oldman_pottering
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Wow, that's beautiful !Finished my kayak
The build slideshow:
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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oldman_pottering
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Do you have a large property where this gets used ?
kaymccampbell
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A couple/few acres. It does more than move dirt. It can be a stump grinder, bushhog, fork lift, log carrier, trencher, yard mule, wheelbarrow, you-name-it. Some days it's even a welding positioner.
Not to forget....Dog Eater!
Beelzeboss
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I went a bit nuts with the rust converter and weld-through zinc primer.
A fair bit of overspray on some components but a vast improvement over how it looked before.
A fair bit of overspray on some components but a vast improvement over how it looked before.
Snapped-off
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Rolled the toolbox out from the back corner.
Moved approximately where it will rest on the side wall. I left it about 2 feet from the wall so I can get behind it to rewire the garage this week. It'll get pushed back once I put up the wall coverings.
Current stage of the mess. The work bench on the left will be moved to the same wall as the big box. The small box is moving either to the front garage or the basement, I'm still unsure.
That will leave room for the tractors to move over against the wall so I can park the truck inside for the winter.
Also one of the Kubota bucket hoses sprung a leak while I was moving some landscaping boulders, so I had to order a replacement.
Moved approximately where it will rest on the side wall. I left it about 2 feet from the wall so I can get behind it to rewire the garage this week. It'll get pushed back once I put up the wall coverings.
Current stage of the mess. The work bench on the left will be moved to the same wall as the big box. The small box is moving either to the front garage or the basement, I'm still unsure.
That will leave room for the tractors to move over against the wall so I can park the truck inside for the winter.
Also one of the Kubota bucket hoses sprung a leak while I was moving some landscaping boulders, so I had to order a replacement.
Outlawmws
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Unloaded a lot of the camp gear, starting with the cold food and getting that put away.
Power washed the exterior of the van, rolled it onto the oil change ramps and did a lot of the underside - It's probably cleaner underneath than ever... Power washed the camp throne, both wash stations, and the cooler chest. Power washed the driveway.
Repaired and beefed up the wood bar the supports the cooler chest's top sliding basket (my own addition).
Started the process for getting the dust off things as I put them away, made a pile of laundry for the stuff being washed with "sport wash" (unscented) vs. can get regular wash.
Lots of vacuuming dust off other gear bags to go.
Power washed the exterior of the van, rolled it onto the oil change ramps and did a lot of the underside - It's probably cleaner underneath than ever... Power washed the camp throne, both wash stations, and the cooler chest. Power washed the driveway.
Repaired and beefed up the wood bar the supports the cooler chest's top sliding basket (my own addition).
Started the process for getting the dust off things as I put them away, made a pile of laundry for the stuff being washed with "sport wash" (unscented) vs. can get regular wash.
Lots of vacuuming dust off other gear bags to go.
DGersic
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Looks like mine is going to be rocking the electrical tape for a while. I called HF today, and they don’t have parts available. Only the motor brushes, and the top handle and its mounting screws are available.
eBay has some similar switches. I may buy one to canibalize.
kaymccampbell
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Less than jack. Again.
PWC Repair
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I got tired of the headliner in our tow rig resting on my head. Headliner material was in stock at Hobby Lobby for 12.99 a yard......I needed 3. BUT....today was 40% off material! I also used 2 cans of this 3M glue. Started pulling it down and found a mouse nest......WTH!!! I folded the material back and glued it down in 1/3 sections.
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LeonardY
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Took inventory of scraps of plywood. Found most of what I need. Some adjustments need to be done to design to fit the pieces I have.
Killed 4 mosquitos with my electric fly swatter. I really like it.
Killed 4 mosquitos with my electric fly swatter. I really like it.
smackey05
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Added a new tool to the garage! 3d Printer from Bambu Labs. Have had it for a few weeks now and it has been running non-stop...
vwracer
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Show us the electric fly swatter please
LeonardY
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It's sturdier than most.
I can spot them but I generally ****** them in my hand anymore. I don't have swing hard or fast. Something very satisfying hearing them snap, crackle and pop.
I had just "straightened up" the new place, putting all my tools in the garage. Well, I just had to do some more wiring, and wouldn't you know, I had to drag about 80% of those tools back into the house. Jig saw, sawzall, 4 different drills, inspection camera, **** tons of blades and bits, my electrical kit, you name it. Modernizing the electrical on old houses is a ton of work.
