What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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16again
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Cut up and installed the free plywood up in the garage attic. Last time I worked up there was July 
wired all the LED lights for the garage. Thought I was going to melt! Yesterday was an absolute pleasure. Lined and screwed in, 7 spaces between the trusses. Christmas tree and lights up there. Guess I’m going to find out how the heat will affect them.
wired all the LED lights for the garage. Thought I was going to melt! Yesterday was an absolute pleasure. Lined and screwed in, 7 spaces between the trusses. Christmas tree and lights up there. Guess I’m going to find out how the heat will affect them. ALinCarolina
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When I had the Kubota on the lift for service I noticed a leaking rear axle seal so took ordered a new one. Went ahead and removed wheel, etc. and took case to the bench. I picked up the seal yesterday and installed it and put case side and axle back on.
Sooo, you know that sickening feel in the stomach when you start to torque the bolts down to an aluminum case and they keep turning? Yep, somehow I stripped four of the ten bolts. Not sure what the hell happened. I used my M12 cordless ratchet to speed them down so that must have over tightened them. The torque specs are 29 to 31 ft.lbs. I thought I was being conservative to not let it tighten them but guess not. So live and learn, ordered HeliCoils last night.
Sooo, you know that sickening feel in the stomach when you start to torque the bolts down to an aluminum case and they keep turning? Yep, somehow I stripped four of the ten bolts. Not sure what the hell happened. I used my M12 cordless ratchet to speed them down so that must have over tightened them. The torque specs are 29 to 31 ft.lbs. I thought I was being conservative to not let it tighten them but guess not. So live and learn, ordered HeliCoils last night.
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rd65
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Have you ever used Time-Serts? I prefer them over Helicoils.
Flat Thunder Channel
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I managed to find the weights last night. I moved them around a little. After that I checked another pin connection/multi pin connector on the Wheelhorse. It looked fine with no heat marks or corrosion present, but others have experienced problems here. I expanded the male pins a little for a more firm connection in the female sockets. Then I applied dielectric grease to the plug before reconnecting.
I also oogled my new tire spoons. They are cheaper units from the internet. Excited to see how well they work. They are 24 inches long. Hopefully they are rigid even for heavier walled tires. The last tire I mounted required the use of a large pry bar since I didn't own a tire spoon. Hopefully these remedy that issue!
I also oogled my new tire spoons. They are cheaper units from the internet. Excited to see how well they work. They are 24 inches long. Hopefully they are rigid even for heavier walled tires. The last tire I mounted required the use of a large pry bar since I didn't own a tire spoon. Hopefully these remedy that issue!
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Renegade1LI
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Almost finished my powermatic 30 sander restore, built an aluminum aux table for the belt & just waiting for the pin stripe. Really happy how it looks & works, it's 3ph with a vfd which every sander should have, they need speed control.
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ALinCarolina
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Thanks RD. I just looked at them after your suggestion and they do look nice. I am going to pull the case side off again and measure the depth of the holes and see what length I need.
nateo
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I moved stuff around and found a home for this guy. I've been listlessly looking for a wood lathe for a while now but I wasn't really willing to spend anything. Being a fan of the old Beaver tool line (and living in Ontario where they're in just about every garage) I thought a 3400 would be perfect. Then this one fell into my lap in a trade for a vacuum pump that was just taking up space!
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The cabinet underneath quickly became the temporary home for my old Craftsman metal lathe that I inherited from my Dad but haven't had time to make operational again. Keeps the dust off and all the accessories together nicely.
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Then I spent a few minutes with the first of the chisels that came with the lathe. The PO had polished up the bevel but ended up rounding it pretty badly. A few minutes on the belt sander straightened things out and nearly got rid of that bad nick on one side.
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The cabinet underneath quickly became the temporary home for my old Craftsman metal lathe that I inherited from my Dad but haven't had time to make operational again. Keeps the dust off and all the accessories together nicely.
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Then I spent a few minutes with the first of the chisels that came with the lathe. The PO had polished up the bevel but ended up rounding it pretty badly. A few minutes on the belt sander straightened things out and nearly got rid of that bad nick on one side.
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cjcocn
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nateo
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How 'bout now?Sounds interesting. Pictures didn't show up for me.
cjcocn
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65ranchero
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Doubt very much that letting the calipers hang by the hoses caused that. Looks like old age to meThis one was interesting.
These were on my Cummins truck. I just got done pulling a loaded cargo trailer. Slowing down to make a turn, I noticed my brakes were “fading”. We got to the property, unhooked the trailer, and as we were leaving to make the last run (pickup bed load only) I discovered I had no pedal.
