What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[rick carpenter]

Got my sprinkler heads ready to put out in the yard tomorrow am. I've gone with the rotor style this time vs the impact style I've used for 24 years. We'll see.

 

[rick carpenter]

I lucked out on a set of factory seat covers and steering wheel a couple of weeks ago and finally got around to installing them on my Saturn Sky. Of course, the seat covers, and steering wheel are out of Pontiac Solstice GPX going into my base Saturn Sky. Oh well don't hate I had to get rid of the aftermarket vegan leather (plastic) covers over the factory leather original covers. 

I've always thought those were good looking cars. Can you post some more pics please?

 

[ZRX61]

Polished some water spots off the Alcoas on the F350... Sure glad I live in the Mojave Desert, wouldn't want to do this every damn time it gets wet.
Been experimenting with various metal polishes & pretty much anything made in the US is ****. Resorted to (German) Solvol Autosol, as used by generations of European motorcycle owners & it worked perfectly.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Charged the weedwhacker battery. Loaded the string head.

 

[hobie18]

That PW has probably been in a crate since last year, when the big box received and shelved it, with the test dose of fuel still in the bowl.

I've received horribly gummed up brand new equipment.

Either that or the hoses are deteriorating from being specced wrong. Crazy.

 

[Prospecter]

My Brad Nailer Jammed, I tried to clear the jam and got frustrated, put it into a bag and will working on it tomorrow after I have rested.

It will still be there. And of course no one could complain if it mysteriously fixed itself. Those shop gnomes are notional.

 

[PhantomEB]

Need to find replacement drawer slides for the 42” box and keep my eye open for a red roller box. Would like to have a matching red top and bottom stuffed into the spot where the black top and bottom sits on the right in this picture. Then all my black ones down the side of the garage.

 

[PhantomEB]

When I was over at my moms place, they were talking about her lift chair at the home having its motor crapped out and the nursing home’s maintenance guy claimed it was only good to donate to the local charity for seniors.

she’s got this other power recliner that my sister ‘thinks’ was only missing a screw….

flip it on its side I find a bar snapped in half, mechanism on one side no longer attached, which I think was the cause of all this. And led to the other sides mechanism to be bent like a pretzel.

bolted the one side up to sandwich the failure and straightened out the other side to get back in.

my mom is not the lightset thing in the books before, 200+ and my sister is heavier even though she damn near starves herself of proper nutrition so I definitely can see why this chair failed…

told her when the nursing home arranges for that other chair to be donated and removed, only then will I get this chair over to her room, not before. Will swing it by my shop to add more bolts to where the linkage snapped.

 

[Jure]

Had to take off the muffler from one bike and fit it to another,cuz it had home made muffler fitted and i cant pass the inspection for registration cuz it has no eu norm stamped so with no stamp it aint road legal. Muffler removed but i need a new custom mid pipe to make it fit.



I had the spare muffler,it was crushed so,i had to cut off the section where the big dent was and put it back on the bike in order to have exhausts on both bikes.


Looks and sounds fine

 

[rd65]

It could be, but the fluid in the rezzy is black so who knows how long it's been in there.

Edit: I'm not going to pull the wheels off, will give it a really good clean today, check for pin holes before the next drive (likely to be July 7th) & then inspect after that to see if there is still evidence of a leak.
Also going to read through the service records (that go all the way back to the day it rolled off the lot) for anything brake related.

Give the areas in question a squirt of spray on foot powder. Will show the smallest leak/weep immediately and is easily cleaned up.

 

[madison069]

Neighbor bought a new pressure washer a few weeks ago. Used it a few time. Then it stopped running. It starts with full choke, but stalls when you turn the choke off.

Not sure what caused it, but there was a small amount of a gummy/jelly like substance in the carb. Probably clogged the pilot/primary jet. Disassemble, clean, re-assemble.

I sure hope I have the strength and knowledge (I certainly have the tools !) to keep doing this for a long time.

Just to rule it out. Check the gas can and see what the fuel looks like. I've had several customers come back to me due to their fuel can was full of water on the bottom or was gelled up and dirty in the can. Usually have to disassemble the fuel system again to clean it all out and explain to them that their fuel can is the culprit. All it takes is a few drops of water to cover the jet hole and the fuel can't get through due to the water being heavier than fuel.

