What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[56vette461]

Set up a muriatic acid bath to soak some very old and rusty blacksmith hammers. Put one in the bath and let it set for about 4 hours as a test. When I looked at the process I think it will work to clean up all the old tools and prep them for a finish of some type. These are late 1880 tools from my wife's grandfather's blacksmith shop and farming operation. Many of the tools were made in the shop. Handles for the hammers are oak slates from an old harvester straw walker. Using what you have to make what you need at it's best. I'll post some before and after photos of the tools.

 

[Cypherian]

Uncrated my 2nd HF 44" and 18" side cabinet and tied them in with the first 44" I had previously purchased. Also, spring cleaning of the garage.

Nice set up LOL The MALINUT sticker made me chuckle. How many folks even know what that is besides a " SKINNY GERMAN SHEPHERD" LOL :}

Cypher

 

[Catadj78]

Took the old computer server rack my son drug home and welded up two frames and bolted them in.
It will hold 10 of the deep HF cases and 28 of the shallow ones.
Now I have to watch for HF coupons so I can fill it up.

Looks great

 

[bmxdad]

Um it is. Auto off when button released. You can see it in the video as I let off for a bit.


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What I mean is the type used on a press ... both hands needed to activate it.

I can see someone in a hurry with a bunch of cans. Can in .. hit button, remove can, add can hit button remove can hit button add hit ... squished hand.

Be careful ...

 

[funks]

Opened up the HKS box I received from Japan, will be installing the Equal Length Header on my Subaru soon..

 

[Nexussian]

Helped a friend put pistons in the Volvo B18 he's overhauling.

 

[Outlander]

I have been separated from my garage for a couple of weeks. It is "Robot Season" so I have been spending time at FIRST Robotics events in Toronto (Oshawa) & Montreal. So, not in my garage, but as a Judge, I visited quite a few team garages (fondly referred to as "pits"). Here are a couple shots of the pits of teams my company sponsored, those who have been involved in FIRST will probably recognize the set ups.

It was -16*c this morning when I woke up but it is supposed to be warm enough to work (~-5*c). I have some lights to install, and possibly some tidying up from the never-ending winter!

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Nothing great, but I took the Grainger lanyard valve that I made a video about a few years ago off of my compressor and replaced it with a bungee loaded ball valve. This way I still only have to pull a string to get the moisture out of my compressor. I may modify it after I try it for a while, and if I like it I will replace the bungee with a spring.

Here is a video that I made of the new setup, that I plan on linking to my lanyard video to show people that the lanyard valve idea isn't a great long term solution.

Chris

Excellent thinking!

Another idea I will soon steal from a GJ member!

Tommy

 

[soj]

Made room for new project, 1964 Comet

Nice! Looks like a better starting point than what I have. And I hope your progress is faster than mine. I have had mine since Nov 05. I should be ashamed. Actually I am. This is a pic from the e-Bay listing I bought it from.

It is first on my list when I finish house remodeling and add on to the shop. See how things you want to do get pushed back for things you need to do?

Again, I hope you can get started on it soon, if you haven't already.

In my garage, I did some cutting and welding, and made some sawdust. I also used a grand total of 4 pop rivets on a small project. But I spent more time finding the right size and length than drilling the holes and "popping" the rivets. So I organized ALL the rivets and the tool into a HF storage case.

Handwritten labels for use during organizing. Will replace with PTouch labels. "A" is for aluminium, "S" for steel, "SS" for stainless steel. As you can see, now I have to buy more rivets to fill in missing sizes. One of which I could have used on today's (now yesterday's) project.
-jp

 

[k-os]

Got all the lights wired up. Need to pickup a couple more bulbs.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Can I ask what it is with Subie owners and those Hella horns? I understand upgrading the stock Subie horns, but the IMO Hellas aren't much better. Louder, yes. To me they still sound like a scooter. I guess I just don't like the way disc horns sound. I prefer the trumpet or "snail" style sound. When I upgraded the horns in my WRX, I got PIAA Power Sport horns and then just for fun I added PIAA Superior Bass horns later. Kinda reminds me of the Caddilac quad horns from the 70's. (I put them on the Malibu ) Having (4) horns makes for a real attention getter when you lean on it, but it's not real annnoying if you just give someone a little "beep".

