What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Beerhippie]

The hydraulic steering cylinders on Mr. Case, our old loader/backhoe, were starting to leak, and the ball joints on the cylinders had some obvious play in them, so it was time to overhaul the cylinders and replace the ball joints.

I took them apart for inspection and found the bores, piston rods, and gland bushings to be in excellent condition, so there was no need to hone/replace the cylinders or replace the most expensive parts.

Left-hand cylinder, before cleaning and painting:



Old parts to be replaced:



I stripped and painted the cylinders and a few other bits. Here is one of the cleaned up cylinders, with the original piston rod, piston, gland, and clamps, shown with the new seals and ball joints:



One of the reassembled cylinders, ready for installation:



I installed both cylinders and tested them. Here's the left-hand cylinder installed:



No leaks and no play in the steering.

The rest of the tractor needs repainting to match.

 

[Blue Chips]

The rest of the tractor needs repainting to match.

That's actually about a third of the way down on my "to do" list, which means that if other things don't rise higher on the list, I should get to it in about seven years.

 

[Outlawmws]

That's actually about a third of the way down on my "to do" list, which means that if other things don't rise higher on the list, I should get to it in about seven years.

By then it won't need it as the new paint will be faded to match!

 

[Mike65]

Started to work on the roof of my 05 F150 to cut the oxidized paint & bring back the shine.

 

[oldman_pottering]

If I want to really get to my coworkers, I tell them the combo is the last four numbers of their childhood home address.

I do remember my post (zip) code from being a kid, it was 2118 but start takling combos and I'm heading for an institution

And we would have a problem. When I left my parents house there was no zip code, and plus 4 came later

How did that work ? and what is 'plus 4' ?

 

[oldman_pottering]

The hydraulic steering cylinders on Mr. Case, our old loader/backhoe, were starting to leak, and the ball joints on the cylinders had some obvious play in them, so it was time to overhaul the cylinders and replace the ball joints.

I took them apart for inspection and found the bores, piston rods, and gland bushings to be in excellent condition, so there was no need to hone/replace the cylinders or replace the most expensive parts.

Left-hand cylinder, before cleaning and painting:



Old parts to be replaced:



I stripped and painted the cylinders and a few other bits. Here is one of the cleaned up cylinders, with the original piston rod, piston, gland, and clamps, shown with the new seals and ball joints:



One of the reassembled cylinders, ready for installation:



I installed both cylinders and tested them. Here's the left-hand cylinder installed:



No leaks and no play in the steering.

That's a nice job !

 

[Beerhippie]

I do remember my post (zip) code from being a kid, it was 2118 but start takling combos and I'm heading for an institution

How did that work ? and what is 'plus 4' ?

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/ZIP-Code-The-Basics

 

[oldman_pottering]

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/ZIP-Code-The-Basics

man, you guys have long post codes !, but I see there is a lot of information in them, never realised they even tell the side of the street, Ours are only 4 digits

 

[Blue Chips]

I do remember my post (zip) code from being a kid, it was 2118 but start takling combos and I'm heading for an institution

When I was in elementary school, our post code was a single digit...seriously.
Our address was *** X Street, Salt Lake City, 3, Utah

That was a long time ago...before the invention of fire or the wheel.

And no, the Xs are not Roman numerals. I'm not quite that old.

 

[oldman_pottering]

Fire was all but out this morning so I headed over to my woodshed and stoked it up, we only recently had this fireplace installed and then my wife said we needed a woodshed so I built this. There was a guy down the road pulling down a small wooden framed shed and I bought a heap of the old hardwood off him ( my brother is a builder and he calls this timber second grade steel).

 

[Beerhippie]

Fire was all but out this morning so I headed over to my woodshed and stoked it up, we only recently had this fireplace installed and then my wife said we needed a woodshed so I built this. There was a guy down the road pulling down a small wooden framed shed and I bought a heap of the old hardwood off him ( my brother is a builder and he calls this timber second grade steel).

I've heard tell of hardwoods in Oz that will only take a nail when they're green. Once dry, nails won't penetrate and the nails you put in when green are now permanent. I was told this by a buddy from north of Cairns, but don't know if he was pulling my leg (having me on) or not.

 

[Wrench97]

And we would have a problem. When I left my parents house there was no zip code, and plus 4 came later.

Me too we didn't even have a house number.

 

[Skyman]

Great job on those hydraulic cylinders!

 

[nadogail]

I did what I hope is the finish coat on the painting for the 5 Gallon Bucket Holder Stands.

That Latex Based Transparent Stain doesn’t have good hiding power. After the third coat it is very opaque.

 

[oldman_pottering]

I've heard tell of hardwoods in Oz that will only take a nail when they're green. Once dry, nails won't penetrate and the nails you put in when green are now permanent. I was told this by a buddy from north of Cairns, but don't know if he was pulling my leg (having me on) or not.

He was serious, can burn drill bits just trying to drill for a nail

 

[jblnut]

In October 2020 I wrote local legislation (very local as in my property only) that banned me from getting rid of anything ever again because every time I get rid of something I need it in less than a week. “I have one of those !! Oh wait, younger Mike had one of those until the dummy got rid of it !!” So. I used some of my treasures today to better our lives.

Some would say this is a worn out harrow tooth ……


I say it’s a drying rack !!


I can’t believe how well this works for the 9.5 minutes invested in it.

 

[oldman_pottering]

In October 2020 I wrote local legislation (very local as in my property only) that banned me from getting rid of anything ever again because every time I get rid of something I need it in less than a week. “I have one of those !! Oh wait, younger Mike had one of those until the dummy got rid of it !!” So. I used some of my treasures today to better our lives.

