JEFFREYWisconsin
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2021
- Messages
- 380
I was thinking the same.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
- Thread starter mayhemman
- Start date
driftpin
Well-known member
Made a simple brake bleeding catch bottle
I use a 60ml syringe w/an adapter I made from a screw type wheel schrader valve w/o its valve core, and a short length of 1/4" plastic tubing to do a reverse-bleed of my non-ABS motorcycle brakes, and hydraulic clutches.
It's the quick way to bleed them if you don't have one of those pneumatic systems. Yes, I have a Mity-Vac, probably 40+ years old, the reverse-bleed syringe is faster. Bubbles rise, so the air in the system is pushed-out by a stream of brake fluid from the syringe. Some like to tie-back the master cyl handle overnight. I find that unnecessary doing a reverse-bleed. Just beware over-filling the master cyl chamber and spilling corrosive brake fluid onto your paint.
Note the crystallized brake fluid in this motorcycle clutch slave cyl. The bike only had 10K mi on it and looked great otherwise. Fresh F & R brakes' fluid, and the hydraulic clutch too.
Replaced a 50 ft air hose on an overhead shop retractable reel, after the hose got several small splits. Works great again.
Out w/the old, in w/the new left, below. Returned to service, right, below.
My li-ion battery charger for my Craftsman 19.2V tools took a dump. I replaced it w/a compatible one off Amazon prime. It got hung on the wall above the workbench w/a fancy french cleat bracket.
I had to use a T10 Torx screwdriver. My HFT Pittsburgh screwdriver set had just the one to disassemble the charger case so I could attach the new charger to the old french cleat base. Couldn't have done it w/o the screwdriver set from HFT on-hand. I could have caught the tool truck and bought a T10 Torx from Snap-On for $23.
Old Man Roger
Well-known member
Mixing certain brake fluids can cause that crystal ****.
evildky
Well-known member
Looks like someone has an 86 300ZX NAFinished my DIY stool as much as I can today.
It'll be another 2-3 weeks before I can get a new backrest pad made. Still have to wait for my buddy to finish the wood panel.
JEFFREYWisconsin
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2021
- Messages
- 380
I opened the doors, swept the floor, and cranked the new fans for a while. The annual changeover from winter air to spring air in the garage!
Although the forecast says we will get a little snow tomorrow.
Also, I cut some deadfall ash trees. As you can see the Polaris hauls ash!
Although the forecast says we will get a little snow tomorrow.
Also, I cut some deadfall ash trees. As you can see the Polaris hauls ash!
niget2002
Well-known member
Went out to the garage to get tools so I could pull a treble hook out of my dog's mouth and paw.
KwikFab
Well-known member
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
Fiddled, to no avail. Read a rsync log. Heart wasn't in it.
southalabama
Well-known member
Spent afternoon trying to get the chainsaw situation organized. Saws in three locations (shed, shop and lakehouse).
Husqvarna 455 rancher (20”) and a 235e (16”)
Echo 58v they discontinued it. Charger went bad so at time cheaper to order new 56v saw. Later found a used charger. 16” bar
Two Echo 56 volt. 18” bar.
Echo pole saw power pruner. 10”
Dewalt 12” 20v. Have two I bought on clearance. Keep one at the lakehouse.
Keeping bars and chains sorted is confusing. Grab a saw along with spare chain and go. Usually end up with wrong chain. In woods I’m not going to sit and file chains. That’s a skill I **** at and have no desire to improve. Save them for the saw shop sharpener.
Just eBay ordered some colored plastic boxes. Going to organize colors by bar and chain sizes for each of the saws.
Husqvarna 455 rancher (20”) and a 235e (16”)
Echo 58v they discontinued it. Charger went bad so at time cheaper to order new 56v saw. Later found a used charger. 16” bar
Two Echo 56 volt. 18” bar.
Echo pole saw power pruner. 10”
Dewalt 12” 20v. Have two I bought on clearance. Keep one at the lakehouse.
