What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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Old Man Roger
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Looks awesome though.
micromind
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I was making these pencil cups, and almost finished:
..then I thought of adding some inlay for decoration. Here's how they came out:
I probably won't do that again. The inlay was more work than making the cups.
A radial arm saw or even a table saw would have cranked that out in an instant.
BonzoHansen
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I ain't done nothing in the garage for almost 2 weeks. But I acquired some fancy hardware.
Feeling surprisingly good. Might tune up my truck this weekend
WisJim
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When I had back surgery and got my set of fancy lag bolts and hardware, I felt miserable for quite awhile. Just looking at the x-rays even now makes me a bit queasy.
I did use a table saw, and that part did go fast. It wasn't cutting the grooves that was the problem, it was fitting and gluing all the little pieces. Messy and fiddly.
Old Man Roger
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Damn!
I ain't done nothing in the garage for almost 2 weeks. But I acquired some fancy hardware.
Feeling surprisingly good. Might tune up my truck this weekend
Motorman55
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It being the time for motorcycles, sportscars, wrenching and riding, I kind of feel bad for all the new woodworking tools just sitting quietly in the office.
Do you think they get jealous watching me pass them by, day after day, on my way out to the garage, waiting for that moment when they see me carrying a piece of wood instead of the same old wrenches.
Soon enough boys, soon enough.
Do you think they get jealous watching me pass them by, day after day, on my way out to the garage, waiting for that moment when they see me carrying a piece of wood instead of the same old wrenches.
Soon enough boys, soon enough.
DGersic
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Having returned from Power Tour, I was happy to see that my plastic bits had arrived to fix the A/C. Had a few hours this morning, so I got them unboxed, and got the core installed in the box. Minor clearance adjusments needed, I guess they’ve changed the core slightly over the years. Got all that worked out ok.
The new plastic seems different from the old plastic, too. Can’t positively identify either one. Had fun measuring and drilling the little hole in the middle of the top for the thermostat sensor.
Next up, remount the motor and fans assembly. Had to look up which way a squirrel cage works. While doing that, the motor and fans rolled off the end of my bench, and experienced a Rapid Unintended Disassembly event.
So, that sucked. I shut down the shop and went for a walk.
The new plastic seems different from the old plastic, too. Can’t positively identify either one. Had fun measuring and drilling the little hole in the middle of the top for the thermostat sensor.
Next up, remount the motor and fans assembly. Had to look up which way a squirrel cage works. While doing that, the motor and fans rolled off the end of my bench, and experienced a Rapid Unintended Disassembly event.
So, that sucked. I shut down the shop and went for a walk.
mrb1
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Put together this monitor/tester for a LiFePO4 battery powering a trolling motor. Being the first of this type I've owned, had some great help from members over in the electrical forum. Definitely a learning curve.
Lassen Forge
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Began regrooving the driver tires on my mower.
They came from the factory with what I thought was a decent knobby tread, but after a couple uses the drivers became slick as goose snot. looking closer, the "knobbies" were actually not really knobbies but in appearance - the edges were at a weak angle, so they slip and slide like slicks. You can FEEL the smoothness. And when I attacked hell hill the other day, It was almost impossible to control.
I finally had enough - got the mower on its nose and reworking each and every side surface on the "knobs" with the old dremel to give them some bite. Got one done so far (what a god awful lot of long and tedious work!) and with the temp pushing mid 30's, will finish tomorrow. I started trying to do that by hand - sure, if I had a year to fiutz with it - but man, that Dremel with the round orb burr makes quicker work out of it.
They came from the factory with what I thought was a decent knobby tread, but after a couple uses the drivers became slick as goose snot. looking closer, the "knobbies" were actually not really knobbies but in appearance - the edges were at a weak angle, so they slip and slide like slicks. You can FEEL the smoothness. And when I attacked hell hill the other day, It was almost impossible to control.
I finally had enough - got the mower on its nose and reworking each and every side surface on the "knobs" with the old dremel to give them some bite. Got one done so far (what a god awful lot of long and tedious work!) and with the temp pushing mid 30's, will finish tomorrow. I started trying to do that by hand - sure, if I had a year to fiutz with it - but man, that Dremel with the round orb burr makes quicker work out of it.
Jeez, thats ********, hope recovery goes easy for you mate
I ain't done nothing in the garage for almost 2 weeks. But I acquired some fancy hardware.
Feeling surprisingly good. Might tune up my truck this weekend
.I dunno if it helps anyone but ive had various back issues over time, have been quite sedentary recently due to a bs night time cough that stopped me sleeping, 2 weeks of sleep dep is no joke, plus another 2/3 weeks recovering from that has had me stuck in first gear doing lots of sitting and laying down. Think this has got me deconditioned to the point where my back starts to guard at will, i experience this as tightness in my neck, sometimes with a buzzing sensation, and a stabbing in my centre back, 8/10 on the pain scale, enough to take my breath away and stop me in my tracks. Asking AI (yeah i know lol) it suggested 3 exercises which i thought were complete bollox but did them anyways, one was twisting your torso side to side arms flailing, to my amazement really helped.