 

[rzims]

Charged the weedwhacker battery. Loaded the string head.

We just bought a Stihl battery weedwacker. Love that thing. And since it uses the same battery as my limbing saw, I now have 3 batteries and 2 chargers...

 

[Jgaz]

Replacing the roller brush and height adjusting mechanism, new belt, and good cleaning on a 35+ year old Royal upright Vaccum.

I sure do like it when parts are still available to keep these old machines running.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Met with my Executive Secretary.

 

[69charged]

Well, yesterday we got the son’s Megacab transmission swap done. New transfer case, new driveshafts, repaired the wire harness, and installed new fuel lines and brake lines.

Today I installed a new brake controller in my Gladiator.





Then put my little decal on that I was searching all over for!


Then brought the wife’s wrangler in for new Rancho shocks, which it needed badly.
Also put on the soft top finally, and secretly ripped the muffler off to see how it sounded. Not terrible, not great.

 

[zcar751]

I've always thought those were good looking cars. Can you post some more pics please?

For your viewing pleasure. Just a beater.

 

[HPRifleman]

Re-attached an emblem on the door handle of the monthly driver. Attaching it took about 5 minutes but it took me about 3 months to get around to doing it. The story of my life.

 

[LeonardY]

In my dad's garage.
I found my Sega Genesis and all the game cartridges. Brought it home. Need a adapter to get it to work with the TV. Should be fun.
Oh and what you really were waiting for.
I grabbed dad's old tool box. He didn't want it anymore. Perfect for my plumbing tools.

 

[glider]

Shop got a new roof today. Guys didn’t mess around, got it done.

 

[LWB]

We've been in the new house just over a week. Still putting things where they belong. Everything in in the new shop now and can be found! It's a 10' x 20' old shed. It used to be an open animal shelter at one point. It has hand hewn beams. The beams at floor level have to be 12" x 12"





It will be quite some time before I have the time to get it the way I envision it. In the meantime, I'll be renovating the house.

 

[7.62fmj]

Not exactly in the garage, but set up an extra room for me and my wife to have work benches in the AC.

 

[ZRX61]

Was working under the F350. Hear the dog losing his mind in the house. So now I'm mildly annoyed I have to go investigate, he doesn't bark unless someone is at the door..

Salesman selling who knows what at the front door.
Annoyance level rises because this chump annoyed the dog AND made me stop working under the truck.

Open door & point at the sign..



"$50 please" (holds out hand)
I get the first minute free right?
"No. $50, paid in advance, pay up. I was working under my truck & had to stop because of you.."
Nice, what kind of truck?
$50, pay up or **** off..."

I didn't get my $50.

Then I have to round up the dog from the front yard

WTF is wrong with people? The goddamn sign is RIGHT THERE, if you then decide knock you better be holding $50 when I open the door. If you aren't holding out $50, you will get attitude.

 

[Outlawmws]

Final raking and putting it into barrels the back yard weeds prior to the 4th; In one spot I need to hit with the weed eater again, and I still need to leaf blower/bagger for the seed/small chaff to reduce the weeds for next season. That was before it got blazing (74 at 8:30 this AM... Mid 80's shortly thereafter...)

Then I parked the T-van in the drive to try patching a hunk missing out of the bottom edge of the steering wheel -I suspect this is where the thieves forced the steering wheel bar lock over the wheel, but its on the wrong side (the PO told me it had been stolen in the city a couple of times...)

I got a couple of longer ball head pins and pulled the heads off, stuck the sharp end in one side of the padding. pulled it down and back into the other side, til the tip cleared, then went again into the pad again - this was so no pressure on the pad.

two pins and called it good.

Then I taped some wax paper so I had it positioned, and filled the missing chunk/gap with black RTV, tried closing, added a bit more RTV; and finished warping the wax paper so it has the contour of the wheel.

It won't be perfect but its no show van anyway. beater truck/camp rig...

From the Drivers seat waiting for it to cure:




From the front through the windshield (some reflections)

So, I checked the T-van steering wheel fix a bit over 24 hours later - the RTV cured! BUT, learning lesson; The wax paper is one sided! And I used the "paper"side, so its mostly stuck on pretty good!

I'll have to try some non-destructive removal? Maybe water, maybe hot/warm water, or?