Keeping bars and chains sorted is confusing. Grab a saw along with spare chain and go. Usually end up with wrong chain. In woods I’m not going to sit and file chains. That’s a skill I **** at and have no desire to improve. Save them for the saw shop sharpener.
Just eBay ordered some colored plastic boxes. Going to organize colors by bar and chain sizes for each of the saws.
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
I have a hook in the shed for each chain size, right under the saw that uses it.
Shootinok
Well-known member
Model A Fan
Well-known member
Does the underwear have to be old? If so, is there a preferred/recommended age/vintage?
1967lemans
Well-known member
No garage just a shed. Threw some flake down on a tool box for work. First time doing it. Threw what was left over on a stack on box and old welding hood
Attachments
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
Where'd you get your flake?
Just another day in paradise.
USPS lost a second package of mine this month, and the customer wrote to me all upset about it. It's insured, but it's still a pain in the ***. I have to grovel to my customer as if it was me who screwed up, then I have to fill out forms, refund the customer, and then wait weeks to be reimbursed by USPS, just to end up with some of my money back and still have a dissatisfied customer.
Sometimes I think I should just sell local only. Then I get messages like this (actual message just minutes ago):
Why... Just why? MF is 200 miles away. Read the &^*&^ AD!!
Sorry, just wanted to *****, lol.
USPS lost a second package of mine this month, and the customer wrote to me all upset about it. It's insured, but it's still a pain in the ***. I have to grovel to my customer as if it was me who screwed up, then I have to fill out forms, refund the customer, and then wait weeks to be reimbursed by USPS, just to end up with some of my money back and still have a dissatisfied customer.
Sometimes I think I should just sell local only. Then I get messages like this (actual message just minutes ago):
Why... Just why? MF is 200 miles away. Read the &^*&^ AD!!
Sorry, just wanted to *****, lol.
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
It'd be funny if it wasn't that the world is so tragically effed up, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.Just another day in paradise.
USPS lost a second package of mine this month, and the customer wrote to me all upset about it. It's insured, but it's still a pain in the ***. I have to grovel to my customer as if it was me who screwed up, then I have to fill out forms, refund the customer, and then wait weeks to be reimbursed by USPS, just to end up with some of my money back and still have a dissatisfied customer.
Sometimes I think I should just sell local only. Then I get messages like this (actual message just minutes ago):
Why... Just why? MF is 200 miles away. Read the &^*&^ AD!!
Sorry, just wanted to *****, lol.
KwikFab
Well-known member
Just another day in paradise.
USPS lost a second package of mine this month, and the customer wrote to me all upset about it. It's insured, but it's still a pain in the ***. I have to grovel to my customer as if it was me who screwed up, then I have to fill out forms, refund the customer, and then wait weeks to be reimbursed by USPS, just to end up with some of my money back and still have a dissatisfied customer.
Sometimes I think I should just sell local only. Then I get messages like this (actual message just minutes ago):
Why... Just why? MF is 200 miles away. Read the &^*&^ AD!!
Sorry, just wanted to *****, lol.
Sorry to hear.
I filed a USPS claim online just 2 weeks, and it was closed within 2-3 days.
Got a check in the mail a few days later.
Kicker here is that my package made it to Arizona (from California) and it suddenly appeared as Delivered. Customer messaged me saying it shows delivered but it's not a this house (I had shared the tracking number). I look it up on Pirateship and it shows delivered to my return address (PO Box).
Went to the post office the next day to find this -
Someone had cut out the front face of my box, with the label (from me to my customer in AZ) and delivered it to my box. The cut out part of the box was in perfect condition, but nothing that was inside the box was returned. And I know it wasn't a failure to package correctly because all my boxes are fully stuffed and fully taped around.
USPS can drag their ***, and they delay **** all the time. But they were pretty quick to respond to my claim and get me reimbursed.
Hopefully you get the same resolution!
nadogail
Well-known member
I cut 10 48" long 6" Cedar Fence Pickets into 30" lengths for Planter Box Legs and 18" bottom boards to make things easier to build my next batch of boxes.
