kaymccampbell
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Replaced the power strips on the wood bench. The old ones were getting loose. Worked in Lightburn on a decoration for the shop wall.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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jblnut
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These would be little guys. The blades range from 16-20”.
Ya want one ? I can take orders and make a bunch.
The Wishek ones are 25ish diameter and weigh around 60lbs
Picture of the Wok pile ……
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Outlawmws
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Nothing in the shop but completed, checked corrected and rechecked my taxes, and submitted - Waiting for the first bounce... 
LeonardY
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Messed around with a monitor arm. It's an Ergotron. They are really expensive. I had it attached to my old Cintiq tablet.
Random picture from the Internet.
I wanted to figure out the range of motion and see if could be used for my desk design.
It appears it will.
Random picture from the Internet.
I wanted to figure out the range of motion and see if could be used for my desk design.
It appears it will.
XJSuperman
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I've got a few of my own already. The "little" ones are nice for campfires and turkey fryer stands.These would be little guys. The blades range from 16-20”.
Ya want one ? I can take orders and make a bunch.
The Wishek ones are 25ish diameter and weigh around 60lbs
rd65
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Thought I recognized that sidebox.Thanks to a friends help with the wiring and plumbing the Transair lines, I finally have compressed air.
The compressor was delivered about two months ago, but due to a multitude of reason, we just got it wired and hooked up this evening.
Makes 24cfm @ 175psi. Fills the 80 gallon tank from empty to 170psi in about 4 minutes.
No leaks in my redneck cooler/water separator, the Transair plumbing or the three regulator/filters at each drop.
The green light on the exterior of the tool room tells you the compressor is energized, the red one tells you the Milwaukee and Dewalt chargers are energized so I don’t forget to turn them off at the end of the night.
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I have had a diamond face tool finishing grinder sitting on workbench between lathes for decades. Many years ago, it tripped a breaker - but I had been switching to insert tooling wherever possible so just let it sit. Needed to grind a bunch of brazed insert boring bars (for indexing head) and sure with I had the finishing tool working, so took it apart yesterday. It was a shop made box using 1/4" aluminum plates with countersunk 1/4 UNC socket head screws that were a bear to get apart with tiny hex keys (had to heat!!). I assumed they were threaded into the aluminum angle frame beneath, but they had nuts, hex one side and 90 degrees apart squares since the builder didn't think about them colliding inside - where they were nearly inaccessible. Must have been an apprentice project, as full of fiddly details. Originally a V belt drive with tensioning system but at some point made into timing belt with locked centers. I found the problem was within the original power cord the insulation on individual wires had totally decayed and allowed short to ground (it actually HAD a ground circuit - surprising for the time). Tapped the frame holes to 5/16 UNC as access to replace nuts was...well...NUTS! Extremely satisfied to return a very old but very good tool (adjustable angle table with feed groove) to useful service.
Yes, it takes a systemized approach to avoid “Garbage”.
I do collect and cash in aluminum cans & have done so for decades, occasionally smelting them down for casting. As for the odiferous kitchen waste, the neighbors chickens devour all of that w/ relish. So no organics go into the compactor. If it weren't for the chickens I would build a small compost pile.
LeeG
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My neighbor came over while I was puttering around in my garage and asked if I'd check his hot water heater. Disconnected power and removed the leads, and the lower element had a dead short. Drained the tank, replaced the elements, and back up and going in less than an hour.
zmotorsports
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Made progress on the new stainless steel coolant tubes for our coach.
Brent T
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Looks great! I insulated my garage and installed the mini-split here in Phoenix a few years back and it was a game changer. Only issue I've had is the plastic line cover on the outside of the garage melted in the extreme heat and doesn't look so great now. Still haven't decided what to do about that.Over the last couple weeks I (with skilled help) installed a mini split in my garage.
Today I finished the access hatch into the garage attic.
Insulation still needed in the attic.