 

[Mr.zippy]

So, I checked the T-van steering wheel fix a bit over 24 hours later - the RTV cured! BUT, learning lesson; The wax paper is one sided! And I used the "paper"side, so its mostly stuck on pretty good!

I'll have to try some non-destructive removal? Maybe water, maybe hot/warm water, or?

I didn't know wax paper was one sided?

 

[Outlawmws]

I didn't know wax paper was one sided?

Obviously, neither did I! I had even tested RTV on wax paper and Saran Wrak to see the diff, I liked the not so glossy finish from the WP better, (and I had a 50-50 chance to learn about the 1 sided bit then, but noooo.)

 

[69charged]

Last project for the day. Building a custom desk for the wife’s office. Almost done. Have to wait for the other leg to dry. Was going to get them powder coated, but decided to spray them myself.
Bought some cheap inserts of the ‘zon and screwed them into the wood. Had to go a little bigger on the hole because of black walnut being so hard.






Also got some cheap adjustable feet off the zone, and they actually turned out to be pretty nice! Drilled and tapped some 8-32 holes and found some nice stainless screws. I’m so glad I built these legs out of 1/4” tubing, cause it’s fun tapping a small #8 thread through there!!





Wife was excited, I got a lot done today!
Yea….Im still useful!!

 

[Old Man Roger]

Was working under the F350. Hear the dog losing his mind in the house. So now I'm mildly annoyed I have to go investigate, he doesn't bark unless someone is at the door..

Salesman selling who knows what at the front door.
Annoyance level rises because this chump annoyed the dog AND made me stop working under the truck.

Open door & point at the sign..



"$50 please" (holds out hand)
I get the first minute free right?
"No. $50, paid in advance, pay up. I was working under my truck & had to stop because of you.."
Nice, what kind of truck?
$50, pay up or **** off..."

I didn't get my $50.

Then I have to round up the dog from the front yard

WTF is wrong with people? The goddamn sign is RIGHT THERE, if you then decide knock you better be holding $50 when I open the door. If you aren't holding out $50, you will get attitude.

This is the best sign I think I’ve ever seen.

I had a guy knock on the door last week when I was in the middle of doing something, I asked him what he was selling, he assured me he wasn’t selling anything, but would like to talk to me about solar panels.

I politely told him I was all set and to have a nice day. When I’m about 10 steps away from the door, he knocks again. When I opened the door this time, he seemed a little perturbed I hadn’t listened to his sales pitch, and the he asked me again about solar panels again.

This time I wasn’t so polite, like you, I informed him that he has now twice interrupted me while I was trying to get some work done, if he interrupted me again we were going to have a real problem. This time I didn’t close the door, I just stood there looking at him while he walked away.

Some people are *** holes, and when they, are I do my best to be better at it then them...lol

 

[DGersic]

I’m not actually ready for the aluminum caps on my roof, but I found out last week that the local tool rental place is going out of business this week (owner retiring). Weather forecast calls for rain the next two days, so today was pretty much my last chance to rent the 10’ brake.

Got the brake home, set up in the driveway, and bent up 8 x 10’ rolls of aluminum coil. They’ll now be in my way here on the floor until I can get them installed.




Also cut and bent up this small cap for the back end of the garage roof.

 

[ZRX61]

I had a guy knock on the door last week when I was in the middle of doing something, I asked him what he was selling, he assured me he wasn’t selling anything, but would like to talk to me about solar panels.

I got collared by a solar guy in Lowes recently while I was in the hardware aisle looking for some screws.
Said he just wanted to ask some questions.
Told him my *consulting fees* were $100/hr(iirc, may have been more), payable right now if he wanted to keep talking.
I held my hand out
He kept talking
Me, still holding my hand out: "$100"
He kept talking
Me, still holding my hand out: "What part of $100 are you having difficulty with?"

I got the sign on Amazon

Amazon.com

 

[dwasifar]

Spiffed up an old ball peen hammer.

I bought this hammer for $2 at a barn sale probably 35 years ago, give or take, in the condition you see here. I have no idea how old it is, but it's antique plus 35 years; so, old. No brand markings on it. And believe it or not I have been using it in this state from time to time:








I may or may not be guilty of that drywall screw.

For ages I have been meaning to replace the damaged handle, and I finally got motivated to do it when I saw a bin of hammer handles at Menards. Figured I'd spiff up the head while I was at it.

