kaymccampbell
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There was meat in it?
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Old Man Roger
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The last time I had canned chicken noodle soup, there were about 10 noodles and about a tenth of an ounce of chicken. Not even exagerating.
Metallitubby
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Because Honda is stupid.
JEFFREYWisconsin
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My wife has an answer for that too... I actually think I beat Covid using her soup once.
Old Man Roger
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Ya, my girl makes an amazing matza ball chicken noodle soup. She got the recipe from an old Jewish lady that she used to work for, it's amazing. I think I was 50 and had nevr tried matza balls before.
Gave up on trying to sell or even give away these giant plywood speaker boxes. So I dismantled them myself and put them in my usable scrap wood inventory.
My wife was over at her friend's house (who recently had her husband pass away). Her friend wanted to go for a drive in the country and see our new (project) place. So they swung by, picked me up and we went out to the new place. She saw some of the things we needed on the house, and she said to come inside when we dropped her back off. She led us down into the basement into her late husband's hoard. He liked to buy supplies at auctions. He had racks of trim boards, it looked like lowes down there, lol. She said to take all we needed. So I loaded up on trim, and a few sheets of paneling. She even had a brand new storm door (still in the plastic), just the size and color I needed! All for free. She said she's moving soon and it's all getting pitched. She had actually been burning the trim boards in her fireplace, lol.
She said "if you know anybody who wants a table saw, let me know!". I said "how much do you want for it?". She said "just take it if you want it". So I'm going back for that tomorrow, lol. I didn't have room in my van for it. But it's a nice craftsman table saw with an assortment of blades, and a nice stand on locking casters. Dang good day if I don't say so myself.
My wife was over at her friend's house (who recently had her husband pass away). Her friend wanted to go for a drive in the country and see our new (project) place. So they swung by, picked me up and we went out to the new place. She saw some of the things we needed on the house, and she said to come inside when we dropped her back off. She led us down into the basement into her late husband's hoard. He liked to buy supplies at auctions. He had racks of trim boards, it looked like lowes down there, lol. She said to take all we needed. So I loaded up on trim, and a few sheets of paneling. She even had a brand new storm door (still in the plastic), just the size and color I needed! All for free. She said she's moving soon and it's all getting pitched. She had actually been burning the trim boards in her fireplace, lol.
She said "if you know anybody who wants a table saw, let me know!". I said "how much do you want for it?". She said "just take it if you want it". So I'm going back for that tomorrow, lol. I didn't have room in my van for it. But it's a nice craftsman table saw with an assortment of blades, and a nice stand on locking casters. Dang good day if I don't say so myself.
KwikFab
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Nothing really, just test cut some 3/8" steel I had.
I've cut 3/8" before, but that was with my old plasma cutter. First time running it on my current one.
I've cut 3/8" before, but that was with my old plasma cutter. First time running it on my current one.
Wrench97
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Luckily we know a guy...who just may have an answer for that....calling @Metallitubby
PassnThru
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If I was to take a WAG I would say it's likely because kids are most likely to be in the back and they can be real door flingers at times. That could help reduce or possibly eliminate the damage that sort of reckless activity can cause.
micromind
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See post #68,403.
Jay__Dub
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Just cleaning and putting away tools. Awaiting the end of fake spring, so I can finally get to the list of jobs waiting for me.
I've had it for just over 15 years. It really is a handy tool. And, super bright.
There must be some reason. Somehow, I don't think stupidity
. In practice, it makes no sense though - hard to get packages and people in/out of the back seats.We went to Costco this morning and bought a lot so I had a good opportunity to test out the change. It is GREAT. It made such a difference in ease of access. Well worth 45 minutes and $35.
Sad to say, I've had the parts on my bench since December 2023 - just never got around to installing until the other day. Now, that I finally installed them, I kick myself for procrastinating.
Big thanks to whoever figured out to use the front door parts. Fortunately, there's plenty of clearance with the door opening it all works like it was made to be that way.
LeonardY
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Put together a new cordless mower and trimmer.
I bought the blower earlier.
Dialed in the casting resin.
