katotter
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Unpacked my kreg k4 and nothing else.
Unpacked my kreg k4 and nothing else.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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IONH
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
It looks like you put the asphalt right over your grass. Any concerns about that decomposing and becoming uneven quickly or do you think the roller will have sorted that out for you?
It looks like you put the asphalt right over your grass. Any concerns about that decomposing and becoming uneven quickly or do you think the roller will have sorted that out for you?
polexican23
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
rolled my craftsman 190cc push mower into it. Ran out of gas, now wont start. Will have to go through the carb, then also install an inline filter. All small equipment should have one, especially how sensitive the newer carbs seem to be.
rolled my craftsman 190cc push mower into it. Ran out of gas, now wont start. Will have to go through the carb, then also install an inline filter. All small equipment should have one, especially how sensitive the newer carbs seem to be.
alpinewhite
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
The car showed the red triangle on the dash. OBD code read "exhaust valve solenoid stuck high" (P0080). The dealer, read a few more codes (P3015, P0A80) that pointed to the battery pack.
Here's a nice video that helped a lot:
I found a used battery from a salvage yard for $800. Dealer wanted $3700 for a new battery plus tax. They claim 8 hours of work. I did it in 3. An online Toyota dealer in TX has one for $2900.
The car showed the red triangle on the dash. OBD code read "exhaust valve solenoid stuck high" (P0080). The dealer, read a few more codes (P3015, P0A80) that pointed to the battery pack.
Here's a nice video that helped a lot:
raskal
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
did you use the mentioned safety gloves or do it old school?
did you use the mentioned safety gloves or do it old school?
alpinewhite
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Stevie-Ray
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Candidate for the awesome thread!
I think it IS cool.cleaned up the chevy after three years in shop for overheating problem
It now has front disc brakes
new power steering system
Be Cool polished core support, radiator and condenser
Vintage air conditioning
completely rewired with american wire kit
headers
polished valve covers
polished intake and Edelbrock carberator
smoothed firewall
Stainless exaust 2 1/2 " new mufflers
So I believe it will run cool now
Candidate for the awesome thread!
tskills10
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
To be honest, this was a quick project that fell into my lap with no notice or any real plan time. So I guess I'm hoping for the best. I'm hoping that I can get it rolled again come summer time when the temps are a bit warmer and get a better packing. I'm not looking for a long time driveway from this, just something I can maintain for a couple years til my boys are out on their way. So I suppose we'll see how it works out.
To be honest, this was a quick project that fell into my lap with no notice or any real plan time. So I guess I'm hoping for the best. I'm hoping that I can get it rolled again come summer time when the temps are a bit warmer and get a better packing. I'm not looking for a long time driveway from this, just something I can maintain for a couple years til my boys are out on their way. So I suppose we'll see how it works out.
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
That's impressive for a diy job... If I learned just one thing from extrication training... don't cut the orange wire. lol
I picked up some Kobalt Socket Trays and did some toolbox organization. Also took apart my roller cabinet to clean it and tighten the casters up. Now I just need to upgrade my socket set
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That's impressive for a diy job... If I learned just one thing from extrication training... don't cut the orange wire. lol
I picked up some Kobalt Socket Trays and did some toolbox organization. Also took apart my roller cabinet to clean it and tighten the casters up. Now I just need to upgrade my socket set
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Got aggravated trying to make a Cat5e cord, my fingers are too damn fat and the wire is too little.
Filled in the open area of a retaining wall block with some quikrete. I added some tapcons to give the concrete a place to bite.
Got aggravated trying to make a Cat5e cord, my fingers are too damn fat and the wire is too little.
Filled in the open area of a retaining wall block with some quikrete. I added some tapcons to give the concrete a place to bite.
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Search for the Cat5/Cat6 EZ RJ45's. The wire passes all the way through and you crimp and snip.
Makes it a LOT easier.
Search for the Cat5/Cat6 EZ RJ45's. The wire passes all the way through and you crimp and snip.
Makes it a LOT easier.
northern33
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Waited most of the day for a transport truck that has my wife's 'new' 56 Nomad. Truck is late... Not here till Wednesday now.