Made it to a n Oreillys, checked the reservoir and it was empty
Walked around the truck looking for signs of leaks, and found the passenger front was leaking.
Fixed that yesterday morning, and while under the truck, I noticed that the drivers front was leaking as well.
What would cause BOTH lines to go out at one time?!?!
I did have work done (ball joints) and I suspect that the shop may have let the calipers hang. But it’s been 25k miles since.
I have done some loaded panic stops (car cuts me off and I have to stand on the brakes, with a loaded trailer).
I was in a yard with a lot of small pieces of branch material. I wonder if branches kicked up and got the lines. But BOTH?!?!
Maybe they were just old? The truck is a 99 with 215k miles. Maybe it was just time?
Who knows
High pressure over time is the main factor
Stellaontap
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Today I did a small modification on a staircase I got from a friend and installed them. No more ladders to get to the mezzanine.
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banjopete
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Holy smokes! Something so pleasant about seeing old weary paint being given a rub to show its better self. Great work!
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nadogail
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Got rid of a working microwave oven and a worn, but serviceable, Office Car. They went home with the tools my helper was storing until he finished moving into his new house.
ZRX61
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Changed the three different bolts (1x Allen, 1x 10mm & 1 original 8mm bolt) that hold the chain guard on my Kaw 1100 to three identical bolts (M6x15 Parkerized Allen bolts).
..which I will be changing again to Stainless ones when I find the right size.
It related news, I actually managed to tighten the front one that was stripped & impossible to tighten before... so that's a bit bizarre. *Christine* anyone?
..which I will be changing again to Stainless ones when I find the right size.
It related news, I actually managed to tighten the front one that was stripped & impossible to tighten before... so that's a bit bizarre. *Christine* anyone?
Deadsquiggles
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Did a **** ton of cleaning, sold off a Ford 302 short block, moved a shelving, reorganized all my new truck parts, threw away a bunch of stuff that I haven’t used in 5 years. Looks so much better in there.
PassnThru
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Did you clean the threads on the old one before you put it in? Was the new one even one thread longer than the old one? It's not hocus pocus - figure it out.
kaymccampbell
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Worked on the dogeater. Built the hydraulic PTO. Gave it a test run.
ZRX61
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Nope, no attempt to save the thread. Striped the original bolt a while back, left it in there.. at some point it fell out. It went into a 5mm thick threaded aluminum tab
Last week I decided to sort it by using a slightly longer (stainless) bolt & use a nyloc nut on the back side of the tab. I tried to tighten it before I put the nut on the back. It went all the way in & then just started to spin, no grip at all. Added nut & all was well.
Wasn't happy with a different style fastener in each hole.
Today I decided to use the three M6x15mm parkerized Allen bolts for uniformity. Loosely fitted all three, tightened the front (stripped) one first expecting it to start spinning when it went all the way it.. & it didn't, it tightened up perfectly.
PassnThru
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Nope, no attempt to save the thread. Striped the original bolt a while back, left it in there.. at some point it fell out. It went into a 5mm thick threaded aluminum tab
Last week I decided to sort it by using a slightly longer (stainless) bolt & use a nyloc nut on the back side of the tab. I tried to tighten it before I put the nut on the back. It went all the way in & then just started to spin, no grip at all. Added nut & all was well.
Wasn't happy with a different style fastener in each hole.
Today I decided to use the three M6x15mm parkerized Allen bolts for uniformity. Loosely fitted all three, tightened the front (stripped) one first expecting it to start spinning when it went all the way it.. & it didn't, it tightened up perfectly.
You said that you didn't attempt to save the thread. Maybe putting the nut on the back saved the thread? Maybe it pulled the internal threads to a different angle? You are an aircraft mechanic as I recall - you know it didn't happen all by itself. If you can explain it then everyone benefits.
We are counting on you man - you have the tools, you have the knowledge, you have the experience.
ZRX61
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Can't figure it out at all, unless that's what happened. I'm going with *Christine*
firebirdparts
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Well, I brought home a dead car today. little old lady car. My dad is getting too old to work on cars, he's 82. He did anything he wanted to until just a few months ago. He let the engine lock up on a Buick that his sister had. It's worthless, but it's a nice car, so I figured I would pull the motor and fix it. Chevy-60 degree 3.1, so it's a low-end Buick.
I turned the engine a little, and i got two torque converter bolts out, but I'm very sure I can't turn it enough to get the third one. It's impossible. Now I am just trying to figure out if there's any chance of getting that third one from the top. If not I'll have to drop engine, transmission, cradle all together, and so I'm trying to decide if I just start that way.