Ripped the 30" lengths into Leg Parts and commenced assembly of the legs; worked until I ran out of clamps, will assemble more legs tomorrow when clamps become available.
Ripped the 30" lengths into Leg Parts and commenced assembly of the legs; worked until I ran out of clamps, will assemble more legs tomorrow when clamps become available.
DGersic
Well-known member
Removed the current head unit, as well as the hacked up glove box door it was installed in to. Measured and pondered how to fit the new glove box in over the A/C condenser box. Measured and pondered how to fit the new hidden head unit.
Liberated the latch and hinge from my spare cowl section.
They need some cleanup and paint.
Paid less for the cowl section, with shipping, than I’ve seen just the hinge sell for.
Liberated the latch and hinge from my spare cowl section.
They need some cleanup and paint.
Paid less for the cowl section, with shipping, than I’ve seen just the hinge sell for.
1967lemans
Well-known member
Amazon
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
Is HoK selling online finally? Premixed or dry? Linky?
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
In the day, when adding AC, we never tried to preserve the glove box. Instead, made an easily removable flat metal box, with a pocket to hold the papers upright. Sometimes just added the pocket to the door, and dumped any pretense of a glove box. The more room you can make yourself under there, the better.
Old Man Roger
Well-known member
Ive had seats in cars, and seen a few bass boats with those colors.lol
I know... People are just so. damn. dumb! I just can't stand it anymore. People think they need to let every little thought in their empty-*** heads be projectile-vomited out of their mouth (or their keyboard) for all to hear.
Just today I had some other ****** write to me about one of my ebay auctions, telling me how wrong I am about specifications. I replied with a screenshot of the manufacturers manual, confirming my listing. I mean, if you're gonna "correct" me, at least be correct, lol. And better yet, if you're not gonna buy my items, how about just shutting the F up? Eh?
Sorry. I'm in a bad mood again, lol.
GreenIron
Well-known member
In the past few days, I killed some time in the shop and made a few metal craft things.
Walking dog made using old silverware.
I made this one for a SIL. She loves dogs.
Walking dog made using old silverware.
I made this one for a SIL. She loves dogs.
JEFFREYWisconsin
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 9, 2021
- Messages
- 380
One time I bought something in ebay, for a mustang.
I just wrote the whole story but realized it didn't make sense how I wrote it.
I have to go look up the seller and see if I can find my purchase history and see what exactly happened if I still have his emails!
I will repost my story!
Last edited:
Old Man Roger
Well-known member
The dog is awesome.lolIn the past few days, I killed some time in the shop and made a few metal craft things.
Walking dog made using old silverware.
I made this one for a SIL. She loves dogs.
GreenIron
Well-known member
Thanks you, sir.
Model A Fan
Well-known member
Is the grasshopper powder coated? I really like the look of it! What did you use for the legs?In the past few days, I killed some time in the shop and made a few metal craft things.
Walking dog made using old silverware.
I made this one for a SIL. She loves dogs.
rzims
Well-known member
I hang my saws on the wall and have a nail next to each one for their specific chains with one of the original boxes.
I have a plastic box labeled "dull" that i put them in when its time. Like you, I'm not good at sharpening them. I've done it, but they don't seem to stay sharp so I take them to the chainsaw place to be done correctly. (bonus, my favorite bakery is next door).driftpin
Well-known member
I use a 60ml syringe w/an adapter I made from a screw type wheel schrader valve w/o its valve core, and a short length of 1/4" plastic tubing to do a reverse-bleed of my non-ABS motorcycle brakes, and hydraulic clutches.
It's the quick way to bleed them if you don't have one of those pneumatic systems. Yes, I have a Mity-Vac, probably 40+ years old, the reverse-bleed syringe is faster. Bubbles rise, so the air in the system is pushed-out by a stream of brake fluid from the syringe. Some like to tie-back the master cyl handle overnight. I find that unnecessary doing a reverse-bleed. Just beware over-filling the master cyl chamber and spilling corrosive brake fluid onto your paint.
