Recent content by Photon440

I'm facing a similar problem with some of my tools. However I'm looking into replacing the cell packs inside the casings. http://toolboyworld.com/eBay/Ryobi_Batt_Rebuild.htm

Perhaps it was a metal hydride powder from inside a storage tank?

Not sure what you mean by "overuse it", I generally get about a year of use out of my molasses mix. I use a dollar store strainer ladle to skim off any mold and it keeps on working. I usually mix about five parts water to one part molasses. Works like a charm.

Sure, a little... Spent my life doing steel fab and welding, working on the railroad. That job also included a lot of wood work and piping (air brakes). On the side I fiddle with cars, both body and mechanical. Trying to get my shop organized but I think I spent more time putting in a...

Hi all, thanks for allowing me to stumble through your marvelous forum. I'm on a couple of car sites but this place looks like the all around discussion board that will keep me busy for awhile! Oh, thanks to Big Bad Dad for helping me discover The Garage, through a link from another place.