Beerhippie
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Thanks--after about forty hours of finishing, sanding, stripping, refinishing, scraping down to bare wood and applying six coats of thinned poly, it damned well better!
Most of that time was on my dime....
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Most of that time was on my dime....
oldman_pottering
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that's good to know, I thought it was too far gone, I should practice on other ropes to get the technique correct.
I'd be happy to purchase some new rope made of the same material but I don't know what it is , I have lengths of nylon/polyester ropes that I have cut to varying lengths and just burnt the ends but I don't really like that stuff
KwikFab
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@Outlawmws
@LeonardY
Give you a better idea of the layout; with the garage door open you can see just how much lower it sits in relation to the ceiling height
The steel is normally placed on the wall to the right of that picture
All I've got left are two 3/16" sheets
I just use grip strength and lift them to carry to the table
And I've also got some sprinklers in the garage (fire suppression)
Space being the biggest limitation, followed by budget and lack of how-to
@LeonardY
Give you a better idea of the layout; with the garage door open you can see just how much lower it sits in relation to the ceiling height
The steel is normally placed on the wall to the right of that picture
All I've got left are two 3/16" sheets
I just use grip strength and lift them to carry to the table
And I've also got some sprinklers in the garage (fire suppression)
Space being the biggest limitation, followed by budget and lack of how-to
tncatadjuster
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LeonardY
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Did a little cleaning.
Before.
After.
I also printed a box to catch the filament poop.
I'm liking this new printer.
The finish is nice.
Before.
After.
I also printed a box to catch the filament poop.
I'm liking this new printer.
The finish is nice.
JEFFREYWisconsin
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looked at this without my glasses thought it was a model of something from star wars!Well not today but last night unloaded the new to me drill press from recent auction. Now have to ponder the work space rearranging to make this fit. But first have to replace a tube in the lawn tractor front tire
Edit. Not sure what is happening with pic. Resized it to well under a meg. Well sometime later as I have lawn mowage to do
Fixed it
kaymccampbell
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There's nylon and nylon. The soft stuff is nice for little boats and easy splices. It has lots of give. The hard stuff is for bigger things and pulling, and it's a bit harder to splice. I bought soft for my boat. The tree pulling rope, that I use with the Dingo, is hard nylon. It was a bit of a ***** to splice an eye around a thimble with it.
kaymccampbell
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Maybe a HF engine lift? You could park it under the CNC when it's sleeping.@Outlawmws
@LeonardY
Give you a better idea of the layout; with the garage door open you can see just how much lower it sits in relation to the ceiling height
The steel is normally placed on the wall to the right of that picture
All I've got left are two 3/16" sheets
I just use grip strength and lift them to carry to the table
And I've also got some sprinklers in the garage (fire suppression)
Space being the biggest limitation, followed by budget and lack of how-to
Black300zx
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Put up the door screen so I could work in the garage without dealing with mosquitos.
I need that screen. What brand?
Dad came down and lent a hand dropping in my motor and trans. Hoping to fire it up this weekend.
Attachments
Outlawmws
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Cleaned out the 4X4 post hole and chuncked out one oak tree rood knot that was still in the way, and sank the 4X4 post today. need to pour the concrete cap for the top chunks that got busted out.
Rain-X ed both Toys front and rear, since its getting to be that time of year, the "Fog-X" inside is a pain as that requires ALL the inside scunge from plastic out gassing deposits to get cleaned off...
Yard cleanup (never ending) but more progress on Ivy. put stuff away and reorganized a few things.
Rain-X ed both Toys front and rear, since its getting to be that time of year, the "Fog-X" inside is a pain as that requires ALL the inside scunge from plastic out gassing deposits to get cleaned off...
Yard cleanup (never ending) but more progress on Ivy. put stuff away and reorganized a few things.
LeonardY
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You might want to read my thread about it. It's not perfect but it works.
Screen over garage opening
I'm thinking about putting a screen like this over the garage opening. Something like this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PNPQ2V5/?tag=atomicindus08-20 We have had an unusual number of mosquitoes. They are out and about during the day. I've got an allergy to them so I would like to keep them...
www.garagejournal.com
Old Man Roger
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Such cool looking bikes. I’ve almost bought one a couple times.
Beerhippie
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Don't forget Dacron. While most Dacron marine lines are kernmantle, the rope I used for my towrope is hard-laid three-strand. Also not the easiest stuff in the world to splice. For practice, I recommend good ol' Manila rope. Cheap and fairly easy to splice.