I installed a triple-gang switch in the back entrance hallway. There was nothing at all back there. No electric, no lights, nothing. I got sick of having to use my phone flashlight to find my way out of the house at night. So the new triple switch will consist of one 3-way added to the nearest existing interior light circuit, another switch for a new overhead canless LED light in the hallway, and a 3-way for the back porch light.
Interestingly, there already is a back porch light (a big paddle-fan with a light actually), but it was never wired. It's mounted, and there is romex run to it, but I'll be damned if I can find the other end of the run. Oh well, that run is getting capped off and a new line ran to an actual switch. I have it all hooked up except the last 3-way switch by the back door. I need to go under the porch to run that (and I have to pull an ethernet and a cable for the new garage subpanel while I'm under there too). But it's like a 50ft crawl back to this location, and I was too tired. That, and there's a high probability that I may encounter a skunk or a groundhog under there, so I ain't dealing with that when I'm tired, by myself, and out in the middle of nowhere.
I installed a triple-gang switch in the back entrance hallway. There was nothing at all back there. No electric, no lights, nothing. I got sick of having to use my phone flashlight to find my way out of the house at night. So the new triple switch will consist of one 3-way added to the nearest existing interior light circuit, another switch for a new overhead canless LED light in the hallway, and a 3-way for the back porch light.
Interestingly, there already is a back porch light (a big paddle-fan with a light actually), but it was never wired. It's mounted, and there is romex run to it, but I'll be damned if I can find the other end of the run. Oh well, that run is getting capped off and a new line ran to an actual switch. I have it all hooked up except the last 3-way switch by the back door. I need to go under the porch to run that (and I have to pull an ethernet and a cable for the new garage subpanel while I'm under there too). But it's like a 50ft crawl back to this location, and I was too tired. That, and there's a high probability that I may encounter a skunk or a groundhog under there, so I ain't dealing with that when I'm tired, by myself, and out in the middle of nowhere.
Old Man Roger
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Put all the potted flowers and plants from the yard in the garage before the storm. Moved a couple Rubbermaid out door storage containers in there too.
We aren’t supposed to get the brunt of the storm, but they’re talking 100 mph winds here, that could send a plant flying. Probably do a job on the Rubbermaids too.
With any luck, my next post here won’t involve pulling the generator out of the garage.
We aren’t supposed to get the brunt of the storm, but they’re talking 100 mph winds here, that could send a plant flying. Probably do a job on the Rubbermaids too.
With any luck, my next post here won’t involve pulling the generator out of the garage.
Beelzeboss
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Made a rear pipe rack for my old truck.
bugnut
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Received and installed the replacement switch on the shop vac, and it is back in action. Cleaned up and sorted **** that was piled on the workbench.
Old Man Roger
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Man you’re parked on the wrong side of the road.Made a rear pipe rack for my old truck.
kaymccampbell
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He's on the other side of the earth, of course it's the other way round. Stand on your head, it'll look just fine.Man you’re parked on the wrong side of the road.
Old Man Roger
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Ya, I was just being snarky. I hear their toilets flush funny too.
Notgrownup
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Restoring a 1993 Escapade fiberglass trailer to pull behind my Harley Trike. Stripped it down. Addressed the rust on the sub frame and tongue, painted the tongue, sanded the tub, primed the bottom and covered it with bed liner from Raptor. cutout the rear lights and filled the holes with fiberglass. Bought new wheels with radials, new Monroe shocks. Gas shock for the lid. I will keep posting progrest. I just got back from a 3000 miles trip pulling a modified Harbor Freight small trailer with a Jegs car top carrier.
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niget2002
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I'm really liking the looks of those printers. I built a fairly large printer, but the more I look at these, the more I think of getting one.Added a new tool to the garage! 3d Printer from Bambu Labs. Have had it for a few weeks now and it has been running non-stop...
Yesterday, I changed the earl and earl filter in my wife's Ford Explorer...
Also changed the rear diff earl...
Today I plan on changing the front PTU earl and the transmission earl...
Hope to get an early start this morning...
Also changed the rear diff earl...
Today I plan on changing the front PTU earl and the transmission earl...
Hope to get an early start this morning...
jimkinney
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Getting ready to tie stuff down before Milton comes roaring through.
rd65
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I had one of the yellow cheapy ones lying around. My nephew found it, touched his ear with it, he was not happy.It's sturdier than most.
I can spot them but I generally ****** them in my hand anymore. I don't have swing hard or fast. Something very satisfying hearing them snap, crackle and pop.
rd65
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Mainiac Mat
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Sister-inlaw and neice are staying with us for a few days... man, these girls can talk... as in non-stop talk.
