LeonardY
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Does your ATM have small bills or just $20s?2 hours with an xacto blade and a straight edge. Had to freehand the curves. Is it perfect? No. Will it look OK from the street? Yes.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Fordguy1964
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Thanks for rubbing it in that you still have your bird!
I miss mine. I had a 70 Lucerne Blue 400 4 speed. (I owned many but that was my favorite.) I kick myself for selling it! What year is yours?New Balance is on myI'm a cheap guy, sometimes. One way I save some $ is to repair my sneakers, the need for which happens as the factory glue fails on the tread. I use contact cement and Scotch masking tape to hold the joints together overnight, and get 'em back in-service. I can get years out of a pair, and being retired, I don't use them as-hard as I once did. I buy new replacements on-sale, often at someplace like Famous Footware, Designer Shoe Warehouse, or sometimes Marshall's or TJ Max. About $60 is what I'd pay, at the most. I like New Balance because of the width availability, and they compliment my polo shirt and jorts so-well!
My latest pair, Skechers hiking fabric/leather shoes are still in the box. Quality Goodyear soles, waiting until my current repair job runs its course, and they get holes, or the sole rips-out.
I fixed a pair of Reeboks w/the Scotch masking tape/DAP-Weldwood contact cement, now back in service.
I usually have to use a bit of solvent on a cloth to remove residual masking tape glue from the soles, or otherwise they pick-up dirt like magnets and iron debris.
I have a pair of older New Balance sneakers, repaired this way > once, which have been relegated to the lowest spot on the totem pole, 'painting sneakers.' They get used for the dirty job of painting whatever needs that work, and I don't worry about them becoming peppered with splotches of paint, glue, grease or sanding residue.
list. I usually buy a couple pair of sneakers on sale so I don't go without. After the first pair of NB fell apart from wear, I went to use the new unused pair. After a week, the soles just fell apart. I emailed NB explaining the situation and asking if they could do anything. Told them about purchasing multiple pair, etc. I was figuring they'd send me a 50% off coupon or something. Nope. Nada. Can't help you. They've lost me as a customer. Too bad... I liked the shoes.M.Brane
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I've driven a Miata on the track, and while it was quite fun being 6' I'm a little cramped in one. Probably go for a Mustang even though I'll sacrifice a lot in the handling dept. Would prefer a RX-7, but the emissions overlords wouldn't go for that.
Outlawmws
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If I can find enough steel in the cab of the toy van, consider that idea stolen!
An old buddy of mine is 6' 4" and he could not drive my 66 truck as the steering wheel had been a car transplant and it sat lower. Same guy was shocked that he fit in a Samurai perfectly..
bmwrd0
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I went and fetched a drill for the wife, and then backed away slowly.
The quickest way for us to get in a fight, which almost never happens after a couple decades together, if for one of us to try and "help" the other one. So, we just avoid it. If she needs something, she will ask.
Otherwise, purging, organizing, etc.
The quickest way for us to get in a fight, which almost never happens after a couple decades together, if for one of us to try and "help" the other one. So, we just avoid it. If she needs something, she will ask.
Otherwise, purging, organizing, etc.
LeonardY
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Cleaned and tossed. Got one side done.
Need to do the other side tomorrow.
Figured out how to get some more clamps on the back of the rack.
I managed to empty the entire bucket of clamps. I can toss that into the shed. Just one less thing to shove out of the way.
Need to do the other side tomorrow.
Figured out how to get some more clamps on the back of the rack.
I managed to empty the entire bucket of clamps. I can toss that into the shed. Just one less thing to shove out of the way.
bugnut
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Played with the 3d printer and removed the carb from the tractor. Waiting on parts....
gearhead1960
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....and just don't "mansplain"....
niget2002
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The joke is the college has so much money, they even put their logo on the bank machines.Does your ATM have small bills or just $20s?
rollinlower
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Not in the garage technically, but ran across a steal on some scoopsLeonardY
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Thanks. It's a 14 inch Delta bought in 1936. I have the receipt somewhere.Nice bandsaw (Atlas)...
This little fella needs to be brought out of retirement and be put back to work...
This is what it looked like when my godfather gave it to me.
Here it is after I restored it.
I showed the restoration in Fine Woodworking years ago. I had discovered Evaporust before it was available commercially. I had to buy 5 gallons from a chemical supply that was licensed to produce it.
