Beerhippie
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The other side of that door is the canning hall. That's where the beer is.
Next time, try Supplyhouse.com. That's where I order 90% of my plumbing needs.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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I looked at them online but wasn't sure if they sold to the public or time frame it would be to ship, part of the reason I ordered from HD, they were supposed to be here yesterday. I have to repair/replace a cistern supply line from the scupper box at my parents house.
But I will take that as a good review for them. Thanks.
Beerhippie
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Looks like my dance card today is filled with long, skinny things and reels.
First, replace the cable on our power drain snake.
out with the old,
in with the new.
That's done. But the wheels on the doubly-repurposed cart
are these tiny little bitty things that, like a pallet jack, don't want to roll over a zip tie.
Off to the hardware store. What are the chances they'll actually stock cart wheels? In the size I want? Two of them?
I think I'm buying some lottery tickets today. First stop--that just don't happen hereabouts.
Of course, it's not as easy as removing the old and installing the new.
That mounting pad for whatever it was for needs to go away.
One down. On to the next long skinny thing on a reel.
That reel has a leak at the axle. Not surprising after all these years.
While I have it apart, I think that hose could use a new end.
Lunchtime....
First, replace the cable on our power drain snake.
out with the old,
in with the new.
That's done. But the wheels on the doubly-repurposed cart
are these tiny little bitty things that, like a pallet jack, don't want to roll over a zip tie.
Off to the hardware store. What are the chances they'll actually stock cart wheels? In the size I want? Two of them?
I think I'm buying some lottery tickets today. First stop--that just don't happen hereabouts.
Of course, it's not as easy as removing the old and installing the new.
That mounting pad for whatever it was for needs to go away.
One down. On to the next long skinny thing on a reel.
That reel has a leak at the axle. Not surprising after all these years.
While I have it apart, I think that hose could use a new end.
Lunchtime....
Wrench97
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last 4 numbers of the DOT code is the week and year the tire was made, IE 2505 would be the 25th week of 2005
Wrench97
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Buddy had a 99 got a flat and went to get the spare down......that's when he learned about the spare tire hoists rotting off the tire leaving the chat....found he didn't have a spare.I still have the original spare hanging under my 1994 F350. I haven't checked it in years and since I haven't been stuck on the side of the road since I drove it off the lot I may never touch it.
Fordguy1964
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Came home from a parts run of about 9 hours round trip. THANKS BEAR!!! Put all the parts away for the most part and got on my Sports Coupe. The intention was to replace the power steering pump that was leaking. A small drip but very annoying! I got in and got the belt off and started the disassembly part. That is when I thought, what the heck. I'm here, I might as well replace the belt too. If course that is the back belt of 4.... it's only bolts, why not? That is when my attention turned to the generator. I started to take it loose when I noticed that somehow the battery had ripped loose from the clamp and moved back just enough for the corner of the battery to contact the generator pulley. It couldn't have just buffed the corner and be done with that... nope! All the way through and let the acid spray everywhere! Now the engine compartment gets torn down and redone. Fun times!
niget2002
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New 8gb microSD card came in. I formatted it Fat32 and tested it on the laser. It worked, so all the upgrades on the laser are now done. Now to start using it.
Beerhippie
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I once had the battery break loose and go into the steel, crank-driven fan.
Fun times indeed!
Fun times indeed!
bctexas
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Pulled the original gearbox and clutch out of my '86 MR2 over the last couple days. Installing used gearbox that I was *told* has good synchros. Also installing aluminum flywheel along with the new clutch. 150k miles and the clutch still looks pretty good - still has lining left and was working fine. Throwout bearing is toast though.
Happy Motoring!
Happy Motoring!
driftpin
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Played with this.
Now it will cost you to park in my carport!
Ever see Cool Hand Luke?
A great job on the poster print!
Maybe you can re-image this car I took a pic of at the Maranello IT museum this past fall, in keeping w/the car in the carport, and roughly the same time period (1985).
I saw the GP de Monaco in '89, I planned a 3-1/2 week vacation around being in Nice that weekend. The general admission ticket was something like $26.
Another pic I shot at the Maranello museum. It was just before the mid-engine revolution in F1. A Ferrari 555 F1 is below, I believe. Another car of this era was the 801 F1 GP automobile. After that, it was the Ferrari 246 Dino F1 in honor of Ferrari's recently-deceased son.
In 1958, Stirling Moss racing a mid-engine Cooper for Rob Walker's team, won the first race of the season, the Argentinean GP, a sign of things to come, a paradigm shift in technology as the mid-engine chassis and disc brakes would soon become standard fare across the starting grid.
