What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[gearhead1960]

Watched the installer put in NEW insulated garage doors....yea

Here's the openings without the horrible builder grade doors I had to live with for 30 years...


....the old (bottom) and the new (top)....

.....and the finished product....

...love me some new doors....

 

[bulletpruf]

Around here, two storage units that big would equal a shop payment.

The pics are of my 20' x 50' shop.

I have two 10' x 20' storage units across the parking lot (visible in one of the pics) for overflow storage. My '71 Javelin road race project is in one; I keep the dozer or the '72 Javelin in that one.

 

[rollinlower]

The pics are of my 20' x 50' shop.

I have two 10' x 20' storage units across the parking lot (visible in one of the pics) for overflow storage. My '71 Javelin road race project is in one; I keep the dozer or the '72 Javelin in that one.

at least you got a little MOPAR in ya

 

[bulletpruf]

at least you got a little MOPAR in ya

Not sure that I have anything that qualifies as a Mopar, but I am fond of a b-body. Had a black on black '71 GTX (440, 4bbl, 4 sp, spoilers, air grabber, Track Pack) and hemi RR (original 383 car with strong pump gas 426 hemi) years ago.

 

[jimkinney]

Doorbell button quit working yesterday, almost missed the dog groomer.
A few minutes with some sandpaper and it's back in business.

I'm probably the only house in the neighborhood without a ring doorbell camera, but I can fix the one I have.

 

[Beerhippie]

Oh, ye of little faith....



2 batteries, charger, camera, waterproof case (30M), remote and a dozen assorted mounting bits.

Value: $170. My cost? Whining in the right place.

Now to try it out.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Nice!

 

[Outlawmws]

Awesome Timm!

 

[2001ZR2]

After having guests for week and beginning the process of getting the house back in order...

Broke out the file to fix a storm door that for some reason the frame was banana shaped with the largest part of the curve at the latch.

After fixing that and raising the sweep so the door would fully closed...I noticed the latch is installed with sloped side towards the swing of the door. I'll fix that tomorrow as it was dark and I needed to start getting ready for going back to work tomorrow. Just couldn't see until.all the other issues were addressed.

 

[Outlawmws]

Kitchen window AC installed - now where did I put the condensation catch bottle and "feed ramp"?

 

[Beerhippie]

Kitchen window AC installed - now where did I put the condensation catch bottle and "feed ramp"?

Y'know that bottle of windshield washer fluid that you forgot to add to the vehicles? Once that's empty, perfect condensate catch bottle... If you remember what you wanted it for.

 

[bugnut]

Have you tried braid on the Zebcos? On open face spinners braid is a common thing to avoid twisting tangles but I've never seen it used on closed faced. Just curious.

@Hooked I do not think I have used braid on a closed Zebco. Might try it on a 33, as I use braid on everything else, both salt and fresh water, open spinning reels. The smaller diameter and more limp line might really change up the feel. I probably have some leftover 3 or 4 lb from the ultralight reels....Hummmm.......

 

[SMOKEYBEAR]

Chased an issue on the boat trailer. Surge brakes locking up when in reverse, inspected the solenoid that locks it out, rewired it to eliminate the quick splice that was there, found the blown fuse on the truck, replaced it, blew another fuse. Inspected the blue/ back up light circuit....found the problem. 100% self inflicted error. Access is pretty challenging, inside the frame between the tandem axles. I'll fix it this evening after work.

Fixed this self inflicted error. It was everything I new it would be, the boat trailer is very low, hard to jack up, odd to find proper jack stand placing and be able to remove the tires ( tight fit with the dual axle/ fender design). ..hard to access, tight space, everything just out of reach, minimal slack in the harness.. but I have it complete, replaced the micro fuses on the truck and I'm back in business.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Cleaned, flung, put away. Pulled out toys and then dropped them on my clean spot.

 

[bmwrd0]

Did more unburying of the main work bench, reassembled a couple planes in the process, scrapped more paint on the lathe.

 

[gearhead1960]

Re-installed “SPCL” plates….

 

[Kurt4440]

This was just going to be spark plugs on my buddies kids 2009 Camry. 180,000 miles and they might be the original plugs. A new valve cover gasket seemed like a good idea.





I am tempted to start giving classes on basic car maintenance, like I did with my own children.

 

[aka Larry]

I helped a friend install a trailer hitch on his 2015 Ford Edge.

It wasn't brain surgery, but it wasn't exactly 'easy' either. The very limited access to the end of the frame rails to use the fish wires for the bolts, was at least 90% of the battle. I could just barely get my part of my hand in the space to get it done. The good news was all the pieces fit perfectly, and we didn't have to "make anything work", which is very unusual in my experience of late.