Outlawmws
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Nice, but what happened to the 4" jointer?
LeonardY
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It's right here.
There was a horizontal mortiser on the other side. But it was missing a lot of pieces.
Old Man Roger
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One in the center would be more than enough. They used to use 4 to hold a whole single wide down.
Beerhippie
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We have table umbrellas mounted in the center, with the bases below. Summertime, they're a necessity.
Old Man Roger
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Ok 4 inches off center, this isn’t an engineering class.lol
Beerhippie
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It's also good to remember that our "lawn" was a riverbed not too long ago. A vigorous mountain riverbed, full of large cobbles and boulders. Digging it it isn't fun; driving 10" spikes for tent stakes is hit-or-miss. Unless those auger anchors have diamond cutting tips, I doubt they're going in.
I sometimes forget that other places have actual "dirt". I once set 24 fence posts in 1' X 28" auger holes in less than two hours using a rigid-shaft power auger. That was in Sandy, Oregon, where the top soil is tens of feet deep.
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LeonardY
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Finished up the other side of the garage.
Put stuff away. Tossed stuff.
Picked stuff off the floor.
I still have to find a home for some items.
Put stuff away. Tossed stuff.
Picked stuff off the floor.
I still have to find a home for some items.
Beerhippie
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Back to the picnic table modification.
I got two done for demonstrators--the Powers That Be still haven't approved the project. Hurry up and wait again.
Anyhow, I moved the new legs out an inch-and-a-half with a 2X4 spacer:
That still isn't going to keep the tables from pitchpoling when two people sit outside the legs on the same end of the table.
I want to cut the benches off here:
That allows you to sit straddling the legs--which should be stable--but not to sit entirely outside them. Even my scrawny **** would hang half of one cheek off the end if I try.
I think some stain and those will look fine. I could use 2X6 or 2X8 and cut a nice curve on the bottom to look classier--at the cost of another half-hour per leg.
Two down, sixteen to go....
I had the Stihl blower out to blow the drilling dross off the pads.
I got two done for demonstrators--the Powers That Be still haven't approved the project. Hurry up and wait again.
Anyhow, I moved the new legs out an inch-and-a-half with a 2X4 spacer:
That still isn't going to keep the tables from pitchpoling when two people sit outside the legs on the same end of the table.
I want to cut the benches off here:
That allows you to sit straddling the legs--which should be stable--but not to sit entirely outside them. Even my scrawny **** would hang half of one cheek off the end if I try.
I think some stain and those will look fine. I could use 2X6 or 2X8 and cut a nice curve on the bottom to look classier--at the cost of another half-hour per leg.
Two down, sixteen to go....
I had the Stihl blower out to blow the drilling dross off the pads.
Wrench97
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How long is that table?Back to the picnic table modification.
I got two done for demonstrators--the Powers That Be still haven't approved the project. Hurry up and wait again.
Anyhow, I moved the new legs out an inch-and-a-half with a 2X4 spacer:
That still isn't going to keep the tables from pitchpoling when two people sit outside the legs on the same end of the table.
I want to cut the benches off here:
That allows you to sit straddling the legs--which should be stable--but not to sit entirely outside them. Even my scrawny **** would hang half of one cheek off the end if I try.
I think some stain and those will look fine. I could use 2X6 or 2X8 and cut a nice curve on the bottom to look classier--at the cost of another half-hour per leg.
Two down, sixteen to go....
I had the Stihl blower out to blow the drilling dross off the pads.
Mine is a full 8'.
Beerhippie
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We have several different sizes, made by several different woodworkers--none of them me. I think the longest are 8' and the shortest 4'.
ObnoxiousFumes
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All this talk of picnic tables reminds me of this one in a nearby small-town park:That's one option I'm considering. It would still need something to prevent tipping over sideways.
What I'm recommending right now, considering all the tables need refinishing and some need extensive repairs, is to gradually phase out tables as they weather out and replace them with something like these:
Aluminum long picnic table frame- frame only
FREE SHIPPING) 1.5" sch40 (1.9" od x 0.145" wall) aluminum pipe frame,2"x 2"x 3/16" aluminum angle for table top and seats. With all stainless steel hardware included. Zero maintenance and will never rust. Designed to screw boards on from underneath. no screw heads or bolt heads showing on top...shop.rosendalepicnictables.com
Which are the tip-proof design already. Add your own boards--which will be much easier to refinish than an entire table and easy to replace as they weather out.
