariens broke yet again. I should say MY WELDS FAILED lol 
So quickest solution? Buy another deck. Err. Whole mower…
It too has a failing mount (I knew before I paid. But it was only $100, and the mower has other parts I NEEDED)
Pulled my Amazon mulching specials off and cleaned up the knicks.
Then threw the deck on the mower and went mowin
I’m not too concerned about this deck failing. It will absolutely.
But I have ordered the parts to assemble the simplicity champion zero turn deck. When Jacks ships those out, I’ll rebuild the deck and start using that zero turn.
I’ll still be keeping the Ariens and my FOUR broken decks for it, as I do like using it to do the first mow of the season and uncover the deadfall and mandrel breakers.
Little by little I guess.
So quickest solution? Buy another deck. Err. Whole mower…
It too has a failing mount (I knew before I paid. But it was only $100, and the mower has other parts I NEEDED)
Pulled my Amazon mulching specials off and cleaned up the knicks.
Then threw the deck on the mower and went mowin
I’m not too concerned about this deck failing. It will absolutely.
But I have ordered the parts to assemble the simplicity champion zero turn deck. When Jacks ships those out, I’ll rebuild the deck and start using that zero turn.
I’ll still be keeping the Ariens and my FOUR broken decks for it, as I do like using it to do the first mow of the season and uncover the deadfall and mandrel breakers.
Little by little I guess.