What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[zimman]

Hyperlite's came early so you know what I did. Now I have light in the cave and can figure out how to attack the electrical part. Lights have plugs so outlets or extensions will have to go. I'm out of garage money at the moment so extension cords will have to do. Romex will come this winter. These things are bright. 200w and 28,000 lumen
Zim

 

[Prospecter]

Hyperlite's came early so you know what I did. Now I have light in the cave and can figure out how to attack the electrical part. Lights have plugs so outlets or extensions will have to go. I'm out of garage money at the moment so extension cords will have to do. Romex will come this winter. These things are bright. 200w and 28,000 lumen
Zim

It's amazing how much you have accomplished in a short time. Shop looks great. Getting lights is a game changer, and more so as the days begin to get shorter. Also amazing how you stay organized in your shop so you can still get around.

 

[zimman]

It's amazing how much you have accomplished in a short time. Shop looks great. Getting lights is a game changer, and more so as the days begin to get shorter. Also amazing how you stay organized in your shop so you can still get around.

Thank you for that. It helps I'm retired or tetar*$^ lol. I literally can't find anything right now with all that organizing. For whatever reason I misplace almost everything I pick up. It's just silly but I'm gaining progress in the right direction especially with the heat.
Thank you again. I appreciate the support.
Zim
This morning

 

[930dreamer]

New thermal relief valve arrived for the pressure washer. The pressure washer works with full washing power but the relief valve is releasing water.

 

[lowbucktruck]

Unexpected tire flat on my wife's car this morning... she picked up a nail/screw and came back home to swap cars and continue into work. WIfe had not gotten far, so that is fortunate.
So I had to scramble to the house garage, get out my floor jack, etc and pull the tire and wheel off. Good think I had my morning coffee already.

Later I ran into the local tire shop in town and got it plugged.
Lug nuts seems a bit NOT torqued to spec when I removed the wheel, so fixed that when I remounted it on the car. We haven't had this Mazda very long, so these could be the original equipped tires (Yokohama).
Time to go tire shopping.
Oh and I may need a new pair of mechanics gloves...

 

[Beerhippie]

Trying out a new keyboard. Nope. Not this one.

 

[LeonardY]

Charged the car.
Charged the mower and trimmer batteries.

 

[kbeefy]

Cam sprocket torqued to 45ft/lbs? The Bentley manuals say 33 and that’s been the cause of many catastrophes from the pulley slipping. Franko6 (TDI wizard) on TDIclub has rebuilt a lot of them, and recommends 45ft/lbs.

Wasn't aware of that. Since you mentioned it, I double checked. Didn't budge at 50 ft/lbs, so I'm calling it good.

All back together, everything working as advertised. Took it for a test drive today.

 

[Outlawmws]

More lopping of dead branches with the 8" (blade) 10 ft pole chain saw. I love this thing.

 

[Beerhippie]

I'm still trying to find a keyboard for older, arthritic, dyslexic fingers. I'm currently using an older MS split "ergo" board. Love the keys with the tactile feedback they have, and the full-size, but not loving the split design, nor the "ergo" wave. Some of the keys--ENTER, BACKSPACE in particular, are too narrow compared to the keyboards I'm used to.

Just tried out an HP board that was NOS surplus from the office. See post above. Keys too small, entire board too small, no tactile feedback from the very light keys, etc. It's gone on to old electronics hell now.

I guess I'll look at more offerings from MS as the keys are really nice, but, once again, suggestions are appreciated. Being way out here in the boonies means there are no B&S stores (some BS stores, 'though) to try things out. Ordering and rejecting gets old.

 

[Beerhippie]

More lopping of dead branches with the 8" (blade) 10 ft pole chain saw. I love this thing.

Been trying to convince the Powers That Be to get one for years now. Beats hell out of wielding a chainsaw from a ladder.

 

[Prospecter]

Retired special education director:

1. Search on Amazon for "Adaptive Keyboard."
2. Consider sticky pads on the back to keep your keyboard anchored to the desk, ergonomic wrist rest to keep your wrists anchored to the keyboard, and oversize keys increase success at stabbing at keys.
3. If that doesn't work, ask your medical provider to refer you for an occupational therapist consultation. This kind of thing is exactly in their wheelhouse.

Also, the OT / provider can recommend the power clippers for you, to reduce strain on your hands.

Hope something in there helps you out.

 

[Beerhippie]

ask your medical provider

I am my medical provider!

Home surgery is fun!

 

[LeonardY]

I'm still trying to find a keyboard for older, arthritic, dyslexic fingers. I'm currently using an older MS split "ergo" board. Love the keys with the tactile feedback they have, and the full-size, but not loving the split design, nor the "ergo" wave. Some of the keys--ENTER, BACKSPACE in particular, are too narrow compared to the keyboards I'm used to.