Not a great pic as I was trying not to get other people in the shot, but the frame is made of bent exhaust tubing.
Wrench97
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Ah I can see how the 4'ers could tip on the end but the 8's are pretty heavy to flip up, plus my legs are 6" in from the ends.
WisJim
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With my wonky knees, hips, and back I can't use those kinds of picnic tables unless I sit on the very end of the bench--I am unable to get past the legs and braces.
Beerhippie
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Them's some wicked bending skills! It's also of the "tip proof" design.All this talk of picnic tables reminds me of this one in a nearby small-town park:
Not a great pic as I was trying not to get other people in the shot, but the frame is made of bent exhaust tubing.
Once again, think bigger people without bigger brains. I've seen those 8'ers go right over.
The extended benches are a really stoopid design decision. Your 6" overlap is the right way to go. The benches on these extend over 19" beyond the outside of the legs.
LeonardY
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What about a single leg coming from the end table on each end?
Need to cut up a tree that came down on my parents property...so I got the Stihls ready.
kaymccampbell
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Stripped support from another riser. Designed a desktop version of the phone charger that's in the car. Sliced it and added fuzzy skin. Printed same. Pre-sliced and fuzzy skinned the next two risers. Started one printing.
Beerhippie
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Just NO. Think of the bracing to make that work? Cut the damned benches down so they can't tip that way.
I do have the pub manager on my side for gradually replacing the tables with tip-resistant, tubular-leg designs.
But, once again, come up with an idiot-proof design....
You know the rest.
lolaetype
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The 97 F-150 started blowing hot air regardless of the temp setting. Turns out the blend door broke at the base, a fairly common problem. Two ways to fix it. Disassemble the dash or buy a Dorman kit that requires you to cut into the heater box and install a new door with a steel insert that will probably outlast both me and the truck. Today I did the disassembly. The new door from Rock auto is scheduled for delivery tomorrow.
It took about 90 minutes to get this far. Cuts are made, actuator is removed, old door is out.
It took about 90 minutes to get this far. Cuts are made, actuator is removed, old door is out.
swsman
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You do know there are weld in kits to drop the floor pan and accomodate tall guys.
Also there is Marad and Lotus Tillet seats options.
I am 5'11" and did some foamectomy to stock seat in my NB.
Marad seat is still on the wishlist.
I do not race the car, but do like to go for a canyon carve now and then.
Truth be told motorcycles have swayed me over, interestingly on the bike I am more grandpa style rider and just enjoy puttering around.
2015 DR650 is just about perfect bike for my needs, my '12 Ninja 650 might leave the garage at some point.
GrayFlattop
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How about a monolithic concrete pour?
Beerhippie
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For the whole yard? I'm in! We can hire some guys from SoCal to paint it to look like grass.
No mo' mow!
M.Brane
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Yes had some racing buddies with a Miata one of their drivers was 6'4". He barely fit. One of the reasons we built our own cage in the RX-7 was we had a similar sized driver for a while. Also weren't completely happy with the design of the kit cage. I believe the one we fabricated is not only more robust, but lighter as well.
aka Larry
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Got the new lower valance and fog lights installed yesterday so my old girl's facelift is now complete.
Also got my new transmission temp gauge installed. I removed a round section of one of the HVAC vents with my Dremel, and glued the shroud in place to hold the gauge. Vent still works, and pivots.
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bmwrd0
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Not in the garage, and not by me, but the wife put this together yesterday:
Indoor greenhouse. She is really getting into inside gardening, and while I showed her how to put the last one together, she did this one herself. Needed some of my tools and used a lot of the tips and tricks I passed on to her, but at 50+ she is starting to not just dump projects like this on me and handling them on her own. Just as proud as when I showed my son how to solder and got him wrenching on bicycles.
Indoor greenhouse. She is really getting into inside gardening, and while I showed her how to put the last one together, she did this one herself. Needed some of my tools and used a lot of the tips and tricks I passed on to her, but at 50+ she is starting to not just dump projects like this on me and handling them on her own. Just as proud as when I showed my son how to solder and got him wrenching on bicycles.
bugnut
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printed a pair of mud flaps for the baja and installed. Started CAD design for shelf to hold front end ballast in the baja