GreenIron
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I watched videos while enjoying 3 cold beers.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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kaymccampbell
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Made a handle for my new turning tool. Turned a herd of little mushrooms. Blew up a bandsaw blade and sander belt.
rayra
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Got the two halves of the big pergola beam fashioned today, staining in the morning and late afternoon tomorrow.
My ogive jigs are getting a little beat up, next similar project I'll have to make some new ones. I attached the patterns to both sides of the beam as guides for the flush trim bits, but first I have to hog out most of that wood to be removed with a variety of other tools, mostly a sawzall. Don't have a proper large bandsaw, which would be much more suitable.
Anyway, hog it out, then two passes with the router, one on each side with the patterns in place. Then remove the patters and adjust the router height and make two more passes, using the first cuts as the guide for the top bearing on the flush trim bit.
Then I clean up the curve with a beltsander and use a 1/8" radius bit in a trim router over all the fresh edges. Then a bit of sanding sponge work to smooth out the edges and round the corners.
Once stained, the half-lap joint at the other ends put together with construction adhesive and big Simpson screws, it's getting put up in place spanning the main beams of the pergola already in place.
My ogive jigs are getting a little beat up, next similar project I'll have to make some new ones. I attached the patterns to both sides of the beam as guides for the flush trim bits, but first I have to hog out most of that wood to be removed with a variety of other tools, mostly a sawzall. Don't have a proper large bandsaw, which would be much more suitable.
Anyway, hog it out, then two passes with the router, one on each side with the patterns in place. Then remove the patters and adjust the router height and make two more passes, using the first cuts as the guide for the top bearing on the flush trim bit.
Then I clean up the curve with a beltsander and use a 1/8" radius bit in a trim router over all the fresh edges. Then a bit of sanding sponge work to smooth out the edges and round the corners.
Once stained, the half-lap joint at the other ends put together with construction adhesive and big Simpson screws, it's getting put up in place spanning the main beams of the pergola already in place.
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Steve in UT
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3d printed an Interlock for a friend who wants to put his new kiln on the same circuit as his hot tub.
cpttuna
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valve stem????????????????
rayra
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Does she make a lot of hard left turns? how do the shoulders of the tire tread look?
I definitely have that - and my CRS is getting worse all the time - but I'm afraid that I might also be suffering from TMS - Too Much ****. But I'm sticking with putting the blame on CRS for the time being!
Magnum440d100
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Which one? Lol
The Cummins is out of commission. It’s leaking fuel from the VP44. I wasn’t gonna worry about fixin it just yet, as I had the Dakota and the k1500 to drive. Then I sold the K1500 lol. Plus it doesn’t fit in the garage to where I can work on it. It fits when the front bumper touches the back wall. I’ll have no room to walk around it. Though now that I think about it, I wonder if I take the front and back bumpers off, if I can make it fit that way? With the back bumper off, I can roll the truck back that far towards the garage door. Or maybe back it in and work on it that way, but I’d need to have the garage door open. That may not work
The 77 needs brakes sorted out (probably just the lines), fuel system sorted out (running off a jug ATM), and tires (2 flats, no compressor. So they gotta come off and get taken to a tire shop for new tires as they’re over a decade old anyway). I did go get the title in my name, and transferred the plates from the K1500 to it. So it’s legally road ready.
The 72 I “could” drop in the original motor. I built the one in it, but I didn’t touch the heads. It promptly dropped a valve the second/third time I fired it up to break in the cam.
The 68 runs and drives, but not registered. The title was stolen while I was gone.
There are other cars around here that I could fix up. The 08 impala for instance. It needs a transmission. I have the new transmission. I just wanted to get the Dakota squared away, and all repairs done first. The hubs are the last of the “major” issues on it. After that, I have to address the random hesitation it has. It got incredibly WORSE after fixing the drivers exhaust manifold leak. But since I’ve driven it more, it’s gotten way better. It’s doing it far less frequently and far less severely since before the exhaust fix.