Waited most of the day for a transport truck that has my wife's 'new' 56 Nomad. Truck is late... Not here till Wednesday now.
Kevin54
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
I don't think there are too many people that don't have blowtorches
I have three, plus I have sold a couple and gave a couple away. I did have them all shined up, but over the years they have dulled back down. I guess I do need to polish them again.
When I bought my Kreg, I had all sorts of plans for it. I've only used it once so far but have had it for two years.
At least I'll have it for some winter projects.
And as far as what I did in the garage yesterday.....through out some old catalogs, swept the floor from the dog shredding tree limbs, and believe it or not, turned the furnace on for the first time to knock the chill off. It was cool in the garage and for a long while the wind was blowing and dreary out. The neighbor was out with his coat on, the wife put on a heavy hoodie. I said to hell with that and just kicked back with the furnace. Stayed out there until dog training school time!
I've been working on a couple of old blowtorches (Otto Bernz + Dunlap).
I like old quality stuff. My wife calls it hoarding. I call it collecting.
Wyomo
I don't think there are too many people that don't have blowtorches
I have three, plus I have sold a couple and gave a couple away. I did have them all shined up, but over the years they have dulled back down. I guess I do need to polish them again.When I bought my Kreg, I had all sorts of plans for it. I've only used it once so far but have had it for two years.
At least I'll have it for some winter projects.
And as far as what I did in the garage yesterday.....through out some old catalogs, swept the floor from the dog shredding tree limbs, and believe it or not, turned the furnace on for the first time to knock the chill off. It was cool in the garage and for a long while the wind was blowing and dreary out. The neighbor was out with his coat on, the wife put on a heavy hoodie. I said to hell with that and just kicked back with the furnace. Stayed out there until dog training school time!
51rider
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Fitted the handles to the garage cabinets.
Fitted the handles to the garage cabinets.
katotter
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
I started weight training again yesterday, so I do not have time in the week to work in the garage anymore, thus I only unpacked it. I have a whole kitchen to build, so I am pretty sure it will come in handy. I will do a picture frame out of Rhodesian Teak this evening and post some pics in this here fred.When I bought my Kreg, I had all sorts of plans for it. I've only used it once so far but have had it for two years.
At least I'll have it for some winter projects.
Capt Chrysler
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Sat. pulled the transfer case, transmission & engine from my sons rolled Yukon. Seems that we now need that motor for his Tahoe! Sunday pulled the OD transmission from a 92 D150. I'm rebuilding it to go behind a 392 Hemi in a 51 Desoto. Last night, picked up a 97 jeep I bought with a blown motor. Got it to the shop and the guy next door comes over. We have a little BS session. Now he thinks he might want it. Sooooo maybe its gone.
Capt. Chrysler
Sat. pulled the transfer case, transmission & engine from my sons rolled Yukon. Seems that we now need that motor for his Tahoe! Sunday pulled the OD transmission from a 92 D150. I'm rebuilding it to go behind a 392 Hemi in a 51 Desoto. Last night, picked up a 97 jeep I bought with a blown motor. Got it to the shop and the guy next door comes over. We have a little BS session. Now he thinks he might want it. Sooooo maybe its gone.
Capt. Chrysler
ShawnJ
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Did a little drywall repair, then I cleaned up a "crapload" of gasoline. I was storing a friends lawn tractor and it looks like it must have a pin hole in the carb float. All of the fuel poured out of the exhaust. What a PITA. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the smell out??
Did a little drywall repair, then I cleaned up a "crapload" of gasoline. I was storing a friends lawn tractor and it looks like it must have a pin hole in the carb float. All of the fuel poured out of the exhaust. What a PITA. Anyone have any suggestions on how to get the smell out??
racingtadpole
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Tidied up a bit and made a tray to hold my QMax cutters in some semblance of order...
Tidied up a bit and made a tray to hold my QMax cutters in some semblance of order...
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Now you tell me sheesh !
I'm done with it. I was going to make up another shorter cord than I have already made up, maybe 3-5' long for the other side of the garage. I'm taking the crimpers back to the neighbor today.
Now you tell me sheesh !
