What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Outlawmws]

I found this old small screw driver at an Estate Sale and decided to recuse it.

Nice find and save!

 

[Motorman55]

Pulled out the Harley motorcycles from inside of the garage workshop area. Need to do a bit of re-arranging the workshop area as well as getting rid of the steel shelving next to the Castrol cabinet and various stuff. I want to build a new custom 8' long x 2' deep workbench in its place. Working on drawings for the same now.

Meanwhile I need to move the Handy motorcycle lift a little ways over to get the big Harley 74 FLH up on it. Need to perform some maintenance to it and I don't want to lay on the ground while I do.

With the new Hobby/Artroom pretty well done, and the warm season upon us, I'm turning to working on the garage/shop in-between all the outside garden/yard work PLUS, we're having upgrades done on the outside of the house so there's a lot of work ahead of me between now and Fall in the garage.

Back to work....

 

[niget2002]

Finished the initial build. Just need to take it all apart, round edges, cut the curve in the back, sand, and glue it back together.

 

[Snip's]

For the last few days I've been cutting a gazillion miter cuts on the garage door panel trim...
Yesterday I applied a coat of primer to all those same miter cuts...
Paint dried and today I installed all the panel trim pieces on one garage door...
Tomorrow I'll need to get some putty to fill 2 gazillion nail holes... Then a final top coat of paint...


Then I need to do it all again for the 2nd garage door...

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Any pictures? Always looking for organization ideas.

Not on me at the moment. I can take some when I remember.

 

[M.Brane]

Got Play Girl's™ heat shield done. Didn't come out as pretty as Work Girl's™, but it's buried deep inside so nobody really sees it. Need to get some heat barrier installed on the R side shield now that the upper mount is straight.

 

[BreeStephany]

I recently picked up a couple of older New Britian ratchets for a great price and they are all in mechanical good shape so figured I would give them a good cleaning and once over.




I got them mostly apart, though trying to figure out how to remove the drive gear on the newer? 3/8" ratchet.

Soaked them in dawn soap and boiling water, scrubbed them to get the majority of general filth off of them, soaked them in evaporust and then a little Kroil and oil to prevent flash rusting.



I'm still trying to figure out how to get the drive gear out of the 3/8" ratchet which appears to either have a threaded or pressed bushing which I currently cant get free.


I dont see a circlip that would allow removal of the bushing, but perhaps something I'm not seeing. This ratchet was in pretty rough shape when I got it, the pawl spring is so badly rusted that even after a prolonged soak, I cant get it to free up to remove it.

Curious if anyone has any idea on model number of this particular ratchet or any parts diagrams?

My plan is to spend a little time on the polishing wheel with these and give them a nice polish and then hoping to redo the knurling on the 1/2" ratchet.

The selectors, pawls and drive gears are all in great shape and most of the stamping is in good shape.

 

[jblnut]

Setup Synology NAS #3 today. Can you see a naming pattern lol

 

[Old Man Roger]

Got to get around to watching that show.

 

[2001ZR2]

Spent time on the kitchen knife set my wife has had forever. 1st sharpened them then coated the wood handles with BLO also did the new handle for a machinists hammer.


Changed the oil in my 2021 Colorado diesel.

Then changed the plug and air filter on my mower. Also sharpened the blades. Before mowing the yard.
Edit corrected grammar issues

 

[landrover bodger]

just changed the oil and filters then replaced the rear brakes on my skoda superb.

 

[Jazz1]

Cut out the rot and welded in new piece..now saleable..’92 Toyota 4x4

 

[Itinerant]

Cut out the rot and welded in new piece..now saleable..’92 Toyota 4x4

I had a ‘92 4x4, great little truck. Lots of fond memories adventuring in it with my kids.

 

[racecougar]

Loaded up a couple of ATV's Thursday night to go riding at a local off road park on Friday.






Finished replacing the driver side floor pan in the '73 Mustang on Saturday. Dad primed it on Sunday.





Tore down the 125cc ATV Sunday to repair the weakest fuel tank mounting I've ever seen. Tacked the broken tab back in place, then doubled it up with another tie back to the frame.

 

[aka Larry]

I did a brake job on a 2018 Jeep Renegade.

First thing I noticed was the locking lug BOLTS, and of course the owner didn't have the key. He just bought it a week ago and I also discovered it was missing the spare, jack, and lug wrench. I guess he wasn't planning on having a flat, but to be honest I would be shocked if this dude could actually change a tire.