The HHR runs but has a miss like a burnt valve. At least it did before it was parked. Fired it up and moved it from near the pole barn to near the main garage in anticipation of working on it. It ran quite well, but “breaks up” in the higher RPM’s. The friend of the previous owner says that when her son was driving it, “flames” were coming from the exhaust(?) or it was glowing red(?) or something. I’m thinking bad catalytic converter somewhere(?)
So I’m not without wheels. I’m just without reliable wheels hahaha
Magnum440d100
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I’m hoping this lets go “easier” after a night long soak in PB Blaster.The hub bolts are a pain.
$15/each at the Dodge parts counter.
A press may work, I don’t have one. Air hammer, even a cheap one, helps.
The rust does eventually let go. A better air hammer would probably help.
Luckily, we have another car, and I work from home, so there’s no rush on the repairs. If something takes a while, I can just lock the door and get back to it later.
I don’t have a air hammer or a working compressor. It’s on the list, just not in the cards right now (space wise or wiring wise. Where it would need to go, there is no outlet even remotely close).
I ordered the bolt, and it won’t get here until March 3rd! Dammit lol I could “probably” get a ride from the neighbor up the street, but she works nights at a mental health clinic in the OPPOSITE direction hahahaha
I’m technically working from home, and don’t have anywhere to be, though I may have to go to town next week some time if I get called. Oh boy lol. I’m more worried about cabin fever. It’s one thing being here. It’s another thing being STUCK here! Hahaha
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DGersic
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Which one? Lol
The Cummins is out of commission. It’s leaking fuel from the VP44. I wasn’t gonna worry about fixin it just yet, as I had the Dakota and the k1500 to drive. Then I sold the K1500 lol. Plus it doesn’t fit in the garage to where I can work on it. It fits when the front bumper touches the back wall. I’ll have no room to walk around it. Though now that I think about it, I wonder if I take the front and back bumpers off, if I can make it fit that way? With the back bumper off, I can roll the truck back that far towards the garage door. Or maybe back it in and work on it that way, but I’d need to have the garage door open. That may not work
The 77 needs brakes sorted out (probably just the lines), fuel system sorted out (running off a jug ATM), and tires (2 flats, no compressor. So they gotta come off and get taken to a tire shop for new tires as they’re over a decade old anyway). I did go get the title in my name, and transferred the plates from the K1500 to it. So it’s legally road ready.
The 72 I “could” drop in the original motor. I built the one in it, but I didn’t touch the heads. It promptly dropped a valve the second/third time I fired it up to break in the cam.
The 68 runs and drives, but not registered. The title was stolen while I was gone.
There are other cars around here that I could fix up. The 08 impala for instance. It needs a transmission. I have the new transmission. I just wanted to get the Dakota squared away, and all repairs done first. The hubs are the last of the “major” issues on it. After that, I have to address the random hesitation it has. It got incredibly WORSE after fixing the drivers exhaust manifold leak. But since I’ve driven it more, it’s gotten way better. It’s doing it far less frequently and far less severely since before the exhaust fix.
The HHR runs but has a miss like a burnt valve. At least it did before it was parked. Fired it up and moved it from near the pole barn to near the main garage in anticipation of working on it. It ran quite well, but “breaks up” in the higher RPM’s. The friend of the previous owner says that when her son was driving it, “flames” were coming from the exhaust(?) or it was glowing red(?) or something. I’m thinking bad catalytic converter somewhere(?)
So I’m not without wheels. I’m just without reliable wheels hahaha
Dakotas are real sensitive to the O2 sensors. Mine would barely run with Bosche O2 sensors. Had to take those out and go back to genuine Mopar. So you could be on the right track with the exhaust fix. If so, it should figure it out and get better. Maybe just reset the computer by pulling the battery, see if that helps.
Mikeske
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I got the bumper today and it came with a broken I suspect is a 9k Warn winch. The bolts holding down the winch were a rusted out mess but I was able to get three off and my buddy took a Sawall with metal cutting blade to the final bolt and we sprung it free, funny thing none of the bolts were grade 8, a variety of different sizes and just some cheap bolts and nylock nuts holding it to the bumper.
