Dutch01
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Tried to revive 3 batteries with the Epsom salt trick I saw on the net. A car, motorcycle and battery from jump starter pack. My success rate is 0/3 
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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bmxdad
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Outlawmws
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Make the central sticker oak, and you'd have triple duty for vampires
Sawdustmaker
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ARRGH!
I broke the dang ********* fixture!The bit between the kerf clearance and guide "Popped"! Had I glued the guide place it probably would have been fine... So I'm gluing it up with the guild getting glued as a stiffening block, and some scrap guide wedged into the kerf to help clamp it...
Done cutting fingers for the night!
However I did get two more test pieces done and two of the real deal, so that's enough for my "after dark" final layout with the real parts, so I can cut shallow dadoes into the inside face for the separators to fit into before final glue up and clamping.
The good news is I tried some of the 1/4" ply the dividers will be made from and the stacked blades cut a perfect dado for that s well!
A setback but not too bad...
Finger joints are really neat and IMO easier and less hassle than dovetails. I like your finger joint jig. My wife bought me a high tech (Incra) box joint jig for Christmas last. A bit complicated to set up at first,but as with anything new practice makes things easier. Gives great results.
exranger06
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Yesterday I installed a new muffler and intermediate pipe on my '92 Accord. The muffler had rotted out and literally fell off the car while I was driving down the road. Damn thing rots out about every 4 years like clockwork. This was the 3rd or 4th time I replaced it. Lucky for me it has a lifetime warranty. This was also the 2nd time I replaced the intermediate pipe. And last month I just replaced the front pipe for the 2nd time. The only part of the exhaust I didn't replace (recently) is the cat. I had been driving it for the last 2 weeks with no muffler, which was annoying to myself and others, I'm sure. So glad to have a quiet car again!
EOC_Jason
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Made a mole stabber for my nephew. Can alternatively be used as a zombie stabber.
Moles are F*cking fast in the ground when they get spooked. I managed to dispatch a couple of them using just a shovel, but it took some patience.
Mark in Indiana
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moved some stuff around. coating my shop floor in halves, cause i just dont have the space or time to do it all in one shot. finished one side, now do NOT want to move stuff on to the finished side and make it messy.
jonesg
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Put this together so I can start using it in said garage.
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So you sat down.
HotrodHR
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Decided to apply a fast dry semi gloss polyurethane (Minwax oil based)... instead of spar varnish...
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kaymccampbell
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Dragged it all out to cut bricks and work on the deck. Dragged it all back in again.
isb cornbinder
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Mikeske
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On July 26th I had to replace the gable end vent on the east side of my metal pole garage as the cheap plastic had finally got enough sun to become brittle and break. No fun as it also had a yard light nearby. But I got the new metal gable end vent in.
Today I was inside cleaning spider webs inside the west end of my metal pole garage and yep I did it I broke the plastic on the gable vent on the west side of the building I touched the vent with my vacuum and a couple pieces shattered with little force.
When I bought the new metal vent I picked up a 2nd vent as I suspected that the west side has even more direct sunlight then the east side. I must admit I learned a lot about replacing the east side and I did the west side in half the time it took to the east side.
Oh well at least the new ones are metal and I likely will never have to look at any repairs for another 30 years and by then I will not care.
Today I was inside cleaning spider webs inside the west end of my metal pole garage and yep I did it I broke the plastic on the gable vent on the west side of the building I touched the vent with my vacuum and a couple pieces shattered with little force.
When I bought the new metal vent I picked up a 2nd vent as I suspected that the west side has even more direct sunlight then the east side. I must admit I learned a lot about replacing the east side and I did the west side in half the time it took to the east side.
Oh well at least the new ones are metal and I likely will never have to look at any repairs for another 30 years and by then I will not care.
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rayra
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Rounds complete. Everything dismantled, sorted, bagged up for division. Most of those are gallon ziplocks with 1000 pcs.
My cut for my labors comes to about 2800 rounds worth of components.
I already had some fresh pistol powder laying around, so I've already got busy putting it back together properly
My cut for my labors comes to about 2800 rounds worth of components.
I already had some fresh pistol powder laying around, so I've already got busy putting it back together properly
C_F
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Looks good.
I'd say once you're finished reloading your 2800 rounds, you will have reloaded more right there than I have in 4 years! 
C_F
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Well, this week my garage activities have been the right front wheel bearing on my '02 Escape. I knew it was getting bad when it started grabbing ruts & wearing the inside edge of the tire. Of course they always come out all rusty.
That's where I stopped last night.
A couple days ago, I did the rear brakes on the same vehicle. I've gotta say, I've done a lot or drum brakes in my day, but the way the various pieces are designed on this one is just plain funky! Almost everything mounts on one shoe. The only things not pictured are the bottom spring between the shoes & the "nails" to hold them to the backing plate.
On both sides of it! (sorry for the blurry photo)
It only took me twice as long as usual to reassemble.
I also installed some new Wagner drums, that are "e-coated" black. It will be interesting to see how long they stay looking nice.
That's where I stopped last night.
A couple days ago, I did the rear brakes on the same vehicle. I've gotta say, I've done a lot or drum brakes in my day, but the way the various pieces are designed on this one is just plain funky! Almost everything mounts on one shoe. The only things not pictured are the bottom spring between the shoes & the "nails" to hold them to the backing plate.
On both sides of it! (sorry for the blurry photo)
It only took me twice as long as usual to reassemble.
I also installed some new Wagner drums, that are "e-coated" black. It will be interesting to see how long they stay looking nice.
dodge610
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So you sat down.
Yup and pretty comfy
kaymccampbell
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Dragged it all out to cut pavers and work on the back door step n patio. Dragged it all back in again.