I went to HF and bought this Maddox Universal Locking Lug Nut Removal Set hoping it would do the trick.




Fortunately it worked like a champ!

The rest of the job went smoothly after that, but this thing shouldn't be allowed to wear the Jeep badge IMO as it's really just a Fiat.

 

[Mezz2006]

Spent a decent amount of time in the shop this weekend. Got the lights I put up last weekend tied in to the panel and functioning. Replaced the damaged sheet of roof steel with help from my Father-in-law.
On Sunday I replaced the suspension on our camper. New springs, wetbolt kit, and Dexter Ez-Flex Equalizer. Looking forward to smoother towing. The additional lighting i hooked up on Saturday was really helpful.

 

[Bob Peach]

Finished the lift install. Torqued the mounting bolts, filled and bled the hydraulics, completed wiring. Finished at last.

 

[gearhead1960]

The garage looks like it was hit by a bomb. SH*t all over, what used to be an open bay. SWMBO is retiring this year from teaching HS and has been bringing home stuff from her classroom that she wants to keep or sell. We have it all priced and spread out for next week’s community yard sale. Still more to go… A lot of it I would have abandoned in the classroom, but she is pissed off at the Admins and many of her associates due to their disrespect and dereliction of duties that she refuses to consider passing anything along to these people. Some have been asking if they can have stuff. She would rather give it away to strangers than let these people have it.

 

[rd65]

The garage looks like it was hit by a bomb. SH*t all over, what used to be an open bay. SWMBO is retiring this year from teaching HS and has been bringing home stuff from her classroom that she wants to keep or sell. We have it all priced and spread out for next week’s community yard sale. Still more to go… A lot of it I would have abandoned in the classroom, but she is pissed off at the Admins and many of her associates due to their disrespect and dereliction of duties that she refuses to consider passing anything along to these people. Some have been asking if they can have stuff. She would rather give it away to strangers than let these people have it.

I feel for you, my wife is principal at an elementary school and some of the people she has to work with are unbelievable. Parents and students are one thing, but some of the employees just need a good throat punch.

 

[rd65]

Loaded up a bunch of recyclables to take to the local county transfer station; metal poles from a Costco awing (the tree won), dead radiator from daughter's Durango & old coolant, used oil filters, and four bad motorcycle, auto, mower batteries. Almost screwed up, kept one battery for a core when I buy a new one for the Ford.

 

[BonzoHansen]

This weekend I finished up the new to me rear axle project in my 93 k1500. A design issue with the lower u bolt bucket/bracket traps moisture and the tubes rot out under the perch - you don't see it until there's a puddle of gear oil. last week i cleaned the housing i picked up used, gave it some paint. New axle seals & bearings. Got it swapped in Saturday. Added drain holes to the new lower brackets. So far so good.

 

[Jakeweldsalittle]

Got some stuff crossed off my list this weekend. Instead of scrapping the old oven from the remodel, I kept it. Mounted it on an old tool cart I had (cut down for the oven). Going to use it hopefully to get into some powdercoating and hopefully some pre and post heat needs for welding. Just need to buy a 240 plug for it to use on my welder circuit. The cart isn't really big enough, but it was free, and the oven feels stable. I thought I got a picture of that, but I guess I didn't. I'll have to grab one. Also, it's small engine season. Did my first mow after raking the lawn. I always sharpen the blade after the first cut (never know what I'll find from winter). Upon further inspection, it needs a new drive belt. So I ordered one along with a new air filter that came with a fuel filter and spark plug. May as well do it all. That should be here Friday just in time for the next mow. Also, finished up the other concrete countertop for the kitchen and got that placed. Time to order some backsplash. Other than that, plenty of playoff hockey and beers in the garage.

 

[Outlawmws]

I thought I got a picture of that, but I guess I didn't. I'll have to grab one.

Definitely, 'cause

 

[BonzoHansen]

That's my mower! Lol

 

[Jakeweldsalittle]

That's my mower! Lol

It looked familiar when I saw your post haha. It's been a good machine for my little 1/4 acre. I think I bought it like 15 years ago for around $200 new. I've only replaced the drive cable on it, and changed the oil and sharpened blades. Usually starts on the first or second pull, tops.

Edit: looks like I was looking at someone else's post and thought it was you, but my statement still stands ha.