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They do sell retail, or you can set up an account and get free shipping. It's typically one to two days for shipping for me, so it should be similar for you. Prices are about the best and they sell quality parts.
pima67
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While I did have to replace the split ring road wheels on my '70 F250, I never did replace the spare split ring. Good truck for driver training for my 2 boys -- 4 on the floor. Sold it in about 2009
Beerhippie
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Whew. Two-and-a-half hours into a fifteen minute job....
The Reelworks hose reel is held together with three snap-rings--two of which are internal and barely have enough clearance to get them off--if you can find a pair of internal snap-ring pliers that will fit down inside where they live.
I finally got the first of them off--and the single external ring--and
A hundred tiny ball-bearings all over the shop--I used the magnet to pick up the ones on the floor.
After fifteen minutes on my hands and knees on a shop floor covered in metal shavings,
See that snap-ring?
Don't take it off.
I finally gave up on the third snap-ring--I was able to get the failed o-ring out without removing it. Run down to ACE and find the correct metric o-ring on the first try! 13mm ID X 3mm thick, if anyone cares.
After some struggling with picks and forceps, I got the internal o-ring back into its groove.
I really am going to buy lottery tickets today! Two runs to two separate hardware stores to get two things--and finding them on the first try both times. Losing my bearings and finding every single one of them--even that one that was eighteen feet away on the opposite side of the shop!
Stopped by NAPA and had them put a new end on the air hose.
Let the weekend begin!
The Reelworks hose reel is held together with three snap-rings--two of which are internal and barely have enough clearance to get them off--if you can find a pair of internal snap-ring pliers that will fit down inside where they live.
I finally got the first of them off--and the single external ring--and
A hundred tiny ball-bearings all over the shop--I used the magnet to pick up the ones on the floor.
After fifteen minutes on my hands and knees on a shop floor covered in metal shavings,
See that snap-ring?
Don't take it off.
I finally gave up on the third snap-ring--I was able to get the failed o-ring out without removing it. Run down to ACE and find the correct metric o-ring on the first try! 13mm ID X 3mm thick, if anyone cares.
After some struggling with picks and forceps, I got the internal o-ring back into its groove.
I really am going to buy lottery tickets today! Two runs to two separate hardware stores to get two things--and finding them on the first try both times. Losing my bearings and finding every single one of them--even that one that was eighteen feet away on the opposite side of the shop!
Stopped by NAPA and had them put a new end on the air hose.
Let the weekend begin!
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Beerhippie
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Over twenty years of sourcing plumbing parts from them (since way back when they were Plumber's Surplus), and I never knew this. I've been using the company card.
I'll add that to the list of things to do on Monday.
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GrayFlattop
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Finished reassembling the Fein vacuum cleaner after the last of the foam insulation arrived. Well, Amazon kinda blew it on the 1/2” stuff that is used to line the top assembly. The product description said it was open cell foam (it was not), that kinda pissed me off, but I just wanted to finish it up. Since exhaust air doesn’t flow through it, but rather flows across, well, attenuation may not be optimal but it will certainly dampen transmission through vibration.
All I needed to retrofit a Ridgid HEPA filter was a 1/4-20 x 3 bolt, a couple of fender washers, a nut a wing nut (or star knob). Everything worked just fine, as quiet as I remembered it was when I bought it.
All I needed to retrofit a Ridgid HEPA filter was a 1/4-20 x 3 bolt, a couple of fender washers, a nut a wing nut (or star knob). Everything worked just fine, as quiet as I remembered it was when I bought it.
GrayFlattop
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For some items they also offer a discount if you have a commercial account.
I don’t remember plumber’s surplus, but they were also called “PEX supply”.
Skyman
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Ever see Cool Hand Luke?
Of course!
DGersic
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SupplyHouse is great for plumbing stuff. Easy to deal with, and fast shipping. Responsive support, too.
Beerhippie
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"Ah kin eat fifty eggs."
gearhead1960
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“What we have here is a failure to communicate”
DGersic
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More painting.
Pretty close recreation of Dad’s original. In the spring, I’ll mate these up with the others, and I’ll finally have all of my ducks in line.
Pretty close recreation of Dad’s original. In the spring, I’ll mate these up with the others, and I’ll finally have all of my ducks in line.
Beerhippie
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"There are some men you just can't reach."
Don't get me started on old movies... but, I just noticed, you got real purty lips!
56vette461
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I'm shocked, shocked I say, that you even found a live person to talk to on the phone of a HD. Try that in California and you'll be starved to death on hold.
gearhead1960
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Grabbed a beer from the beer closet….
bugnut
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Parts arrived finished the assembly of carb and fuel strainer. While trying to install the stranded choke cable was suffering because it had become unraveled, had sharp wires poking out. Thought about shrinkfit and other mediums to smooth it out so it would go into the hole. Finally found some 40lb test spiderwire. Wrapped the cable, squeezed a couple strands and bingo it went into the hole. Reassembly complete, fired, tested and it is better. Noted a leak and realized the rubber ring on the back side where the fuel enters the carb, did not get replaced, May need to come back off for a replacement rubber ring. Need more testing and reset idle and mixture. Too wet to drive in the yard.