Tommy

These work great on my Sky!

 

[ron in sc]

Finished installing and testing coilovers.

 

[gunner 6165]

Finally got some time in the shop, and was productive out of necessity. Changed oil, trans fluid & fuel filter in the wife's Silverado.
Changed oil, water pump, thermostats, serpentine belts, idler pulleys & tensioners on the Suburban.

 

[holdover]

right rear spring shackle bracket on 97 F250 HD 4X4 , What a pain! The graded top bolts which you use to replace the factory rivits are near impossible to reach with the frame rail and fuel tank where it is, but about 2hrs later done with a big savings over paying to have it done. Part was 33.00, quality time with my son....

 

[zyx5432]

Nice set up LOL The MALINUT sticker made me chuckle. How many folks even know what that is besides a " SKINNY GERMAN SHEPHERD" LOL :}

Cypher

Not very many, for sure. The mailman and UPS guys seem to be more aware!

 

[56vette461]

As promised yesterday I have taken some before, during and after the acid bath. I'd be interested if any of you have an explanation for the striated look on the one photo.

These are two of several old blacksmith tools. I believe the last photo is of a hammer cast in the shop and not purchased from another source.


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[Nexussian]

I'd be interested if any of you have an explanation for the striated look on the one photo.

It looks (to me) like a hammer welded and folded (forge welded) piece of steel.

I've heard it called laminated or "Damascus" just coarser (thicker) laminations.

It looks like the one end was there it was last folded in half, while the other appears bradded over.

 

[JimVonBaden]

As promised yesterday I have taken some before, during and after the acid bath. I'd be interested if any of you have an explanation for the striated look on the one photo.

These are two of several old blacksmith tools. I believe the last photo is of a hammer cast in the shop and not purchased from another source.


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Next time hit return between your photos. Scrolling sideways is a pain.

Pretty cool tools!

 

[MemphisR32]

Safety wired up my motorcycle so it's ready for spring to arrive.

 

[Makoto]

I got tired of the gutted precat so dropped some cash on a longtube header.

short story: WORTH IT.

 

[ultgar]

Nice! Looks like a better starting point than what I have. And I hope your progress is faster than mine. I have had mine since Nov 05. I should be ashamed. Actually I am. This is a pic from the e-Bay listing I bought it from.

It is first on my list when I finish house remodeling and add on to the shop. See how things you want to do get pushed back for things you need to do?

Again, I hope you can get started on it soon, if you haven't already.

In my garage, I did some cutting and welding, and made some sawdust. I also used a grand total of 4 pop rivets on a small project. But I spent more time finding the right size and length than drilling the holes and "popping" the rivets. So I organized ALL the rivets and the tool into a HF storage case.

Handwritten labels for use during organizing. Will replace with PTouch labels. "A" is for aluminium, "S" for steel, "SS" for stainless steel. As you can see, now I have to buy more rivets to fill in missing sizes. One of which I could have used on today's (now yesterday's) project.
-jp

You can buy a triple size yellow box online for your Stanley case to hold the riveter (see below)...

 

[UserNameAttempt3]

Nice SC300! One of my favorite 90's cars.

 

[k-os]

Got the first layer of latex on the North wall tonight.



Also got a coat of Kilz on the East wall. Latex will be going up tomorrow night.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Plastidipped and installed, temporarily, and EZPass on a GSAw.

I left the super Velcro on, for now, because I am not sure if I will use it after I make a permanent mount!

 

[Kev442]

Got the first layer of latex on the North wall tonight.



Also got a coat of Kilz on the East wall. Latex will be going up tomorrow night.

You are really zeroed in on getting this done, Congrats!

 

[k-os]

You are really zeroed in on getting this done, Congrats!

Yeah my plan is to not do too much work inside the garage until I have it all painted. Figured it would be good motivation to get it done.


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[bmxdad]

Looks like a piece of wood.

 

[JasonJ]

Finished up my pneumatic can crusher. Mounted to bench for testing.

Awesome!

 

[Fishplate]

I tried to install my transmission with the clutch operating lever installed on the wrong side.

Wouldn't fit.

