What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Prospecter]

As the Internet is known to do, I shared these on a group on Facebook that I thought would appreciate it and was promptly called a liar! While I usually know better than to engage with trolls, I did stop out at the stop and grab the other half of the hammer I cut off, and the TIG torch for a photo. I’m sure I’ll regret that with comments about my tungsten or torch of course lol.



To clarify a bit more on my previous post - The back 3/4 of the green “Long Round Pick” hammer originally existed on the red hammer. The red hammer had to be converted to a “close quarters” hammer for a previous project. As I noted above, I purchased (2) hammers that were identical, same as the gray hammer. The remains from that are shown below the modified hammer.

I guess I’ll stash this leftover piece back away in the toolbox and see if another orphan shows up someday.

I enjoyed that other post, and this one also. Love the different color hammers. Knowing nothing at all about body work, what do you use the pointing heads for?

FWIW. . . I usually block / ignore / whatever the haters. Life's too short.

 

[niget2002]

Early morning in the shop. Mounted some hooks to hang the dewalt fan and air compressor I've bought in the last few months. Also put a screw in the side of a workbench for the large dustpan that never seems to be in the same place twice. Now it has a permanent home.

What's even better is I managed to put my tools away after these few small tasks. We'll see how long I can keep the shop looking clean.

Here in a bit I'll go out and clean out the pellet smoker. Making chicken leg quarters for lunch. My sister's family is coming over.

 

[jshillin]

Replaced the 11 1/2 year old battery in the Durango. It's under the passenger seat, so I think that actually helped it last so long but it's a bit of a pain to replace. The battery I removed weighed about 50lbs and was awkward to try to wrestle it out. Installing the new one was definitely easier than removing the old one.

 

[micromind]

Replaced the 11 1/2 year old battery in the Durango. It's under the passenger seat, so I think that actually helped it last so long but it's a bit of a pain to replace. The battery I removed weighed about 50lbs and was awkward to try to wrestle it out. Installing the new one was definitely easier than removing the old one.

If the battery explodes, would the passenger be blown up?

Seriously, the engine bay is one of the worst places for a battery, the cabin is much better and I agree, it's a very likely reason the old battery lasted so long.

 

[GirchyGirchy]

Had some good finds this weekend - not sure how, but came out of the swap meet with 6 pedal cars. Been sorting through that, but I did manage to spend some time this weekend cleaning them up. More importantly though - I scored (2) body hammers at the meet. Both were identical and the guy selling them was very grouchy, but I was pleased with the find regardless. I’m always looking for these and they rarely pop up.

When I purchased these, the gray handled one was in good shape, just needed a dressing. I washed and rubbed a few coats of oil on the handle and threw a coat of paint on it after cleaning up the faces.

I used to have one of those Fire Chief cars like the one in the middle. It was in pretty good condition, other than a bent steering wheel. I thought about keeping it when I was cleaning up my parents' house, but left it for the neighbors when they cleaned everything out.

There's a reason I've stopped showing pictures of my kids doing things in the shop.

This one seemed a little silly, but for every one of those, there's ten people posting a photo of their 8 yo kid operating an impact on a wheel or drilling into something wearing flip flops and zero eye or ear protection. They're good habits to start young, and how often have you heard anyone say, "dang, I wish I hadn't been wearing any PPE?"

People looking out for others' little ones is a good thing. You can ignore it at worst, or heed the advice at best.

 

[66HertzClone]

Had my great great nephew cutting shotgun shells.

He wants a diamond pleat headliner for his truck, we're going to use 12ga brass for the buttons!

Hmmm, no safety glasses? It would have been a great time to impress how important wearing those can be.

 

[PhantomEB]

Started messing with this old bmx bike I got last week.

Those old bikes worth screwing with? I have a 90-91 GT Tequesta that needs to be gone over from sitting all this time while into dirt bikes.

Wife is thinking of selling her bikes off, I just picked up a new Diamond Back front suspension bike last year to get myself an Ebike to promote us to get out and about together.

