What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Wrench97]

Analyzed the tractor seat sensor. Came up with solution. Reanalyzed the seat sensor and harness. Came up with a successful solution. Stuffed the Stihl batteries in the chargers.

Did it require a resistor or did connecting the wires together work?

 

[kaymccampbell]

Did it require a resistor or did connecting the wires together work?

None of the above. The switch has 3 positions. No load. Load. Bottoming out. So, clicking the switch full throw makes you think you need to jumper the circuits. That didn't work. But really it's On-off-on. All connections open is normal run. So, just unplug the switch, right? That didn't work. But. But. But. And, again, But. The socket that connects to the switch has reed switches built into it that close just like the switch on safety position, if the switch is unplugged. Sneaky, right? I wound up cutting slips of plastic shim to slip in between the reeds, then taping it up. And it worked.

 

[alinc100]

Turned 2 (and a half) carpenter pencils with a 2mm lead .
A couple of 'firsts' for me today. I ,after ordering and waiting for bushings, thinking I already had them was able to turn 2 of PSIs Carpenter Pencils. I hade recently bought the kits in an order from Exotic Blanks. As a person who uses a pencil everyday I'm always on a search for the perfect pencil. 15 years ago(or more)I loved making wooden pencils from the 0.9mm Pentels but experience has taught me the thinness of the wood isn't durable enough for jobsite usage/rugged tasks. Now in my daily tasks the 2.8mm Pica Pencil is a very handy pencil as we write on a lot of felt, fiberglass , wood and aluminum. My other daily use pencil is the Pentel Graphgear500 in 0.9mm. In my quest to make similar I figured I'd try these. So firsts for the PSI kits and first time with McKenzie Pen Works Diamondcast, The pink one below. My first impressions are: One: The pencil is 2.0mm not 2.8mm like the Pica,I should have paid more attention. Two: As other reviews I've read(while waiting on the correct bushings is the sharpener leaves plenty to be desired, the lead just spins. Back to old school knife or sandpaper like drafting class. Three: The instructions say .495" dia ,the bushings measure .485" dia , so I wrapped masking tape on the bushings to get closer to .495. realistically with the hardware .485 is a better fit than the listed .495. Time will tell to see if I can learn to like the pencil with shop usage.
The "half" turned mentioned in the 1st line is going to a buddy who has a laser .We are going to run some mock tests and I can still turn the blanks smaller for either more testing or to a correct diameter later on. As a side benefit ,I don't have to invest in a laser ,the learning curve, etc. I believe I have also convinced him we are going to laser etch the pen boxes headed to my nephew with his company logo. Another miracle of technology.

 

[rd65]

Tunes and beer made it bearable.

Usually does, that and maybe a decent view.

 

[rd65]

Swapped the wheels out on the yard cart. Old ones were a bit weathered, but still had 25 psi in them. Had to change bearings on the new flat free set, 1/2 to 5/8. Pulled the seals and added some grease to them. Old set was nylon bushing, which was fine.

 

[LeonardY]

I've done nothing but walk through and grab this or that to work either in the house or yard.
I've been watching my nephew's pup.

He's not much of a garage dog. Doesn't like the noise of power tools.

 

[BlakeTheCarGuy]

Over the phone I guided a friend on how to extract a rounded off bolt and how to take the rear seats out of his car. If I would not have been busy I’d have went to his place to help but I was in the middle of grilling lol. Next weekend he wants me to help replace the struts. I made sure he got quick struts because I don’t compress springs. I once had a spring almost kill me from the guy in the bay next to me and it killed the windshield of the car on my lift lol.

 

[alinc100]

Spent about 1.5 hours this morning purging and organizing.

That is pretty awesome. It usually takes me an hour and a half to get motivated, an hour and a half tinkering to get started , by then I'm tired and just give up and go eat lunch.

 

[PWC Repair]

Today was a continuation if yesterday..........more work on my wife's F150. I replaced both outer tie rod ends which were oem originals. I used this super exact measuring device to make sure I got the toe back where it was. This truck is a 2005 with 230k on it! Also put on some new wiper blades and filled up the washer fluid for her. After that I pulled my car hauler over and used my plasma cutter to cut off the outer rails for the loading ramps. I also got multiple small burns from the spewing molten metal as I had SEVERAL blowbacks LOL!! My new aluminum ramps are 2 inches wider. I also added a piece of scrap stainless to the open side to make them harder to steal.

 

[Motorman55]

Worked on the new HF Haul Master Steel Cargo Carrier and the 1-1/4"-2" hitch Adapter.

My small Chevy Cobalt car has a 1-1/4" Receiver. I wanted to reduce the length that the Steel Cargo Carrier's 2' Hitch bar sticks out from the rear bumper. I cut off a few inches of the length and drilled a new 5/8" hole for the hitch pin. I also needed to cut off about a 1/4" from the end of the Hitch Adapter's 1-1/4" side bar to enable the hitch pin holes to line up with my cars hitch. Assembled everything and we're in business. Now to just touch up the bare metal with some black paint.

Not looking to hold a lot of weight, just need the Cargo Carrier for some leaf and recycle runs to the dump and picking up the odd oversize purchases that won't fit in the car's trunk.

