nadogail
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I repaired a jewelry box for a buddy (his wife wanted him to do it ) I let him have the points earned for fixing it.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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I am now Edd China and my buddy is now Mike Brewer.
Drug in a 2006 Taurus with a locked up 12v engine (how does this happen?) and a subframe with newer engine and trans and am about to put the two together.
Also learning the intricacies of putting a vacuum advance distributor back on a '72 Super Beetle that doesn't seem to like the 009 electric distributor.
Good day, really.
Drug in a 2006 Taurus with a locked up 12v engine (how does this happen?) and a subframe with newer engine and trans and am about to put the two together.
Also learning the intricacies of putting a vacuum advance distributor back on a '72 Super Beetle that doesn't seem to like the 009 electric distributor.
Good day, really.
BoostAddiction
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Bought a table saw today, and put it together.
I'm always excited when a new tool comes in the home. Is there something you can take for that?
I'm always excited when a new tool comes in the home. Is there something you can take for that?
bmxdad
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viikinki
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I had to disassemble IR 2135 qti impact wrench to parts, because it was so weak for working. Cause of the failure was the lack of lubrication
So the vanes and bearings are worn out. and now it's waiting new parts.
So the vanes and bearings are worn out. and now it's waiting new parts.
flat tire
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changed oil and antifreeze in my 68 camaro
PhantomEB
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Nothing as I am 200 miles away til Friday. Job is winding down so we foresee layoffs as of then....no biggie to me as my head is goin a million miles a minute on what I can do with all my free time!
rshadd
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I installed a new electrical receptacle for my new Dyson vac and mounted the dock to the wall.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
I put together a welding cart for my cheapie flux core welder. Threw my oxy/acetylene bottles on there too, now they're out of the way. More room on the bench for other junk!!
Also, was plowing the driveway with my Arctic Cat 500 4x4 and snapped the winch cable... Spooled out the whole length of cable, cut the kinked/frayed section off on and reinstalled the hook. Went from 40ft of cable to about 15... Ordered a synthetic rope, but the short cable will be fine for now.
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I put together a welding cart for my cheapie flux core welder. Threw my oxy/acetylene bottles on there too, now they're out of the way. More room on the bench for other junk!!
Also, was plowing the driveway with my Arctic Cat 500 4x4 and snapped the winch cable... Spooled out the whole length of cable, cut the kinked/frayed section off on and reinstalled the hook. Went from 40ft of cable to about 15... Ordered a synthetic rope, but the short cable will be fine for now.
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kjdhawkhill
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Cleaned up the spare and no longer driven much sedan and put her on CL.
Jazz1
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vartz04
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Stained one side
Going to do the other side tomorrow night.
Going to do the other side tomorrow night.
You allow any visitors into the shop ?
Sure give me a call when you're in the Polaris area anytime between these races http://world-challenge.com/schedule/ We (GTC Class) don't race at Long Beach.
Best Regards, Randy
Replaced the cracked/leaking coolant elbows on my grand daughters 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8. I found the leak using my pressure tester then took it to my sons house to pressure wash the engine (it was a mess). Anti freeze started dripping from the back of the engine, I though the head gasket was gone too. It turns out that my son's driveway had enough of a slope that the anti freeze leaking at the elbow traveled to the rear of the engine before dripping off instead of the front. I was very relieved when I realized what had happened.
Somewhere in it's life stopleak had been used and the elbows were stuck with a glue like substance. Replaced the cheap cracked (previously replaced by some PO) plastic "made in China" elbows with metal ones. No leaks now!
Somewhere in it's life stopleak had been used and the elbows were stuck with a glue like substance. Replaced the cheap cracked (previously replaced by some PO) plastic "made in China" elbows with metal ones. No leaks now!
vartz04
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More sanding of parts for the baby gate. Also got sick of tripping over the air hose my brad nailer was connected to so I got sidetracked off of working on the gate and made the face plate & mounting plate for the hose reel and got all of that installed. I'm not really impressed with how the reel works when mounted sideways like this so I might rig up some framing under the bench to hang it off the bottom of the bench frame.
Outlawmws
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Yeah, that reel needs turned 90 deg.
mike528
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Pulled an 05 Sierra in so I can do the water pump on it tonight after work. Topped off the heater so it would be ready.
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d.mcfarland
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They will be good for the life of the vehicle now. Good choice!
Johnny Generic
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Purchased a workmate 200 type 3 for $20 off CL. Almost mint, no wear on the feet. Dusted it off with a rag and lubricated moving parts.
PWRstroke_smoke
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built a swage block stand. I still have to add some angle iron to the corners to hold the block in spot. I can be flipped up vertical as well.
spent21
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Washed/cleaned the camaro & truck. Driver's side floor was a bit damp in the truck. Water standing under the carpet. Searched, found, & sealed the leak.
yossarian19
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Over the last few days, I:
cleaned up the crud / rust / flakey paint from a really good condition Craftsman 5160 (Rock Island 571, I think, rebadged)
Realized I'd just released a heck of a lot of lead paint dust into the garage, just a couple months after the doctor said my boy had more lead in him than was OK
Spent two nights sweeping, mopping & wiping down the garage with a respirator on.
Just a reminder: lead paint is no joke, especially with kids around. Respirator & wet sand, be careful with the trash, dont' be a ******* and wire-wheel it.
cleaned up the crud / rust / flakey paint from a really good condition Craftsman 5160 (Rock Island 571, I think, rebadged)
Realized I'd just released a heck of a lot of lead paint dust into the garage, just a couple months after the doctor said my boy had more lead in him than was OK
Spent two nights sweeping, mopping & wiping down the garage with a respirator on.
