What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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LegacyIndustrial
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Nigel, good to see you really work in your garage . How is the floor holding up?
Nigel, good to see you really work in your garage . How is the floor holding up?
IONH
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Just snapped my second Dewalt pilot bit drilling through some 1/4" steel when it hit the second hole (other side of a pipe) a bit off center. This one is proving to be more difficult to remove... I am now frustrated and quitting for a few hours, if not more.
Just snapped my second Dewalt pilot bit drilling through some 1/4" steel when it hit the second hole (other side of a pipe) a bit off center. This one is proving to be more difficult to remove... I am now frustrated and quitting for a few hours, if not more.
ABADWILLYS
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Hah.. ehh, **** happens, i did the same thing last year while backfilling/grading with a excavator on my brand new building!!
A little "oopsie".. luckily i only got 2 panels also.
Hah.. ehh, **** happens, i did the same thing last year while backfilling/grading with a excavator on my brand new building!!
A little "oopsie".. luckily i only got 2 panels also.
JMartel
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I know who you are, Nigel. I'm Hokie from the 675.net forums.
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don long
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Wow Lee
those look great. I see that you made two of them
One for you and one for ME ??
or a trade for a signal sign??
What else are you makin?
Wow Lee
those look great. I see that you made two of them
One for you and one for ME ??
or a trade for a signal sign??
What else are you makin?
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
i grew up in export live in delmont now small world
i grew up in export live in delmont now small world
Nice. BTW, I grew up in Murrysville just down the road from you.
Today I got my track plastics and motorcycle stands put up and out of the way. Got the majority of stuff at least semi-organized. About as good as I can get until I build more storage/workbenches.
bobemmerich
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trying to clean out the **** in the garage to actually get a car in there. Holy ****, I have way too many tools/boxes...LOL
trying to clean out the **** in the garage to actually get a car in there. Holy ****, I have way too many tools/boxes...LOL
e-tek
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Well JMartel.....since yu asked.....
Take that stuff down and spend some time and $$ making that place nice - or at least useable! Finish the walls, paint, shelves, cupboards......even some peg board would make you happier than that!
.....or you may have to turn in your GJ membership card and do what Teken does - a lot of talking but no pictures....LOL!
Well JMartel.....since yu asked.....
Take that stuff down and spend some time and $$ making that place nice - or at least useable! Finish the walls, paint, shelves, cupboards......even some peg board would make you happier than that!
.....or you may have to turn in your GJ membership card and do what Teken does - a lot of talking but no pictures....LOL!
JMartel
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Well JMartel.....since yu asked.....
Take that stuff down and spend some time and $$ making that place nice - or at least useable! Finish the walls, paint, shelves, cupboards......even some peg board would make you happier than that!
.....or you may have to turn in your GJ membership card and do what Teken does - a lot of talking but no pictures....LOL!
Oh I know. I got paint for the garage already. I am just trying to get it half-organized to do a bit of work in there first.
I'm not planning on an epoxy floor, so that alone may get me permanent-banned. Floor is too stained for me to DIY it and I don't want to pay for a professional. I've been thinking about doing carpet tiles, actually.
zcar751
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Fixed the base on my HF stool, put top on wifes new stained glass work bench, changed oil in my truck, replaced roof vent seal in the Ramcharger, and general cleaning.
Fixed the base on my HF stool, put top on wifes new stained glass work bench, changed oil in my truck, replaced roof vent seal in the Ramcharger, and general cleaning.
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welder4956
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Replaced a thermal fuse in my wife's gravity steam iron, sanded and primered the center spoiler section and bare metal on the trunk and rear panel for my Mustang.
Replaced a thermal fuse in my wife's gravity steam iron, sanded and primered the center spoiler section and bare metal on the trunk and rear panel for my Mustang.
Flatland Dave
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Cleaned a bit in the old garage, started wiring the new shop.
Cleaned a bit in the old garage, started wiring the new shop.
madison069
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just cleaning still.
I don't think I'll ever get it cleaned all the way.......
just cleaning still.
I don't think I'll ever get it cleaned all the way.......
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Cut some 2x4s to reframe up some old window holes.
Cut some 2x4s to reframe up some old window holes.
ABADWILLYS
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Finally, got about 90 yards of item(asphalt base) spread and graded,around the new shop. the piles have been sitting for a month or two, now i got some room to move around, car trailer maintence is next, been a few years since bearing re-pack and brakes, .and since race car roll cage is all painted last week, I got it put back together today, new custom window net and mount, seat, fire system, gauges and wiring all done...BUT my motor is in machine shop jail..UGH!
Finally, got about 90 yards of item(asphalt base) spread and graded,around the new shop. the piles have been sitting for a month or two, now i got some room to move around, car trailer maintence is next, been a few years since bearing re-pack and brakes, .and since race car roll cage is all painted last week, I got it put back together today, new custom window net and mount, seat, fire system, gauges and wiring all done...BUT my motor is in machine shop jail..UGH!
madison069
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beginning of this cleaning organization.
