What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[welder4956]

Got the stepladder out and removed one of the gutter downspouts to shorten it for the new driveway height, then reinstalled it.

Bought a flexible chimney brush for the fireplace, but it came with a button connection for the extension rods and I already have a set of threaded rods. There was supposed to be a threaded adapter with it, but it was not in the package. I had one rod that was damaged, so I cut the end off, drilled it to allow access to the set screw for replacing the strings, then welded it to the new brush. Had to use a bottle of water between each bead segment to keep from damaging the plastic head. Looks like it is going to work just fine.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Grinding paint off the Mustang rearend.

 

[larry4406]

Stocked the fridge with beer.

Brought in firewood; supposed to be nasty rain tomorrow.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Finished the majority of the paint grinding and like Larry, brought firewood in.

 

[rlwhitetr3b]

Got the container of sidewalk salt and spread some on a few feet of the sidewalk. Decided that no one in their right mind would be out in the ice today and put the salt back in the garage.

 

[harley jim]

Cleaned some more, then I put the Jeep in the shop to work on it.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Put away a can of PB B'laster.

Tommy

 

[coldh2o]

Started to tear down the front end of the '72 C10. Doing a complete remove/clean/paint/replace as needed of brakes, steering, suspension.

Upper ball joints are still riveted to the control arm, guessing they are original - still pretty tight, not bad for 50 years but they'll get replaced.

Dropped the power steering box on my arm, slight miscalculation on how heavy it was going to be.

Tackling springs and control arms tomorrow. Got a spring compressor but still a bit nervous.

 

[Magnum440d100]

My brother came over with my nephews, so we all got productive.

My nephews (8 and 10) decided to demolish the solid ice block in the wheelbarrow (was liquid, and used as quick water for when I have a fire, but temps dropped rapidly and now it’s ice! Hahaha)

I had brought this bed from Southern California to either use on a project out here, or to sell to fund a current project. After having it for sale for a bit, and dealing with flakes, I decided to move it. When I brought it over, I had no help, so I drug it into the shop and left it.

Today, with my brothers help, we drug the 73 out with the 68, put the bed in the corner, out of the way, and backed the 68 in.

The 77 does “run” and that’s next on the agenda, is to get it starting “reliably” and “repeatedly” lol.

If both vehicles that are stored in there “run” I can pull them out and work on something in there.

Same with the firewood as the bed. Before the trucks were in there, I dropped a couple of cords in there and stacked it against the back wall where there was already a rick built. Slowly this winter, I’ve been burning through the stuff on the floor, which I’m glad to do, as it’s nice having the floor space back.

So now that the bed is out of the way, I was able to unload the rest of my trailer (minus the Lincoln and a few odds and ends). Next few days are going to be spent unboxing/unloading/organizing parts.

The shop has no power, but I’m thinking of running extension cords around the inside, plugged into some harbor freight LED’s, just for some light. Then wire it properly as time permits, or just pay to have it wired.

One step “closer” to having a usable space to work on stuff!

 

[kaymccampbell]

Dropped my new floodlights on the bench and ran. A 2 pack of floods was half the price of a replacement lens for one.

 

[Outlawmws]

Kay, what did you get? LED? I need some new...

 

[kaymccampbell]

Kay, what did you get? LED? I need some new...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNBMTHG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

They're great. I've dropped them and whacked them, and done other bad things to them. They only bad part is that they break when you drop them on the glass from 2 storeys up. I put a pair of those magswitches on each of them, so they stick to different bases I've made up and the side of machines. I like these, cause they're the original deal and actually stick. A pair is as pricey as two floods, but for my purposes they're worth it.

Amazon.com

 

[Outlawmws]

Thx Kay!

 

[niget2002]

Got the doors built for the aquarium stand and started laying out the plumbing.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Thx Kay!

Oh, and another for your daughter. The whole pink chickin herd.

 

[jonshonda]

After receiving our latest utilities bill, went out to the garage to check for air leaks! Natural Gas has doubled in price, and they stated electricity is going up as well.

 

[sweetk30]

Blew apart my new to me RAMSEY DCY200R narrow drum winch . Leaking all over and needed the gear box and motor re-clocked back to normal position. Gasket and seal kit is 85.00 bucks . Crazy but is what it is anymore . Prob lucky i could even find one these days .

 

[nadogail]

Got the stepladder out and removed one of the gutter downspouts to shorten it for the new driveway height, then reinstalled it.

Bought a flexible chimney brush for the fireplace, but it came with a button connection for the extension rods and I already have a set of threaded rods. There was supposed to be a threaded adapter with it, but it was not in the package. I had one rod that was damaged, so I cut the end off, drilled it to allow access to the set screw for replacing the strings, then welded it to the new brush. Had to use a bottle of water between each bead segment to keep from damaging the plastic head. Looks like it is going to work just fine.

Sometimes we just have to be a better engineer than whoever designed the original product that just didn’t quite work.
Good thinking on the brush bristle cooling.

 

[PhantomEB]

Beers with a few friends and a new coworker.

as well de-crated my new garage heater.