Thanks. Time will tell on the line cover. It’s sure going to get a test as it gets the full blast, west, summer sun. I don’t know what kind of plastic it is but I always paint any plastic out here and it seems to help especially when the material is PVC
Kaizen
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The magnets are strong enough that they slide instead of releasing when bumped. However I also did not straighten out the hooks just in case i did bump into them I didnt' want to be skewered. I definetly wish my roll away had more shallow drawers for stuff like these.
bulletpruf
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Spread out a bunch of receipts from my Alfa GTV build on the garage floor to take pics for the Bring a Trailer Auction.
Did some minor cleaning on Stihl MS660 bits; still waiting for parts to arrive so I can reassemble.
Cleaned and categorized nuts, bolts, etc., from a coffee can that's been waiting to be categorized for a decade or two.
Busted out the Work Sharp Ken Onion II and sharpened two Fiskars axes, a Fiskars maul, a machete, and a hatchet. Took about 15 minutes total.
Did some minor cleaning on Stihl MS660 bits; still waiting for parts to arrive so I can reassemble.
Cleaned and categorized nuts, bolts, etc., from a coffee can that's been waiting to be categorized for a decade or two.
Busted out the Work Sharp Ken Onion II and sharpened two Fiskars axes, a Fiskars maul, a machete, and a hatchet. Took about 15 minutes total.
Old Man Roger
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Neighbors garage, helped him put the air box back on his old Suzuki. Inline 4cyl, the plastic air box was somewhat bowed, so we had to use some creative solutions to get it back on.
kaymccampbell
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Worked in Lightburn. Adjusted the new chainsaw.
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what kind did you get?
kaymccampbell
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Like most of my small yardwork machines, Stihl. I chose the MSA-70, as it uses the same battery lineup as the Kombi unit I purchased a couple years ago. It's about as quick as my MS-170, with none of the noise, vibration, or stink. We'll see how it does over the long term.
niget2002
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Hooked some batteries up to chargers/conditioners. I 'thought' the batteries were bad, but I think it was just the solar charger they were hooked up is cheap. We'll see if I can get some life back out of them.
kaymccampbell
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Put the chainsaw batteries in the chargers. Watched the pretty lights. Parked all the caught-outside-in-the-frozen-shitland-on-turkey-day dingo attachments in the garage.
kaymccampbell
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Decided that the second big charger base needed a home. Shuffled other chargers to make room for the cord n plug inside. Nailed it to the battery cabinet. And we're running.
nadogail
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Cut out a rough frame for a Slingshot from a short length of 2X6, used a 57mm hole saw and my bandsaw. My inspiration is my memory of the Whamo Slingshot of the early 1950’s. I am planning on using rubber bands and a scrap of leather as a propellant.
Today I put in 2 new Timken bearings 4 new bearing dust covers, a new spindle in the headstock and a new Goodyear belt...
There was evidence Bubba Jr. went at the spindle with a file where the bearings sit...
Probably an attempt by the PO to reduce the shaft so the bearings would slip on without using a press for the install...
There was also hammer marks on the spindle, which is a no-no...
All the Zamak gears spent some relaxing time in the ultrasonic tank with a bit of HF degreaser...
Timken bearings have been well lubricated now with SAE 20 ND oil...
I have a length of 1/4" diameter felt rod that will be cut to 1/4" pieces and inserted into the two Gits to filter the lube...
The world is all better now...
There was evidence Bubba Jr. went at the spindle with a file where the bearings sit...
Probably an attempt by the PO to reduce the shaft so the bearings would slip on without using a press for the install...
There was also hammer marks on the spindle, which is a no-no...
All the Zamak gears spent some relaxing time in the ultrasonic tank with a bit of HF degreaser...
Timken bearings have been well lubricated now with SAE 20 ND oil...
I have a length of 1/4" diameter felt rod that will be cut to 1/4" pieces and inserted into the two Gits to filter the lube...
The world is all better now...
LeonardY
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Figured out a hook for the tomato trellis. I need to bend up about 16 of them.
cody1325
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Organization--big time.