Just a reminder: lead paint is no joke, especially with kids around. Respirator & wet sand, be careful with the trash, dont' be a ******* and wire-wheel it.
LAROKE
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Activity in the BillyBob Shop pretty much flatlined after the first of the year. I haven't been doing much except cleanup. Yesterday was more of the same with the addition of some unproductive tinkering with my broken Jeep door. The one item of note was the unpacking and inspection of a newly obtained treasure., a positraction center chunk for the Deerslayer's rear axle. The axle is a conventional differential from a 1957 Chevy car with 3.36 gearing. I don't romp-n-stomp much but, when I do, the Deerslayer goes smartly down the road with one tire on fire. This 1957 positraction center section has been fitted with a 3.08 ring and pinion, too high for the owner's taste in the '62 Chevy 409 car it was built for. It is well suited, however, for Deerslayer.
dittle fart around
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dittle fart around
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Scooped up these band saw bases from a "tool sale" for 20 bucks a piece.
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They turned out pretty good. Think I'm going for "al natural" look with the metal. Thought about blueing maybe polished, don't know yet.
The old wood desk I picked up for free off craig's list had a great 1-1/4 inch thick chunk of plywood for the top. There are very few voids in the lamination, that's got to be big money plywood. Anyway I cut it up and glued it back together.
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Used my belt sander to plan it down, cause I don't have a planer. Rounded over the corners and ran my palm sander over the whole thing. I'm liking the semi rough feeling of using a 36 grit belt sanding followed by 90 grit palm sanding. Not smooth but has some texture.
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Yea you can tell it's got some dips and rolling surfaces, but then I don't have a planer. I figure this allows me to claim artisan status for the piece.
Free range, rough hewn, hand planed artisan plywood top.
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And after some polyurethane.
Yes it is a beautiful day in Southwest Washington.
Scooped up these band saw bases from a "tool sale" for 20 bucks a piece.
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They turned out pretty good. Think I'm going for "al natural" look with the metal. Thought about blueing maybe polished, don't know yet.
The old wood desk I picked up for free off craig's list had a great 1-1/4 inch thick chunk of plywood for the top. There are very few voids in the lamination, that's got to be big money plywood. Anyway I cut it up and glued it back together.
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Used my belt sander to plan it down, cause I don't have a planer.
Rounded over the corners and ran my palm sander over the whole thing. I'm liking the semi rough feeling of using a 36 grit belt sanding followed by 90 grit palm sanding. Not smooth but has some texture. View media item 58489
Yea you can tell it's got some dips and rolling surfaces, but then I don't have a planer. I figure this allows me to claim artisan status for the piece.
Free range, rough hewn, hand planed artisan plywood top.
View media item 58491
And after some polyurethane.
Yes it is a beautiful day in Southwest Washington.
oldmxracer
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Think, I might have found the transmission problem on this YZ 85.
d.mcfarland
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Time on parts website organizing this springs car repairs. Between normal maintenance and upgrades, this might last all summer. Trying to keep this car as long as possible to avoid something new or payments.
shamilton5101
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I've been working on rebuilding my rolair wheelbarrow compressor, mechanically done does anyone have a close color match to their green?
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Outlawmws
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Used some Teflon tape up after unpacking ten new male Lincoln air couplers and immediately used 5 to get some of my less used air tools with permanent couplers installed. Oddly, I've had a full box of the more expensive female couplers available for a long time, but ran out of the male and finally broke down and ordered ten.
Now that I'm caught up, I'll probably find a case of the suckers at a yard or estate sale...
Now that I'm caught up, I'll probably find a case of the suckers at a yard or estate sale...
CudaChick1968
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This!!!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153542799363512&id=551263511
If I could get the Attachment window to close on my phone {ahemmmm}, I'd have a couple here pics too. Sorry, still in the shop so it'll have to wait.
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https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153542799363512&id=551263511
If I could get the Attachment window to close on my phone {ahemmmm}, I'd have a couple here pics too. Sorry, still in the shop so it'll have to wait.
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kaymccampbell
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Put up some rails for steel studs to wrap the last of the plumbing and ductwork.
SweetD
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Started putting my Powerwinch 315 back together, for the boat trailer. Needed a rebuild this year...motor is still good though.
Dave
Dave
Scott H in Wheaton
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Sorted through 4 window regulators to find a good pair for my '36 pickup.
Sorted through half dozen window channels to find the correct ones for the door glass, left and right.
Found out the SECOND set of aftermarket door strikers are also the wrong size like the first set were (holes don't line up with factory threaded inserts in the door jamb)
started to attach the hood-to-cowl windlace
Sorted through half dozen window channels to find the correct ones for the door glass, left and right.
Found out the SECOND set of aftermarket door strikers are also the wrong size like the first set were (holes don't line up with factory threaded inserts in the door jamb)
started to attach the hood-to-cowl windlace
Outlawmws
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Leanna, those came out awesome!
Think, I might have found the transmission problem on this YZ 85.
It's a CVT. It continously reconfigures the gears into different shapes.
CudaChick1968
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Nice valve covers.
John
Thanks guys!! It's gotten a lot more attention than I ever imagined--almost 1,100 views just since 3:30 yesterday.
I'll be around whenever you're ready j!
Unloaded some "new to me" stuff, including an older than me drill press. I'll get some pics up tommorrow.