I turned the engine a little, and i got two torque converter bolts out, but I'm very sure I can't turn it enough to get the third one. It's impossible. Now I am just trying to figure out if there's any chance of getting that third one from the top. If not I'll have to drop engine, transmission, cradle all together, and so I'm trying to decide if I just start that way.
Mr. Roboto
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Attempted the front brakes. Fun fact, there was a mid year unit bearing change on the 1999 Cherokee. The ones I ordered from Quadratec do not fit, even though they were listed for a 99 xJ. Off to Napa tomorrow to try and get the correct brakes. I’m done ordering car parts online, often times they are incorrect and it’s such a hassle to return/swap.
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Replaced the insulation on our two garage doors. The previous owners were cheap bastards, and bought the cheapest doors from Menards. They then added a foam insulation kit. Well, not sure how long it's been on there, but all the foam panels all bowed and were pretty loosely fit on the doors.
It is winter, and was very damp here yesterday, and when I pulled the foam panels off the doors, I was amazed at just how much condensation was behind them (back side of door, on the metal). So I wiped them down, vacuumed out as much as I could, then put a fan on them to dry.
This is the kit I used, and was the highest R-value aftermarket kit I could find. Hoping to heat the garage sometime in the near future, so this is just one more step closer to getting this done.
This is the kit. I think it's over priced, but much cheaper then new garage doors. https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/insulation-accessories/ado-products-fiberglass-garage-door-insulation-kit/1611025/p-1444423326047-c-5776.htm?tid=7677282026764499269&ipos=1
It is winter, and was very damp here yesterday, and when I pulled the foam panels off the doors, I was amazed at just how much condensation was behind them (back side of door, on the metal). So I wiped them down, vacuumed out as much as I could, then put a fan on them to dry.
This is the kit I used, and was the highest R-value aftermarket kit I could find. Hoping to heat the garage sometime in the near future, so this is just one more step closer to getting this done.
This is the kit. I think it's over priced, but much cheaper then new garage doors. https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/insulation/insulation-accessories/ado-products-fiberglass-garage-door-insulation-kit/1611025/p-1444423326047-c-5776.htm?tid=7677282026764499269&ipos=1
Bigbird
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So true. You have to choose what you put up there! When I moved to Florida, I learned that without a basement which the majority of homes do not have, and with attics that can get very hot, your storage is limited to closets and (gasp) garage!
PhantomEB
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Yanked out the 12 gauge speaker wire in my shop stereo and replaced it with 18 gauge. Sounds a lot better. Might try 16 then 14 down the road.
Today it’s tidy up the garage a bit after the new year start to decluttering of my parents place. 7 bags they asked us to take to donation bin. My GF went thru all bags and only found 1.5 bags worth taking in, the rest was garbage.
Then it’s get my rollcage to coexist with the new wheel wells in the EB.
Today it’s tidy up the garage a bit after the new year start to decluttering of my parents place. 7 bags they asked us to take to donation bin. My GF went thru all bags and only found 1.5 bags worth taking in, the rest was garbage.
Then it’s get my rollcage to coexist with the new wheel wells in the EB.
Started to install the O/H door in the addition
Loose Nut Buster
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Wrapped up complete brake replacement on Dad's '96 Park Avenue. Bled the lines with my new Motive pressure bleeder. It worked well, glad I got it.
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Outlawmws
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ZRX, did you happen to have the wrong SIZE bolt, or was the bolt itself stripped/substandard?
Phantom, if those 12 ga wires were corroded, that wi affect the sound quite a bit... (especially the infamous "green gunge" the clear insulation often gets.)
Phantom, if those 12 ga wires were corroded, that wi affect the sound quite a bit... (especially the infamous "green gunge" the clear insulation often gets.)
No idea if it has anything to do with the clear insulation, but often if the wire is CCA (copper clad aluminum) then that is likely issue. CCA is well known to cause issues in car stereos, which live in similar environments to shop stereos.
PassnThru
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Cleaned up an old Craftsman toolbox to hold gun cleaning supplies. Nothing special - I'd say it was about late 70s, maybe early 80s.
zippi
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ZRX61
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The original bolts, the stainless bolt & the allen bolt were all M6 thread.
The original fell out. The (new) stainless bolt felt like it was threading in & then would just start spinning in the stripped hole, the bolt that's in there now tightened up & I used a 5mm allen socket on a 1/4 drive ratchet to tighten it, not a regular allen wrench.
I've been wrenching on **** since the mid '70's & have never had this happen before.
ddawg16
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I found my garage floor.
Actually, got a lot of stuff done....purging....etc.
Pics later
Actually, got a lot of stuff done....purging....etc.
Pics later
Deadsquiggles
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kaymccampbell
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Almost finished the extension wings on the dogeater. Ran out of MIG gas as I was skinning the last side.