What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Flat Thunder Channel]

Dad delivered the a bucket for the skidloader and picked up Grandpa's old 520 Wheelhorse tractor today. I installed the air cleaner on project '843 Bobcat repair' and played musical tractors in the garage. Yesterday, I replaced a faulty ignition module on the tractor and I am happy to say it operates as it should again!! Happy Memorial Day everyone. Here's to you Grandpa!

Here is a link to the WheelHorse 520 repair video. Check it out!

 

[ZRX61]

I cleaned the 3x1in reflector between the tail light & license plate on the ZRX11. Nothing left to clean on it now... well, unless I start dismantling it...

 

[Ray-CA]

Moved some stuff around to make some room for our new car.

Ray

 

[ZRX61]

Did you get the liquid? I have used the spray since last year and actually just redid my Scoobie Thursday. I just looked out the window and the rain water is beading and running off like crazy. I've wanted to get the liquid, but was waiting for reviews to see if it's any better than the spray. I can only assume it will be, as it should have a thicker layer than a spray.

Tommy

Yes, rub it on & buff it off with a Costco microfiber. Gave parts of the bike some clay action first (front fender & tail piece). Paint feels like glass & is shining like a diamond in a goats ***. The paint hasn't looked this good since I've owned the bike (May 8th '99, one owner). The result on the black frame tubes & engine covers is stunning. Photo's just don't do it justice. Even the filler cap is shiny & that was satin black before.

 

[ZRX61]

and I polished that haze off the pipe with some Autosol

 

[ClappedOutBport]

I made a sewer jetter out of some auminum. The design was a bit tricky, but it worked pretty good for a first prototype. Dad had tried a commercially available unit in the past and it didn't work as the hose was too flexable. This one coupled straight onto the pressure washer hose and with a few hundred psi was stiff enough to get past the clog apparently. I drilled the holes at #60 (0.040"), but I think smaller would work better to get the PSI up a bit higher. There are 4 holes angled at 45 degrees to the rear and 1 forward. I just roughly copied the design of the commercial unit from memory but made it to where I could manufacture it and use the fittings we had on hand.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Put new brushes in the pool vac head.

 

[koenbro]

I built a computer on wheels for my garage PC (that also drives my CNC) and for a raspberry PI, that share a touch screen monitor. The PC was initially on a wall next to the CNC and wanted it to be more portable; I also grew tired of messy wires.

Took a few walnut boards, glued them together, then cut and shaped the table top, and finished it with Danish oil. Then welded the base from aluminum tube, added casters, and used an 8020 profile for the riser, with linear bearings to attach the table and the monitor, respectively. Both the screen and the desktop have independently adjustable heights, so I can use it as a sitting, or standing desk. It has cable and power management in the back (can recharge phone or laptop), and organizes my stuff neatly, including the Bose speaker. In general I love the walnut-and-aluminum esthetic; the walnut harkens back to that timeless midcentury modern look, while aluminum accents make it a bit more contemporary. Overall I think it looks good for the garage.

 

[BoostAddiction]

Cool design and implementation.

I'm assuming you were using a router in pics 4 & 5 to cut out the aluminum pieces, but exactly how were you making sure the router was following the exact path you wanted? Some sort of un-shown MDF internal pattern that the router followed?

And how were the aluminum pieces that look like they were cut out used in the table?

 

[niget2002]

Cool design and implementation.

I'm assuming you were using a router in pics 4 & 5 to cut out the aluminum pieces, but exactly how were you making sure the router was following the exact path you wanted? Some sort of un-shown MDF internal pattern that the router followed?

And how were the aluminum pieces that look like they were cut out used in the table?

He mentioned he had a CNC. I just assumed he used the CNC to cut the parts for it.

 

[didit]

Finished the plant stand for my granddaughter. The flowers were just a subtle hint on what color she could paint the shelves to contrast with the succulent collection of dwarf plants going on it.

 

[Roundhouse]

What did you do "IN" your garage today?

Turned on the Gibson barn fridge. Still working, I only use it for about three months in the summer.
My dad bought this fridge new in 1946, so it's starting it's 74 year, as far as I know it has never had a service call.
That's a old picture from 2014 when I moved it out to the barn, couldn't seem to find a newer one.

Yep
My brothers beer fridge in his back porch is the one his wife’s grandparents bought in ‘41 when they got married
Never been worked on, stays at 43 degrees.

They are on fridge number three in their kitchen since they bought their house in ‘99
Fridges rarely last
More than six or seven years now

Think I read somewhere that one out of every five Model A Fords was still in operable condition .

Does anyone think 1/5 of 2020 vehicles of any manufacturer will still be drivable 90 years from now in 2110 ?????

 

[Dutch01]

Made partitions for plant trays and sorted small socket according size, made hooks to hang extension cords then started stripping auxiliaries from my Nissan Hard body engine. Suspect either blown head gasket or possibly cracked cylinder head

.