Just tried out an HP board that was NOS surplus from the office. See post above. Keys too small, entire board too small, no tactile feedback from the very light keys, etc. It's gone on to old electronics hell now.

I guess I'll look at more offerings from MS as the keys are really nice, but, once again, suggestions are appreciated. Being way out here in the boonies means there are no B&S stores (some BS stores, 'though) to try things out. Ordering and rejecting gets old.

Look at Logitech. They have some very good keyboards. Reasonable priced to way expensive.

I admit that I spend a lot of money on keyboards and mice But I was on them all day long. I currently use a Logitech Craft keyboard. Yeah, it's expensive but It's I have had it for over 15 years and it's still great.

 

[INSP380]

Been cleaning up the latest Garage sale finds….. Wrapping this one up tonight. Love the logo and date on this one….cleaned up nice.

Steve

 

[Outlawmws]

Been trying to convince the Powers That Be to get one for years now. Beats hell out of wielding a chainsaw from a ladder.

Mine was a hundred ten bucks or so. not currently;y listed but here's a similar that takes DeWalt 20V batteries. (you can find them to fit the batteries you have)

Note that this one has 6" and 8" Blades/chains: the pole is NOT 15' (includes height of user and reach...) closer to 9 or 10.

Mine came with 2 batteries, (not DeWalt compliant, but I think maybe Milwaukee?) and 2 chains both 8".

https://www.amazon.com/Cordless-8-Inch-Pole-Chainsaw-Battery/dp/B0FDB34119/?tag=atomicindus08-20

You can also get setups that have power pruners and the saw...

 

[DGersic]

I'm still trying to find a keyboard for older, arthritic, dyslexic fingers.

I’ve been using the same Northgate OmniKey Ultra for ~40 years. I got a spare from eBay a while back as a source for spare key switches for when one wears out.

AT to PS/2 adapter, then a PS/2 to USB.

Hunt ebay for old mechanical switch keyboards.

 

[DGersic]

Measuring. Laid out my cuts for tomorrow. Math to figure out a couple of the planned cuts.

 

[M.Brane]

More lopping of dead branches with the 8" (blade) 10 ft pole chain saw. I love this thing.

You have trees in your garage?

 

[bugnut]

dropped off one of the chainsaws in an mazon box on the floor it didn't behave properly when i was in the woods, time for a little lookie see.

 

[Hal]

Spent most of the afternoon diagnosing and finally repairing the motor and control from my sister’s lift chair. After unsuccessfully poking and prodding with my VOM, I finally pulled the control apart enough to find the broken wire. Did a shoddy job of resoldering it. I was afraid of frying the board with too much heat. Put a wad of hot glue down to retain the wires, then had to sand a lot of it off to make the board fit back in the control. Reassembled rest of the mechanism, which I shouldn’t have messed with to begin with. I hadn’t taken any pictures, so I had to go online for a picture of the assembled unit, to get the mounting holes clocked correctly. I will get it back into the chair some time today.

So now I need some advice, how do you connect test leads to the tiny pins/sockets on a DIN plug. I wound up sticking short pieces of MIG wire in the holes, but never did find a way to contact the pins with less than four hands, which I don’t have.

 

[Mike65]

I started welding the headlight extension mounting bucket back to the fender. I also pulled the carb off so I could modify the accelerator cable mounting bracket to fit the aftermarket carb.

 

[Prospecter]

Look at Logitech. They have some very good keyboards. Reasonable priced to way expensive.

I admit that I spend a lot of money on keyboards and mice But I was on them all day long. I currently use a Logitech Craft keyboard. Yeah, it's expensive but It's I have had it for over 15 years and it's still great.

I have also landed on Logitech boards (and mice) as good adaptive equipment for arthritis and nerve damage. Personally, mice work better than touchpads for me.

 

[aka Larry]

Replaced the old incandescent bulbs in the instrument cluster of my 2003 F-150 with LEDs. AI was wrong yet again on the size bulbs needed, but a buddy of mine has the same era truck who steered me into the right direction.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Cleaned up the glue job on the steering wheel knob on the rider, added a bit of engine oil, and cleaned the foam prefilter. Moved that to the shed. Moved the push mower out under the awning. Enlisted my Mrs to help move the 4Runner into the shop. Towed it in as close as we could with my car, mower wouldn't pull it in the rest of the way, so we had to push. Took a bit of sweat but it is inside. Sprayed down a few bolts with penetrating oil. Will start on it Wednesday after work or Thursday. This ratty thing is blocking my view.

Maybe consider something along this line?