I prefer a single eye at one end of a towrope so I can adjust the length to my needs. I can throw a bowline on the other end so fast you'll miss it if you blink.
2001ZR2
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Beer Hippie if that is her happy face then her angry face must be truly terrifying....
carved about 45 minutes to work on hanging my power tool storage rack...discovered I built a frame for the peg board so now I either have to locate a couple of cleats on the wall for the mounting screws or figure out how I would like to add a couple of stringers to my frame. sketched out a couple of ideas but thinking a quick install of 1x2 on the short side of my rectangle is the answer. Gonna sleep on it.
In a grand bit of irony moving things off my workbench meant my fastener bits were hidden by the displaced treasures so time was spent or more properly defined as wasted looking for them until I remember my secret stash or the drawer in my old top box that would have some junk ones....found what I needed so the hand powered screwdriver made way for the impact driver.
carved about 45 minutes to work on hanging my power tool storage rack...discovered I built a frame for the peg board so now I either have to locate a couple of cleats on the wall for the mounting screws or figure out how I would like to add a couple of stringers to my frame. sketched out a couple of ideas but thinking a quick install of 1x2 on the short side of my rectangle is the answer. Gonna sleep on it.
In a grand bit of irony moving things off my workbench meant my fastener bits were hidden by the displaced treasures so time was spent or more properly defined as wasted looking for them until I remember my secret stash or the drawer in my old top box that would have some junk ones....found what I needed so the hand powered screwdriver made way for the impact driver.
Outlawmws
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This cracked me up!
But I suspect that is her "Why are you taking my picture?" look...
Look at french cleats, I use them a lot and hey allow for a lot of mounting flexibility. I usually cut my own.
rd65
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Did a bit of cleaning in the shop. Not much but didnt have a lot of time.
oldman_pottering
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I was looking at this site
https://ropewarehouse.com.au/ and it lists polyester or polypropylene as the main types of rope, not sure if that comes under the same name as nylon or not
bmwrd0
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More work on the lathe
Got the counter shaft set up all set, just need to order some square head set screws of the right length - 1-1/2"
Also started tearing down the chuck that came in the big box o' lathe parts I picked up:
need to pick up some Simple Green and give it a soak, this thing hasn't been cleaned in decades probably.
Got the counter shaft set up all set, just need to order some square head set screws of the right length - 1-1/2"
Also started tearing down the chuck that came in the big box o' lathe parts I picked up:
need to pick up some Simple Green and give it a soak, this thing hasn't been cleaned in decades probably.
KwikFab
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Yeah - when the time comes this will probably be the most effective method
Still got plenty of strength and I'm careful never to hurt my back - this huge flare up was due to all the weeds I was picking in the front yard (for about +1 hour straight) followed by a family get together and our son's baptism
Was on my feet a good 6 or 7 hours after that morning labor and it's been kicking my *** ever since
kaymccampbell
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Nope. Type nylon into the search. You'll get plenty of listings for 3 strand. There may be better ropes nowadays, but nylon boat ropes have been a staple all my life.
kaymccampbell
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The time is already here. You have hurt your back. Why wait until you can't stand or lift or whatever. I have lifts n ropes n chainfalls n a Dingo to make sure I don't hurt what little I have of a back.
Outlawmws
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Absolutely, positively, correct!
I injured lower back muscles in HS. They "spasm" periodically,. you need lifting aids, and a back Physical Therapy Regime, and stick with it daily. (I forget and then I pay for it...)
Oddly, for me the best routine PT is "toe touches" while siting in a "straight back chain" (height and firm seat is the key here, not off an easy chair... This keeps those lower back muscles stretched out and flexible. It isn't bad for the upper back shoulder muscles I've torn 2X either.
Oh yeah, I also wear a "kidney belt" whenever dong any heavier lifting. Makes a huge difference.
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niget2002
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Currently running both 3d printers to batch print some mounts to use for mounting the House LEDs this weekend. First time I think I've ever had both printers running at the same time.
Beerhippie
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Just nope to polypro rope! It's absolutely the wrong thing for a towrope. It's one redeeming feature is that it floats, so is sometimes used for things like mooring lines on small boats. It stretches a lot--and permanently--weathers horribly in the sun, and doesn't take knots particularly well.
It is used for practice splicing--probably because it's cheap.
Polyester fibers include Dacron, which is used primarily where its low-to-no stretch is desirable--halyards on boats, rope tows, etc. If you're used to a rope with some "give", this isn't it. Towing with Dacron is like towing with a cable--gently!
