What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[jimkinney]

BTW: What are "Jorts"?

Denim shorts aka Jean shorts. Daughter is always making fun of mine, but I'm the first one she calls when something is broken.

 

[KwikFab]

Be very careful welding in your garage. Two years ago, my neighbor was welding and went in the house for lunch and came out to a full flame. He lost a bunch plus a totally restored 57 chevy. He wished it to be his house other than the car and the time he put into it. And dirty rags, I always hang outside a few days.

That's horrible, don't wish it upon anyone.

Aside from the standard PPE I put on for myself (I keep multiples of hearing and eye protection, respirator, etc), I also have fireblankets to the right of where I weld and a fire extinguisher on the other wall away from the welding.

Lastly, the entire house has a built-in fire sprinkler system that is activated in each individual room in the event of a fire.

When my cousin was here, he was explaining to me how tiring it is telling one specific co-worker to wear PPE. The guy thinks he must be "cool" not wearing anything.

 

[Old Man Roger]

. I also remember sending cash because I didn't want my parents to know that I ordered the 1000 piece army man set.

What a coincidence. When I was 5 or 6 I put 300 Pennies in an addressed envelope for the exact same thing as you. The mail man ratted me out, and despite my mother putting 3 dollar bills in the envelope, I never got those army men. Lol

 

[KwikFab]

Come to think about it, when I was around 7 or 8 I had sent $5 cash (with my cereal box proof of purchase) for a hot wheels car or something they were offering

Never got my damn car

 

[kaymccampbell]

After several days of fiddling. I finished my chip guard cleanup and modifications.

It's not attached with screws and bolts rather than magnets.

Seeing your sheet rubber chip rag/way cover made me think of this.

 

[LeonardY]

What a coincidence. When I was 5 or 6 I put 300 Pennies in an addressed envelope for the exact same thing as you. The mail man ratted me out, and despite my mother putting 3 dollar bills in the envelope, I never got those army men. Lol

You wouldn't have been happy if you did get them. They were junk.
I let my dog chew the heads off the army men and then put the heads in baby food jars. Oh... was that too much?

 

[kaymccampbell]

You wouldn't have been happy if you did get them. They were junk.
I let my dog chew the heads off the army men and then put the heads in baby food jars. Oh... was that too much?

Not really. I had a Barbie doll with a couple handfuls of screws driven into it. I melted the head with a torch and deformed it, then stuck hot nails in it for hair. That was my favorite Barbie. She could scare off GI Joe.

 

[LeonardY]

Seeing your sheet rubber chip rag/way cover made me think of this.

That's the way my machine came.
I saw that. The idea of 3D printing bellows is cool. I've been trying to do that but for a Lost and Space Robot model.
I thought about buying bellows years ago. I was chatting with a machinist buddy at work about the idea. He said just put a sheet of rubber there. It is cheap and easy to clean.

 

[Old Man Roger]

You wouldn't have been happy if you did get them. They were junk.
I let my dog chew the heads off the army men and then put the heads in baby food jars. Oh... was that too much?

Not really. I had a Barbie doll with a couple handfuls of screws driven into it. I melted the head with a torch and deformed it, then stuck hot nails in it for hair. That was my favorite Barbie. She could scare off GI Joe.

From the relatives of Jeffrey Dahmer.lol

 

[kaymccampbell]

From the relatives of Jeffrey Dahmer.lol

Nah. He was the neighbor's kid. Taught him everything I knew.

 

[GrayFlattop]

I need a milling machine in my life

You and me both.

I can always darken the doorstep of my former employer and use any of the equipment there, but I think I’d rather buy one as opposed to reliving the trauma. I still have some friends there, but I’m enjoying retirement (to the extent possible).

I wish I had room for a Bridgeport, but I certainly do not. It’s a shame as we (work, “we” scrapped three of ‘em in the last 10 years as they became sloppy). That and they are pretty limited compared to 5-axis Mazak with a 30 HP spindle motor. Even the little Haas mini mills are quite impressive.

For me, a manual mill is just fine as it’s what I learned on - back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

 

[Beerhippie]

Here's what two of the nut stop collars I made yesterday are for:





Do you know how hard it is to make proper bubble-gum welds with TIG?

I realized how long it's been since I last used the TIG when it took ten minutes to dig it out from under the **** that had accumulated on the cart. Definitely need to practice before welding anything that matters. But this Bubba job will stick together, which is what matters.

Now I have to remove the belt from the conveyor of the canning line just to be able to remove the existing rinser and mount this one. They didn't use fixed nuts for the anchor points, but instead have tapped rods that go from side-to-side of the conveyor track, completely free to rotate as soon as the screws are a little loose. While I have them off, I'll tack weld those things to the machine.

 

[KwikFab]

You and me both.

I can always darken the doorstep of my former employer and use any of the equipment there, but I think I’d rather buy one as opposed to reliving the trauma. I still have some friends there, but I’m enjoying retirement (to the extent possible).

