What did you do "IN" your garage today?

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Turned A-Body GM Drum Brake Spindles into Disk Brake Spindles.

Had to machine .71875 from the King Pin Pad and tap the hole 15/64 deeper. One more thing out of the way of getting this '69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe on the road this spring.

Made a few extras at the same time.

 

[JimVonBaden]

Looks real nice. JimVonBaden

Thanks! I am out of town this week, so next Saturday I will get to start assembly. That is when I will see if my idea was worth the work.

 

[Hilltopmasonry]

What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Finally decided to deal with my air compressors tires constantly being flat and swapped them out for solid tires....kind of ironic that that the air compressors tires are flat within a week of filling them.. makes it a pain when I want to move it a few feet to clean under it or something to have to always fill em up. I have had this compressor for about 7 years and it’s been a problem since day 1 so I am glad to finally take care of a source of frustration....

The torpedo heater that you see in the picture is next on the swap list as well






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[zcar751]

Saturday the regulator for my propane furnace in my shop froze up. I just happened to have a spare regulator sitting on the shelf so I figured no big deal we will slap it on and fire it back up. That didn't happen. Started with new regulator in feed and out feed were different on the old regulator so off to Lowes for new fittings and copper line. Got it installed and couldn't get one of the compression fittings to work. So back to Lowes looking for more parts, couldn't find what I needed so over the HD for the parts. Grab what I needed then home to get it buttoned up. Install the fitting and test for leeks, now both fitting are leaking. At this point you're probably saying he should have used flared fittings and you would be right but neither store had all the fittings. Fortunately we have four Lowes and five HD store with in fifteen miles of my house so it was off to another set of stores to gather all the parts I needed.

So between gathering parts and working outside on and off in temperatures between 16 and 21 degrees Fahrenheit I was flat worn out by dark and still didn't have it buttoned up. So today I waited for it to get up to 24 degrees before I went out and finished the job. Once I got the furnace to work I cleaned up my mess and shut everything down so I could get ready for a new work week.

Maybe next weekend I will actually get to work on some projects instead of the shop.

 

[Garagetime]

Made shelf brackets for shelf for grinder. I also made a new handle on the lathe. For a Snap-on ratchet. That had a busted plastic handle.

 

[Mike.ASC]

Turned A-Body GM Drum Brake Spindles into Disk Brake Spindles.

Had to machine .71875 from the King Pin Pad and tap the hole 15/64 deeper. One more thing out of the way of getting this '69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe on the road this spring.

Made a few extras at the same time.

I think I spy a big block , nice work.

 

[kaymccampbell]

3 transmission filters and a set of wiper blades.

 

[Sawdustmaker]

Primered 23 kitchen doors that I made. Wife helped. .

 

[BuffettFan]

After owning it for 30 years, finally took my 5hp, 2 stage 80 gal air compressor off of it's shipping pallet and set it on rubber mounts.
Saves about 6" of floor space in both directions.
You don't want to rush into these things.

 

[kgp50]

Finished with the stand I fab'd for the portable band saw. Very handy tool!

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[Djui5]

Didn’t make it to the garage this weekend, anyone need some free river rock?

 

[zekgb64]

Finally finished repainting the repurposed (and nearly free) office cabinets so I can actually finish the valve covers on the 928. Tried several different approaches before settling on the HF airless HVLP sprayer with Rustoleum thinned 5/1 with Mineral spirits and Valspar hardener. They are five footers at best not bad for my first real painting project.

 

[madison069]

Nothing other then sorting out boxes that i had on the floor since I moved.

Once i get them sorted and I see what I have for each categories I'll start planning on how to organize it all.

 

[Bldmovs]

Put the Christmas decorations in the attic, looked around for a few, shut the lights off and headed inside the house.


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[chrislehr]

Finished turning the outside of this plywood plant holder for the lady.

 

[rmalkow2]

Finished with the stand I fab'd for the portable band saw. Very handy tool!

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That's a very nice, clean looking stand you made. I have to make one of those for myself one day.

 

[zmotorsports]

Turned A-Body GM Drum Brake Spindles into Disk Brake Spindles.

Had to machine .71875 from the King Pin Pad and tap the hole 15/64 deeper. One more thing out of the way of getting this '69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe on the road this spring.