Cant spk for the rest of this guys channel but gives an idea of the arm swinging movement that helped me instantly.
This guy I think has a lot useful to say on the subject and has walked the walk, helped me see things a different way. General jist is most of us have pretty weak backs, especially the in the intraspinal area.
Back pain in any form *****
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rzims
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Found a firetv on Amazon for 69.00 and decided that would work better than my 20+ year old laptop....
Decided to continue my quest for better miter saw dust collection.
I’m going to fill in the sides a bit by attaching some aluminum pieces to a piece I made previously.
All this work has given me another idea I want to try
I’m going to fill in the sides a bit by attaching some aluminum pieces to a piece I made previously.
All this work has given me another idea I want to try
Beerhippie
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Installed an air curtain for the outside kitchen door:
We'll put it to the test this afternoon. Hoping this keep the flies out and cool air in this summer.
This was another "fifteen-minute job" that took most of a day. There appears to have been a door there that was 18" taller than the existing one--or maybe a pass-through air con? Anyhow, whoever installed the current door just put a new lintel in and covered the gap with drywall. No stud or other structure was present behind the drywall, so I had to cut, paint and install a piece of 3/4" ACX plywood to cover that gap and give me something to mount the unit to.
We'd been using fly curtains--like a curtain door, but with nylon screen strips. It was a PITA and got real filthy, real quick. Can't have that as food goes out through that door for outside seating.
We'll put it to the test this afternoon. Hoping this keep the flies out and cool air in this summer.
This was another "fifteen-minute job" that took most of a day. There appears to have been a door there that was 18" taller than the existing one--or maybe a pass-through air con? Anyhow, whoever installed the current door just put a new lintel in and covered the gap with drywall. No stud or other structure was present behind the drywall, so I had to cut, paint and install a piece of 3/4" ACX plywood to cover that gap and give me something to mount the unit to.
We'd been using fly curtains--like a curtain door, but with nylon screen strips. It was a PITA and got real filthy, real quick. Can't have that as food goes out through that door for outside seating.
Outlawmws
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Yesterday, I finally got motivated to work around my lower back twinges, and work on the T-van a bit - all small jobs. I'd already gotten the ****** kick down cable lubed and moving again.
I had to re-tape ((aluminum) a patch I'd made on a rust hole on the bottom of the rt back window, and it had fallen off. It needed more than 1/4" on the body I guess.
I had also noticed one of the upholstery trim panels had popped loose. next to the sliding door. the hooks on the tab closest to the door were gone and the next one wasn't cutting it, s I went 50's car upholstery on it and screwed it down - the tab still engages but the screw keeps it there:
Then I removed the lower inside cover panel in the sliding door again to try a new pass at getting to push the lower skin back out (a couple years back I tried pry bars and wood and heavy mallets to little effect) So this time I tried an "air wedge" I'd put on a gift list, and finally tried that:
The air wedge:
and it actually worked! The loud metal pops at it inflated were great to hear! Its far from perfect, but this a ton better than in was before!
I want to try one other thing on the lower back corner and then the holes get patched some way and bed liner gets sprayed below the top crease.
Lastly I got the dirt road dust (from hunting/camping last year) off the inside cab area and cleaned the DS floor mat of dirt and rocks.
Today is try to get the window switches working better. I had them perfect but they are "iffy" again
I had to re-tape ((aluminum) a patch I'd made on a rust hole on the bottom of the rt back window, and it had fallen off. It needed more than 1/4" on the body I guess.
I had also noticed one of the upholstery trim panels had popped loose. next to the sliding door. the hooks on the tab closest to the door were gone and the next one wasn't cutting it, s I went 50's car upholstery on it and screwed it down - the tab still engages but the screw keeps it there:
Then I removed the lower inside cover panel in the sliding door again to try a new pass at getting to push the lower skin back out (a couple years back I tried pry bars and wood and heavy mallets to little effect) So this time I tried an "air wedge" I'd put on a gift list, and finally tried that:
The air wedge:
and it actually worked! The loud metal pops at it inflated were great to hear! Its far from perfect, but this a ton better than in was before!
I want to try one other thing on the lower back corner and then the holes get patched some way and bed liner gets sprayed below the top crease.
Lastly I got the dirt road dust (from hunting/camping last year) off the inside cab area and cleaned the DS floor mat of dirt and rocks.
Today is try to get the window switches working better. I had them perfect but they are "iffy" again
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jsigrist
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I love my air shim. I keep one in the mud room specifically for opening frozen car doors.Yesterday, I finally got motivated to work around my lower back twinges, and work on the T-van a bit - all small jobs. I'd already gotten the ****** kick down cable lubed and moving again.