I wish I had room for a Bridgeport, but I certainly do not. It’s a shame as we (work, “we” scrapped three of ‘em in the last 10 years as they became sloppy. That and they are pretty limited compared to 5-axis Mazak with a 30 HP spindle motor. Even the little Haas mini mills are quite impressive.

For me, a manual mill is just fine as it’s what I learned on - back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

I've never had access to a mill of any kind, and most that are 'affordable' are those large setups that I have no space for.

I'd love Shariff's small benchtop CNC mill, but its way out of my price range.

One day, maybe, whether it's a CNC setup or manual, I'd love to own and operate one.

 

[jblnut]

More gate progress. I got the tricky one mocked up.


Welded up and ready to rock.


The little gate will open to form a chute to use to treat the calves. I gotta make it a bar in the opening to the left yet.


It’s nice and balanced. Standing on its own

 

[Beerhippie]

Here's the existing can rinser mine will replace (until the PsTB change their minds again):





With just a bunch of holes drilled in square tube, it's more of a "can drencher".

This splash guard (that I made years ago):



will anchor the other side on my rinser--and shows where the other two collars get used. The "real" collars are visible there, too, as is the rust from the not stainless set screws. Those are from McM-C.

 

[oldman_pottering]

Yesterday moved 2/3 of the garage stuff out into the driveway and power washed the garage concrete floor.

The prior owner had painted it battle ship gray and it has failed badly. The paint chips migrate everywhere. Power washer knocked quite a bit of the paint off but not all; wish I had one of the rotary scrubbing head attachments.

Installed the Racedeck flooring that I bought back in March of 2023 and them moved everything back in. Today I hope to push the car out and the tool boxes and complete the project.

that's a huge difference ! I havent seen or heard of that flooring before, are the tiles glued down ?

I decided that $1,000 to buy four gates at Fleet Farm was too much so I headed to my very local iron rack and went shopping on the free shelf.


Found a few nice pieces and headed in the shop to build some gates.


Going to build two of each of these.


The first one is done and leaning on the camper by the calf mover box we built last week as well as Miss Lily in one of the new wheeled shop chairs.


The two easy ones are done.


This gate is a gate inside a gate inside a gate and took a little more thinking. I think it’s gonna work great once it’s installed. I hope lol.

Nice work on the gates, was it difficult to keep any twist out while welding ?

 

[larry4406]

More Racedeck floor fun. Worked on all the challenging angle cuts at the back door and finished at the slop sink.

Still around 200SF more to install. Need to roll the vert and tool boxes out for this. Maybe tomorrow.

 

[larry4406]

that's a huge difference ! I havent seen or heard of that flooring before, are the tiles glued down ?

Racedeck is a floating floor. Polypropylene plastic tiles. Snaps together. Drainage channels underneath.

Seems highly regarded here on GJ so I dove in. My existing garage floor really didn’t have many options.

Liking it thus far.

 

[Jgaz]

Finished the first of what I hope is several boxes out of “wood too good to throw out”.
I’m sure at least a couple of you know what I mean by that.

Nothing special. Left over cherry from a machinist chest build and some mesquite that went thru a fire very close to a friend’s house in Cave Creek.


Home brew wipe on finish and a quick buff and wax.

 

[KwikFab]

Was talking about PPE earlier - thinking I should switch to full leathers, or just be patient when steel comes off the CNC table

The rounded inner cut out landed right on my finger, and seared through my glove when it slipped my hand





It's minor, but it feels like a constant burning even after using one of these

 

[niget2002]

3d printed a small cover for the soil moisture meter I have in the lemon tree pot. Found out the meters aren't 100% waterproof.

 

[LeonardY]

thinking I should switch to full leathers

Yes, Anything that is hot or burns. It does reduce your dexterity but I think it's worth it.

I need a milling machine in my life

You and me both.

My first professional job when I was 25. I bought EMCO Compact 5 with the milling head. It wasn't very powerful. But it still gets occasional use. I use the lathe regularly.

I bought my current mill from CNC Masters. Unfortunately, they are having to close down due to the economy. The owner contacted me to give me his personal email and phone number. He still wants to support his customers as best as he can.

 

[oldman_pottering]

Racedeck is a floating floor. Polypropylene plastic tiles. Snaps together. Drainage channels underneath.

Seems highly regarded here on GJ so I dove in. My existing garage floor really didn’t have many options.

Liking it thus far.

thanks Larry

 

[Old Man Roger]

If you know, you know x20.

 

[larry4406]

If you know, you know x20.

VW

 

[Old Man Roger]

VW

Dodge Dart, but ya, same ****. I would like to kill the guy that decided to put these stupid covers on lug nuts.

 

[jblnut]

Nice work on the gates, was it difficult to keep any twist out while welding ?

I tacked everything on both sides first and then used the electric glue to adhere them all the way around. Flat as can be.

 

[rharman]

More gate progress. I got the tricky one mocked up.


Welded up and ready to rock.


The little gate will open to form a chute to use to treat the calves. I gotta make it a bar in the opening to the left yet.


It’s nice and balanced. Standing on its own

Is that a self-rising hinge you built? If so, very nice touch.