Various jobs here and there resulted in my maybe 10 lb. hand box ballooning to 30 pounds worth of "better grab the steel Craftsman" it was supposed to replace. I had actually overloaded the little Old Pal cantilever tackle box that's my hand box for most chores, to the point that it was starting to stress the spill-proof latch rivets.,
Thus, it got pared down to just the basics and the stuff divvied up between the three chests in the basement, garage, and farm shop. Stupid to have such a heavy box when I have three 20-inch Craftsman top and bottom chests (one pair each in the garage, shop, and basement), a ton of old cabinets in the basement workshop, plus a fair bit of pegboard space.
Built a toolbox for the UTV using a spare Plano Sportsman's trunk. Put my PPE in there (hard hat, saw chaps, safety glasses, some cheap work gloves, couple pairs of ear plugs), and used a plastic Stack-On toolbox to hold the tools. Put my fencing tools, chainsaw stuff, a handful of zip ties, and a basic assortment of "oh ****" stuff for jobs away from the house in it. The trunk is decently waterproof and should keep water out. Definitely better than blowing a hundred bucks on a Montezuma. I also added a tarpaulin (ventilation curtain material) toolbag Granddad used in the mines to hold stuff like T-post clips, brace wire, and rebar tie wire. '
Put the new Tekton Torx set in the basement. Going to soon be joined with the Phillips/slotted set. The Mac drivers went in the basement as well, with the mixed breed of leftovers (save for one Williams screw-starter PH2 that I'm always using since magnets drop screws) going in the garage and/or shop. The household box now only has a Megapro.
Finally got my SAE wrenches in the garage organized. Ended up with enough extras to have a good start on sets for the farm shop and basement. I mostly stuck with SK, Craftsman, and Blackhawk, with Action/Thorsen going in the basement. Need to pick up a 1 1/8 SK or Proto from the mine supply for hitch balls.
Down to just the basics now for the "upstairs" box, and I'll get the Trusco "Mountain" box for them, as I really don't like fussing with tool rolls, and I really am not the biggest fan of plastic toolboxes.
Various jobs here and there resulted in my maybe 10 lb. hand box ballooning to 30 pounds worth of "better grab the steel Craftsman" it was supposed to replace. I had actually overloaded the little Old Pal cantilever tackle box that's my hand box for most chores, to the point that it was starting to stress the spill-proof latch rivets.,
Thus, it got pared down to just the basics and the stuff divvied up between the three chests in the basement, garage, and farm shop. Stupid to have such a heavy box when I have three 20-inch Craftsman top and bottom chests (one pair each in the garage, shop, and basement), a ton of old cabinets in the basement workshop, plus a fair bit of pegboard space.
Built a toolbox for the UTV using a spare Plano Sportsman's trunk. Put my PPE in there (hard hat, saw chaps, safety glasses, some cheap work gloves, couple pairs of ear plugs), and used a plastic Stack-On toolbox to hold the tools. Put my fencing tools, chainsaw stuff, a handful of zip ties, and a basic assortment of "oh ****" stuff for jobs away from the house in it. The trunk is decently waterproof and should keep water out. Definitely better than blowing a hundred bucks on a Montezuma. I also added a tarpaulin (ventilation curtain material) toolbag Granddad used in the mines to hold stuff like T-post clips, brace wire, and rebar tie wire. '
Put the new Tekton Torx set in the basement. Going to soon be joined with the Phillips/slotted set. The Mac drivers went in the basement as well, with the mixed breed of leftovers (save for one Williams screw-starter PH2 that I'm always using since magnets drop screws) going in the garage and/or shop. The household box now only has a Megapro.
Finally got my SAE wrenches in the garage organized. Ended up with enough extras to have a good start on sets for the farm shop and basement. I mostly stuck with SK, Craftsman, and Blackhawk, with Action/Thorsen going in the basement. Need to pick up a 1 1/8 SK or Proto from the mine supply for hitch balls.
Down to just the basics now for the "upstairs" box, and I'll get the Trusco "Mountain" box for them, as I really don't like fussing with tool rolls, and I really am not the biggest fan of plastic toolboxes.