 

[PhantomEB]

Nuetral Safety Switch on the center console, will label seat heater lol. I am the primary operator of this truck, certain friends will get to drive her out in the bush but that’s about it.

Gotta notch out a dash support to get the stereo to sit flash in the dash and wait on kick panel speakers.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Switch on the center console, will label seat heater lol.

 

[pancholasvegas]

I enjoyed that other post, and this one also. Love the different color hammers. Knowing nothing at all about body work, what do you use the pointing heads for?

FWIW. . . I usually block / ignore / whatever the haters. Life's too short.

Thank you, glad to share! The pointed ends are for picking out small dents that need to be raised. These would be used for areas where precision is required or a larger head would impact the surrounding area negatively.

 

[jblnut]

It’s now officially a “out in the garden” project BUT the gates are finished and installed.


They even collapse flat like I wanted. Sometimes the “measure twice cut once” thing works out !! That little person is now taller than her mother. Good grief where has the time gone !!


As soon as the gates were hung we moved the critters into their new housing. Miss Annie the little heifer calf was getting picked on by the boys so she’ll stay in the hutch until we get the other sides gates done.

 

[oldman_pottering]

Sure, and two kidneys, two lungs, two of each appendage... etc. Spares!

Don't know why just a single liver....

I reckon I could have done with a spare

 

[LeeG]

Got my steel situation taken care of. At least for now.

Check out my garage thread for the build. As usual, things took longer than anticipated.

Lee

 

[KwikFab]

Made more goodies for myself

 

[niget2002]

Quick shop tour after the clean up.

"clean work" bench



"dirty work" bench and material/clamp storage


The motorcycle lift is between the dirty bench and the clean bench. It's covered in stuff to be tossed. No reason to take a picture.

Laser and old 3d printer


Lathe, dust collector and drill press corner. AC/heater tucked in the corner


Table saw, planer, miter saw and joiner. Planer and table saw get rolled out the way as needed. Big workbench doubles as outfeed table.


Big 4'x8' workbench. All the stuff on top will be tossed. Small parts bins on opposite side.


The rest of the wall space has storage on it.

 

[M.Brane]

Final piece of the puzzle: brace for the L side of the heat shield:

Next is pull it back out, clean it up, and reinstall. Then on to the new stator harness.

 

[jawstight]

After all these years of making do with cheap, on-sale forstner bits that I've collected I finally invested in a quality "set". I didn't want to buy a full set so I didn't get one of the nicely made storage boxes with the14 individual bits I decided on. Rather than risk damage while they rolled around in a drawer I decided to make my own box. Didn't do it all in one day, but nearly finished it today. All I have left to do is wait for the brass chain I ordered to replace the string I've attached for now to keep the lid from flopping back, and add the chain to the box when it arrives. I created a space for a 7/16" bit I've yet to order.

I used 1/2" red oak on this, and stained it with oil based "Espresso" stain. No varnish because I wanted it to look rustic.

 

[69charged]

Quick oil change on the commuter…..



Then finish up a fun project I was working on. Now to play around and find the right tuning for it.
I bought these subs as soon as I saw them cause I thought they were so cute!!! Little things….6.5”

 

[Beerhippie]

@jawstight : What brand of Forstner?

I decided that the toaster I restored a few years ago was getting a little creaky and needed work, so I tore into it this afternoon:



I put it on the ammeter and where it's labeled for a 10.5A draw, it was drawing about 9.5. I gave all the guts a good cleaning, hit the moving parts with DeOxit and cleaned up the electrical contacts with a point file.

I had to watch half a YT vid on disassembly to remind myself--it's a bit of a Chinese puzzle--but got it apart with just a little fiddling. Of course, having now taken it apart, there's no need to watch the part on putting it back together, right?

A half hour of cussing and three or four tries later, back to the vid and it was back together in one more try.



Ah, the sweet glow of success! It took a minute--and gave me a scare--for some DeOxit overspray to burn off. It now draws 10.5 A right on the nose.