By the way, I had to drill the 5/8 holes with my Bauer 1/2" battery drill. My table top Craftsman drill press chuck won't take a 1/2" drill. Time to get a bigger drill press.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

I've done nothing but walk through and grab this or that to work either in the house or yard.
I've been watching my nephew's pup.

He's not much of a garage dog. Doesn't like the noise of power tools.

That dog reminds me of mine when I was a kid we called her Sookie. I have absolutely no idea why my dog was named that maybe the previous owner when they gave it up. Best birthday dog I ever had.

Today replaced the fuse that drove the sunroof/ rear slider. Then lubed all the hinges on my truck and van.
Then checked out why the side sliding door on the van quite working. The fuse was fine and thought oh no not again. Was going to go down that damn rabbit hole again and thought wait. There is a wack of switches on the upper console. I have strongly suggested that anyone using any of those switches will be dealt with. I don’t know how many times someone went switch wild and left the interior lights on resulting in a dead battery.
I wanted to work on my bench, didn’t happen.
Our younger Daughter and SIL came over to see Mom for Mothers Day and also visit with our cat Max. On Tuesday we have to put Max down. The vet is coming to our house and then our dog Shadow can give her a final sniff. She hasn’t been having much of a life lately. Deaf, continually having vet enemas due to a blown out colon. Having trouble keeping her meals down, continual Urinary tract infections and now to top it off cancer.
Being a Manx and having no tail, they have problems taking a dump due to the lack of continuity from having no tail. This can blow out the intestines and she would back up. And once this has happened she has mega doses of anything that will make her do her business. My wife got Max when she was going through breast cancer. They were good for each other. Going to be a pretty sad Tuesday at our house.

 

[Old Man Roger]

I've done nothing but walk through and grab this or that to work either in the house or yard.
I've been watching my nephew's pup.

He's not much of a garage dog. Doesn't like the noise of power tools.

Some one got shorted in the leg department.lol

 

[kaymccampbell]

Some one got shorted in the leg department.lol

You'd be surprised how fast they move.

 

[Old Man Roger]

You'd be surprised how fast they move.

I saw a Corgi puppy today at the Daytona flea market, wanted to steal that little guy.lol

 

[Jay__Dub]

That dog reminds me of mine when I was a kid we called her Sookie. I have absolutely no idea why my dog was named that maybe the previous owner when they gave it up. Best birthday dog I ever had.

Maybe a Steppenwolf fan.

 

[LeonardY]

Some one got shorted in the leg department.lol

What lacks in legs he more than makes up for in the amount he sheds.

 

[ATC]

Just a small project.
Neighbors girl is headed to vet school out of state. Kansas State @ Manhattan Kansas. She has a jeep, but no winch. Scored a $5.00 come a-long at a garage sale, but it didn't have the doubler sheaved pulley. Tried to buy one, but all were low rated. Example: at tractor supply for $65.00 you get a rating of 800#. So using scrap I knocked one out that should easily exceed the come along rating of 4000#. .
Without the doubler sheaved pulley your power is only half the rating. Sheaved pulley ups it to 36 # to 1 # force.

Nice work! But...

https://www.harborfreight.com/******-block-61673.html

$30 not on sale.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Nice work! But...

https://www.harborfreight.com/******-block-61673.html

$30 not on sale.

Can't compare to the satisfaction of cooking your own on the cheap.

 

[DAVE94LIGHTNING]

Finished up the chassis project for the radio flyer wagon.

 

[ATC]

Can't compare to the satisfaction of cooking your own on the cheap.

Depends on what it is I guess. I was scolded for wanting to make my own waste oil container...

 

[Metallitubby]

Finished up the chassis project for the radio flyer wagon.

The dimpling takes it to a whole 'nother level.

 

[JEFFREYWisconsin]

Uncovered the mustang and started cleaning it up for the summer and unpacked some stuff and started looking for places to put that stuff. Ugh.

 

[69charged]

Friggin hot here today. 32c! Perfect time to clean up the lawnmower tractor out in the driveway. Changed the oil, cleaned the air filter and greased the deck. Tested it out and she’s ready to go.
And I got burnt! Already. In about an hour!!
Gotta get the base layer going and get ready for the boat!!

 

[DAVE94LIGHTNING]

The dimpling takes it to a whole 'nother level.

Thank you

 

[CoogarXR]

A the new place- rented a trailer and emptied the carport where I had been flinging remodeling debris. Hauled it to the landfill. Came back and cleaned it all out with a leaf blower. *chef's kiss*

 

[Hooked]

Finally got time to get back to my satanic F250 starter. Got 2 bolts out, but that 3rd one on top argued with me for about 90 minutes. I said uncle.

Every starter I've ever replaced is 2 bolts. What a pain in the ***.

Got to get a 4" wobbly next week. Maybe that will be the magic trigger. 3" is too short, and the knuckle does too much moving around. We'll see.

I always us an extension to get to the top bolt from the back of the starter. A little wonky getting the socket on the bolt but I find it easier than messing with a wobbler.