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ssjones
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My daughter brought her 2017 VW Jetta over last night, her brake light was on. 61K on the car. I told her to pick up some front pads and brake fluid. Pulled the front wheel, those brakes were fine. Pulled the rear wheels, yep, those pads very thin. I hadn't worked on a VW since 1984 (Golf Diesel). I sent her for those pads, while I pulled the caliper. As soon as I had the caliper off, I knew a tool was needed. I called her to grab a brake caliper repair set loaner, but she'd already left the store. I put the wheels back on to finish the job today while she was working.
Today I used the tool to wind in the piston, but it was difficult to get it turning. I hit it with more brake cleaner, came back and it screwed in easily, installed new pads and put the wheel back on. On the drivers side, not so lucky. The piston wouldn't budge, even after cleaning. I kept trying to screw it in, but only managed to slightly bend the support plate on the tool. Now, the tool was wedged in place. I opened the bleeder valve, but that didn't help. The reverse position from the other side made it impossible to get leverage with a wrench to unscrew it. I considered cutting the tool,but she would have lost $70 on the loaner set. I googled the problem and the VX Vortex showed a lot of similar issues. One guy pulled the caliper, so I did the same, mounted it in my vise and then removed the tool. The piston then easily screwed in by hand. Put it all back together and drove it back to her house. Yikes, wasn't expecting to spend three hours on rear brakes!
Today I used the tool to wind in the piston, but it was difficult to get it turning. I hit it with more brake cleaner, came back and it screwed in easily, installed new pads and put the wheel back on. On the drivers side, not so lucky. The piston wouldn't budge, even after cleaning. I kept trying to screw it in, but only managed to slightly bend the support plate on the tool. Now, the tool was wedged in place. I opened the bleeder valve, but that didn't help. The reverse position from the other side made it impossible to get leverage with a wrench to unscrew it. I considered cutting the tool,but she would have lost $70 on the loaner set. I googled the problem and the VX Vortex showed a lot of similar issues. One guy pulled the caliper, so I did the same, mounted it in my vise and then removed the tool. The piston then easily screwed in by hand. Put it all back together and drove it back to her house. Yikes, wasn't expecting to spend three hours on rear brakes!
bulletpruf
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Categorized and stored more used hardware leftover from old project cars.
Did a bit more cleaning and disassembly on the Stihl MS660 project. Still waiting for parts to arrive, so no big rush.
Cleaned out the garage trash can.
Did a bit more cleaning and disassembly on the Stihl MS660 project. Still waiting for parts to arrive, so no big rush.
Cleaned out the garage trash can.
Prospecter
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You're a good Dad.
niget2002
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New gauge on the air compressor. Will let it sit a while and see if there's still a leak. I may redo it and leave it clocked so that the bubble is over values I won't need.
Welp...Today I wrestled the Tanker desktop from the garage (where I disassembled the desk) up the narrow stairwell to my "new to me" office... I got two of these Tanker desks from a business that was closing and if I could get them gone they were mine... even got the keys...
Spent the better part of the day bolting the top down, deep cleaned the desk with Pine Sol and lubed all the drawer rollers...
Found my old fluorescent desk lamp that fortunately still works...
The desk top is some kind of rubber, kind of mildly soft, maybe a early vinyl (not linoleum)...
Love the SS corner protection detail...
Finished... For now... Next week I'll start on the second Tanker Desk... Rinse and repeat...
These things are really built well... If you ever get the opportunity of snagging one, grab it...
I can't find any date of manufacture, but I'm guessing mid century modern 50's-60's maybe...
I think they were the de rigueur secretary desk for the office work force... I think the military used a bunch of these...
Spent the better part of the day bolting the top down, deep cleaned the desk with Pine Sol and lubed all the drawer rollers...
Found my old fluorescent desk lamp that fortunately still works...
The desk top is some kind of rubber, kind of mildly soft, maybe a early vinyl (not linoleum)...
Love the SS corner protection detail...