Then we cleaned up the bumper and did a rattle can shot to it. the bumper will be ready tomorrow after I put a new Harbor Freight 12K winch on it.
I am going to after I install the bumper go back to the Warn winch and clean it up clean all the electrical contacts and solenoid and see what happens. My neighbor has a Jeep Gladiator and if I can fix the winch then he can put the Warn winch on the Gladiator, I owe him a few favors
Then we cleaned up the bumper and did a rattle can shot to it. the bumper will be ready tomorrow after I put a new Harbor Freight 12K winch on it.
I am going to after I install the bumper go back to the Warn winch and clean it up clean all the electrical contacts and solenoid and see what happens. My neighbor has a Jeep Gladiator and if I can fix the winch then he can put the Warn winch on the Gladiator, I owe him a few favors
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Flat Thunder Channel
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Valve stem could be leaking, but then the leak should follow the tire. It tends to stay at the same wheel even after rotations. Which reminds me I need to service this thing.
Driving habits are suspect! Don't mention it to my wife! Haha. I am super curious to know because it did the exact same thing on her previous car. The right front was always the culprit behind the tire light. Now that we identified the problem how do we repair it!? Haha. The sidewalls do not look abused and she doesn't normal park next to curbs.
kaymccampbell
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Maybe she's a closet autocrosser?
Outlawmws
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Its those freeway ramps... she's powering through them...
PhantomEB
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Started prepping the undercarriage of my bronco for welding…..so damn close to having a flat Belly pan…..can’t clock the 205 up any higher.
oh well since I was swapping grinders out left and right I said there has to be a better way here……saw a power bar sitting there for another project that is on hold til weather comes back around…
oh well since I was swapping grinders out left and right I said there has to be a better way here……saw a power bar sitting there for another project that is on hold til weather comes back around…
Mr. Roboto
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Test fit and wired the double din CarPlay radio in my Jeep. Have some fine tuning/adjusting to do still to get the fit right, but it’s in!
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HPRifleman
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Assembled a new Husky shelving unit for the reloading room.
rayra
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I'm thinking curb rubbing causing a leak at the bead, or likewise some very hard left turns likewise pulling on the bead. But either should be revealed by wear on the sidewall or abrasion of the outer edge of the tire treads. Only things I can think of that would cause a regular loss of pressure at the front right corner despite wheel rotations.
And yes, asking could get you assaulted. Heh.
rayra
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Not in the garage right now, but stained the two big beam halves at Noon and will again in the late evening.
Tomorrow is back in the garage forming the two 4'L cross pieces that will emulate a full beam on the back side of the pergola. That large acacia tree shading the patio prevents a full beam along the backside. SO I'm putting up two shorter crosspieces on that side, flanking the tree and from outside the pergola there will be ogive beam tails everywhere there ought to be.
Eventually there will be a large 'L'-shaped grill counter where that short palm tree is, behind the mixer. Stainless propane grill under the black cover will be inboard of those concrete blocks. The weber charcoal grill under the gray cover will be inset in the island counter about where the palm is. And a 40" domed and plastered pizza oven on top of the counter will be at the far end of the 'L' behind the motor of the mixer. With its opening facing under the pergola and aligned with the patio table, also serving as a fireplace.
Tomorrow is back in the garage forming the two 4'L cross pieces that will emulate a full beam on the back side of the pergola. That large acacia tree shading the patio prevents a full beam along the backside. SO I'm putting up two shorter crosspieces on that side, flanking the tree and from outside the pergola there will be ogive beam tails everywhere there ought to be.
Eventually there will be a large 'L'-shaped grill counter where that short palm tree is, behind the mixer. Stainless propane grill under the black cover will be inboard of those concrete blocks. The weber charcoal grill under the gray cover will be inset in the island counter about where the palm is. And a 40" domed and plastered pizza oven on top of the counter will be at the far end of the 'L' behind the motor of the mixer. With its opening facing under the pergola and aligned with the patio table, also serving as a fireplace.