Some would say this is a worn out harrow tooth ……


I say it’s a drying rack !!


I can’t believe how well this works for the 9.5 minutes invested in it.

I think repurposing is better than making from scratch in some cases, well done

 

[JEFFREYWisconsin]

Single moms picking up their kids from my daycare...

 

[rharman]

You're forgetting 112358.

Fibonacci Lives!

****, the Toy is past e. I think the next big number would be pi.

OK, you lost me. Unless I'm misunderstanding what you're trying to say.

112358 is not a Fibonacci number.

 

[Beerhippie]

OK, you lost me. Unless I'm misunderstanding what you're trying to say.

112358 is not a Fibonacci number.

1,1,2,3,5,8 are the first five numbers of the Fibonacci series.

 

[rharman]

OK, you lost me. Unless I'm misunderstanding what you're trying to say.

112358 is not a Fibonacci number.

1,1,2,3,5,8 are the first five numbers of the Fibonacci series.

Well.... That I get.

My odometer doesn't have commas....

 

[Beerhippie]

man, you guys have long post codes !, but I see there is a lot of information in them, never realised they even tell the side of the street, Ours are only 4 digits

With less than 3,400 people in our zip code, we each have our own +4 number!

 

[zanyad]

1,1,2,3,5,8 are the first five six numbers of the Fibonacci series.

FTFY

 

[zanyad]

With less than 3,400 people in our zip code, we each have our own +4 number!

Is it portable? What happens if you move?

 

[oldman_pottering]

1,1,2,3,5,8 are the first five numbers of the Fibonacci series.

I have never heard of this before, I searched it and my mind broke

 

[kaymccampbell]

Me too we didn't even have a house number.

If you addressed a letter to Kay McCampbell, RD#1, New York. I would get it, and often did.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Gathered tools. Put away tools. Took the Burg out, several hours later, brought it back

 

[Beerhippie]

Is it portable? What happens if you move?

Wouldn't know. I haven't moved since before +4!

 

[Beerhippie]

I made another set of copper jaw covers for my "new" Parker vise.



I made two half-patterns from file folder paper--I scored a bunch of file folders when the office "went digital". The half patterns are the best way I know to keep things symmetrical. Cut two pieces of 2" type L copper pipe from the scrap copper bucket to the width of the "ears" of the patterns. Slotted them with a cut-off disk in an angle grinder--cuts fast, throws chunks of copper and makes a mess.

Now to anneal the pipe pieces. I'll use my "Coleman Rosebud":





Yeah, that little stove cooks. I need to clean and re-wax her.

Once the copper is red-hot,



make plates from the pipes.

Rough out with the bandsaw:





Finish the shaping and smoothing on an angle grinder w/flap disk in the vise.

Fitted:



Finished:



I made this set long as they protect the vise from welding spatter--and I will be doing some welding in it.

 

[zanyad]

@Beerhippie your pictures aren't showing. Did they get deleted when you moved your post to this thread?

 

[Beerhippie]

@Beerhippie your pictures aren't showing. Did they get deleted when you moved your post to this thread?

Yep. Look again.

Some things about this site rather ****.

 

[Outlawmws]

Timm, you have that process down pat now!

 

[DGersic]

Cleaned (oven cleaner + car wash) parts. Painted parts with VHT Chassis paint.

 

[Beerhippie]

Timm, you have that process down pat now!

Set #4, I should be getting this figured out by now.

 

[Wrencher 160]

And we would have a problem. When I left my parents house there was no zip code, and plus 4 came later.

Me too. We had just gotten dial phones when I left. moved away, my new number was 90.

 

[69charged]

First test stain. This is the varathane weathered grey stuff. I have a mixture or steel wool, vinegar and tea bags marinating to try tomorrow. I don’t mind this finish.

 

[oldman_pottering]

I made another set of copper jaw covers for my "new" Parker vise.



I made two half-patterns from file folder paper--I scored a bunch of file folders when the office "went digital". The half patterns are the best way I know to keep things symmetrical. Cut two pieces of 2" type L copper pipe from the scrap copper bucket to the width of the "ears" of the patterns. Slotted them with a cut-off disk in an angle grinder--cuts fast, throws chunks of copper and makes a mess.

Now to anneal the pipe pieces. I'll use my "Coleman Rosebud":





Yeah, that little stove cooks. I need to clean and re-wax her.

Once the copper is red-hot,



make plates from the pipes.

Rough out with the bandsaw:





Finish the shaping and smoothing on an angle grinder w/flap disk in the vise.

Fitted:



Finished:



I made this set long as they protect the vise from welding spatter--and I will be doing some welding in it.

I love that little cooker !......................and your vice jaws came out great

 

[Old Man Roger]

I've heard tell of hardwoods in Oz that will only take a nail when they're green. Once dry, nails won't penetrate and the nails you put in when green are now permanent. I was told this by a buddy from north of Cairns, but don't know if he was pulling my leg (having me on) or not.

He was serious, can burn drill bits just trying to drill for a nail

I’ve come across some stuff like that in attics. I would keep a little cup of water to cool the bit when pre-drilling for screws.

 

[Beerhippie]

I love that little cooker !......................and your vice jaws came out great

I have few of them:

The two on the left are Coleman 500s, the right are 500As. The 500As are custom paint jobs.

 

[jblnut]

I think repurposing is better than making from scratch in some cases, well done

I 100% agree. Availability often dictates design around here. If I have something close to what I want the finished product to be I’ll adapt the design to accommodate the available parts.