 

[LeonardY]

Finished the Chip guard and chip shield re-assembly.

Guess I better make some chips.

 

[jblnut]

Is that a self-rising hinge you built? If so, very nice touch.

It’s a hinge that’s cut at an angle so it returns to its close position. It does rise as it moves in any direction so gravity pulls it back down so yes, it’s a self rising hinge. It also has a greasable pivot shaft/bolt. You know what they say about a grinder and paint. It’ll hold and be licked clean soon enough

 

[BuyMyGarage]

Got a great deal on a 65 gallon 3 point PTO sprayer at TSC, has been sitting outside for a couple years, had a little damage (manual flow diverter lever), screws and hose clamps are rusty.

Did an inventory of what was missing. Semi long list, but all accounted for in my offer.

Then opened the tank to see if it was dirty and discovered most of the hoses and assorted parts inside in a sealed bag.

Still missing the 6 roller PTO pump, They run from $2-800. Now the facebook hunt begins

 

[oldman_pottering]

Finished the first of what I hope is several boxes out of “wood too good to throw out”.
I’m sure at least a couple of you know what I mean by that.

Very nice !
and yes I understand that sentiment completely

 

[kaymccampbell]

Cleaned, flung, put away, organized, recycled.

 

[Beerhippie]

It’s a hinge that’s cut at an angle so it returns to its close position. It does rise as it moves in any direction so gravity pulls it back down so yes, it’s a self rising hinge. It also has a greasable pivot shaft/bolt. You know what they say about a grinder and paint. It’ll hold and be licked clean soon enough

Beauty!

Don't sweat the welds--most of mine look similar, and while I wish they didn't, they actually hold two pieces of metal together quite well.

 

[larry4406]

.... I would like to kill the guy that decided to put these stupid covers on lug nuts.

He got a huge raise and royalty from all the OEMs by turning lug nuts into a consumable wear item, thus ensuring a life long stream of parts sales.

 

[jblnut]

Feed through panel is finished. Gotta weld another set of hinges between the two sections so they can collapse against the back wall and built the squeeze pipe for the headlock and it’ll be ready to hang. Then I gotta build another one lol. These gates will outlive me but they’ve got some weight to them so that may cause an issue supporting them ……

 

[DGersic]

Nah. He was the neighbor's kid. Taught him everything I knew.

Except how not to get caught.

 

[Dh3256]

Dodge Dart, but ya, same ****. I would like to kill the guy that decided to put these stupid covers on lug nuts.

Just noticed damage on the lug bolts on my Dart this weekend. I plan to replace them, Dorman makes solid replacements.

 

[Outlawmws]

Was talking about PPE earlier - thinking I should switch to full leathers, or just be patient when steel comes off the CNC table

The rounded inner cut out landed right on my finger, and seared through my glove when it slipped my hand





It's minor, but it feels like a constant burning even after using one of these

Everyone working with hot stuff needs to buy an Aloe Vera plant. Cut part of a leaf, get the clear gel from inside, (not the yellow ****; that is latex..) and put it on burns. its magical! pain stops right now and stays stopped (cool water also works but only while its immersed)

Those in snow country need to keep it in a pot so you can bring it inside for the winter, or the thing freezes, and dies...

I've treated 3rd degree burns on me, my barista daughter (hot coffee...) and family. works great on sunburn as well.

My out of control aloe patch:




Some in pots almost as out of control:



Sorry for the out of focus, camera is ****: but this is with latex leaking out:



Latex leaking out -this stops after maybe 5 min or so and doesn't recur from later cuts.:



I cut this fast for pics; you can see some latex on the paper towel. I trim the spikes off, then slice the leaf in half exposing the pulp inside where the Aloe gel is:




and this ia what you want: you can "milk" more aloe gel out by slicing across the pulp, and I use the leaf section as an "applicator"

Its immediately soothing to burns, any kind of burn, - good for dry or healthy skin, and reduces "age spots" as well. Its' also antiseptic.

 

[Outlawmws]

Fell off for a few pages/days again, so several mini projects besides the usual unpacking from camping most of 2 weeks abo.

Rebulit my "flagpole" lantern hanger so its usable other than on the flagpole:


Both parts now clamp, and the diagonal has some beef (old version used that rod I used to brace the 1/4" bar diagonal)



Made and painted 6 new lantern hangers for the canopy tubes:



And regulated the 4 slats on the main loop of the frame a simple folding wooden chair I'm adding to the camp setup then dealed it with deft - shown with the collapsed flagpole:



While the chair is not actual vintage, it is similar vintage design and folds very flat and weighs only 7-1/2 lbs. a full pound less than my Coleman "Umbrella" folder.


What else?

T-van - replaced the right front lo beam head light, and dead signal lamp that looked perfectly good... that was the cause of the "fast beat" flash, and fixed the contacts on the primary RR brake light. Just dirty contacts.

striped paint off of old vintage hinges, -these I think I'l satin nickel plate.

derusted some old tools.

Cut up old maple branches to firewood size, - in prep for taking the whole dead tree down...

Other yard work and cleanup.