GrayFlattop
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Never mind…
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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niget2002
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Only pieces of it.Did ya measure the boat?
oldman_pottering
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Far out it must get cold where you live !I'm about a week and a half behind on posting, but I hope this still counts.
I Installed floor heat in my new garage, still a lot of work to go before it's ready.
Is that plumbing that you run hot water through ?
Beerhippie
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Hot or cold, depending on need. Hydronics are great--until you need to work on them whey they're cast in stone.
oldman_pottering
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Putting tin foil hat on as I type, she's not gonna get me
oldman_pottering
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why would you need to run cold water through ?
Beerhippie
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I'm on canning line maintenance for the week. Just got through lubing the canning line depalletizer--in an uninsulated and poorly ventilated steel warehouse, twelve feet from the floor. Glad I started that first thing this AM, as it's 90 outside and around 100 in the warehouse now.
Now to do a write-up for my maintenance schedule....
Now to do a write-up for my maintenance schedule....
Beerhippie
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Because it's too hot?
Do you just have year-'round 20-25 degrees C in Tinonee?
oldman_pottering
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So, does the water flow constantly through that plumbing all year ?
No, 0 to 42 pretty much with that being both extremes, it's the middle of winter 6am at the moment at it's 13c
Real_PhillBert
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This is setup to run hot water through to heat the slab, which in turn heats the garage. You can set them up to also circulate cold water if you want to cool the space, but I didn't go that far.
Here in North Dakota USA we see -40°F pretty much every winter, this should keep the garage comfortable year round.
Real_PhillBert
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It wont be needed during the summer, but I'll start pumping heat into the slab in the fall and keep it warm until spring.
JEFFREYWisconsin
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DFH 90 is the second best beer ever brewed. Always my goto.Restocked the garage fridge....
120 is the best beer.
I had a Stihl weedeater that was that way. I learned over time that putting a shot of Seafoam in it and letting it sit overnight before dislocating my shoulder starting it did the trick. I've had other Stihl tools that were never that way though and finally gave the damn thing away after replacing it with a Milwaukee M18 weedwhacker. I don't miss the Stihl.
rcktpwrd
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Pulled my oscillating fan off the wall. I noticed that the fan didn't seem to be spinning as fast as it used too and wasn't moving as much air. Sometime in the early spring I had cleaned a very dirty cage and fan blade and that made a huge improvement. So I took the outer housing and oscillating mechanism off so I could lube the bushings. I had some 3-in-1 spray lubricant, so I gently sprayed that into the bushings while spinning the motor shaft. I could feel it loosen up and spin more freely, it wasn't a huge change but was noticeable! Put the fan back together and remounted it and turned it on, definitely spinning faster and moving more air! 
Beerhippie
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Folks are using heat pumps with the hydronic systems up here. We'll typically see -20F in the winter and 90-100F in the summer. With the heat pump, it's easy to switch from heating to cooling. We run a glycol solution in them in case of a power outage in the winter. Glycol also increases the specific heat of the water and keeps pumps running forever.
oldman_pottering
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Beerhippie
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Here's my diagram for the instructions for lubing the depal unit:
Red is food-grade grease, black is oil (this might end up being B&W). I forgot one red arrow. Two grease points are out of sight, back upper corners, as are two of the chains needing oil.
Back to the write-up....
Red is food-grade grease, black is oil (this might end up being B&W). I forgot one red arrow. Two grease points are out of sight, back upper corners, as are two of the chains needing oil.
Back to the write-up....
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Real_PhillBert
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Yup. this is also Glycol, I said water above but that's technically not true. You're on it!
nadogail
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Worked on the Table Saw Project, I needed to cut about an eighth of an inch from a 8-32 machine screw. Those used to be easy to cut with my crimping tool. Either the steel has gotten better or just maybe my right hand has lost some strength; got it done.
Unloaded some of the tools and materials from Saturday’s job from my van.
I found the missing electrical bits and pieces that I bought a couple of weeks ago. They can either be taken back to the store or I will save them for a future job.
Enjoyed a sandwich for lunch and will now go back to the garage for a few more minutes.
Unloaded some of the tools and materials from Saturday’s job from my van.
I found the missing electrical bits and pieces that I bought a couple of weeks ago. They can either be taken back to the store or I will save them for a future job.
Enjoyed a sandwich for lunch and will now go back to the garage for a few more minutes.
Beerhippie
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Electrician's crimper/stripper pliers aren't good at taking a very short piece off a screw. They're much happier taking a half-inch or more.
