Old Man Roger
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Isn’t technology great?
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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DGersic
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Replaced the PS mirror on the Camry, after it had a spontaneous self disassembly event last week.
$60 on Amazon for a whole new mirror assembly, ready to install.
The plastic on the old one just gave out. This used to be under spring tension, which seems like a bad idea for plastic.
Continuing my quest to use up as much of the scraps and offcuts, as well as making organized storage. Adding Dad’s set of sawhorses to my tools, I made a storage for them in the shed.
When I built the shed, I made a miter saw stand from 2x4s and 3/4” plywood. Now I have an actual miter stand, so have just been storing these large heavy boxes. I can’t quite fit snowblower, lawnmower, and yard vac across one side of the shed, needed another inch or so.
The table section of the miter saw stand was just the right length and width. Took off one side support 2x4 (cut up, used for the sawhorse storage), and boxed in the bottom with a 8’ x 9“ strip of plywood I’ve been saving for something. Now the lawnmower rolls right in.
At this rate, I hope to run out of offcuts and scraps some day.
$60 on Amazon for a whole new mirror assembly, ready to install.
The plastic on the old one just gave out. This used to be under spring tension, which seems like a bad idea for plastic.
Continuing my quest to use up as much of the scraps and offcuts, as well as making organized storage. Adding Dad’s set of sawhorses to my tools, I made a storage for them in the shed.
When I built the shed, I made a miter saw stand from 2x4s and 3/4” plywood. Now I have an actual miter stand, so have just been storing these large heavy boxes. I can’t quite fit snowblower, lawnmower, and yard vac across one side of the shed, needed another inch or so.
The table section of the miter saw stand was just the right length and width. Took off one side support 2x4 (cut up, used for the sawhorse storage), and boxed in the bottom with a 8’ x 9“ strip of plywood I’ve been saving for something. Now the lawnmower rolls right in.
At this rate, I hope to run out of offcuts and scraps some day.
bmwrd0
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Lost a Woodruff key in the shop, though "oh, I have an assortment of them, no big deal" and come to find that is the one size you don't have. Pulled out most of the lower storage trying to find it with no luck, put back all of the storage. Tracked down the correct size (#2) on McMaster site, but decided I will swing by the good hardware store this PM see if they have one.
That is how I spent my shop time this AM.
That is how I spent my shop time this AM.
Fav Onefour
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Good luck. I keep trying to find create methods to use mine. I don't know why it's so hard to throw out those pieces? Admittedly, I've come up with some pretty creative uses.Replaced the PS mirror on the Camry, after it had a spontaneous self disassembly event last week.
$60 on Amazon for a whole new mirror assembly, ready to install.
The plastic on the old one just gave out. This used to be under spring tension, which seems like a bad idea for plastic.
Continuing my quest to use up as much of the scraps and offcuts, as well as making organized storage. Adding Dad’s set of sawhorses to my tools, I made a storage for them in the shed.
When I built the shed, I made a miter saw stand from 2x4s and 3/4” plywood. Now I have an actual miter stand, so have just been storing these large heavy boxes. I can’t quite fit snowblower, lawnmower, and yard vac across one side of the shed, needed another inch or so.
The table section of the miter saw stand was just the right length and width. Took off one side support 2x4 (cut up, used for the sawhorse storage), and boxed in the bottom with a 8’ x 9“ strip of plywood I’ve been saving for something. Now the lawnmower rolls right in.
At this rate, I hope to run out of offcuts and scraps some day.
BTW, I'm wondering about all the downspout extenders. Do you swap them during the seasons?
That zaps me back to Johnny Dangerously quotes from Piscopo lol but i see above post that RonnieC beat me to it.
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rollinlower
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We've been having issues with the bathtub draining slow, after the clogbuster v2.0 something is coming loose one way or anotherBeerhippie
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Neighbors always get some entertainment from the geyser issuing from the rooftop vent stack!
rollinlower
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All I can say is it worked lol
OccupantRJ
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Read of my experience with the pressure method about 45 years ago.
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rollinlower
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i understand that thankfully the tub is the last stop before the septic tank. the house wad built in the 30's so rooms were added as they came up lol the laundry room is ran who knows where but it still drains lol
Beerhippie
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Hey, Southerners, I have a question for ya'll:
HOW THE HELL DO YOU PEOPLE LIVE LIKE THIS?!?!?