I had to re-tape ((aluminum) a patch I'd made on a rust hole on the bottom of the rt back window, and it had fallen off. It needed more than 1/4" on the body I guess.
I had also noticed one of the upholstery trim panels had popped loose. next to the sliding door. the hooks on the tab closest to the door were gone and the next one wasn't cutting it, s I went 50's car upholstery on it and screwed it down - the t still engages but the screw keeps it there:
Then I removed the lower inside cover panel in the sliding door again to try a new pass at getting to push the lower skin back out (a couple years back I tried pry bars and wood and heavy mallets to little effect) So this time I tried an "air wedge" I'd put on a gift list, and finally tried that:
The air wedge:
and it actually worked! It loud metsl pops at it inflated were great to hear! Its far from perfect, but this a ton better than in was before!
I want to try one other thing on the lower back corner and then the holes get patched some way and bed liner gets sprayed below the top crease.
Lastly I got the dirt road dust (from hunting/camping last year) off the inside cab area and cleaned the DS floor mat of dirt and rocks.
Today is try to get the window switches working better. I had the perfect but they are "iffy" again
Beerhippie
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I finally got around to fixing something on our Stihl battery mower that's been driving me nuts for a few years:
It had those F'n knobs that, as you can see, stick out beyond the plane of the wheels. Try to mow right up against a fence, picnic table or shrub and they hang up on it.
Not any more they don't!
In the three or so years we've had the mower, I've never removed those knobs. The handle folds at the base and then I can stow it in my Van--or even in the trunk of the Toyota Corolla.
It had those F'n knobs that, as you can see, stick out beyond the plane of the wheels. Try to mow right up against a fence, picnic table or shrub and they hang up on it.
Not any more they don't!
In the three or so years we've had the mower, I've never removed those knobs. The handle folds at the base and then I can stow it in my Van--or even in the trunk of the Toyota Corolla.
I finally got around to fixing something on our Stihl battery mower that's been driving me nuts for a few years:
It had those F'n knobs that, as you can see, stick out beyond the plane of the wheels. Try to mow right up against a fence, picnic table or shrub and they hang up on it.
Not any more they don't!
In the three or so years we've had the mower, I've never removed those knobs. The handle folds at the base and then I can stow it in my Van--or even in the trunk of the Toyota Corolla.
Couldn't you have just flipped them to the inside?
LWB
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Corner balancing the track car. It's been a couple of years since seeing the track due to injury and surgery. Can't wait to get back out there!
Getting close. About the best I can do with a street car unless I use a ballast on the right rear. Open to suggestions. I'm new at this.
Getting close. About the best I can do with a street car unless I use a ballast on the right rear. Open to suggestions. I'm new at this.
DGersic
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Probably a transom window.
DGersic
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Puttering. Cleaning up, putting some stuff away.
Put my homemade wrench holder in the drawer finally.
Hunting down all of the O rings I’ll need, eventually, to put my A/C back together. Had to go buy another assortment to get one I needed and didn’t have.
Put my homemade wrench holder in the drawer finally.
Hunting down all of the O rings I’ll need, eventually, to put my A/C back together. Had to go buy another assortment to get one I needed and didn’t have.
Kurt4440
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I struggled to put tires on my buddies Jeep last night. I did a front brake job on it, including new calipers and hoses.
I thought it was the 35" tires, or the fact that I am in my early 60's, but, I am blaming it on the right elbow surgery I had 7 weeks ago and the PICC line I had in the left arm for 5 weeks.
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Elbow 6 weeks ago
I thought it was the 35" tires, or the fact that I am in my early 60's, but, I am blaming it on the right elbow surgery I had 7 weeks ago and the PICC line I had in the left arm for 5 weeks.
Brakes
Elbow 6 weeks ago
Made some mods to my older Ariens snowblower before putting her up for the season.
1) Added a discharge chute crank with some parts from other Ariens models. Had to add some spacers for the ring/pinion assembly, added a u-joint, and made a bracket for the crank.
2) Added a headlamp! Found a kit on Amazon that uses a Dewalt battery, as mine does not generate any electrical power.
Includes the adapter, a relay, and switch. Mounted the battery box with some scrap aluminum sheet. Still have to secure the wire harness, but hey is a project ever really done?
1) Added a discharge chute crank with some parts from other Ariens models. Had to add some spacers for the ring/pinion assembly, added a u-joint, and made a bracket for the crank.
2) Added a headlamp! Found a kit on Amazon that uses a Dewalt battery, as mine does not generate any electrical power.
Includes the adapter, a relay, and switch. Mounted the battery box with some scrap aluminum sheet. Still have to secure the wire harness, but hey is a project ever really done?
kaymccampbell
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Handed off my old Ender 3 to its new fam.