 

[ronr80]

if you own a newer Buick and replace the engine oil be careful of the drain plug , and the oil pan , all are plastic , had a customer complain about a drip after the dealer replaced his engine oil and filter , well the dumdum at the dealer used his gorilla muscles to tighten the drain plug and cracked it , look at the pic top to bottom, it fits a 3/8 drive tool, but if you insert an 8 mm allen key it will sit right at the bottom of the plug . no torque involved just turn it 1/4 one hand till it stops. DONE

 

[Beerhippie]

Back to tree pruning on an almost hot day--80 right now.



Starting at the top. This tree is so badly overgrown that you can barely see where I spent the last hour and removed the equivalent of a small tree already.



Two hours in and still barley visible. I've now removed a couple of fair-size trees worth. I'm having to "walk down" the brush trailer to get it all in there. The trailer belongs to one of the pub owners and he said he'd leave the hitch for me so I could tow it to the burn pile--but he forgot and left town for a week.

I'm starting top-down because removing the cut branches from the tree can do a fair amount of damage. By working my way down, I can prune out the damaged stuff.

I have a special technique for determining where the top of the tree--and the ends of the branches--will be. Climb as high as I'm comfortable, then as far as I can safely and comfortably reach is the new top. My folding saw is getting goodly workout.

Now I have to stop for a while and sharpen tools--it's been two trees and some since I last touched up the edges and it shows.

 

[Itinerant]

Went through a couple of drill indexes to catalog what I am missing.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have a special technique for determining where the top of the tree--and the ends of the branches--will be. Climb as high as I'm comfortable, then as far as I can safely and comfortably reach is the new top.

The Scientific Method!

 

[Beerhippie]

Mowed another eighth of an acre or so. First mowing of the season, so heavy and rank.



It's now 83 and I feel the need for a cold beverage while I sharpen tools and mower blades.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have some poplars that are needing some dead branch removal (as well as as removing the now dead Silver maple) So I'll be looking ad a good pole chain/power saw that isn't a toy. - Open to suggestions here...

 

[Beerhippie]

I have some poplars that are needing some dead branch removal (as well as as removing the now dead Silver maple) So I'll be looking ad a good pole chain/power saw that isn't a toy. - Open to suggestions here...

Poplars and their cousins, willows, are my least favorite tree to work on. Very heavy wood and very brittle. I prefer to trim them off at ground level.

Those things scare me.

 

[Outlawmws]

Anyone have this one? pros/Cons?

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

I live you can use it without the pole and it has 2 batteries and a 15 foot pole...

 

[niget2002]

Rounded parts of the chair, then rigged up my "spindle sander" to sand the curves.

After dinner I'll do all the flat sanding and start assembling.

Theres a hole on the bottom where I put a 2" dust collector hose while sanding.

 

[Wrench97]

Anyone have this one? pros/Cons?

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

I live you can use it without the pole and it has 2 batteries and a 15 foot pole...

I have a 18v Milwaukee I've used lightly for the past 3 years now, no complaints .

 

[Beerhippie]

Rounded parts of the chair, then rigged up my "spindle sander" to sand the curves.

After dinner I'll do all the flat sanding and start assembling.

Theres a hole on the bottom where I put a 2" dust collector hose while sanding.

Get a kid to run the spindle up and down and it's an oscillating sander!

 

[Outlawmws]

Anyone have this one? pros/Cons?

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

I like you can use it without the pole and it has 2 batteries and a 15 foot pole...

They lied, its just under 9 ft, (assumes a 6 ft user...)

 

[niget2002]

I made it back out after dinner (and arguing with the daughter about what constitutes "practicing piano")...

Parts are all sanded. I did find some loose knots, so I knocked them out and filled the voids with thickened epoxy. I'll finish sanding those tomorrow and get the chair glued together.

It's going to be living outside, so I'm trying to figure out how to finish it. I'm highly considering a few coats of satin spar varnish.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Anyone have this one? pros/Cons?

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : Electric Pole Saws for Tree Trimming 15ft, Cordless Pole Saw Chainsaw with Battery and Charger, 6"&8" Mini Chainsaw for High Tree Branches Pruning & Wood Cutting, Gifts for Men Dad Husband Gadget : Patio, Lawn & Garden

www.amazon.com

I live you can use it without the pole and it has 2 batteries and a 15 foot pole...

I have the HF green plug in one. It's served me well for ages on hundreds of trees. Still works like a champ, though it's getting a touch noisy.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Drilled pen blanks til my thigh gave up.