Made a few extras at the same time.

Nice job Pat. Turned out great.

 

[poppinjohnnies]

My retractable stair proof of concept works! This is a mock-up, but not far from what the finished product will look like. I’ll mount the electric hoist on a 5’ chain to drop the unit down, cut the junk off the bottom of the stair so it is level when lowered to the ground, then mount the top to the loft floor with hinges.

 

[Outlawmws]

Finished turning the outside of this plywood plant holder for the lady.

That came out great! Did you burnish it with something? It looks so shiny!

 

[kgp50]

That's a very nice, clean looking stand you made. I have to make one of those for myself one day.

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Thanks Rmalkow2. I'm happy with it. Gathered up parts from the scrap bin... the 3x3 tube provided a clean way to mount a switch (since the Dewalt trigger has to be zip-tied in the 'on' position) and had the added benefit of hiding the extra cord within its cavity. Mounted the tool handle on the stand top mostly as a way to keep from losing track of it but it turns out to be very handy for hoisting the stand to the benchtop.

 

[stg454]

Finished with the stand I fab'd for the portable band saw. Very handy tool!

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Very nice fabrication! Makes a great tool even more useful!

 

[Outlawmws]

killed three hours because the dryer stopped spinning... Belt was dried out and cracking... it would turn with no load, and with a little load but a full load of wet towels parked it.

Pulled it out took the front off and top up, and the belt was definitely toast. Sent SWMBO out for the belt, and did the prep work, when she got back installed the belt...

And I was just about ready for a nap when this happened... But its done... again... (this the second belt for this dryer)

 

[jpickar]

killed three hours because the dryer stopped spinning... Belt was dried out and cracking... it would turn with no load, and with a little load but a full load of wet towels parked it.

Pulled it out took the front off and top up, and the belt was definitely toast. Sent SWMBO out for the belt, and did the prep work, when she got back installed the belt...

And I was just about ready for a nap when this happened... But its done... again... (this the second belt for this dryer)

That dryer must be old! I did that once on a 30 year old dryer.

 

[Outlawmws]

Not that old.. maybe 10-12 years? Amana

 

[isb cornbinder]

I did a few simple things while mourning the loss of a super deal on Craigslist. The seller had three LISTA cabinets for $100 each, must take them all. OBO. I told him my best offer is $500 for the set and I could go higher. The seller did not understand OBO to be that way and sold the three cabinets for $300 to the person who called a minute ahead of me. . I offered the guy who beat me out of the cabinets $500 and he said he might take $600 after he had a chance to think about it.
I made the best of a less than desirable situation and sold a 9 drawer cabinet I bought last week. I am still not happy.

 

[bmxdad]

It was a gorgeous day, so after a few dump runs ... I changed oil and filter, cleaned MAF, cleaned and reoiled K-n-N filter, then rotated and set pressure on the tires for daily driver.

Moved some benches and shelving to new locations, opening up some room. Hung some led lights over the benches. Remounted a nice Wilton bullet vise, and did a bunch of sweeping

Figured out a quick way to check oil level in drain can. Just opened up a vent hole and dropped a piece of rod in it. I over filled it once ... what a mess.

As the man says ... Today was a good day

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[zmotorsports]

I only had about an hour last night before the wife got home from work then we had to run up to the hospital and see a friend so I didn't want to make a mess in that short of time.

Instead I took the last 6 or so boxes down from the mezzanine in the attached garage that contained all of my FSM's and repair manuals and loaded up my new cabinets that I installed over my workbenches. I was able to get everything organized in them by categories and still have a lot of room for expansion and/or other items.

Lastly I grabbed my K&L motorcycle engine fixture off the mezzanine as well so I can fabricate a wall mount/hanger bracket for it tonight. Then I think most all my tools and equipment are assigned a location and in that particular location.

 

[sbarrett]

Finished with the stand I fab'd for the portable band saw. Very handy tool!

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where did you get the switch? that's a great idea! i use a foot pedal currently and it's a pain!

 

[madison069]

killed three hours because the dryer stopped spinning... Belt was dried out and cracking... it would turn with no load, and with a little load but a full load of wet towels parked it.

Pulled it out took the front off and top up, and the belt was definitely toast. Sent SWMBO out for the belt, and did the prep work, when she got back installed the belt...