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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Changed the oil in the 2004 Camry and 2008 Escape. Also found the source of the oil leak in the Escape. It is seeping around a few spots on the pan. And where the exhaust runs right by where it’s dripping that’s what it is dripping on. I tracked the leak down by scrubbing it really good with brake cleaner and degreaser and letting it run while being underneath and seeing where it came from. The plug always seizes up in that thing so I had to use a long 1/2 ratchet with a 12 point 15mm as I don’t have a shallow 6 point 1/2 15 at home. I tried using an adapter but that ended up being too long so I’ll be buying a 6 point 15mm 1/2 to have at home. I will replace the drain plug next time too because one corner was slightly rounded off from before I bought it and I finished that corner off today lol. Luckily I was able to tap the socket on to get it tightened. I tightened it with the 3/8 drive stuff.
PassnThru
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Fixed the spray head on the kitchen faucet - it's the type that you can switch between a spray or a stream and it pulls out. It was hard to switch and not switching completely between modes. Couldn't figure out how to get it apart but the internet came to the rescue. Tried to replace the orings but between my metric and SAE assortment not a single one worked. So a thorough cleaning with LimeAway and some silicon on the orings and it's working great now. A new one looks to be between 50 and 60 bucks.
Rescued a mouse - a bluetooth mouse. Batteries had leaked so took it apart and cleaned it up. It's powering up - just have to test it now.
Rescued a mouse - a bluetooth mouse. Batteries had leaked so took it apart and cleaned it up. It's powering up - just have to test it now.
Always lots going on in the garage. I'm so glad that I reconfigured everything years ago.
One of the pet peeves of my wife (and in this case she is kinda right) was the gas/fuel/exhaust smell from the Mustang. Even though I've learned some of the black magic in carb tuning, it still does smell strong.
Pre covid I added a CO detector and a relay that was supposed to trip the fan, if the CO alarm went off and levels got too high. It didn't work.
While re-configuring it to have a smart switch instead of a timer, I was lucky enough to find a wiring diagram online for the relay that indicated how to hook things up, and Voila, it works! Now with the smart switch, I can configure run times, and remotely power it on and off whenever. If the CO gets too high, it will automatically run. Too bad the high-low setting on the fan, can't be incorporated as well.
Last week I added alarm contacts to the garage doors. They work well, and being smart devices can be set up to send alerts on the phone etc, and or trigger cameras.
With the smart app I can trigger the fan when I pull up in the car, before I even open the garage door.
I think I'll add a smart switch to my small air compressor as well maybe. The compressor is remote in my shed, but controlled by a wall switch in the garage. With all the battery tools I leave the compressor off to save power and wear and tear.
With a smart switch I can run up the pressure and or turn it off (if I forget) any time I like.
One of the pet peeves of my wife (and in this case she is kinda right) was the gas/fuel/exhaust smell from the Mustang. Even though I've learned some of the black magic in carb tuning, it still does smell strong.
Pre covid I added a CO detector and a relay that was supposed to trip the fan, if the CO alarm went off and levels got too high. It didn't work.
While re-configuring it to have a smart switch instead of a timer, I was lucky enough to find a wiring diagram online for the relay that indicated how to hook things up, and Voila, it works! Now with the smart switch, I can configure run times, and remotely power it on and off whenever. If the CO gets too high, it will automatically run. Too bad the high-low setting on the fan, can't be incorporated as well.
Last week I added alarm contacts to the garage doors. They work well, and being smart devices can be set up to send alerts on the phone etc, and or trigger cameras.
With the smart app I can trigger the fan when I pull up in the car, before I even open the garage door.
I think I'll add a smart switch to my small air compressor as well maybe. The compressor is remote in my shed, but controlled by a wall switch in the garage. With all the battery tools I leave the compressor off to save power and wear and tear.
With a smart switch I can run up the pressure and or turn it off (if I forget) any time I like.
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kaymccampbell
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Gathered tools and took them to a job.
Dropped the tools on the bench.
Opened up my new kit of hold downs for the drill press and mill.
Dropped the tools on the bench.
Opened up my new kit of hold downs for the drill press and mill.