It rained all night (too bad I left the driver's window of the Toy open) and most of the morning. Now it's high overcast, 80 degrees F and 80% RH. I'm chasing complaints of leaks all over the brewery and pub--and it's all condensation--on damned near every surface.
I'm dripping with condensation!
Please, give me my 20% and 90F back!
You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming....
HOW THE HELL DO YOU PEOPLE LIVE LIKE THIS?!?!?
It rained all night (too bad I left the driver's window of the Toy open) and most of the morning. Now it's high overcast, 80 degrees F and 80% RH. I'm chasing complaints of leaks all over the brewery and pub--and it's all condensation--on damned near every surface.
I'm dripping with condensation!
Please, give me my 20% and 90F back!
You may now return to your regularly scheduled programming....
Nofries
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We live in the AC for 3 months out of the year. Only go out if you have too. Also if you are working in the heat, start early 6-6:30 am. I have found if you work in the heat and for 8hrs, in the morning it is "bearable" but if you try to start in the afternoon, might as well give up. Hydrate!!!!!!
Beerhippie
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Just finished the last of the lawn mowing for the week. I wanted to do it tomorrow morning, but don't trust the weather.
For hydration, just finished my second quart of electrolyte mix for the day. Mixing up another right now so I can go out and blow the trimmings off the walks and pads. Now 85F and 75%. Us Western boys just ain't built for this.
jblnut
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I needed a crane type of thing so I fabercobbled one together from some crane parts I had around.
Dang it that works pretty good !
Removal of the first of several major combine components before harvest.
Dangling by a pair of Harbor Freight ratchet straps and a steel rope.
I went drone spraying this morning and came back to this. Pops has been busy !!
Dang it that works pretty good !
Removal of the first of several major combine components before harvest.
Dangling by a pair of Harbor Freight ratchet straps and a steel rope.
I went drone spraying this morning and came back to this. Pops has been busy !!
DGersic
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I got them for a forecast huge rain event. Helps move the water further away from the house. I put them on if we’re supposed to get a big rain. Mostly they just stay in the shed.
welder4956
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Similar to the Navy method to unclog a toilet using the firehose. It did tend to leave brown stains on the ceiling though...
Skyman
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Replaced the PS mirror on the Camry, after it had a spontaneous self disassembly event last week.
$60 on Amazon for a whole new mirror assembly, ready to install.
The plastic on the old one just gave out. This used to be under spring tension, which seems like a bad idea for plastic.
Continuing my quest to use up as much of the scraps and offcuts, as well as making organized storage. Adding Dad’s set of sawhorses to my tools, I made a storage for them in the shed.
When I built the shed, I made a miter saw stand from 2x4s and 3/4” plywood. Now I have an actual miter stand, so have just been storing these large heavy boxes. I can’t quite fit snowblower, lawnmower, and yard vac across one side of the shed, needed another inch or so.
The table section of the miter saw stand was just the right length and width. Took off one side support 2x4 (cut up, used for the sawhorse storage), and boxed in the bottom with a 8’ x 9“ strip of plywood I’ve been saving for something. Now the lawnmower rolls right in.
At this rate, I hope to run out of offcuts and scraps some day.
Very clever solution for the keepers on those sawhorses. I've had a set of those same horses for a lot of years. Might need to clone your storage solution.
I also like your raised deck for the yard vac.
OccupantRJ
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Why do you think we have that southern drawl? The **** drags you down. It was 79 degrees here with 95% humidity yesterday morning.
bmwrd0
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Heh. My brother just moved from Reno, where he had been for 35 years, to Tennessee. It has taken some adjusting, but he was like you at first in the humidity.
Kurt4440
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Second oil change that I have done on this 2008 Yamaha Vino 125. I changed all of the fluids last year when I purchased the scooter with 282 miles on it. Obviously, the previous owner let it sit for a long time.
This evening after the oil change, it has a whopping 580 miles on the odometer.
This evening after the oil change, it has a whopping 580 miles on the odometer.
OccupantRJ
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I had a great 4 hours workshop guys visit with my friend and member @gearhead1 this afternoon when he made the trip to pick up some golf cart wheels I had in the contingency materials building to donate to his UTV project. We also went through a couple of cabinets of machine tooling discussing various aspects of use and such. I had the AC on in the shop, so we had a nice enjoyable and comfortable jawing session.
finn
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Replaced a brake hose on a rusty 2003 Super Duty, and wrestled the 33” mud tire back on.