Jazz1
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Bessy
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Rainy day here today so that put painting on hold. Decided instead to get the front tires mounted and pick up a few sale items I had been meaning to grab up including a few odds and ends for the Suburban project. On my way home stopped to look at (what turned out to be a very rough shape) Bolens 1556. Could be a project if I found it a year from now instead of today. Unfortunately I haven't any room (or funds) for a third machine at the moment, and though I'd love to get rid of the deer, it cuts grass much better than the Sub and it's paid for/running, so I can't justify getting rid of it.
Came home, installed the clutch pedal and components that are beneath the frame; foot rests, etc. That was frustrating enough and resulted in a few busted knuckles and much profanity, so that's as far as I got on the project tonight.
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Came home, installed the clutch pedal and components that are beneath the frame; foot rests, etc. That was frustrating enough and resulted in a few busted knuckles and much profanity, so that's as far as I got on the project tonight.
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madison069
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Cleaned and threw some trash away, and listed items on Craigslist.
isb cornbinder
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madison069 That is exactly what I did, today.
Fix Until Broke
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zmotorsports
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It was great to be able to get home from work and go right to the shop to work. Last night I replaced the governor actuator in our Onan 10kW genset in our coach and then went back to the lights to figure out what the paint shop did when they reinstalled my tail lights and running lights. I had issues with the back up lights coming on when the running lights were turned on then when running lights were turned on the backup lights came on.
I couldn't see anything really obvious so I had to dig deeper and ended up finding where they had connected the two circuits. Unfortunately I had to remove a bunch of tape and convoluted tubing/casing to get to it. Still trying to figure out why they had to go that deep into my electrical to simply remove lights, paint and reinstall the lights. Luckily the fix didn't take too long but I didn't like the **** connectors they used so what took a long time was removing those, soldering and heat shrinking the connections then going back and replacing all of the old brittle convoluted wire casing with new stuff, after digging around and having to find my boxes of wire casing that is. I will be so glad to get the new shop organized where I can find everything easily.
Mike
I couldn't see anything really obvious so I had to dig deeper and ended up finding where they had connected the two circuits. Unfortunately I had to remove a bunch of tape and convoluted tubing/casing to get to it. Still trying to figure out why they had to go that deep into my electrical to simply remove lights, paint and reinstall the lights.
Luckily the fix didn't take too long but I didn't like the **** connectors they used so what took a long time was removing those, soldering and heat shrinking the connections then going back and replacing all of the old brittle convoluted wire casing with new stuff, after digging around and having to find my boxes of wire casing that is. I will be so glad to get the new shop organized where I can find everything easily.Mike
madison069
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I sold a kitchen table set today via CL
This is going to be my theme with my garage for atleast a month. I've just been throwing stuff in the garage the past 6 months and now I'm trying to get it cleaned up to where I can find things and park my truck in it during the winter time. Kind of a shame that I can't park my truck in a 40x60 garage due to the ****!!
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619DioFan
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There would be a big *** hole in the floor from the shot gun blast that removed that snake.
619DioFan
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My 95 ram needs a heater core. not looking forward to pulling the entire dash out. what a stupid design.
DGersic
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I've had the dash out of my Dakota several times. The first time is the hardest.
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C_F
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I hear ya, I had to replace the heater core in my '93 Dodge Shadow in November 1911, I used a bit of redneck engineering to hold the larger pieces off the floor.
I'm not sure which was worse, this one or my '84 Mustang with A/C.
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Last night I had an hour or so to put into my front wheel bearing from post #25067. I had to air hammer (chisel) the wheel hub from the bearing (original one, with 227K miles), which mangled the center of the hub...(sorry for the blurry photos.
The rest of the outer is out.
The mangled hub (from the air hammer) is why I usually always purchase the bearing & hub combo...even though the new one has "bling" gold studs.
Double bearing common on most wheels these days...which consists of two inner races & roller bearing sets, and one fat outer race. An oil seal is pressed in on each side, in one easy bearing package.
Bearing pressed into the knuckle. (Gonna have to kill my camera) Snap ring ready to go in.
Hub going into the double bearing. And yes, Ford FE cylinder heads provide a nice flat press surface when you need the space. Remember to brace the inner races when you do this, or they will separate halfway through.
Together & done for tonight, the hub spins freely. Reassembly on Friday!
The rest of the outer is out.
The mangled hub (from the air hammer) is why I usually always purchase the bearing & hub combo...even though the new one has "bling" gold studs.
Double bearing common on most wheels these days...which consists of two inner races & roller bearing sets, and one fat outer race. An oil seal is pressed in on each side, in one easy bearing package.
Bearing pressed into the knuckle. (Gonna have to kill my camera) Snap ring ready to go in.
Hub going into the double bearing. And yes, Ford FE cylinder heads provide a nice flat press surface when you need the space.
Remember to brace the inner races when you do this, or they will separate halfway through.
Together & done for tonight, the hub spins freely. Reassembly on Friday!
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Bessy
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Re: What did you do "IN" your garage today?
We're back to a rolling frame status! Well sortof... Need to find the hardware to secure the front wheels. It's in a coffee tin somewhere in the shop, or the shed.
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We're back to a rolling frame status! Well sortof... Need to find the hardware to secure the front wheels. It's in a coffee tin somewhere in the shop, or the shed.
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DGersic
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I hear ya, I had to replace the heater core in my '93 Dodge Shadow in November 1911, I used a bit of redneck engineering to hold the larger pieces off the floor.
I'm not sure which was worse, this one or my '84 Mustang with A/C.
Just take it all out...
This was while I was finding one of the leaks in the AC. Evap failure.
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