 

[TheOtherChris]

Picked up the rest of the parts cases to fill the rack. Now I have to gather all the fasteners, connectors and other **** from around the garage and organize it. It sure will be nice to have it all in one (mobile) location though.
I also need to decide what to do with the top area.

 

[wyo george]

Picked up the rest of the parts cases to fill the rack. Now I have to gather all the fasteners, connectors and other **** from around the garage and organize it. It sure will be nice to have it all in one (mobile) location though.
I also need to decide what to do with the top area.

Holy cow, that's a lot of cases! How do they mount in the shelving unit? If you posted info on the system already I missed it.


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[TheOtherChris]

Steel angle (20ga) welded to 1" tubing bolted to each side of the tower.
The unit is deep enough that you can use both sides so it holds DOUBLE what you see. Total of 28 of the shallow cases and 10 of the deeper ones.

 

[Kev442]

Our first 60+ degree day of the year, used it in the garage with the door open, Yay!
First I cleaned up and used the blowgun to clean the floor, sweeping can never equal air for getting all the nooks and crannys clean. First vehicle was actually done on the side of the garage because it's going to sit. Pulled the alternator to get tested. Either it's bad or the PCM. Got to use my new serpentine belt tool kit, man was that nice.
Got it done 20 minutes before the rain started.
Next up, an oil change in the little car, just about 4k on it.
Pulled it out and put the van in to drip dry abit and called it lunch.

With it up on the rhino ramps, it got an oil change and the front stabilizer bushings. Got to use my reaction less 3/8 air ratchet for the first time, very nice, saved me a bunch of time. Van still has front end noises, so I pulled the front wheels and could not find anything wrong with the ball joints or tie rod ends, so I will try the stabilizer ends next. Cleaned all the crust off the brake rotors while I was in there.
Last thing on the list was to lube the garage door everywhere, it was binding and auto reversing on its own.


I also used my fairly new 3/8 long ratchet today several times. All the tools I mentioned were picked up over the winter and some of them were those hot deals you all are trying to bankrupt me with.....

Happy spring, finally!

 

[JasonJ]

Got a new hitch cover off of eBay. The cigar was a little loose so I took it off and JB Weleded it back in place.

Painted the end of the cigar red and mounted it up.

 

[Guster]

Got this ugly little thing a few months ago.

Bit of cleaning, a little more cleaning. Then had to do some cleaning. Sourced a new motor. Made a new swarf tray. Got some bearings and a drive belt. Then started the real cleaning and painting. Last weekend I got into some major reassembly and started repairing a few bits. Currently sorting out the motor mount and wiring. Magnetic contactor on the side and a reverse tumbler on the motor.
Starting to look like progress and the workshop is starting to look tidier too.

 

[Nexussian]

Got this ugly little thing a few months ago.

Bit of cleaning, a little more cleaning. Then had to do some cleaning. Sourced a new motor. Made a new swarf tray. Got some bearings and a drive belt. Then started the real cleaning and painting. Last weekend I got into some major reassembly and started repairing a few bits. Currently sorting out the motor mount and wiring. Magnetic contactor on the side and a reverse tumbler on the motor.
Starting to look like progress and the workshop is starting to look tidier too.

Horizontal mill?

I know very little about them, what were you planning on using it for?

 

[ADSR]

Picked up the rest of the parts cases to fill the rack. Now I have to gather all the fasteners, connectors and other **** from around the garage and organize it. It sure will be nice to have it all in one (mobile) location though.
I also need to decide what to do with the top area.

That's awesome! Nice work, bud!

 

[Guster]

Horizontal mill?

I know very little about them, what were you planning on using it for?

Yup. Old fella too. Tom Senior M1 circa 1945'ish according to the serial number on it.

Removing large amounts of metal efficiently. I have a vertical mill but have a few jobs where a small horisontal mill would excel without upgrading to a larger mill. I have a self imposed ~500kg limitation on machinery, single phase power supply and limited space. This machine was cheap and fits in well.

First job will be making some QCTP tool holder for my lathe.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Helped to add Clearwater Darlas on BMW mounts, and a Billie brake light and Stebel horn.

Hopefully the Kermit will post a few photos. It was late and he needed to go.

 

[1Garageman]

I took some lumber that I have and turned it into three picture frames for a friend of mine.