 

[niget2002]

Work in the shop halted abruptly when I discovered the screws for the brass hinges I bought ****. They went in ok, but when I went to remove them, the heads of half of them snapped off.

I'm going to go find some better hinges later today.

 

[HPRifleman]

Continued my quest to remove broken exhaust manifold studs. Out of the six that are protruding from the head, I was able to get three out due to perseverance. The remaining ones don't want to budge regardless of heat and penetrating fluid. But I haven't given up, I just have to find a new approach. I'm leaving the two that are broken off below the surface for last.

 

[DGersic]

Work in the shop halted abruptly when I discovered the screws for the brass hinges I bought ****. They went in ok, but when I went to remove them, the heads of half of them snapped off.

I'm going to go find some better hinges later today.

Sounds like the cheap chinesium pot metal brass plated screws you find everywhere. They work once, usually. Get some real brass screws.

 

[niget2002]

Sounds like the cheap chinesium pot metal brass plated screws you find everywhere. They work once, usually. Get some real brass screws.

I wasn't real imp with the hinges overall. They look nice, but I don't think they're heavy duty enough for the doors. I'm going to get some bigger ones later today.

 

[Outlawmws]

Work in the shop halted abruptly when I discovered the screws for the brass hinges I bought ****. They went in ok, but when I went to remove them, the heads of half of them snapped off.

I'm going to go find some better hinges later today.

Sounds like the cheap chinesium pot metal brass plated screws you find everywhere. They work once, usually. Get some real brass screws.

Predrill a pilot always and use bar soap on the threads as that reduces the torque required immensely.

 

[niget2002]

Predrill a pilot always and use bar soap on the threads as that reduces the torque required immensely.

I did. Like I said, they went in well. For some reason the heads popped when I went to remove them.

 

[Outlawmws]

I did. Like I said, they went in well. For some reason the heads popped when I went to remove them.

Wow, that[s pretty bad, the next step would be to have a set of steel screws to "Tap" the holes, then use the chicom junk... (since we can't get away from them it seems)

 

[niget2002]

Wow, that[s pretty bad, the next step would be to have a set of steel screws to "Tap" the holes, then use the chicom junk... (since we can't get away from them it seems)

I think my plan is to switch to stainless steel hardware. It would make more sense being on the an aquarium stand anyways.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Not really my garage but the apparatus bay at the station. Neighboring electrical business had some pallets sitting next door. I grabbed three of the small one, soft woods, and tore them apart. When I get home, they will get trimmed down in length for kindling.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Not really my garage but the apparatus bay at the station. Neighboring electrical business had some pallets sitting next door. I grabbed three of the small one, soft woods, and tore them apart. When I get home, they will get trimmed down in length for kindling.

So, like, are you the subject of a statewide manhunt for knocking over a bank?

 

[NUTTSGT]

So, like, are you the subject of a statewide manhunt for knocking over a bank?

LOL what ?!?!

 

[kaymccampbell]

LOL what ?!?!

Your first post only shows the truck full of wood, not the text that decided to pop after I quoted you.

 

[kaymccampbell]

LOL what ?!?!

If you want, you can delete the last few posts.

 

[Flat Thunder Channel]

So far today I took down all the outside Christmas Decorations and stowed them. I currently have two inflatables in my garage drying off before they can be wadded up. It wasn't my favorite task, but figured it was the perfect time. It's 40°F outside here today. Hope to get out to the shop more yet today..... Coffee break

 

[Beelzeboss]

Put my car back together (oil pan back on, radiator back in, coolant and oil change) and then took it sliding!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Your first post only shows the truck full of wood, not the text that decided to pop after I quoted you.

Yeah, had to get the picture off my phone and then put the text in afterwards.

You were quick with your response.

 

[NUTTSGT]

If you want, you can delete the last few posts.

Nah, it gives people something to talk about.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Yeah, had to get the picture off my phone and then put the text in afterwards.

You were quick with your response.

At least I have confirmation that I wasn't hallucinating.

 

[Outlawmws]

I was figuring slow internet!

 

[PassnThru]

The Explorer sat out all day in the rain and my wife took it to pick up dinner since it was out. When she came back she said it was shaking really bad at the stoplight (at idle). I popped the hood and showed her the water sitting on the coil in the #8 plug hole. It's only happened to me once before in 14 years but I knew what to look for so since I knew it had spent the day in the rain facing downhill - remove the coil and a quick blow out and all should be well for tomorrow.
If it sits level in the rain no worries - but on a downhill slope water from the cowl will drip into the #8 plug hole causing a misfire. It's actually a fairly common problem and a five minute fix but I wonder sometimes how many people were sold 8 new coils and plugs over this very situation.

 

[driftpin]

The plastic button on my wife's Camry brake pedal arm ***'y. for actuating the rear brake lights broke, after 24 years, and nearly 300K miles. Working upside-down on my back under the dashboard isn't much-fun. Fortunately, the Toyota dealer isn't far-away, they had the $3 part and I got it in with a minimum of colorful words and no blood-letting. Then I pulled-out a lot of ferns by our entry door and along the front knee-wall of the house. I suppose I'll put down some mulch and some small colorful plants for an accent. That's the area of concern of SWMBO.