I'm not saying it's impossible to do alone, but it took the two of us about 3 hours using my lift. The instructions said "DIY Install Time = 1 Hour. Professional Install Time = 30 mins. I'd pay $500 to see anyone do this on this vehicle in one hour. I'd pay $1000 to see it done in 30 mins.

 

[rollinlower]

I snuck out to the garage for a little bit before going to a dr appointment this morning

 

[Outlawmws]

Toes. ^^^^

 

[930dreamer]

KRA 398A flat tire, I didn't think I'd have to remove the axle to get the wheel off!

Axle is 3/4" diameter and most replacements are 5/8".

 

[Mike65]

I removed the front valance, front fender extensions & the gravel shield to prep for painting.

 

[gearhead1960]

Inventoried my bayonets for my vintage military assault rifles...

First up are two for my Swedish Model 1896 Mauser....

...next are a pair for my M1 Garand....

...British No. 9, Mk. I pattern bayonet for my British Enfield rifle...

...and a pattern No 4, Mk. II bayonet also for the British Enfield..KII spike
The No. 9, Mk. I pattern was the replacement for the No 4, Mk. II affectionately known as the "Pig Sticker"....when the ammo runs out, gotta have options...

 

[NUTTSGT]

Worked on the shed door and did the 44K mile oil change on my truck.

 

[BigSteve63]

Finally put up some slat wall in the attached garage. It was great to get all the OPE organized and up off the floor. It was amazing how much space this freed up.

What type of slatwall kit is that? Looking to do similar.

Steve

 

[rcktpwrd]

Checked and topped up the oil in the wife's truck. Probably should check tire pressures before we hit the road on Friday...

 

[niget2002]

Put a bunch of batteries in the car to haul off to the recycler.

 

[manwithtools]

What type of slatwall kit is that? Looking to do similar.

Steve

It was a 4 x 8 kit from Amazon, nothing special...

Slat Wall Paneling Garage Slat Wall Storage Systems Slatwall Panels Power Tool Organizer Wall Mount, PVC Garage Storage & Organization Products Slate Board (Grey, 4ft x 8ft)

I also got all the hangers from Amazon as well, too many to list...

 

[Beerhippie]

Did my usual work ****. Got started on the weekly round of mowing after three days of constant rain.

Made some plates to mount the shovel mounts I bought from Azon:



It's flimsy. Tomorrow, I'll start over again and make another set of plates to go this side of the wires on the basket sides to stiffen it up. Not 100% sure the mounts themselves meet my needs.

The ones I made for the Toy rack are much stiffer and stronger.

 

[BigSteve63]

It was a 4 x 8 kit from Amazon, nothing special...

Slat Wall Paneling Garage Slat Wall Storage Systems Slatwall Panels Power Tool Organizer Wall Mount, PVC Garage Storage & Organization Products Slate Board (Grey, 4ft x 8ft)

I also got all the hangers from Amazon as well, too many to list...

Thank you! Just ordered - 15% off! Just had shoulder surgery today - will be a bit before it gets on the wall..

 

[2001ZR2]

Worked on the storm door and installed the latch for a left swinging door and it works. Had to fix all the other issues before I saw this obvious fubar type error.

Yesterday snuck out for a Facebook marketplace buy...

 

[BonzoHansen]

I put the tartufo my friend got me in the garage freezer. Nice get well gift.

 

[Outlawmws]

Just had shoulder surgery today

Hope that heals well and quickly!

 

[BonzoHansen]

Thank you! Just ordered - 15% off! Just had shoulder surgery today - will be a bit before it gets on the wall..

Happy healing

 

[Ben Buck]

Just outside the barn. I assembled the new “ plastic “ hood pieces for the free JD x300.

No problem with any broke pieces or parts. This mower was an extreme basket case, abused and neglected.

Next is a new seat. I was just tickled that its come this far.

 

[rd65]

Sat and enjoyed a cocktail after mowing the front yard and studied my shop mess. Cleanup can start next week as this is my last full week of work. Next week starts two days a week until they hire my replacement. Woo Hoo! Many projects lined up.

 

[XJSuperman]

Haven't done a dang thing in the garage in a couple weeks other than grab beers or sweep out the water that runs in from the storms. Work is keeping me busy.
I'm jealous of the progress some of you are making on your projects. Well done all.

 

[Jay__Dub]

Oil, Lube, and Filter on the old Cub.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Not a thing and wasn't on the plan to come back into work at noon...

 

[Outlawmws]

Next week starts two days a week until they hire my replacement. Woo Hoo!

I'm guessing retirement is in the offing?