More Mr. Toad devils.
The only ride at Disneyland that you get to go to hell.
I bought the blower earlier.
Dialed in the casting resin.
More Mr. Toad devils.
The only ride at Disneyland that you get to go to hell.
kaymccampbell
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I'm going with stupid. My old Journey and now the Escape have back doors the open out about 90 degrees. So nice for stuffing oversized **** in the back seat.There must be some reason. Somehow, I don't think stupidity
We went to Costco this morning and bought a lot so I had a good opportunity to test out the change. It is GREAT. It made such a difference in ease of access. Well worth 45 minutes and $35.
Sad to say, I've had the parts on my bench since December 2023 - just never got around to installing until the other day. Now, that I finally installed them, I kick myself for procrastinating.
Big thanks to whoever figured out to use the front door parts. Fortunately, there's plenty of clearance with the door opening it all works like it was made to be that way.
kaymccampbell
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Flushed the drive on the shoptop. Shut down a couple cron jobs. Scanned some **** for the NWA.
Old Man Roger
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No experience at all, so I'm just spit balling, but maybe it's to protect people getting out at the same time?
JEFFREYWisconsin
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Now I keep thinking about Matzah ball soup.
kaymccampbell
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Which makes me dream of wonton and pho. I need to pick up dinner fixings on the Friday shop.
mrb1
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Cool and rainy again today. Serviced all the fishing reels with fresh line and a lube job. Made up a bunch of fire-starters for the campground. Amazon packing paper and a couple pieces of fatwood in each.
Miss the Pontiacs
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GreenIron
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In my Garage Shop today, I removed the original seat support (from neighbor's tractor) and built another.
Metallitubby
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There must be some reason. Somehow, I don't think stupidity
I do know the actual reason, and we changed our thinking on it because our customers said so.
PWC Repair
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I baked a cylinder sleeve pie! But it wasn't in the shop......I used the oven in the house and aggrevated my wife LOL!
For renewed horsepower and smoother running follow this RECIPE.......
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place cylinder directly on center oven rack.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Using welding gloves, remove cylinder and turn upside down on 2 chopping blocks.
Use a wooden dowel or steel rod and tenderizer to tap old sleeve down out of the cylinder. Place old sleeve on cookie sheet to cool.
Place cylinder back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
Just before your 10 minute timer goes off remove your NEW fresh chilled sleeve from the fridge.
Remove the cylinder from the oven and place upright on your chopping blocks. Quickly add new sleeve and use rod to position.
Add a couple short bolts with washers to hold sleeve in place until cool to the touch.
Finish off by having the sleeve sized, and garnishing with new piston and rings.
Enjoy new found power.
For renewed horsepower and smoother running follow this RECIPE.......
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place cylinder directly on center oven rack.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Using welding gloves, remove cylinder and turn upside down on 2 chopping blocks.
Use a wooden dowel or steel rod and tenderizer to tap old sleeve down out of the cylinder. Place old sleeve on cookie sheet to cool.
Place cylinder back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
Just before your 10 minute timer goes off remove your NEW fresh chilled sleeve from the fridge.
Remove the cylinder from the oven and place upright on your chopping blocks. Quickly add new sleeve and use rod to position.
Add a couple short bolts with washers to hold sleeve in place until cool to the touch.
Finish off by having the sleeve sized, and garnishing with new piston and rings.
Enjoy new found power.
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Old Man Roger
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swsman
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Not garage, but I finally got around to fence project.
It has been on a backburner since last summer.
Neighboor and I did the vinyl sleeves and posts - then it just sat as we got busy with life/procrastinating.
Tomorrow I plan on finishing remaining rails, ran out of materials as I decided on 3 rails vs 2 I initially planned on.
Friday will be the pickets, then once it is all done used motor oil coat to it all.
Simpson tie is attached via two 3" screws.
Following that I have extra 3" screw attaching top of the rail to the post, plus three 2" screws going into the tie (one on each side plus the bottom one). Should be plenty strong vs the **** job they did before I owned the house.