And I was just about ready for a nap when this happened... But its done... again... (this the second belt for this dryer)

I did that when the old belt snaped and I took the time to change the rear felt/seal since it apart about 3 months ago. Then Sunday the Thermal fuse blew in the unit so I ordered some and they should be in today.

Joy of working on appliances.

 

[Bad Eye Bill]

Finally dug out my old Lincoln 225 welder and freed up the range switch.

 

[kgp50]

where did you get the switch? that's a great idea! i use a foot pedal currently and it's a pain!

I shopped around a bit for the switch and found the one I used on Amazon (you can also find it on Ebay and elsewhere - even Home Depot I think). Its a Powertec 71006 (Chinese, of course). I picked it because it met the size and electrical specs I needed and was inexpensive (under $6). Also, seemed to be fairly well reviewed by other purchasers. I'm happy so far.

 

[gtsgarage]

Finished with the stand I fab'd for the portable band saw. Very handy tool!



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I’ll add to the other comments this is awesome!!! I was using my Milwaukee this weekend to cut some small bolts. What a pain. This would be perfect!

 

[gasserdan]

I would be surprised if that stand doesn't end up on shark tank. That is ingenious. Great job!!

 

[bulwnkle]

Got looking at my salamander to see why it wouldn't fire. Turned out to be a cracked fuel line. In the process of taking it off I broke one of the barbed fittings of off the nozzle adapter. Found a new one on eBay , that and replacement filters are on the way for under $15.

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[chrislehr]

That came out great! Did you burnish it with something? It looks so shiny!

Thanks!

That's just sanding from 180-600 and then mylands applied for 2 coats. It builds up as it applies some so it fills smaller crevices nicely. Plywood is of course a disaster for this, but I was happy with the outcome. Then I learned you cant just carve a dove and chuck plywood cause it WILL go flying. Working on a fix still.

So instead, I got the Beall buffer deployed on a spare Montgomery Ward 1/3 hp 1725 and WOW. Took a walnut bowl I completed over the holidays to it and man, it makes a solid improvement. Got the lead/idea in this thread from someone either here, IG, or OWWM, and I need to find the post to thank them cause it's AWESOME. Check em out on YT for videos and an idea of their product line.

 

[dittle fart around]

My son's Miata was stolen just after Christmas. The cops found it a couple of blocks away. You can't start a Miata with out the transponder in the key, so I think they tried to push start it. Anyway they jammed a screwdriver into the ignition and pushed it down the hill. Stole the battery and a box of tampons.

I've got everything stripped out and waiting on a used ignition switch. Mazda doesn't make the original part anymore and Napa Auto Parts had a replacement for 450.00. After much searching found a used switch from a 2000 Miata that doesn't have the transponder for $25.

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I've got to grind a slot into the studs on the clamp that holds the piece on the steering column. Mazda used studs threaded into the cast aluminium housing to slow down anyone trying to remove the ignition.

 

[C_F]

I've got to grind a slot into the studs on the clamp that holds the piece on the steering column. Mazda used studs threaded into the cast aluminium housing to slow down anyone trying to remove the ignition.

Anti-theft bolt, very similar to the ones used in the motorcycle industry. The upper hex head portion snaps off once the bolt is tightened properly, leaving a smooth head with nothing to grab onto.
Here's a shot I found...

 

[dittle fart around]

Didn't think of that. In the high voltage world they used bolts that break off once they're torqued down. I worked in the substation control room mostly. The only time I came across those bolts was on spacers on incoming lines in the substation yard.

My son told me his key wouldn't work in the lock. That it wouldn't stop at the regular spots for accessories. Before I did any grinding, I hooked up the new battery, and tried the key. It started right up, no problems. Good news.

Bad news is the replacement part gets delivered tomorrow.

 

[C_F]

Meh, it's always good to have spares, right?
Good call with the new battery, I don't know if I would have thought of that.

 

[BoostAddiction]

Changed brakes (pads, rotors, sensors) on the SUV. The dealer wanted $3700 for the job, so I bought the parts at Rock Auto for $627 and did it myself.

Bonus: I also "had" to buy some tools (large Torx set - needed a T50, and a large triple square set).