Magnum440d100
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Not a dang thing lol
Been couch crashing at my own house since I got here in November.
Finally got a bed set up in the master bedroom.
But while I was going in and out of the garage for tools for the bed frame, I did spray some more PB blaster on the hub, and gave it a few whacks with the slide hammer (I left it on yesterday evening). Didn’t do much.
Tomorrow I get to get back at it. So that’ll be a day and a half approximately that it’s been soaked in PB Blaster. Hopefully that counts for something!
Been couch crashing at my own house since I got here in November.
Finally got a bed set up in the master bedroom.
But while I was going in and out of the garage for tools for the bed frame, I did spray some more PB blaster on the hub, and gave it a few whacks with the slide hammer (I left it on yesterday evening). Didn’t do much.
Tomorrow I get to get back at it. So that’ll be a day and a half approximately that it’s been soaked in PB Blaster. Hopefully that counts for something!
Outlawmws
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you need a rack for the grinders just below the power bar...
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Mikeske
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Working alone today I got the bumper with the winch installed on my Ram today. I am so glad I I have a small tractor with pallet forks as it worked perfect and by working alone I could slow and easy aligning the bumper to make it a nice installation. Buddy came over lalater on and helped to put in the control box for the winch under the winch and slightly behind the winch and a angled part of the bumper. I wanted the control box on top but the bumper interfered with that location so relocating the control box was the only option. By moving the box it is better protected anyway. I also order some LED 4" driving lights as the ones on the truck are some cheap incandescent lights that are all rusted on the bottom and no wiring. 
Mr. Roboto
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Finished buttoning up the system in my Jeep. Nice to have some modern amenities in this 23 year old rig! 
Mr. Roboto
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@BlakeTheCarGuy why the sad face? What am I missing haha.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Lol. I’m a purist when it comes to cars. Has to be all stock for me. No offense or anything I just like everything all original. And I’m glad to see your Jeep still running haha. Mine needs an engine blew at 108,000 in 2014. Still sitting there chilling waiting to see the road again.
Mr. Roboto
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Ah, I hear ya. I’m having too much fun modifying this one haha, but nothing I’ve done can’t be un-done should I desire, so I’m okay with it. Someday, I’d like to buy another XJ. 2 door, 5 speed, and will restore it to 100% stock. Best of both worlds! That spec is kind of a unicorn though, and very hard to find.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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That would be super cool. I was unaware they made them with a 5 speed. I haven’t seen a two door one in a long time. I always say mine is one of a kind though it’s solar yellow and that’s the factory color for it 2001 model. I’d like to have another but the car market ain’t friendly anymore.
Outlawmws
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I'm the opposite, I can't really call a vehicle mine until I do something to "make it mine".
This actually has a history going back to at least the model T, as many companies and individuals modified the vehicles to suit their taste or needs.
Factories later supported this with optional add ons. For instance, car radios were an "extra option"
This actually has a history going back to at least the model T, as many companies and individuals modified the vehicles to suit their taste or needs.
Factories later supported this with optional add ons. For instance, car radios were an "extra option"
shedfullatools
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You're making me miss my Xj more and more with all these posts lol, Nice jeep, the stereo upgrade was one of the best things mine had.Finished buttoning up the system in my Jeep. Nice to have some modern amenities in this 23 year old rig!
Kevkx125
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So true well said Outlawmws A car guy can't call a car is own till he puts some personal touch's to it.
619DioFan
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If you have a big pipe wrench slip it onto the top edge of the flange ( 12 o'clock position ) make it tight and then support under the knuckle with a stand . bash the end of the pipe wrench with a sledge. rotate the flange 180 degrees and repeat. this is how those hub buster tools work to knock em loose. might want to strap or duck tape the pipe wrench so it doesn't jump off. never tried this myself but seen it done/work.
PhantomEB
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I do agree, I do have one deep drawers dedicated to my grinders and overstock of zip discs etc.
Loved my XJ, almost 20 years ago that I first got it. Just an aftermarket head unit improved the sound by quite a bit.
FreedomPenguin
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