For absolute strength-to-weight and about zero stretch (and therefore give), the aramid fibers are the thing. Blue Steel is one brand. These are commonly used to replace steel cable on vehicle winches. Aramid usually requires special splices and doesn't like knots much.
Nylon is excellent for a towrope. Most ropes that have appreciable stretch--rock climbing, ****** straps, safety lines--are nylon. Because it stretches some--elastically--it "cuts you some slack" when towing. Nylon takes knots very well and in the softer lays, is very nice in hand.
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LeeG
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I've had the basic version of this tool for years and not used it much until recently. I dug it out and was using it enough to get the newer version.
I like it much better than hose clamps for this sort of thing.
Fixed up the ends on my garden hoses last night.
I like it much better than hose clamps for this sort of thing.
Fixed up the ends on my garden hoses last night.
Beerhippie
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Interesting!I've had the basic version of this tool for years and not used it much until recently. I dug it out and was using it enough to get the newer version.
I like it much better than hose clamps for this sort of thing.
Fixed up the ends on my garden hoses last night.
Now, damnit, stop trying to spend more of my money!
oldman_pottering
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not looking for a towrope, just general use
trying to find out what this little rope is, the stuff has held up well
oldman_pottering
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I have watched many YT vids about home made versions of these, I think it looks much neater than hose clampsI've had the basic version of this tool for years and not used it much until recently. I dug it out and was using it enough to get the newer version.
I like it much better than hose clamps for this sort of thing.
Fixed up the ends on my garden hoses last night.
Spend it !........ you can't take it with you
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nadogail
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The technician and garage door arrived today 5 minutes before the “window started”
The technician who took the order for the door didn’t tell anybody about what machines and materials were in the garage.
The installer will be back next week to prepare the work site. We are blaming the mixup on the failure of the original technician to effectively communicate the requirement to have a large clear area to assemble the new door.
The Garage Door dealer may try to up charge me for the extra trip, at this point I feel no obligation to be responsible for the failure of the original technician to communicate that unwritten requirement.
The technician who took the order for the door didn’t tell anybody about what machines and materials were in the garage.
The installer will be back next week to prepare the work site. We are blaming the mixup on the failure of the original technician to effectively communicate the requirement to have a large clear area to assemble the new door.
The Garage Door dealer may try to up charge me for the extra trip, at this point I feel no obligation to be responsible for the failure of the original technician to communicate that unwritten requirement.
Beerhippie
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We called our local Door Guys (company name) two weeks ago. Called again Monday and we're "on the list". Meanwhile, we now have two doors that don't open automatically--the other one died yesterday with a horrible noise.
Beerhippie
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Best part is that these folks are the only door service company within about three hours' drive of here.
I'd like to get up and take a look at the drive for the warehouse door. From the sounds of it, it could just be a loose set-screw. But that requires a scissors lift, which we'd need to rent. I used to service it from a ladder, but now I have a manager who's terrified of ladders.
Fly Fishing Rick
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Cut some rafters for a small project I'm working on.
kaymccampbell
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Gathered tools. Returned them to their drawers a few hours later.
msharley
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Got second track tensioner on dozer. Both rad hoses & the snout back on...
Just a bit of buttoning up...and new pistol range will be a "thing"...
Cornfuzer is not yuppy fooing with yuppy fonging on phone...
Just a bit of buttoning up...and new pistol range will be a "thing"...
Cornfuzer is not yuppy fooing with yuppy fonging on phone...
SouthernIllinois
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Cleaned!
Wept, Blew it down and wiped down tool boxes
Wept, Blew it down and wiped down tool boxes
oldman_pottering
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Now that's a good sized shed !Cleaned!
Wept, Blew it down and wiped down tool boxes
Made a set of skids for the snow plow. Having invested in regrading the driveway and hauling in new gravel, I dont want to have it end up in the pond!Factory set up is fine for asphalt or concrete, but dont work on gravel.
These should float enough to do the trick.
Beerhippie
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I tend to break down a bit when contemplating cleaning myself.Cleaned!
Wept, Blew it down and wiped down tool boxes
2001ZR2
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Finally stopped trying for perfect...not falling off the wall is good enough. The levels say it's close but my eyes are more critical.
First photo is the pegboard stripped of most and my old 4 slot power tool storage.
Second is the trial run will make some adjustments tomorrow. Life started happening so I'll add the charging stations and mount the power strip tomorrow.
One more step towards getting the Evil Garage reformed. Just need to keep getting tools homes and returning them.