After, with more to go,
beginning of this cleaning organization.
After, with more to go,
NewShockerGuy
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All this time I didn't even put it together!!! DAMN MAN! Glad to see you on here as well!! ahahah
Scotty,
So far so good! Needs a little cleaning from all the stuff that I cleaned off the bottom of the car...lol But other than that holding up quite well! Even after some scuffs with the lifting arms on the floor!
-Nigel
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
All this time I didn't even put it together!!! DAMN MAN! Glad to see you on here as well!! ahahah
Scotty,
So far so good! Needs a little cleaning from all the stuff that I cleaned off the bottom of the car...lol But other than that holding up quite well! Even after some scuffs with the lifting arms on the floor!
-Nigel
41ratrod
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80 WTI 55 CHEVY is that a Hillman Husky I see in the back ground.
You said you had a few project to work on, I see you been keeping busy.
The traffic lights looks great .
80 WTI 55 CHEVY is that a Hillman Husky I see in the back ground.
You said you had a few project to work on, I see you been keeping busy.
The traffic lights looks great .
41ratrod
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Did much needed work on my 99 Ford F150 Daily driver it had a rough idle.
The Idle air valve got changed and replaced the EGR valve, removed the
throttle body and cleaned it . Sprayed the MRF sensor off . got it back together and it runs alot better.
And then after that I drove the Kia Sportage up to the shop and topped off the tires pressure, It don't get driven much so it was the parts getter today.
After dinner I did a little front end alinement and removed the gas gauge float from the 41 ford gas tank to adjust it and after putting it back in drove it to the store for gas and took it for a 20 mile drive around the block HA HA that is what I told the wife just going around the block. 65mph on highway 65 and 70mph on I44 speed limit 60 thru Springfield the old car did good even tho I for got to turn on the cooling fan it got up to 190* It was a good day. Not like Saturday had to work.
Did much needed work on my 99 Ford F150 Daily driver it had a rough idle.
The Idle air valve got changed and replaced the EGR valve, removed the
throttle body and cleaned it . Sprayed the MRF sensor off . got it back together and it runs alot better.
And then after that I drove the Kia Sportage up to the shop and topped off the tires pressure, It don't get driven much so it was the parts getter today.
After dinner I did a little front end alinement and removed the gas gauge float from the 41 ford gas tank to adjust it and after putting it back in drove it to the store for gas and took it for a 20 mile drive around the block HA HA that is what I told the wife just going around the block. 65mph on highway 65 and 70mph on I44 speed limit 60 thru Springfield the old car did good even tho I for got to turn on the cooling fan it got up to 190* It was a good day. Not like Saturday had to work.
D.J.
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Found a smokin deal on a 1985 5' Bushog "Squealer" rotary cutter for my brother in law. We went and he offered the seller $75 less than the asking price and he took it. So we went and got a trailer and retrieved it and it now has a new home. Borrowed his Echo trimmer while my Stihl is down needing a new shaft, finished trimming after dark tonight.
Found a smokin deal on a 1985 5' Bushog "Squealer" rotary cutter for my brother in law. We went and he offered the seller $75 less than the asking price and he took it. So we went and got a trailer and retrieved it and it now has a new home. Borrowed his Echo trimmer while my Stihl is down needing a new shaft, finished trimming after dark tonight.
go4donuts
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First post for me gents. Today, in my recently acquired garage, I replaced two broken wheel studs on my '07 Dakota truck.
For the last few days I had been hearing an occasional ticking noise while driving - sounded like a rock stuck in the tire tread. Then, while hauling a load of dirt, the ticking turned into a clunking and I discovered two missing lug nuts and two broken studs on a rear wheel - and the wheel was loose on the hub!. A few more miles and I would have had a mess on my hands! I just bought the truck a few weeks ago - the dealer probably had the wheels off for an inspection and didn't properly tighten them.
I've never done much mechanical work; I don't even have a decent set of tools yet so I had to go out and buy a 1/2 inch drive ratcheting breaker bar and 7/8 deep-wall socket. With that, and a couple of YouTube how-to's and the job was a cinch. Love having a garage finally!
Go check your lug nuts everybody!
First post for me gents. Today, in my recently acquired garage, I replaced two broken wheel studs on my '07 Dakota truck.
For the last few days I had been hearing an occasional ticking noise while driving - sounded like a rock stuck in the tire tread. Then, while hauling a load of dirt, the ticking turned into a clunking and I discovered two missing lug nuts and two broken studs on a rear wheel - and the wheel was loose on the hub!. A few more miles and I would have had a mess on my hands! I just bought the truck a few weeks ago - the dealer probably had the wheels off for an inspection and didn't properly tighten them.
I've never done much mechanical work; I don't even have a decent set of tools yet so I had to go out and buy a 1/2 inch drive ratcheting breaker bar and 7/8 deep-wall socket. With that, and a couple of YouTube how-to's and the job was a cinch. Love having a garage finally!
Go check your lug nuts everybody!
