lol, me too
I lost more than a day as I was still trying to be gentle(and life interfered...) with what was sticking up, and I also soaked it in De-rusto and the USC (I should have started there...) the short story of that was it never budged and my best vise grips for this work simply twisted off what was left.outlawmws wrote: ↑Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:38 pm
Then I went back to the garage and the vise, where the stuck screw is being worked and I'd decided that since I had the plate able to move a bit. the screw couldn't be far behind. so I got my small Hammer impact, checked that the bit was a good fit and immediately got some action; I wasn't even smacking it hard. About two turns worth it suddenly was lose, but not rising.... Not good.
I picked up the burner plate and sure enough, the head had twisted off:
So now its drill and extract; or more likely drill and re-tap/peel the threads out. I do need to find a new similar screw and it looks like its 12-24 -I need to positively confirm that. I have taps, for that size, I need to see about screws...
RO sander? or are you just that good with a belt sanderStarted stripping the next three doors.
Yes, they’re all different colours. One of the reasons I’m doing this.
The one on the right is the door to the basement. Somebody previously stained it in place, with the hardware still on. There are obvious wipe marks in the stain going around the door knob, and over the hinges.
36 grit first pass, 80 grit second pass.
4” belt. Using Dad’s old Craftsman 4x24.
I did the first seven doors with a cheap Tool Shop 3x21 using 80 grit. It worked, eventually, but the 80 grit gummed up quickly and ruined a bunch of belts. This 4x24 using 36 grit didn't gum up as much, and has torque for days. I don’t think the cheap one could drive a 36 grit belt without stalling.
I’ll run a 120 belt across them tomorrow, and an 80 and 120 on the edges with the nice Ryobi 3x21 I also picked up from Dad as he is downsizing. There’s no way I’m holding this 4x24 horizontally to do the edges.
The three I just finished were done with this 4x24 and 3x21, followed by some 120 on a 1/4 sheet palm sander.
Something a single layer like that will be hard to be fully opaque. You could try increasing the number of layers but decreasing the layer height to help fill in gaps. Maybe 2 layers at .2mm layer height. You could also try increasing the extrusion percentage so that it pushes more filament onto the board to help 'squish' it into itself.
I admire you for doing this. Following along, it made me think about my own Amazon purchases, so that I ended up spending less on Amazon, even though I did not go cold turkey. Did you need to do without? Were you able to locally source what you needed? Did you shift to other online vendors?Finished out my own private NO AMAZON JULY.
Zero purchases.
I did this mostly as an exercise of self restraint and a desire to be more thoughtful about the things I order.
Now excuse me, I have 45 things in my Amazon cart I need to purchase.
Just kidding I have none!
No, I didn't need to go without really, this wasn't due to finances and there were times I needed a few things, so I sourced them locally meaning waiting a little longer at times or just decided I will wait. Then when I waited I realized I didn't need it after all.
I have pretty much the same saw, but I made a new stand for it that has an old cookie sheet for a chip tray. That stock stand is junk,Few parts arrived from McMaster Carr so I cut them down to size
I've had this bandsaw for well over 3 years and I got it for free. Spent a grand total of $47 bringing it back up to snuff and it's still cutting everything I throw at it on the same blade.
I cut everything from thick square tube, round, solid rod, all in mild steel and stainless.
When I shop Crapazon, I let my items sit there for a week or more before I hit the button. Just in case my first thought was a bad one.
No, none of that these days, especially with beer. Three is the max with beer, but I can do a few cocktails easy enough.
I'm old enough these days that hangovers get measured in days, not hours.
I use old extension cords. I can often find them for cheap (yard sale) and as long as I have ten-to-twenty-five feet of good cord, I can use them for tools. Bonus if the length is at the male plug end and it still has a ground lug. Upside (other than cheap) is that they're often the older, more flexible sheathing material.Went to put a new cord on this old Snap-On drill. Opened it up, and bare wire touching the case. Always pays to check the old stuff you buy, or you could have a very bad day. Now in pieces, trying to find good wire to hook up to. It may end up being an ornament.
Had to make an appointment to get the oil changed in my Wife's car, as the warranty won't let me do it. I hate that man, I can't tell you how much. But it is what it is. I do not trust service centers/dealers, or any of them, to do the job correctly.
I guess it's like my Granddaughter says, "you have trust issues, Grampa".
Intentional is good!
I like the idea Kay, I may make a similar rule!
Here's another great thing about Rinnais:
All the plumbing is hard-pipe and o-ring, with silly little clips to retain them. After a year or so, the o-rings start failing (remember, we're using these HARD (and the o-rings are Viton)) and water pours out of the case. Not a big fix, but please give me flanges and flat gaskets!
I dunno... you reckon you're up to the challenge?
That's not permitted in the states, the Magnuson warranty act says that if a manufacturer requires their parts or service department to perform the service to maintain the warranty they must provide the service at no cost.Went to put a new cord on this old Snap-On drill. Opened it up, and bare wire touching the case. Always pays to check the old stuff you buy, or you could have a very bad day. Now in pieces, trying to find good wire to hook up to. It may end up being an ornament.
Had to make an appointment to get the oil changed in my Wife's car, as the warranty won't let me do it. I hate that man, I can't tell you how much. But it is what it is. I do not trust service centers/dealers, or any of them, to do the job correctly.
I guess it's like my Granddaughter says, "you have trust issues, Grampa".
Our working pressure is 60 psi.
I didn't drop to zero after reading your post earlier this month, but I have significantly reduced my spending. It's difficult when you WFH sitting at a computer all day.Finished out my own private NO AMAZON JULY.
Zero purchases.
I did this mostly as an exercise of self restraint and a desire to be more thoughtful about the things I order.
Now excuse me, I have 45 things in my Amazon cart I need to purchase.
Just kidding I have none!
What is your weapon of choice for sanding these? Belt sander or hand sanding?Started stripping the next three doors.
Yes, they’re all different colours. One of the reasons I’m doing this.
The one on the right is the door to the basement. Somebody previously stained it in place, with the hardware still on. There are obvious wipe marks in the stain going around the door knob, and over the hinges.
36 grit first pass, 80 grit second pass.
Maybe I should start promoting the idea next year and see if more people will take part!
The knock on the door at 3AM... two very large men in shiny suits: "Mr. Bezos says you deserve a nice little place in the country... get in the car."Bezos won't come looking. People like that have people for those things...