Note the crystallized brake fluid in this motorcycle clutch slave cyl. The bike only had 10K mi on it and looked great otherwise. Fresh F & R brakes' fluid, and the hydraulic clutch too.
Replaced a 50 ft air hose on an overhead shop retractable reel, after the hose got several small splits. Works great again.
Out w/the old, in w/the new left, below. Returned to service, right, below.
My li-ion battery charger for my Craftsman 19.2V tools took a dump. I replaced it w/a compatible one off Amazon prime. It got hung on the wall above the workbench w/a fancy french cleat bracket.
I had to use a T10 Torx screwdriver. My HFT Pittsburgh screwdriver set had just the one to disassemble the charger case so I could attach the new charger to the old french cleat base. Couldn't have done it w/o the screwdriver set from HFT on-hand. I could have caught the tool truck and bought a T10 Torx from Snap-On for $23.
Yeah, this was a non-running first generation VMax, and both of those happen to be 'my weakness.'
I bought it from a retired Army officer in Weston FL. He had some interesting bikes, including a WLA chopper w/a rocker springer front end. A flathead 45 cu. in. engine. He also had a 'bottlecap' Indian, made before the Polaris Corp. bought the rights to Indian. They were made in Gilroy ('garlic capital of the world') CA, and a new place for the bikes' manufacture after that was in King's Mountain No. Carolina. That was the Stellican version. Then Polaris bought the business, and had its own designs.
The VMax got what all stored VMaxes need, an oil & oil filter change, an ultrasonic cleaning of the quartet of carburetors, and a new gas filter; a new battery, and a check of the tire date codes. Sometimes you get lucky on the hydraulics for F & R brakes and the hydraulic clutch, and you only need a complete flush. This one got a new slave cyl for the hydraulic clutch and the old one cleaned and shelved for a re-build kit. I sold the bike to a So. American exporter who shipped it to I think it was Paraguay. It got much-more than I listed here to make it a 'needs nothing' ready-to-ride bike.
I had one of those a 2+2, '86, w/the voice 'door is ajar' ("when is a door not a door?"). It was the most highly-optioned one not a turbo. It had 70K mi on it when I sold it. 3rd owner, I was. It was a gorgeous car, metallic grey.
Good eye, especially since you figured the year correctly.
I was about 15pp. behind on this thread, I breezed thru those, and found lots of interesting contributions. I have to admit, this thread has much of interest, and I get many ideas and info on tools from here. It's probably my favorite thread. Thanks to all of you who take the time to contribute here, and to the forum.
glider
Well-known member
Assembled this Pontiac last year. Been on this carb for a couple days. Finally dialed in and running well.Model A Fan
Well-known member
Wow, what a nice run stand. Maybe I need to build a stand for my engine while I've got it torn down and can measure stuff easily.
glider
Well-known member
When I have the lower end buttoned up on the build stand. Will flip it over and put it on the run stand to be finished up. Radiator and electrical comes off.
69charged
Well-known member
Son went off to NHL team, and left me his ride!!
Who would have guessed!!
And of course parents fill it up, and fix the things that need fixing! Tire rotation.
Next up, stereo install.
Who would have guessed!!
And of course parents fill it up, and fix the things that need fixing! Tire rotation.
Next up, stereo install.
Old Man Roger
Well-known member
Humble brag? Ok whos the kid so we can cheer him on as a GJ kid.lol
rzims
Well-known member
got the banquette pretty much done and ready to prime and paint. Once that's done, I'll mount the hinges for the lids. Boss has already ordered seat cushions for it.
kaymccampbell
Well-known member
HF sells a decent chain sharpener. I've got one, and it paid for itself in a few sharpenings.I hang my saws on the wall and have a nail next to each one for their specific chains with one of the original boxes.
rzims
Well-known member
I'll have to check it out. Of course then I'll need to find a new excuse to run by the bakery for a bear claw