Half way through I called the hvac guy to drop by and give me a quote for a 6 or 8 k mini split for the shop office and bathroom and a three ton for the work area. I think 3 ton is a little short but if it’s inadequate I can always add another unit.
Didn‘t get firm numbers, but he thinks about $10k.
And no, I’m not doing it myself. I installed my first a/c unit fifty years ago all by myself, and hated it.
Half way through I called the hvac guy to drop by and give me a quote for a 6 or 8 k mini split for the shop office and bathroom and a three ton for the work area. I think 3 ton is a little short but if it’s inadequate I can always add another unit.
Didn‘t get firm numbers, but he thinks about $10k.
And no, I’m not doing it myself. I installed my first a/c unit fifty years ago all by myself, and hated it.
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DGersic
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CAD/CAM
Cardboard Aided Design / Cardboard And Masking-Tape
Basically making a cardboard copy of an aftermarket hydraulic clutch pedal assembly. Do not want to modify the original ($) until I know it’ll work.
Don't think it’s going to work, though.
Cardboard Aided Design / Cardboard And Masking-Tape
Basically making a cardboard copy of an aftermarket hydraulic clutch pedal assembly. Do not want to modify the original ($) until I know it’ll work.
Don't think it’s going to work, though.
Beerhippie
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To be honest, I have spent some time in the tropicals and places like Houston. I just refuse to like it. In the tropics, at least I could spend most of the day snorkeling.
rd65
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One of the few times I checked a ditch/drainage area before weed wacking I found a big AM/PM drink cup filled with needles. Always checked after finding that one. We ran big Stihl FS450 machines w/ PolyCut 41-3 heads.
rd65
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Youngest boy and his family are talking about moving to Birmingham AL. He wont be able to hang with the weather there. He has lived his entire life in western WA. He has no idea.
kaymccampbell
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I just run Mobil 1 in mine.
kaymccampbell
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I drilled two 4 inch holes in the belly pan on my Escape. I will never need to undo the 47 different screws that hold it on ever again.
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Kurt4440
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Makes perfect sense.
Unfortunately, if I were to drill two 4" holes in my wife's car I would probably hear things like:
"My car is making a weird noise now, do you think it is the holes that you drilled in my car."
"The gas mileage isn't what it used to be, do you think it is the holes that you drilled in my car."
"The floor mats are wet, do you think it is the holes that you drilled in my car."
Usually, she will help out in the garage and is hard working, so, it all balances out in the end.
I pulled and rebuilt the rear end on my 2004 4.6 explorer november, it had a bad carrier bearings. I thought may as well replace the CV axles with new since its over 200,000 and I'm there anyway. Rockers are gone on the truck do to the road spray but it runs great. I ordered a set from oriellys "precision brand" because of the warranty. Oem's are no more. When I got them to my shop and opened them up next to the originals, the originals went back in. The axle diameter on the new ones were only half the size of the originals and the old joints felt no differant from those replacements. The boots aren't the same material as oem and easier to the rub holes in. I returned them, Ill' take the chance if and when they do go bad. At 220,000 miles now, i am actaully suprised , the rearend is quieter now than it was when it was new.
kaymccampbell
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They only make a noise over 92mph, why were you speeding.
It's the speeding you're doing.
You wet yourself from the speeding. Here's a box of Depends.
rollinlower
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Front wiring roughed in, it's already to hot for this.
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wolfhawk73
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Exactly right. I mowed the yard yesterday (30" walk-behind) starting around 5:30p. Took about 1.5 hours. Then cleaned my pellet grill and straightened up the garage a bit. Didn't go in the house until 8:30. Soaked through all my clothes, and it was cooler yesterday than it has been for the last few weeks. I'll mow Mom's yard today. It'll be 91 (feeling like 99). At least she has a zero turn.
At 53, I finally discovered the magic of a wide-brim, floppy, breathable hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and Dr. Berg's electrolyte mix. I've never traditionally used either. Just can't take that sun like I used to.
Old Man Roger
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I moved to south Florida from Massachusetts, it wasn’t bad because I was young and invincible. 30 years or so later I had to get the hell away from the unbearable heat and humidity.
Post of the day, possibly the week, nominated for post of the year.
OccupantRJ
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Same on a straw hat here. I keep mine ready to grab right beside the back door.
welder4956
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It's not for the faint of heart... But you eventually either get acclimated to it or become addicted to air conditioning.
welder4956
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Same here. Uniform of the day for yard work is straw hat, long sleeve UV shirt, shaded safety glasses, jeans and lots of sunscreen.