Curses to whoever invented abrasive scouring powders--Ajax, Comet, etc. It's ruined a lot of old shiny.

Armor-All and Renaissance Wax did a pretty good job of restoring the ancient Bakelite.



IIRC, this Model 1B14 Toastmaster was made in '49, but I can't find the SN table again.

Looking forward to crispy English muffins with my coffee....

 

[JEFFREYWisconsin]

Finally got the time to spend in the garage and got the mustang cleaned up enough to go shoot a few pictures...

A crazy thing about this car is that I bought it new 18 years ago and have stored it and babied it for its entire life. I finally have decided to begin to drive it more and be less obsessed with trying to keep it perfect, however it is close... it has never had new tire sensors or batteries in the tire sensors and the sensors work perfectly, no issues. I need to research this. It is a 2007.

 

[Beerhippie]

A little more on the Toastmaster 1B14:

Why is my toaster so bad? That's one of the questions posed in this weekend's special Food and Drink issue of the New York Times Magazine. "In terms of aesthetics and performance, the toaster has been devolving for a generation," the answer begins. The bit about performance is true, based on decades of toaster testing at Consumer Reports. But the problems actually go back more than just a generation.

"There were electric toasters on the market a half century ago," our editors wrote—in the May 1956 issue of Consumer Reports. "In view of the long years of experience in manufacture, there seems little excuse for toasters that are badly designed or poorly constructed, and no excuse at all for toasters which are hazardous to use." Tests from that year turned up each of those problems. We did recommend some models, including the Toastmaster 1B14, which an expert quoted in the Times article calls "absolutely the end-all-and-be-all toaster there ever was." In fact, while we liked the Toastmaster's overall performance, its narrow slots were unsuitable for thick slices of bread and muffins, so better reviews went to models by Montgomery Ward, Sunbeam, and Knapp-Monarch.

But no toaster was perfect in 1956, and that's still the case. "You'd think that after more than 80 years on the market, toasters would finally serve up perfect toast," our latest report began. However, our current Ratings include a few models that brown evenly from light to dark with almost every batch. That includes a $70 Cuisinart (pictured) which, while not the "handsome hunk of chrome and steel" that the Times called the Toastmaster 1B14, is still pretty fetching in its compact housing and brushed stainless steel finish.

—Daniel DiClerico

Here's why I love it:





I didn't time it, but it's around one minute to perfect muffins! Because it toasts fast, the bread isn't dried out--a major problem with most of the newer toasters I've tried.

I had an old toaster die on me a few years back and wasted time and $$s trying to find a new toaster that worked as well. From $10 Chinesium to $100+ Cusinart, nothing worked like this $8, 75-year-old yard sale toaster!

 

[rcktpwrd]

Then finish up a fun project I was working on. Now to play around and find the right tuning for it.
I bought these subs as soon as I saw them cause I thought they were so cute!!! Little things….6.5”

6.5" subs can hit pretty hard if you use enough of them!
Back of a friends Tahoe:

 

[Benw455]

Cleaned up the SxS from riding this weekend.

 

[PassnThru]

Finally got the time to spend in the garage and got the mustang cleaned up enough to go shoot a few pictures...

A crazy thing about this car is that I bought it new 18 years ago and have stored it and babied it for its entire life. I finally have decided to begin to drive it more and be less obsessed with trying to keep it perfect, however it is close... it has never had new tire sensors or batteries in the tire sensors and the sensors work perfectly, no issues. I need to research this. It is a 2007.

You are living on borrowed time. I've got an 07 Explorer and I'll bet your Mustang uses the same sensors as mine. Last year I started getting a sensor fault - it only happens after I've driven for about 20 miles or so continuously - never just around town. If you have the optional 4 line display it will allow you to shut off the chime with the reset button but will continue to display the warning. Annoying but not overly intrusive.

 

[JEFFREYWisconsin]

You are living on borrowed time. I've got an 07 Explorer and I'll bet your Mustang uses the same sensors as mine. Last year I started getting a sensor fault - it only happens after I've driven for about 20 miles or so continuously - never just around town. If you have the optional 4 line display it will allow you to shut off the chime with the reset button but will continue to display the warning. Annoying but not overly intrusive.