JMartel
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Built myself a Thein Dust Separator today to hook up to my planer.
http://www.jpthien.com/cy.htm
Works decently well. If I leave the outlet open then it shoots some fine dust into the air, but if I connect up the shop vac then it holds everything. Leaves some shavings on the planer bed, but nothing terrible. Now I'll be able to surface plane the 105bdft of oak I bought for my workbench.
Built myself a Thein Dust Separator today to hook up to my planer.
http://www.jpthien.com/cy.htm
Works decently well. If I leave the outlet open then it shoots some fine dust into the air, but if I connect up the shop vac then it holds everything. Leaves some shavings on the planer bed, but nothing terrible. Now I'll be able to surface plane the 105bdft of oak I bought for my workbench.
caper150
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Finished stripping down another squad car, sometimes I wonder what the guys who did these cars did and how they can get cables and wire in places that no one can ever reach.
Finished stripping down another squad car, sometimes I wonder what the guys who did these cars did and how they can get cables and wire in places that no one can ever reach.
e-tek
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Of course i hope u know I was kidding, welcome to GJ!
Actually, that'd get you smart- points nowadays! Epoxy is not all its cracked up to be while vinyl, tile and carpet are great alternatives.
Of course i hope u know I was kidding, welcome to GJ!
Actually, that'd get you smart- points nowadays! Epoxy is not all its cracked up to be while vinyl, tile and carpet are great alternatives.
e-tek
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I'm not too proud to say that's happened to me - my own fault. Now I always check the torque twice after having wheels off!
I'm not too proud to say that's happened to me - my own fault. Now I always check the torque twice after having wheels off!
80WTI_55_CHEV
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Gdday 41ratrod, you have good eyes mate, i have 2 husky's that one has a little engine knock so i need to pull it out and sort it out. Up until about a year ago i use to use it probably 4 days a week but with a top speed of about 45mph it was a slow journey to work. the other one is going to be a bit on the quicker side but it's about 15th on the list of cars to be done. cheers lee
Gdday 41ratrod, you have good eyes mate, i have 2 husky's that one has a little engine knock so i need to pull it out and sort it out. Up until about a year ago i use to use it probably 4 days a week but with a top speed of about 45mph it was a slow journey to work. the other one is going to be a bit on the quicker side but it's about 15th on the list of cars to be done. cheers lee
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Helped a buddy pull the ****** out of an 82 camaro. engine was pulled a few days before.
Helped a buddy pull the ****** out of an 82 camaro. engine was pulled a few days before.
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CudaChick1968
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Welcome aboard Mr. Donuts!! Your story reminded me of comedian Ron White's 'episode' with Sears' "tire professionals" a few years ago ...
Welcome aboard Mr. Donuts!!
Your story reminded me of comedian Ron White's 'episode' with Sears' "tire professionals" a few years ago ...Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Good use of an old rotor.
finished up my welder/plasma cutter cart. also made a vice stand with hitch stock for outside.
Good use of an old rotor.
Blue XJ
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Built a wagon for my son. Just need to stain the wood, paint the handle and finish polishing the wheels and it will be done.
Built a wagon for my son. Just need to stain the wood, paint the handle and finish polishing the wheels and it will be done.
NewShockerGuy
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Detailing car... Last coat of Klasse sealant... now I wait until tomorrow to wax...
I polished the the car and it turned into a mirror....lol
Went with different products this time and I'm extremely pleased.
Wash with Dawn
Dry
Clay bar
Wash again
Dry
light swirl removal
Polish
Seal waiting 24hs between coats(3 coats)
Wax
Then all the detailings of rubber and plastic. I cheated and already did the wheels, and waxed them, and did the whole under carage and polished the exhaust. As of right now when you touch the paint it feels like glass, the entire car has never felt like this before... I've come close before but took it to a whole other level this time around... ***** cause I have to do this process to two other vehicles and a motorcyle in the next couple weeks..hahaha
-Nigel
Detailing car... Last coat of Klasse sealant... now I wait until tomorrow to wax...
I polished the the car and it turned into a mirror....lol
Went with different products this time and I'm extremely pleased.
Wash with Dawn
Dry
Clay bar
Wash again
Dry
light swirl removal
Polish
Seal waiting 24hs between coats(3 coats)
Wax
Then all the detailings of rubber and plastic. I cheated and already did the wheels, and waxed them, and did the whole under carage and polished the exhaust. As of right now when you touch the paint it feels like glass, the entire car has never felt like this before... I've come close before but took it to a whole other level this time around... ***** cause I have to do this process to two other vehicles and a motorcyle in the next couple weeks..hahaha
-Nigel
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CudaChick1968
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Wow, that looks great Nigel!
Wow, that looks great Nigel!
80WTI_55_CHEV
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Very cool, make sure you put some pics up when it's all done mate. lee
Built a wagon for my son. Just need to stain the wood, paint the handle and finish polishing the wheels and it will be done.
Very cool, make sure you put some pics up when it's all done mate. lee