I'm done with it. I was going to make up another shorter cord than I have already made up, maybe 3-5' long for the other side of the garage. I'm taking the crimpers back to the neighbor today.
ironnut
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Actually it was during the weekend. I spent quality time working on the tractor from hell project. In this episode we are setting the ring gap. I needed something quicker and more accurate than a file so I cobbled this little gem together from a bunch of pieces I had been packing around for way too many years. The diamond wheel was a replacement item for a circular saw sharpener from horrible freight. It took me a few hours on the lathe and mill to make the table support. The arbor and the large block of aluminum holding the arbor came from some kind of slotting machine for printed circuit boards that I bought on an auction many many years ago. It actually worked quite well. WD-40 makes a good cutting fluid in this application.
gordon
Actually it was during the weekend. I spent quality time working on the tractor from hell project. In this episode we are setting the ring gap. I needed something quicker and more accurate than a file so I cobbled this little gem together from a bunch of pieces I had been packing around for way too many years. The diamond wheel was a replacement item for a circular saw sharpener from horrible freight. It took me a few hours on the lathe and mill to make the table support. The arbor and the large block of aluminum holding the arbor came from some kind of slotting machine for printed circuit boards that I bought on an auction many many years ago. It actually worked quite well. WD-40 makes a good cutting fluid in this application.
gordon
Lippyp
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
I sharpened 5 axes, oiled the handles and heads and burnt our scout group name into the handles with a soldering iron. I then dragged the first of two knackered garden tractors that I'm selling on ebay out of the garage so the winning bidder could collect it. It is a little MTD 504 30" cut with a worn out 8HP briggs and stratton that lays down a huge smokescreen when you fire it up. Got £112 for it for the garage fund so a happy man, good to have the space back too. The second one is on ebay at £26 with five days to go so I reckon it'll go for a similar amount, that should pay for the flue for my garage woodburner.
I sharpened 5 axes, oiled the handles and heads and burnt our scout group name into the handles with a soldering iron. I then dragged the first of two knackered garden tractors that I'm selling on ebay out of the garage so the winning bidder could collect it. It is a little MTD 504 30" cut with a worn out 8HP briggs and stratton that lays down a huge smokescreen when you fire it up. Got £112 for it for the garage fund so a happy man, good to have the space back too. The second one is on ebay at £26 with five days to go so I reckon it'll go for a similar amount, that should pay for the flue for my garage woodburner.
katotter
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Used my Kreg for the first time.
Used my Kreg for the first time.
IONH
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Fought with a 3 way / 4 way switch wiring all evening.
Fought with a 3 way / 4 way switch wiring all evening.
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Blasted and painted my Vic Jr intake for a buddy to use on his son's car.
Blasted and painted my Vic Jr intake for a buddy to use on his son's car.
CharlestonJoe
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
That gets me as well. I can't wrap my head around how they work and I only mess with them every now and then. So I have to relearn it each time.
That gets me as well. I can't wrap my head around how they work and I only mess with them every now and then. So I have to relearn it each time.
rv245
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Not today, but on Monday, I hung and wired 2 5000W Fahrenheat heaters in the garage. Tested them out and they work really well. Now just have to wait till it gets a little colder. The only thing left to do is caulk the seams around the OSB boards. I was hoping to prime the walls and ceiling this year, but looks like I'm gonna have to wait till next year.
Not today, but on Monday, I hung and wired 2 5000W Fahrenheat heaters in the garage. Tested them out and they work really well. Now just have to wait till it gets a little colder. The only thing left to do is caulk the seams around the OSB boards. I was hoping to prime the walls and ceiling this year, but looks like I'm gonna have to wait till next year.
EOC_Jason
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Yesterday I finished mounting the new jaws from Mr. Scott for my Reed 4C... Had to make a couple new pins for it. Joy!
Yesterday I finished mounting the new jaws from Mr. Scott for my Reed 4C... Had to make a couple new pins for it. Joy!
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CudaChick1968
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
I can relate to that j p! But thank you for thinking of me anyhow. 
I started on another pair of HP273 Commando valve covers for an old Barracuda. Though there's a lot of oxidation on the aluminum fins, they were in pretty amazing shape for being nearly 50 years old; the bodywork went quickly, and I even got them coated yesterday morning in the traditional Mopar black wrinkle.