So what did I do in the garage? I hid! Organized, hauled summer stuff and junk up to the attic. And organized my new little U.S. General service cart. Then I cut another queen post for my timber frame screen porch build.
So what did I do in the garage? I hid! Organized, hauled summer stuff and junk up to the attic. And organized my new little U.S. General service cart. Then I cut another queen post for my timber frame screen porch build.
Prospecter
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Been there. Done that. Got the t=shirt (and sore ear).
I saw what you did there!
niget2002
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Checked on the kayak to see how the finish is drying.
Outlawmws
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Watching paint dry slows the process...
niget2002
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Good thing this is a varnishWatching paint dry slows the process...
I was mostly just checking to see if any bugs landed on it overnight.
Was wondering if it was obvious....
oldman_pottering
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Pushed some
things around on the workbench, made room for my workboots and gave them some wax / oil attention...........long overdue
things around on the workbench, made room for my workboots and gave them some wax / oil attention...........long overdue
kaymccampbell
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Assembled the Dingo hydraulics. Tested them. Put it out for a wash. Cleaned the lift and floor a bit. Brought it back in. Put it up for the next steps. Printed some NWA documents.
KwikFab
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Friday I received a new Z axis assembly.
I posted how it arrived with a broken part.
Well yesterday's email response kind of surprised me (in a good way) for this reason - I was out of warranty which I mentioned in my previous post, but an assembly was still provided for warranty reasons. In my inquiry, I offered to send the "new broken" one back, and even pay for shipping. Or, that I'd be ok to cannibalize it and swap the "good" part from my old assembly onto the new assembly.
Basically attempting to be as much of a convenience as possible since their support has been amazing.
The response was to go ahead and keep the "new" broken one, attempt to fix it with my old assembly, as well as being sent yet another complete new assembly.
Really easy to disassemble but if you're not mechanically inclined, I can see it being a bit of a struggle.
The old one on the left, and the new one on the right.
I never understood how people lose small parts like these springs. When I'd rebuild manual hubs, or other similar items with a detent ball and spring, I'd always chuck the parts in a sandwich bag before opening her up. This is how you catch these small parts.
The only item that gave me any fits was the coupler on my old assembly. The socket cap screws got stripped so I had to pull the lead screw out with the motor.
I'll cut the coupler off later, but I'll end up with an extra motor as well as an extra lead screw now.
After the transplant, here she is all ready to go.
And installed.
This is the part that broke on the new assembly. It's a sort of "L" that angles upward to catch a spring used for IHS.
Now I also have an extra "mount" as well.
Spare parts are always a win in my book.
I posted how it arrived with a broken part.
Well yesterday's email response kind of surprised me (in a good way) for this reason - I was out of warranty which I mentioned in my previous post, but an assembly was still provided for warranty reasons. In my inquiry, I offered to send the "new broken" one back, and even pay for shipping. Or, that I'd be ok to cannibalize it and swap the "good" part from my old assembly onto the new assembly.
Basically attempting to be as much of a convenience as possible since their support has been amazing.
The response was to go ahead and keep the "new" broken one, attempt to fix it with my old assembly, as well as being sent yet another complete new assembly.
Really easy to disassemble but if you're not mechanically inclined, I can see it being a bit of a struggle.
The old one on the left, and the new one on the right.
I never understood how people lose small parts like these springs. When I'd rebuild manual hubs, or other similar items with a detent ball and spring, I'd always chuck the parts in a sandwich bag before opening her up. This is how you catch these small parts.
The only item that gave me any fits was the coupler on my old assembly. The socket cap screws got stripped so I had to pull the lead screw out with the motor.
I'll cut the coupler off later, but I'll end up with an extra motor as well as an extra lead screw now.
After the transplant, here she is all ready to go.
And installed.
This is the part that broke on the new assembly. It's a sort of "L" that angles upward to catch a spring used for IHS.
Now I also have an extra "mount" as well.
Spare parts are always a win in my book.
oldman_pottering
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I like that anvilAssembled the Dingo hydraulics. Tested them. Put it out for a wash. Cleaned the lift and floor a bit. Brought it back in. Put it up for the next steps. Printed some NWA documents.
kaymccampbell
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It's a Peter Wright. It's in the 160-180 range IIRC. $20 at a yard sale.
oldman_pottering
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That's brilliant ! They obviously didn't know its real value or just didn't care