Got tired of pushing dead vehicles inside

My workshop has a sloped entry apron at the garage door which makes it very difficult to push dead project vehicles inside. Being recently diagnosed with arthritis of the knee, this makes things even more of a challenge, so I made myself a pull hook to assist in this endeavor. A floor plate with...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[DGersic]

So now I need some advice, how do you connect test leads to the tiny pins/sockets on a DIN plug. I wound up sticking short pieces of MIG wire in the holes, but never did find a way to contact the pins with less than four hands, which I don’t have

If I don’t have a matching male pin, I use legs cut off of 1/4W resistors. That, and a small clip lead will work. I like the “hook” type lead ends, they leave less exposed metal end that can contact something else.

This type, I have a bunch in various sizes as well as a bunch of plain ones waiting to be attached to something.

https://www.newark.com/peak/ups56/replacement-dca-scr-lead-set-200mm/dp/50AC8680

I have some even smaller ones used with my oscilloscope, tiny enough to grab an individual IC leg.

Depending on the connector, and how often I expect to need to do this, I may just buy the mating connector body, pins, and build a little test harness with some wires that are easier to attach to.

You can also de-pin the connector, giving you easier access to the body of the pin.

 

[Hooked]

More lopping of dead branches with the 8" (blade) 10 ft pole chain saw. I love this thing.

We love our Echo gaser, extends to 17'. When we bought it 25+ years ago (at the tractor shop) my wife pointed out to the salesman that it was 'her' saw. lol
Anytime I went in there for tractor parts he always made it a point to ask how my liked her saw.

 

[zimman]

Trying out a new keyboard. Nope. Not this one.

Changing keyboards is almost like asking someone to wipe their *** with the other hand.
Just sayin.
Zim

 

[zimman]

I am my medical provider!

Home surgery is fun!

Self Diag is fun with Google and McMaster Carr has everything including Livers, Lungs and Kidney's.
Zim

 

[zimman]

Got my replacement forks for the ebike yesterday. Outstanding customer service. The dude told me in a email they were behind on parts and my forks was on the Ocean on the way here. What?? Honesty rules! So part of my day was fixing that and continuing with the light box over the benches.
Zim
Think this was a problem? LOL








For those who have questions, no insulation or wall board for now. Out of cash. LOL Electrical coming in the winter maybe. Need a stove for this winter. Priorities. LOL
Z

 

[Beerhippie]

So now I need some advice, how do you connect test leads to the tiny pins/sockets on a DIN plug.

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC9K5VTY?tag=atomicindus08-20

Great for back-probing connectors that are still connected, too.

Personally, mice work better than touchpads for me.

I've hated touchpads since they were introduced. Only thing worse were the stupid little erasers in the middle of the keyboards on some laptops back when.

 

[Beerhippie]

Self Diag is fun with Google and McMaster Carr has everything including Livers, Lungs and Kidney's.
Zim

McMC has faster delivery, but the ones on Temu are cheaper.

 

[zimman]

McMC has faster delivery, but the ones on Temu are cheaper.

Yeah I know. Shipping from McMaster shut me down with them. It's out of hand now. Quality was great but I'm not paying 80% shipping on button head screws. LOL
Zim

 

[Beerhippie]

Yeah I know. Shipping from McMaster shut me down with them. It's out of hand now. Quality was great but I'm not paying 80% shipping on button head screws. LOL
Zim

I only order from McMC in desperation or when I can fill up a large cart.

And then, I need two button-head screws, but McMC sells them by the hundred. Anyone need some SS 1/4"-20 X 3/8 button-heads?

 

[ObnoxiousFumes]

I am my medical provider!

Home surgery is fun!

 

[Beerhippie]

One thing to keep in mind: When self-administering electroshock therapy, check the timer first!

Man, that was one bad time....

 

[Firebird1975]

Changed the color of some 1950's reproduction Thunderbird badges. I thinned some automotive paint " 1955 Ford Thunderbird Blue" and utilized an arts and crafts syringe. The paint is still wet in the photos, and any paint on the chrome edges will be cleaned off when the paint is fully dries.

 

[zimman]

Yeah I know. Shipping from McMaster shut me down with them. It's out of hand now. Quality was great but I'm not paying 80% shipping on button head screws. LOL
Zim

I only order from McMC in desperation or when I can fill up a large cart.

And then, I need two button-head screws, but McMC sells them by the hundred. Anyone need some SS 1/4"-20 X 3/8 button-heads?

I think the last batch I got was from bolt depot.

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Zim

 

[BonzoHansen]

you have to let people know you have a high tolerance for pain

 

[pancholasvegas]

Finally making some headway at the frame shop. We’ve got a roller, team. We’re collaborating on buttoning up the front panel now that we’ve got the body set on the frame. Should be heading to paint shop shortly.