I have a few hours of fin polishing to do today, plastic dip the wire harness retainers and then clear the fins. Here's what I started with ...
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There was so much grunge inside they actually caught on fire when I started to outgas them! So out came the propane flame thrower ... God I love that thing! It made quick work of the nastiness and sped up the blasting considerably.
I've restored somewhere between 30 and 40 sets of these things over the years and they always exceed even my own expectations.
I can relate to that j p! But thank you for thinking of me anyhow. I started on another pair of HP273 Commando valve covers for an old Barracuda. Though there's a lot of oxidation on the aluminum fins, they were in pretty amazing shape for being nearly 50 years old; the bodywork went quickly, and I even got them coated yesterday morning in the traditional Mopar black wrinkle.
I have a few hours of fin polishing to do today, plastic dip the wire harness retainers and then clear the fins. Here's what I started with ...
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There was so much grunge inside they actually caught on fire when I started to outgas them! So out came the propane flame thrower ... God I love that thing! It made quick work of the nastiness and sped up the blasting considerably.
I've restored somewhere between 30 and 40 sets of these things over the years and they always exceed even my own expectations.
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katotter
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Parked my ride. Looked at my tools, retired to the couch instead.
Parked my ride. Looked at my tools, retired to the couch instead.
51rider
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Fitted some more base trim.
Fitted some more base trim.
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Where did u get them at ?
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Where did u get them at ?
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rv245
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Got the from Blain's Farm and Fleet. They have stores in IL, IA and WI. I'm in Michigan. They were the cheapest I found and shipping was only $9.95. I did buy them at different times, but still the cheapest. Shipping was fast less than 2 days from the time I placed the order and received them.
Got the from Blain's Farm and Fleet. They have stores in IL, IA and WI. I'm in Michigan. They were the cheapest I found and shipping was only $9.95. I did buy them at different times, but still the cheapest. Shipping was fast less than 2 days from the time I placed the order and received them.
JimVonBaden
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Helped a friend with his TW 250 by adding a battery charger lead, checking all the torques on the bolts, adjusting the chain and adding a GPS mount and wiring. Then stripped and painted my 7 year old HF motorcycle lift in anticipation of shooting a new video!
Jim
PS Met a fellow GJ'r at his motorcycle shop. Didn't even realize he was on here.
Helped a friend with his TW 250 by adding a battery charger lead, checking all the torques on the bolts, adjusting the chain and adding a GPS mount and wiring. Then stripped and painted my 7 year old HF motorcycle lift in anticipation of shooting a new video!
Jim
PS Met a fellow GJ'r at his motorcycle shop. Didn't even realize he was on here.
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
today i'm just cleanin' up the thrash of tools and some toolboxes.
but yesterday I pretty much finished up this bicycle. it's a 1935 elgin. about the only orig parts are the frame, fork, and truss rods.
I did everything except true the wheels. I did lace 'em but I aint got a trueing stand, so I had a friend do it.
pretty much done. I just gotta dial it in. seat and rear wheel adjustments.
today i'm just cleanin' up the thrash of tools and some toolboxes.
but yesterday I pretty much finished up this bicycle. it's a 1935 elgin. about the only orig parts are the frame, fork, and truss rods.
I did everything except true the wheels. I did lace 'em but I aint got a trueing stand, so I had a friend do it.
pretty much done. I just gotta dial it in. seat and rear wheel adjustments.
kevin-ct
Active member
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Working on a 91 Ferrari F40, we are doing a belt service, Should be all done by Saturday for a test drive!!
Working on a 91 Ferrari F40, we are doing a belt service, Should be all done by Saturday for a test drive!!
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Do they have a website ?
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IONH
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Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Finally figured out my 4 way light switch problem.
Finally figured out my 4 way light switch problem.
Re: what did you do in your garage today?
Nice car. Is that the service that starts with:
Step 1: remove the engine.
Working on a 91 Ferrari F40, we are doing a belt service, Should be all done by Saturday for a test drive!!
Nice car. Is that the service that starts with:
Step 1: remove the engine.