Here's how it came out:







This isn't a showpiece restoration; I intend to use it, so it's not polished to mirror gloss or sporting a fancy handmade handle or anything. But I think it does look pretty nice nonetheless.

 

[RivennHewn]

Started a little project tonight.

Going to convert a Perfect Handle screwdriver into an oyster knife.

Picked out a small hunk of burl for the scales.

 

[hobie18]

Replacing the roller brush and height adjusting mechanism, new belt, and good cleaning on a 35+ year old Royal upright Vaccum.

I sure do like it when parts are still available to keep these old machines running.

I recently redid a hoover concept one. Parts are available. Some parts.

 

[LeonardY]

I got collared by a solar guy in Lowes recently while I was in the hardware aisle looking for some screws.
Said he just wanted to ask some questions.
Told him my *consulting fees* were $100/hr(iirc, may have been more), payable right now if he wanted to keep talking.
I held my hand out
He kept talking
Me, still holding my hand out: "$100"
He kept talking
Me, still holding my hand out: "What part of $100 are you having difficulty with?"

I got the sign on Amazon

Amazon.com

FYI - Fastest way to get rid of a Solar salesman is to say, "I'm a renter."

BTW. Complain to customer service. They are an outside vendor and they are not supposed to approach customers in aisles. They are supposed to stay with their kiosk.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I just got done in the shop. I had to remove the tailgate on the new pickup and test-fit the truck camper. The new truck cab is a bit higher, so I had to add to the existing platform to raise everything up. Worked perfectly, cleared bed rail, cab ,etc. Then had to clean up the garage from cutting all the wood then clean the shop from all the mess I made in there........................done for the day.

Spitzer ?

Which Spitzer dealership ?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Re-keyed the door locks.

 

[DGersic]

Troubleshooting why my fan started randomly cutting out on Saturday.



Clues, so far:

I was away from home, so I used a piece of wire to bypass the thermostat switch. That proved that it isn’t the switch.

A light tap on the panel where the relay and breaker are mounted kicked the fan on.

The directions for this kit say that the breaker is rated at 30A, and The relay is rated at 40A. The relay rating is incorrect, because it is actually rated on the case of the relay at 2x20A. (There are two switched terminals, both labeled “87”, so 20A per terminal.) As installed, only one switched terminal is actually connected, so that’s a 20A relay as installed in circuit, not 40A. Maybe the internal contacts can handle 40A, maybe they can’t.

Depending on where I look, the fan may be rated at 19.5A at 13.5V.

All connections appear to be as tight as when I installed them.

I’m suspecting the relay, being used to its maximum capacity, has failed. It is a sealed unit, so I can’t prove that without destroying it. I’ll do that later. For now, I picked up a standard relay (“87” and “87a” switched contacts) that claims to be rated at 30A and swapped it out.

I put my test light in the car. If it acts up again, I’ll know that it’s not the relay, and can check the circuit breaker and fan at the harness connector.

 

[Jgaz]

I recently redid a hoover concept one. Parts arw abailable. Some parts.

Did you try this company for parts?

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When I was redoing the height adjusting mechanism they had one piece that many places said was long discontinued.
They did not have the other two pieces but they found them for me from some guy in Tennessee that had several hundred of what I needed!

i found them to provide great service. When I asked a question on their chat feature I got an email answer back the same day.
On the phone I’ve always spoken to an intelligent human that could claim English as their primary language

 

[Bob Heine]

FYI - Fastest way to get rid of a Solar salesman is to say, "I'm a renter."

Leonard, you're right. I was polite for the first 30 calls from India. I answered their questions and politely declined, which wasted an annoying amount of my time. When I answered the first question: "Are you the homeowner?" with "No!" they hung up. A couple persisted with "Are you renting from a relative?" so a second "No!" was required. I no longer answer the phone.

 

[dwasifar]

FYI - Fastest way to get rid of a Solar salesman is to say, "I'm a renter."

I tell them I already have solar.

 

[Houdini5150]

Re organized one section of the garage that is full of not being used exercise and atheltic toys/equipment. It also housed the babies old toys and what not that was not being used. I was tired of the stuff being stacked on top so I put all the baby stuff in a box. Nice and neat and I have more floor space to move around this area.