I run the screw into a die from the start side, grind the screw down to where I want it (being careful not to grind the die) then back the screw out. Perfect threads every time!
Outlawmws
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Similar, but I like to get a secure grip on the screw I'm cutting. hacksawing, or filing so I make these thread grippers - note the cut is made on the point of the nut so the flats will grip better The cut slot actually does a decent job of deburring as well:
Old Man Roger
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Too late.Putting tin foil hat on as I type, she's not gonna get me
Beerhippie
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A tinfoil hat can only protect you from things that are outside your head!Putting tin foil hat on as I type, she's not gonna get me
micromind
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Same here. If you don't have a die, a nut will do but not as good.
oldman_pottering
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nadogail
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Got some tools put away. Moved some Root Beer and Cherry Coke Zero to the shop today.
Ran the power cable from the switch to where the outlet box will be.
Found a returnable Propane Tank in the Alley, neighbors are moving and are leaving it behind, the deposit on the tank is several bucks.
Ran the power cable from the switch to where the outlet box will be.
Found a returnable Propane Tank in the Alley, neighbors are moving and are leaving it behind, the deposit on the tank is several bucks.
Beerhippie
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There's a special place in Hell....
PWC Repair
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Today I did an R&R on a water jacketed header pipe from a late model 4 stroke Kawasaki Jet Ski. I've seen this a few times actually. People don't winterize properly and these things split wide open. This gave me an excuse to try my TIG for the third time since I've owned it. I sort of had to chase the puddles around a bit on this cast aluminum. It's not pretty, but it won't sink the Jet Ski anymore!
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Beerhippie
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Just pointing out, the rest of us go along with this whole "Kay" fantasy you have to humor you....
oldman_pottering
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I was sure it was real
kaymccampbell
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@oldman_pottering , You'll never know.
Worked in Tasmota, Zigbee and Berry, writing scripts and learning. Sad version of yesterday, with no bike ride.
Worked in Tasmota, Zigbee and Berry, writing scripts and learning. Sad version of yesterday, with no bike ride.
LWB
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Fixed a broken leg on a chair with my FIL. It was nice just puttering in the shop for a change.
Beerhippie
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Normally when the boss asks you to write a job description, it's a good time to start writing a resume and CV. In my case, it's to make them wonder "Who the hell can we hire to do all this"?
Beerhippie
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Sorry to pop yer bubble, but none of the rest of us have ever seen a posting by anyone named "Kay". In fact, it's little difficult to keep up when we only see one side of the conversation.I was sure it was real
kaymccampbell
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I wrote my job up once. It filled 2 4x8 bookcases and took me forever. The last time I did it, I had someone follow me like a puppy for a year.
oldman_pottering
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I'm just glad that the only time I drink alone is when I'm by myself thenSorry to pop yer bubble, but none of the rest of us have ever seen a posting by anyone named "Kay". In fact, it's little difficult to keep up when we only see one side of the conversation.
Built a 50% size mockup of the headboard my wife wants. Cardboard & 1x2. Now, we can tweak the design.
Started on a mockup of the bench for the foot of the bed. Amazon showed up in the middle of it with the M8 tee-nuts I need for the legs. Didn't get far before it was decided to revisit the design. Same legs though - they match the bed and were $175 for the set - non-refundable. They are very nice aluminum legs - 8" - sturdy as can be.
Started on a mockup of the bench for the foot of the bed. Amazon showed up in the middle of it with the M8 tee-nuts I need for the legs. Didn't get far before it was decided to revisit the design. Same legs though - they match the bed and were $175 for the set - non-refundable. They are very nice aluminum legs - 8" - sturdy as can be.
LeonardY
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Can you do a 3D printed one for the mockup? Use a solid dowel or metal rod in the center for support?Built a 50% size mockup of the headboard my wife wants. Cardboard & 1x2. Now, we can tweak the design.
Started on a mockup of the bench for the foot of the bed. Amazon showed up in the middle of it with the M8 tee-nuts I need for the legs. Didn't get far before it was decided to revisit the design. Same legs though - they match the bed and were $175 for the set - non-refundable. They are very nice aluminum legs - 8" - sturdy as can be.
LeonardY
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Removed the battery from my garage cell phone. I just use it for streaming. I'm thinking that this is bad.
For the bench, we're just mocking up one corner at full size so I can use the real leg. Trying to work out the ratio of skirt and cushion and nail down the construction detail.
Don't have a 3D printer - Can't justify it and I have never been able to get the hang of using any type of CAD program. Just don't have that knack.