Finished... For now... Next week I'll start on the second Tanker Desk... Rinse and repeat...
These things are really built well... If you ever get the opportunity of snagging one, grab it...
I can't find any date of manufacture, but I'm guessing mid century modern 50's-60's maybe...
I think they were the de rigueur secretary desk for the office work force... I think the military used a bunch of these...
I had one as my desk once upon a time. I really liked it. Definitely lives up to the "tank" name.Welp...Today I wrestled the Tanker desktop from the garage (where I disassembled the desk) up the narrow stairwell to my "new to me" office... I got two of these Tanker desks from a business that was closing and if I could get them gone they were mine... even got the keys...
Spent the better part of the day bolting the top down, deep cleaned the desk with Pine Sol and lubed all the drawer rollers...
Found my old fluorescent desk lamp that fortunately still works...
The desk top is some kind of rubber, kind of mildly soft, maybe a early vinyl (not linoleum)...
Love the SS corner protection detail...
Finished... For now... Next week I'll start on the second Tanker Desk... Rinse and repeat...
These things are really built well... If you ever get the opportunity of snagging one, grab it...
I can't find any date of manufacture, but I'm guessing mid century modern 50's-60's maybe...
I think they were the de rigueur secretary desk for the office work force... I think the military used a bunch of these...
Wiz02
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Sat behind one of those at more than one job as electrical engineer.Welp...Today I wrestled the Tanker desktop from the garage (where I disassembled the desk) up the narrow stairwell to my "new to me" office... I got two of these Tanker desks from a business that was closing and if I could get them gone they were mine... even got the keys...
Spent the better part of the day bolting the top down, deep cleaned the desk with Pine Sol and lubed all the drawer rollers...
Found my old fluorescent desk lamp that fortunately still works...
The desk top is some kind of rubber, kind of mildly soft, maybe a early vinyl (not linoleum)...
Love the SS corner protection detail...
Finished... For now... Next week I'll start on the second Tanker Desk... Rinse and repeat...
These things are really built well... If you ever get the opportunity of snagging one, grab it...
I can't find any date of manufacture, but I'm guessing mid century modern 50's-60's maybe...
I think they were the de rigueur secretary desk for the office work force... I think the military used a bunch of these...
Outlawmws
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Including taking it upstairs?
Me too. both as a desk and as a reference table behind me at my drafting table. Worked at an old school space co. that started in the late 40's.
Yeah...Including taking it upstairs?
I'm determined...
It'll be someone else's problem when I pass...
I was able to get a matching Shaw Walker side table at the same time...
It was quite a bit easier with only needing to remove the four legs...
The top was still pretty heavy for me to wrangle it upstairs by myself...
Got it cleaned up, reassembled and set up to be used as a sewing table for my wife...
The room smells Pine Sol-y now... Reminds me of the HS gym locker room....
Check out the detail on the feet... Kind of Art Deco (got them sitting on furniture coasters so they don't gouge the wood)...
It was quite a bit easier with only needing to remove the four legs...
The top was still pretty heavy for me to wrangle it upstairs by myself...
Got it cleaned up, reassembled and set up to be used as a sewing table for my wife...
The room smells Pine Sol-y now... Reminds me of the HS gym locker room....
Check out the detail on the feet... Kind of Art Deco (got them sitting on furniture coasters so they don't gouge the wood)...
Decided to re-use the original kitchen cabinets at the new place (for now). The sink base cabinet was badly damaged from a water leak. The cabinet face was in good shape, but there was literally no other good usable wood. So I rebuilt the entire cabinet from scratch using wood scraps I had on hand, lol. Nobody will see all my mismatched wood, plus it will be way stronger than the original. I mean, the original cabinet was framed with 1x3's and 3/8" particle board panels, I used 1x10's and 1/2" OSB. Hey, it's what I had laying around. Got that built, all that is left is to reattach the old face to the new cabinet.
SouthernIllinois
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Now that I have a functional compressed air system, I got started on what will become my shop urinal.