 

[Flat Thunder Channel]

I made a sewer jetter out of some auminum. The design was a bit tricky, but it worked pretty good for a first prototype.

The quick disconnect might leave your new tool in the pipe. Might want to change to a solid connection. Reminds me of my air line quick disconnects. When i drag my hose across the floor it often disconnects. Scares me every time it happens :/

 

[ClappedOutBport]

The quick disconnect might leave your new tool in the pipe. Might want to change to a solid connection. Reminds me of my air line quick disconnects. When i drag my hose across the floor it often disconnects. Scares me every time it happens :/

It could. They're pretty stiff and they don't disconnect under pressure very well. It cleaned one drain last night and another today, but yeah, you're right, it's a possibility.

 

[ZRX61]

FFS, I took the damn fairing off the ZRX, cleaned the inside, clayed & waxed the outside. Treated the shelf thing inside the fairing. Cleaned the fairing/headlight brackets etc. Some one stop me!

 

[Fix Until Broke]

It could. They're pretty stiff and they don't disconnect under pressure very well. It cleaned one drain last night and another today, but yeah, you're right, it's a possibility.

A zip tie below the collar of the quick disconnect prevents this on the power washer application.

Practically though, with a few thousand PSI in the connection, you won't be able to disconnect it even if you wanted to.

 

[antwon412]

Got a delivery today. I had also ordered an additional 36” upper cabinet but they are extended back order apparently. So I’m going to play around with the configuration a bit.

Waiting on my Swisstrax still. No real point in getting the cabinets all setup just to take them down in a week just to install the flooring.

 

[Kevkx125]

Mounted some L brackets to store wood on and mounted the filler deck boards on the trailer

 

[kaymccampbell]

Reamed and cleaned the hundreds of little holes in the gas grill burners. Reamed out some degraded plastic thing in in the tank adaptor fitting. Happy grill is like the old days. A pleasure to use.

 

[Lu-Max]

I picked up a used Grizzly G0561 bandsaw today. These sell new for $1159 (including shipping) plus tax, I got it for $450. It looks rusty, but the build date is actually 2018. First stop on the drive home was the car wash to blast the gunk off of it, the heat dried it thoroughly during the drive home. I coated the rusty parts with Fluid Film for the time being until I have some free time, I plan to restore it to like-new and use it in my new shop.
p.s. there's no such thing as too many straps.

 

[bobj49f2]

Rewired the wire harness from the firewall forward. I had a bit of a letting the smoke out the other day.

 

[koenbro]

Cool design and implementation.

I'm assuming you were using a router in pics 4 & 5 to cut out the aluminum pieces, but exactly how were you making sure the router was following the exact path you wanted? Some sort of un-shown MDF internal pattern that the router followed?

And how were the aluminum pieces that look like they were cut out used in the table?

The hexagonal plate mates to an 8020 linear bearing, and then attaches to the 1.5" aluminum angle under the desktop. It has this funky shape because the riser is angled slighty backwards. I didn't know how to attach the desktop to the riser so that's the best I could figure out. The rectanguar segment helps with the attachment. It works as intended, the linear bearing matches it perfectly (it's a bit off in the photo as the screws were not tightened, as this was just a dry fit).

Don't judge the welds , I am a noob and haven't welded alum in a few months, and those inner angles felt awkward.

 

[koenbro]

Cool design and implementation.

I'm assuming you were using a router in pics 4 & 5 to cut out the aluminum pieces, but exactly how were you making sure the router was following the exact path you wanted? Some sort of un-shown MDF internal pattern that the router followed?

And how were the aluminum pieces that look like they were cut out used in the table?

And oh yeah, I used a CNC. I am not skilled enough to work a router on alum. Dialing in the DOC and speed (feed) is beyond my handheld abilities.

 

[Magnum440d100]

Chasing a right rear wheel lockup issue on my Cummins truck.

My ABS and BRAKE lights on my dash had been on, so I got a new to me module off eBay. Swapped them out and so far the lights have been off.

But the wheel lockup issue was still present. I pulled the drums off and nothing stood out as the issue.

Replaced both drums, shoes, and hardware kit, put it all together, and lockup issue is gone.

I’m thinking that the passenger self adjuster being seized slightly wasn’t helping lol.

I have my truck back to braking better than when I bought it!

 

[kaymccampbell]

It could. They're pretty stiff and they don't disconnect under pressure very well. It cleaned one drain last night and another today, but yeah, you're right, it's a possibility.

When I have to use quick disconnects on things like that, I put a piece of heat shrink tubing over the mess, to smooth its passage through the pipe and prevent pop-offs. It helps guarantee retrieval, even with no pressure in the line. Which sometimes happens.

 

[harley jim]

I hate when the smoke gets out

Rewired the wire harness from the firewall forward. I had a bit of a letting the smoke out the other day.