Attachments
Electrical supplies as well, and tankless water heaters, boilers, furnaces, and HVAC.
After a few choice words into the automated menu and numerous "0" pushed on the keypad... I did.
PhantomEB
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Used an idea, @rattle_snake threw out. Added in a breather vent tube to the bronco‘s overflow bottle then directed the tube down to past the frame. Cleaner fittings and 450*F rated hose is on the way today.
wiring in the electric fan today to the Sniper system with a ground kill switch And a second AGM battery.
Should tackle troubleshoot my sub panel In the garage too.
niget2002
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Laser cut a test box
welder4956
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Came home from a parts run of about 9 hours round trip. THANKS BEAR!!! Put all the parts away for the most part and got on my Sports Coupe. The intention was to replace the power steering pump that was leaking. A small drip but very annoying! I got in and got the belt off and started the disassembly part. That is when I thought, what the heck. I'm here, I might as well replace the belt too. If course that is the back belt of 4.... it's only bolts, why not? That is when my attention turned to the generator. I started to take it loose when I noticed that somehow the battery had ripped loose from the clamp and moved back just enough for the corner of the battery to contact the generator pulley. It couldn't have just buffed the corner and be done with that... nope! All the way through and let the acid spray everywhere! Now the engine compartment gets torn down and redone. Fun times!
Is that the original engine or a 302?
SweetD
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Finally got this water pump assembly installed on the outboard lower leg, it's been in the vise (in the way) for over a month! Stored in the shed till we get the boat uncovered in a month or so. Fingers crossed she's all sealed up now with the gearcase upper bearings, shims and seals all new, along with the new pump.
BonzoHansen
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Ran to the recycling center, ace to get some bolts, advance to get some oil, and McMaster to pickup my clamps.
Came home, popped the new scanner on my kid's challenger to find an evap code, which I cleared and hope was a gas cap.
Put a new clamp on a power steering line in the Camaro. Still not convinced that was the issue, but zero real smoking gun. She started right up and no PS leak. I guess that's good.
It's a fingers crossed kinda day lol
Came home, popped the new scanner on my kid's challenger to find an evap code, which I cleared and hope was a gas cap.
Put a new clamp on a power steering line in the Camaro. Still not convinced that was the issue, but zero real smoking gun. She started right up and no PS leak. I guess that's good.
It's a fingers crossed kinda day lol
Continuing with my winter project...
Picked it up from an estate auction awhile back... Did a Timken bearing replacement on the spindle, and cleaned up the original paint...
Bought the HF US General 42" roller cabinet to mount the small lathe...
Today, I drilled and countersunk a bunch of mounting holes...
Used a 1/4" A36 hot roll steel plate for the top..
I still need to mount the motor and switch...
Picked it up from an estate auction awhile back... Did a Timken bearing replacement on the spindle, and cleaned up the original paint...
Bought the HF US General 42" roller cabinet to mount the small lathe...
Overview of Atlas Press Co. 612 Lathe
Pre-War Era
- The Atlas 612 lathe was introduced in the late 1930s.
- It was designed for home workshops, offering affordability and versatility.
War Years (1941-1945)
- During World War II, production shifted as many manufacturers, including Atlas, focused on war-related machinery.
- The Atlas 612 lathe was adapted for various military applications, including the production of parts for military equipment.
- The demand for precision tools increased, leading to modifications in design and production processes to meet wartime needs.
Post-War Developments
Resumption of Civilian Production
- After the war, production of the Atlas 612 lathe resumed, with improvements based on wartime experiences.
- The lathe continued to be popular among hobbyists and small manufacturers, known for its reliability and performance.
Legacy
- The Atlas 612 lathe remains a sought-after model among vintage machinery enthusiasts today, valued for its historical significance and craftsmanship.
Today, I drilled and countersunk a bunch of mounting holes...
Used a 1/4" A36 hot roll steel plate for the top..
I still need to mount the motor and switch...
Attempt #4 at fixing a switch box air infiltration problem from the garage into the house.
The switch boxes on both sides of the door to the garage are back to back, and inexplicably joined with a box coupler. No reason for that, because they're different circuits and no wires go through the coupler. I have had a constant problem with dirty garage air coming through into the house-side box. This makes the switch get grimy around the edges.
My first attempt was gluing a penny over the open coupler. No help there.
Attempt 2 was duct tape inside the box to seal the back. Ineffective.