Yeah I will have them changed but 18 years is a long time for them to last! I have had to change out cars at 10 years or so before.

 

[GrayFlattop]

A little more on the Toastmaster 1B14:

Why is my toaster so bad? That's one of the questions posed in this weekend's special Food and Drink issue of the New York Times Magazine. "In terms of aesthetics and performance, the toaster has been devolving for a generation," the answer begins. The bit about performance is true, based on decades of toaster testing at Consumer Reports. But the problems actually go back more than just a generation.

"There were electric toasters on the market a half century ago," our editors wrote—in the May 1956 issue of Consumer Reports. "In view of the long years of experience in manufacture, there seems little excuse for toasters that are badly designed or poorly constructed, and no excuse at all for toasters which are hazardous to use." Tests from that year turned up each of those problems. We did recommend some models, including the Toastmaster 1B14, which an expert quoted in the Times article calls "absolutely the end-all-and-be-all toaster there ever was." In fact, while we liked the Toastmaster's overall performance, its narrow slots were unsuitable for thick slices of bread and muffins, so better reviews went to models by Montgomery Ward, Sunbeam, and Knapp-Monarch.

But no toaster was perfect in 1956, and that's still the case. "You'd think that after more than 80 years on the market, toasters would finally serve up perfect toast," our latest report began. However, our current Ratings include a few models that brown evenly from light to dark with almost every batch. That includes a $70 Cuisinart (pictured) which, while not the "handsome hunk of chrome and steel" that the Times called the Toastmaster 1B14, is still pretty fetching in its compact housing and brushed stainless steel finish.

—Daniel DiClerico

Here's why I love it:





I didn't time it, but it's around one minute to perfect muffins!

I had an old toaster die on me a few years back and wasted time and $$s trying to find a new toaster that worked as well. From $10 Chinesium to $100+ Cusinart, nothing worked like this $8, 75-year-old yard sale toaster!

We had that toaster in my childhood home. Never had a problem and it toasted evenly.

 

[Beerhippie]

We had that toaster in my childhood home. Never had a problem and it toasted evenly.

It's in my home now. Thanks for taking good care of it. Just wish yer Mom hadn't used the damned Comet on it.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Got my steel situation taken care of. At least for now.

Check out my garage thread for the build. As usual, things took longer than anticipated.

Lee

Nice, I used to have a couple drawers I would slide under some cabinets, wish I would have put wheels on them.lol

 

[oldman_pottering]

After all these years of making do with cheap, on-sale forstner bits that I've collected I finally invested in a quality "set". I didn't want to buy a full set so I didn't get one of the nicely made storage boxes with the14 individual bits I decided on. Rather than risk damage while they rolled around in a drawer I decided to make my own box. Didn't do it all in one day, but nearly finished it today. All I have left to do is wait for the brass chain I ordered to replace the string I've attached for now to keep the lid from flopping back, and add the chain to the box when it arrives. I created a space for a 7/16" bit I've yet to order.

I used 1/2" red oak on this, and stained it with oil based "Espresso" stain. No varnish because I wanted it to look rustic.

Nice job !

 

[69charged]

6.5" subs can hit pretty hard if you use enough of them!
Back of a friends Tahoe:

Nice!
I’m usually a 10 or 12” guy but these were cheap. Great for testing projects.

I recognize those older amps!!


I have 3 of them for sale!

 

[kaymccampbell]

A little more on the Toastmaster 1B14:

Why is my toaster so bad? That's one of the questions posed in this weekend's special Food and Drink issue of the New York Times Magazine. "In terms of aesthetics and performance, the toaster has been devolving for a generation," the answer begins. The bit about performance is true, based on decades of toaster testing at Consumer Reports. But the problems actually go back more than just a generation.

