Recent content by Gutman

Same reason for me to open one up. I too was amazed at the simplicity of that design. About that same time, I was fighting issues with the opener for the one door that had it, and I decided to just decommision it in place since the door wasn't hard to open manually. That door did not have...

Thanks for the input. Found a replacement at summit racing for cheaper than I expected ($225), free shipping, and should be here before the weekend. So a swap is in my future and I can do a more detailed teardown and inspection at a later date.

I’ve got a Kobalt VT6362 compressor (60 gal upright, 3 HP) I bought 10-15 years ago, and until recently, have had no issues. However... A couple weeks ago, I found my compressor running and upon inspection, I found that the compressor discharge tube leading to the tank split and separated just...

And a big magnet on a lanyard for dropped hardware. I know this from experience. I also use combination wrench or socket and breaker bar. I tried the ratchet but as stated by others, the post-use maintenance time took longer than the use time. I'm currently waiting on lower water levels so I...

A picture of your setup might help.

Mine was a lower slope roof, but I put the panel in place and drove two screws about 3-4 feet up from the edge to hold the panel in place, then I was able to lift up the lower edge, prop it up with a 2x4 on edge, install the closure strip with sealant on top, and slide the 2x4 out, then screw in...

Not sure of RI, but I'll bet you'd find a glass place that'd be able to do it. If you're able to remove the sliding panels from the window frame easily, you could remove them and take them to them. If they're challenging to remove, I'd have them measure and replace. My guys knew what they...

Not sure of what your definition of shot is in your case, as it's hard to see any specific issue. Is it a matter of the window frames are bent or damaged and don't slide, or is it that the glass and seals are bad? You might have success in contacting a local glass place to see if they can...

Never thought about that, but I remember mats like that as a kid.

Finally got around to some deep and long-needed cleaning in the shop/garage. And it appears that I've accumulated more than one old v-belt from years of repairs/maintenance on mowers, tillers, snow blower, and other various types of power equipment. Though I've typically tried to replace...

Looks pretty stout. Went back and looked at your previous posts on the sliders and I'm very impressed with both your design and execution. Don't have a toyota, but your design has given me some ideas to put in my head for my truck. These pics put the reality into the CAD drawings you showed...

I agree, however, the previous owner of my shop was pretty proud of them, as he built a lot of the cabinetry with slotted screws. And carriage bolts with square nuts.

Do they require permits for a just a repair? That'd be a double ugghhh for me.

I second SWISCO. It took me some time but I was able to find replacement parts for several storm doors, sliding doors, and other window hardware, all out of production. I'll bet that boss that broke off is attached to the plate on the opposite side of the door. You might be able to find a set...

Yes. but only if they stayed at the 'Express' the previous night. Usually, the ventilation lineup in port kept all the pesky buggers out, but occasionally, while underway, a resilient one would magically appear after days/weeks underway and it became a hunt to capture it and see how long it...