Attempt 3 was adding gaffer tape around the edge of the mud ring to the drywall, in case the air was coming in that way. Still no help.
So this time, I removed all the tape, squirted a big glob of caulk into the box, and smeared it around to coat the entire inside of the box for a complete seal. Caulked around the mud ring too. Before I close up the box I'll stuff a bit of fiberglas insulation up into the conduit to seal that too.
I don't usually tape devices without reason, but this one is going to be hanging out of the wall for a while while the caulk dries. So it's just for safety.
If you look sharp you can see the penny.
The switch boxes on both sides of the door to the garage are back to back, and inexplicably joined with a box coupler. No reason for that, because they're different circuits and no wires go through the coupler. I have had a constant problem with dirty garage air coming through into the house-side box. This makes the switch get grimy around the edges.
My first attempt was gluing a penny over the open coupler. No help there.
Attempt 2 was duct tape inside the box to seal the back. Ineffective.
Attempt 3 was adding gaffer tape around the edge of the mud ring to the drywall, in case the air was coming in that way. Still no help.
So this time, I removed all the tape, squirted a big glob of caulk into the box, and smeared it around to coat the entire inside of the box for a complete seal. Caulked around the mud ring too. Before I close up the box I'll stuff a bit of fiberglas insulation up into the conduit to seal that too.
I don't usually tape devices without reason, but this one is going to be hanging out of the wall for a while while the caulk dries. So it's just for safety.
If you look sharp you can see the penny.
Beerhippie
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Working on the Brick again today--when I should be out going for a drive. Beautiful spring weather--65 and sunny.
It's a good day to wrench.
I have this stuff:
Which is all the bushings/wear parts for the shifter linkage. The existing ones are shot, with about a quarter inch of play in them. I hate vague shifters.
Well, everything went swimmingly for a while. I consulted a YouTube video for instructions, which actually turned out to be a bad idea.
I had the rear half of the assembly back together and in the rig before lunch. Then I pulled the front half out...
DON'T DO THAT! It wasn't easy to get out--which should have been a clue--and about impossible to get back in.
Now I may have to pull the fuel tank--which I just filled with 16 gallons of gas yesterday--or maybe take the power steering hard plumbing apart.
But I have an idea:
I found a piece of 1 1/2" square tube and shoved it in (from behind) under the frame member I can't get the shift rod past. With the end of the rod inside that tube, I might be able to force it back in--if I had a second set of hands to hold the other end of the tube... and I don't.
See my Vanagaru post for details.
It's a good day to wrench.
I have this stuff:
Which is all the bushings/wear parts for the shifter linkage. The existing ones are shot, with about a quarter inch of play in them. I hate vague shifters.
Well, everything went swimmingly for a while. I consulted a YouTube video for instructions, which actually turned out to be a bad idea.
I had the rear half of the assembly back together and in the rig before lunch. Then I pulled the front half out...
DON'T DO THAT! It wasn't easy to get out--which should have been a clue--and about impossible to get back in.
Now I may have to pull the fuel tank--which I just filled with 16 gallons of gas yesterday--or maybe take the power steering hard plumbing apart.
But I have an idea:
I found a piece of 1 1/2" square tube and shoved it in (from behind) under the frame member I can't get the shift rod past. With the end of the rod inside that tube, I might be able to force it back in--if I had a second set of hands to hold the other end of the tube... and I don't.
See my Vanagaru post for details.
Beerhippie
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A buddy came by to give me a hand. Five minutes and the front shifter rod was in!
IT WORKED! Better than I expected it to.
Now I just have to adjust the shifter....
IT WORKED! Better than I expected it to.
Now I just have to adjust the shifter....
When I got my learners permit in 1971, I learned to drive in my dad's '56 or '57 Ford F100. Three on the tree!
Itinerant
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Played garage tetris and moved in my new to me workbench. It’s a Workplace Systems bench, 72x30” bench top and the legs extend and retract via an electric motor. With legs fully retracted the bench moves easily on the integral casters, bench top height adjustable from 31-42”. Tomorrow I’ll start cleaning it up and adjust the shelf to my liking. The 3 1/2” Craftsman vise came with the bench.
Doing a bunch of cleaning and needed somewhere to throw random metal pieces. Had an old trash can so I cut the front down, added a board and wheels on the bottom, and added a divider/brace. Looks super classy and works great. Unfortunately my phone thinks this back corner of my shop is actually in 1973, so the picture looks like it was taken then. Something about the super white shiny walls make it impossible to get a good pic with my **** phone, plus if it was really clear you guys could steal my sweet idea before I get it patented.
It rolls so nice I might make a matching one for wood, gonna increase the value of my shop by about 50%.
It rolls so nice I might make a matching one for wood, gonna increase the value of my shop by about 50%.