"There were electric toasters on the market a half century ago," our editors wrote—in the May 1956 issue of Consumer Reports. "In view of the long years of experience in manufacture, there seems little excuse for toasters that are badly designed or poorly constructed, and no excuse at all for toasters which are hazardous to use." Tests from that year turned up each of those problems. We did recommend some models, including the Toastmaster 1B14, which an expert quoted in the Times article calls "absolutely the end-all-and-be-all toaster there ever was." In fact, while we liked the Toastmaster's overall performance, its narrow slots were unsuitable for thick slices of bread and muffins, so better reviews went to models by Montgomery Ward, Sunbeam, and Knapp-Monarch.

But no toaster was perfect in 1956, and that's still the case. "You'd think that after more than 80 years on the market, toasters would finally serve up perfect toast," our latest report began. However, our current Ratings include a few models that brown evenly from light to dark with almost every batch. That includes a $70 Cuisinart (pictured) which, while not the "handsome hunk of chrome and steel" that the Times called the Toastmaster 1B14, is still pretty fetching in its compact housing and brushed stainless steel finish.

—Daniel DiClerico

Here's why I love it:





I didn't time it, but it's around one minute to perfect muffins!

I had an old toaster die on me a few years back and wasted time and $$s trying to find a new toaster that worked as well. From $10 Chinesium to $100+ Cusinart, nothing worked like this $8, 75-year-old yard sale toaster!

I had a General Electric stainless and black bakelite automatic toaster. It would take things up to about an inch thick. You would drop your victims in and it would bring in these fine wire rails to center them, then lower them to the bottom. After it was done, they'd pop up. Nearly perfect toast every time.

An idiot family member intentionally swept it to the floor and the base shattered and the casing bent. I slammed the toaster into their face, finishing the toaster for good. I've never seen another in all my years. I haven't seen the fam either.

 

[Outlawmws]

I had a General Electric stainless and black bakelite automatic toaster. It would take things up to about an inch thick. You would drop your victims in and it would bring in these fine wire rails to center them, then lower them to the bottom. After it was done, they'd pop up. Nearly perfect toast every time.

An idiot family member intentionally swept it to the floor and the base shattered and the casing bent. I slammed the toaster into their face, finishing the toaster for good. I've never seen another in all my years. I haven't seen the fam either.

You don't tug on Superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger
And you don't mess around with Kay

 

[kaymccampbell]

I made barky trees and barky bunnies. And I broke the lower blade guides on the bandsaw.

 

[Outlawmws]

I made barky trees and barky bunnies.

That looks like a lot of work!

Need a "Barky" dog!

 

[glider]

My son finished up his shop yesterday. Was a complete down to the studs redo. Had the floor professionally done. Did install a mini split.
He was not that organized when he was at home.

 

[Outlawmws]

He was not that organized when he was at home.

They never are!

 

[FLHCHAZ]

Yesterday- Built some cribbing for the Riviera project car

 

[niget2002]

Nice!
I’m usually a 10 or 12” guy but these were cheap. Great for testing projects.

I recognize those older amps!!


I have 3 of them for sale!

I bought one of their subs for a car. It came in with a busted cone. They didn't accept my return because I used the 'wrong carrier'. They couldn't determine if the cone was busted due to their shipper or the one I used to return it, so they denied my return and sent it back to me. I used that sub as a doorstop for about 8 years. I was not upset when I discovered they went out of business.

As for me. I ran out into the shop and took some measurements. I may be replacing some of my rinky-dink shelves with some heavier duty ones this Saturday.

 

[Jgaz]

@kaymccampbell
Nice job on the bark bunnies. Do you do anything special to keepthe bark from falling off?

I made this cake base for my niece’s wedding. It looked good at the reception but later on the bark came off in chunks. I sealed both cut faces after I finished flattening them.

 

[Old Man Roger]

My son finished up his shop yesterday. Was a complete down to the studs redo. Had the floor professionally done. Did install a mini split.
He was not that organized when he was at home.

Is it me or does everyone have some type of CNC laser/water/plasma cutter? My home made milling attachment on my 126 year old lathe is making feel pretty inadequate.lol