After digging out old posts, and dealing with that and concrete I talked my neighbor into getting 4x4 vinyl sleeves, they are 3' or so in the ground, bottom is gravel - followed by concrete around the vinyl - with dirt on the top for the rest.
When fence rots at some point, disassemble and drop the new posts in. Then reassemble.
No more digging.
It has been on a backburner since last summer.
Neighboor and I did the vinyl sleeves and posts - then it just sat as we got busy with life/procrastinating.
Tomorrow I plan on finishing remaining rails, ran out of materials as I decided on 3 rails vs 2 I initially planned on.
Friday will be the pickets, then once it is all done used motor oil coat to it all.
Simpson tie is attached via two 3" screws.
Following that I have extra 3" screw attaching top of the rail to the post, plus three 2" screws going into the tie (one on each side plus the bottom one). Should be plenty strong vs the **** job they did before I owned the house.
After digging out old posts, and dealing with that and concrete I talked my neighbor into getting 4x4 vinyl sleeves, they are 3' or so in the ground, bottom is gravel - followed by concrete around the vinyl - with dirt on the top for the rest.
When fence rots at some point, disassemble and drop the new posts in. Then reassemble.
No more digging.
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larry4406
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Interesting use of your food savor vac pack gizmo! I want to buy one to break down bulk meat buys after purchase and for leftovers.Cool and rainy again today. Serviced all the fishing reels with fresh line and a lube job. Made up a bunch of fire-starters for the campground. Amazon packing paper and a couple pieces of fatwood in each.
bugnut
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Put old vw parts in the truck and hauled to storage, cleaned flung and reduced boxes to flats for recycle.
TRWham
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I’ll buy that. I’m an engineer by nature and training and have never believed design decisions are random. There is always some logic, though the logic may be flawed.
mrb1
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A "must have" around here. I keep it out in the garage, we use it one way or another several times a week. Freezer meat/leftovers is only about half what it get used for. Papers, licensees, toiletries when on road trips, phone when on the boat, cannabis. The heat strip will also seal original bags of other items like chips, crackers, cheese, bread, hardware. Our old one, a Foodsaver brand lasted 10 years. This post was the first trial run with a new unit just purchased (link below). Twenty five percent off right now. If ya get one, buy the bags, some (8" and 11") by the roll and cut to desired length. Wayyy cheaper than buying pre-cut bags.
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Outlawmws
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Great idea for handy dry fire starter!
And sealed as well! another way to do this if you don't have a sealer is to use a suitable sized baggie, and close except for a corner; then immerse all but the open corner in a pot or bucket of water and then do the final close. The water pressure compresses the baggie adn pushes the air out.
Old Man Roger
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This picture reminds me of people picking up dog poop in a plastic bag.lol The irony of one of the most biodegradable things on earth being wrapped in a plastic bag and sent to the land fill.
Metallitubby
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You were/are.
Old Man Roger
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Blind Squirrel/Broken Clock moment, I’ll take it.lol
rzims
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I've been looking for a light fixture for over the miter saw area. The problem is I don't like the look of standard shop lights, and I'm too cheap "fiscally responsible" to buy a nice looking one. My solution was to make a box out of scrap wood and paint it black, then mount the inexpensive shop light in it. Now I just have to figure out a solution for the cord dangling down....
kaymccampbell
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The solution.I've been looking for a light fixture for over the miter saw area. The problem is I don't like the look of standard shop lights, and I'm toocheap "fiscally responsible" to buy a nice looking one. My solution was to make a box out of scrap wood and paint it black, then mount the inexpensive shop light in it. Now I just have to figure out a solution for the cord dangling down....
rzims
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Exactly what I need! Thank you
nadogail
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Walked across the Alley and asked the guy working on my neighbor’s remodel if I could have some of the Cui Offs that were laying around behind his truck. He carried all of them into my workshop.
Those pieces of 2X4 and 2X6 will become corner blocks for my next batch of Planting Boxes.
I thanked him and explained how they were going to be used.
Those pieces of 2X4 and 2X6 will become corner blocks for my next batch of Planting Boxes.
I thanked him and explained how they were going to be used.