 

[Hooked]

Not in the garage but spent time Friday and Saturday 'diagnosing' our Apollo auto gate opener problem. Discovered a broken wire in the wiring harness to the motor, didn't solve the problem. Guys at American Fence were great assistance and suggested I bring the control board and motor arm in today (Monday) for testing. Bad control board. $$$ later along another hour spent installing and adjusting travel distance it's working again.
My wife thanked me by letting me take her to lunch after I was done.

 

[XJSuperman]

Today? Just grabbed a beer and headed for the house. Printing and chores to do before resuming garage projects.

 

[LeonardY]

Pulled the car out. Then the lawn mower.
Can't wait for the new shed to be delivered.

 

[RonnieC]

Turned a few spindles and prepared some wood blanks for a turning project.

 

[nadogail]

Assembled some end panels for Planter Boxes.

Began the disassembly of a pallet we picked from behind the local brewery, the wood looks good but the pallet was so well made that if my time had value new wood would have been cheaper than the "Free" pallet I drug home.

 

[ssjones]

Installed a set of LED headlamps in my MGB. Man, I should have done this two years ago!

 

[Snip's]

Well... Just outside the garage...

Last week I decided I wanted to change the look of the MINI... Apparently...

Pulling it into the garage with the sun in my eyes and trying to park it close to one side for maximum useable working space in the garage...
I messed up... At least the scratches were on replaceable plastic trim parts... Came real close to scratching the paint, but didn't make that error...



New OEM parts were ordered, arrived, took 30 minutes to install ,and it's back to as it should be...
I've promised myself I won't do that again... Sheesh...

 

[zmotorsports]

Finished up the chassis project for the radio flyer wagon.

Very nice. And I thought I built a cool radio flyer wagon for my grandson.......

 

[aaustins14]

Serviced the mower. Since it’s been a wet season most of my cutting has been wet/damp and tall grass.

Pulled a 5 gallon buckets worth of green grass chunks from the deck. No wonder it was cutting and discharging poorly.

I usually clean it before it gets this bad, but time has been flying by.

Who has ideas on preventing this?
Would mulching blades improve the situation or make it worse?

 

[zmotorsports]

Serviced the mower. Since it’s been a wet season most of my cutting has been wet/damp and tall grass.

Pulled a 5 gallon buckets worth of green grass chunks from the deck. No wonder it was cutting and discharging poorly.

I usually clean it before it gets this bad, but time has been flying by.

Who has ideas on preventing this?
Would mulching blades improve the situation or make it worse?

I battled this two years ago with my thick and healthy grass. I tried a couple of different mulching blades and was disappointed in both that came highly recommended and ended up putting the OEM Toro mulching blades back on my Toro Timecutter. Turned out to be wasted money on the others.

I then made sure to mow twice a week which helped the most. I end up cutting approx. an inch per mow and that keeps it manageable.

Lastly, and unfortunately, what you probably don't want to hear, is that I found I was pulling the deck and giving it a thorough cleaning much more often than I ever had before. I think last year I pulled the deck and cleaned it about 6 times during the mowing season as the grass would get compacted and cut quality would drop off dramatically.

Maybe you could use one of those cleaning attachments that connect to a garden hose and use that but I found it didn't do much and the worse part is that it makes the garage smell terrible, so I only did that a couple times and it was enough for me.

 

[TheClaw]

These turned out awesome, holy cow.

Thanks very much.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Cleaned, flung, put away. Fixed little dead things. Made lists. Started marking out parts for the welding table bottom shelf.

 

[aaustins14]

I battled this two years ago with my thick and healthy grass. I tried a couple of different mulching blades and was disappointed in both that came highly recommended and ended up putting the OEM Toro mulching blades back on my Toro Timecutter. Turned out to be wasted money on the others.

I then made sure to mow twice a week which helped the most. I end up cutting approx. an inch per mow and that keeps it manageable.

Lastly, and unfortunately, what you probably don't want to hear, is that I found I was pulling the deck and giving it a thorough cleaning much more often than I ever had before. I think last year I pulled the deck and cleaned it about 6 times during the mowing season as the grass would get compacted and cut quality would drop off dramatically.

Maybe you could use one of those cleaning attachments that connect to a garden hose and use that but I found it didn't do much and the worse part is that it makes the garage smell terrible, so I only did that a couple times and it was enough for me.

So this Ferris is running high lift blades, not mulching, but I think they are stock….not sure what the recommendations are for mulching blades. I’ve heard good about the gator blades.

Mowing twice a week would be difficult considering my current schedule and amount of grass. Also I agree on cutting 1” but that becomes difficult when it is growing like crazy this time of the year.

I was able to clean without pulling the deck. Jacked up the mower, used some jackstands and got under there with a 1.5” putty knife.

I guess the plan will be regular cleaning even though it’s kind of a pain. The goal will be to stop cutting when damp. Dry clippings do not seem to cause buildup.

 

[JEFFREYWisconsin]

Today was the first day the Bronco and the Jeep shared garage space... given that I may be one of the few that likes both vehicles enough to own one of each, I had to explain to them both like they were siblings that I don't play favorites, and each has a specific purpose for my ownership.