GirchyGirchy
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Pulled some more broken pieces of the headlight housing and trim for the trash.
A confused old man pulled out in front of me on the way home and I couldn’t stop in time or avoid it. Could have been much worse - we are both ok, three witnesses stopped on my behalf, officers were very nice, everything still works on the car and I drove it home. The officers were amused. No leaks and seemingly no major body damage other than the hood!
After filing the insurance claim I’ll flatten the hood, make sure nothing is rubbing on the engine, and start driving it again. If it’s totaled I’ll buy it back and do the work myself…coworker’s going to buy it in a few years and couldn’t care less.
Just another thing to take care of right now; **** at work, FIL entered hospice yesterday, now this.
I’d been wanting to replace the yellowing headlights anyway, guess now’s the time!
A confused old man pulled out in front of me on the way home and I couldn’t stop in time or avoid it. Could have been much worse - we are both ok, three witnesses stopped on my behalf, officers were very nice, everything still works on the car and I drove it home. The officers were amused. No leaks and seemingly no major body damage other than the hood!
After filing the insurance claim I’ll flatten the hood, make sure nothing is rubbing on the engine, and start driving it again. If it’s totaled I’ll buy it back and do the work myself…coworker’s going to buy it in a few years and couldn’t care less.
Just another thing to take care of right now; **** at work, FIL entered hospice yesterday, now this.
I’d been wanting to replace the yellowing headlights anyway, guess now’s the time!
kaymccampbell
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At least you've got your three. Hopefully it's a while before you start working on your next batch.
Beerhippie
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Nope. Considered that. The bolts are carriage bolts and the broaches for them are on the inside. The knobs would prevent the handle from folding to its lower, locked position that makes the mower into a handcart.
Possible, but I doubt it.
Got off work at three and took a little drive (16 mile RT, 2,100' vert) with an old buddy up one of the local "challenge" 4wd trails--needed to get the new tires dirty. Met some **** in a Suby who didn't understand the "downhill yields" rule and had to do a handbrake start on the steepest part of the trail after pulling over to let him by. The Brick did a great job! Got a few more pinstripes and a new dent on a cross-member up front. Found my ground clearance limit, I guess. Still rides straight with my hands off the wheel on the pavement, so seems I didn't F up the alignment any. Video will be linked in my Vanagon thread once I get it edited.
Roughest road I've driven in the Brick yet. Been up it many times in previous Vans over the years and the road has gotten no better--or maybe better, depends on outlook.
Pretty warm down here at 3,800 ft ASL. It was nicer at 5,900 at the Lime Quarry.
After a fair bit of first and second gear crawling up a "4wd" road, trans temp never went above 130 F on my new gauge.
Now sitting in the shop and prepping for editing some video (having a fine malt beverage) with the swamp cooler running.
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GirchyGirchy
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Overboost44
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Do. you have coilovers on the car? You can get better than that if you do. Is that with you in the car? Cross weights aren't too bad. Too much trouble to relocate the battery? I don't know where it is in those BRZ'sCorner balancing the track car. It's been a couple of years since seeing the track due to injury and surgery. Can't wait to get back out there!
Getting close. About the best I can do with a street car unless I use a ballast on the right rear. Open to suggestions. I'm new at this.
Outlawmws
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Old Man Roger
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You might want to consider supervising till you heal up.I struggled to put tires on my buddies Jeep last night. I did a front brake job on it, including new calipers and hoses.
I thought it was the 35" tires, or the fact that I am in my early 60's, but, I am blaming it on the right elbow surgery I had 7 weeks ago and the PICC line I had in the left arm for 5 weeks.
Brakes
Elbow 6 weeks ago
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Got a friend lending a hand today, shuffled more equipment to free up space in the shop. Swept and vacuumed.
Kurt4440
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You might want to consider supervising till you heal up.
Supervising is my day job.
I feel more comfortable with myself when I stay busy and productive. I see too many men who slow down or retire and watch television or videos on the Internet and become useless. I don't want to go down that path.
Besides, I seem to heal relatively quickly (for my age), my strength will take a while to restore.
This morning, (my first selfie)
LWB
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Yes, I have Ohlins. The battery is 3lbs and it is on the passenger side. The car is down to 2500lbs from 2800. I have a ballast in the drivers seat representing my weight. I should add about another 15 lbs there. My concern is that front left corner. That tire and wheel bearing take a beating. It gets hot.
LWB
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The springs are brand new and 6k square. There's been a lot of weight removed.
rollinlower
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Dash is ready to hangHooked
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Maybe I should drive up for a visit to help me troubleshoot the power door lock issue on my old F350. 
rollinlower
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Not a problem I can figure them out lol or just do a complete new system, I hate doing remote start stuff lolMaybe I should drive up for a visit to help me troubleshoot the power door lock issue on my old F350.