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[Dan in Pasadena]

Sanded, primed & painted my cheap melamine cabinets. I ran out of paint (natch!) so another trip to Home Depot! Used Eggshell enamel and I'm wondering if I should have picked semi gloss? I used Behr's "Bond" primer. Man, it seems to LOCK onto the surface. I only hope the final finish locks onto it as well!

Pardon the mess, I'm moving things around without moving it all out onto the driveway. True Lock HD Ribbed flooring coming up soon.

 

[Dutch01]

Removed right side cylinder head from Nissan Hardbody. There was fluid leaking down onto the oil filter, not sure whether it was fuel or water. The oil filter does show contamination on the housing. Head, block or gasket do not show signs of damage though . Head was skimmed about 18 months ago.

 

[ClappedOutBport]

When I have to use quick disconnects on things like that, I put a piece of heat shrink tubing over the mess, to smooth its passage through the pipe and prevent pop-offs. It helps guarantee retrieval, even with no pressure in the line. Which sometimes happens.

Not a bad idea.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I had originally set my SAMSUNG to open with fingerprint recognition. This worked about 50% of the time. Last night I reset the phone for facial recognition. So far, this has worked 100%.
I happened to be in the shop when, with my son's help, I made the change.
I am 75 this year. I was thinking back to the different telephones I remember. Our first phone ring was two long rings and two short rings in the 1940s. The phone was a wood wall unit with a crank and hand held ear piece.
The next phone, when we moved to town in 1955, was a turquoise plastic wall unit in. The number was 283.
In 1960 we moved to Calgary and the number changed to Alpine XXXX then to 252 XXXX
I cannot remember the other family cell numbers, so I rely on my cell smart phone.
Dad died in 1989. He liked technology. I am sure he would have had a smartphone, if he were still here.
37128

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Yes, rub it on & buff it off with a Costco microfiber. Gave parts of the bike some clay action first (front fender & tail piece). Paint feels like glass & is shining like a diamond in a goats ***. The paint hasn't looked this good since I've owned the bike (May 8th '99, one owner). The result on the black frame tubes & engine covers is stunning. Photo's just don't do it justice. Even the filler cap is shiny & that was satin black before.

WOW! Thanks! My car is silver, so it's really hard to give it depth and make it look "wet", but Mrs. LS6's CRV is "Kona" a dark brown that should look great after a claybar treatment and the new wax.

Tommy

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Mounted some L brackets to store wood on and mounted the filler deck boards on the trailer

IDK if I'd store heavy stuff like lumber on those brackets. Pretty much every one like that I ever saw was bent just under the weight of a step ladder or two.

Tommy

 

[ZRX61]

Cleaned & waxed my MM210 & Syncro 200...

 

[Kevkx125]

IDK if I'd store heavy stuff like lumber on those brackets. Pretty much every one like that I ever saw was bent just under the weight of a step ladder or two.

Tommy

So far no problem, that is the most lumber that will be on there. The next lumber rack will be a more permanent solution so there for more heavy duty.

 

[Motorman55]

Moved some equipment to get access to the garage side window. I want to install a window A/C this weekend.

Pulled out the 6 Ton HF jack stands yesterday from under the blast cabinet. Put them in the cars trunk today. Have to drive over to HF and bring the 6 and 3 ton ones back per the recall. Going to try to go there Saturday.

 

[mikegt4]

Chasing a right rear wheel lockup issue on my Cummins truck.

My ABS and BRAKE lights on my dash had been on, so I got a new to me module off eBay. Swapped them out and so far the lights have been off.

But the wheel lockup issue was still present. I pulled the drums off and nothing stood out as the issue.

Replaced both drums, shoes, and hardware kit, put it all together, and lockup issue is gone.

I’m thinking that the passenger self adjuster being seized slightly wasn’t helping lol.

I have my truck back to braking better than when I bought it!

I had the same lockup problem on my Dodge B3500 one ton Van. After considerable frustration I found that some one had replaced the shoes on that corner with shoes that were 1/2" too wide. The 3/4 and one ton trucks and vans had several axles and brake sizes available on order, easy to get the wrong part.

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

Another trip to Home Depot for a single 1x4x6 ft board and another quart of "Antique Tin" because no project may go unpunished!

Of course the board needed 1/8" ripped off it to fit so the table saw had to be set up, used, cleaned up and put away - again, max. time used for minimal piece of work.

Applied a 2nd coat to most of the cabinets and painted the sink stand. Though it is temporary (I think) the small pegboard space need at least some organization to service my OCD tendencies so I spent awhile on that. Was hoping to start laying out the floor tiles but that will have to wait til Monday now as the granddaughters are coming for the weekend!

 

[BigRed]

Wow! You all have way too much ambition! After work, I installed a new blade on my table saw and watched a beautiful sunset. That's it.

 

[kaymccampbell]

The new eccentric flaring tool showed up, so I finished the copper lines on the air compressor.