What did you do "IN" your garage today?

[Outlawmws]

She said "i think the dog would like a bratwurst"

Probably the most subtle "I don't think so" ever.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Finally mounted a canopy roof on my tractor. Forgot to take a picture, maybe tomorrow. Should be nice keeping the sun off me while running the brush hog. Not sure if I want to install a permanent 12-volt fan on it or continue using my Klein battery powered fan.

 

[welder4956]

Continued working on the AC install. Got the opening cut in the OSB wall sheet and reinstalled. Mounted the AC shell in the hole with cabinet screws and installed the support brackets. Cut some scraps of OSB to close off the holes from critters for the night. Still need to put the corrugated metal back up, seal and trim around the opening inside and out, and connect the 240V wiring to the breaker panel. Hoping I can find someone to help me lift the AC unit up and into the shell tomorrow.






I also developed a serious case of FSD while doing this project:

 

[zanyad]

Ohio doesn't require front plates any more, but the front plate holder is through the bumper from when they were still required. Not repairing that, so I bought a custom license plate online. It arrived in today's mail. Found the security torx bit with an assist from the wife, then installed the new custom front plate.

Edit: spelling

 

[bmwrd0]

Started disassembling the apron and carriage of the Dalton for cleaning, and first thing I find is that the half nuts are in perfect condition. Which is nice, considering there are no replacements out there, and I would have to make any new ones I would need.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Mowing the front yard this afternoon and suddenly in a right turn I'm going straight. One tire turned right - one tire turned left. Inspected and found the steering linkage on the left tire had popped off the knuckle. Man - I really need to mow - we've had so much rain I'm mowing higher than normal and still can't keep up. Popped it back on with a pry bar and made it about 30 feet. Popped it back on again and babied it back to the garage.
Stared at it - wondering who I was going to borrow a mower from.
Gotta try something - two large zip ties to the rescue. The majority of the torque is on the ball sideways - I just have to keep it from popping off.
Yard mowed. Ordering parts.

I have a property about an hour away that I keep cut every few weeks with an old 1994 Yardman mower that won’t die. I take a toolbag with me that has extra parts and such to help keep things going. It includes a couple of tie rod ends, spare belts and such. Last week it was a 3/8 nut that fell off one of the deck wheels never to be found, but It was back up and rolling after about five minutes by digging in the bag. I started taking the bag when I previously had to zip tie a rod end just as you did.

 

[OccupantRJ]

A zip tie is NOT a permanent fix. Gotta use baling wire for that.

There is nothing more permanent than a “temporary” fix.

 

[OccupantRJ]

If its not one thing, it's another...

I use a different version of that expression. If its not one thing its 12.

 

[OccupantRJ]

The attached garage is fully insulated with drywall and the garage doors also have insulation. Casement windows make it hard for a window unit, but I have one, so headed to YouTube to see.

On another note I just told the wife I need a barn or I need to put air in the garage. She said "i think the dog would like a bratwurst". I said, "what", and she replied "I heard you". soo, I think I have more convincing to do on both of those idea's.

Sharp witted wife you got there. Sounds like she is the white lines on your highway.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Washed the 2 cans yesterday, put them outside in the bushes, but we have a racoon problem here, so I will see how that goes. Brought up another CD player from the basement, but that didn't work either, will try one more tomorrow.

Been trying to find something that the wife and I both enjoy, she likes hiking, but I need two knees. Turns out Garage and Estate sales we have in common. It's also a contest, who can sell more on eBay. So far she is beating me by about $40 after 1 week.

I say get the knees. It was a life changer for me.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Continued working on the AC install. Got the opening cut in the OSB wall sheet and reinstalled. Mounted the AC shell in the hole with cabinet screws and installed the support brackets. Cut some scraps of OSB to close off the holes from critters for the night. Still need to put the corrugated metal back up, seal and trim around the opening inside and out, and connect the 240V wiring to the breaker panel. Hoping I can find someone to help me lift the AC unit up and into the shell tomorrow.






I also developed a serious case of FSD while doing this project:

If this makes you feel more justified….

 

[Jazz1]

replaced deck on trailer..sprayed frame with RUSTCHECK as well.
we pulled the deck off in 15 minutes,,,it was way past due..had to set extra planks under wheels to haul home recent purchase…

 

[Skyman]

... recent purchase…

'56 Olds 88? Cool!

 

[rollinlower]

I managed to get the Dakota fender in the garage and on a stand so I can start stripping emblems and factory body cladding, trying to decide if I want to go ahead and fog the new color on it or wait til it goes to the body shop and let them do it( btw the body shop is 100 feet away)

 

[OccupantRJ]

I do a lot of this type work In the shop.
The HF Bauer SFT got used for the first time. It‘s a badass.
The 4-1/2” stripper discs for the angle grinders are as well.
Impressed with both.

 

[BonzoHansen]

I do a lot of this type work In the shop.
The HF Bauer SFT got used for the first time. It‘s a badass.
The 4-1/2” stripper discs for the angle grinders are as well.
Impressed with both.

I have the porter cable version of that. Works pretty good the few times i used it.

Technically outside the garage, but it’s nice outside today.

Broken cable on a window regulator.

Don’t we have fun?

Argh. I did both back doors on the old 05 pilot a few summers ago, did the LF window on my avalanche last fall. Honestly, they all went pretty easy, surprisingly so. old car doors are a bigger PITA.

 

[rd65]

I have the porter cable version of that. Works pretty good the few times i used it.

Argh. I did both back doors on the old 05 pilot a few summers ago, did the LF window on my avalanche last fall. Honestly, they all went pretty easy, surprisingly so. old car doors are a bigger PITA.

Ever been inside an IH Scout door. Good times right there. No door card, just a smallish access panel.

 

[Snip's]

My 2009 MINI Cooper got a new in tank fuel filter replacement today...
This was its first filter change in 17 years, so I guess it was about time...

I had to go in through the access cover... Lots of dust and dirt needed cleaned up... Had a few critters hitching a ride I see....


I used the tool I made to remove the filter canister lock ring... Worked as it should...


One is not like the other...


Cleaned up, installed and working... And with no leaks...

 

[OccupantRJ]

My 2009 MINI Cooper got a new in tank fuel filter replacement today...
This was its first filter change in 17 years, so I guess it was about time...

I had to go in through the access cover... Lots of dust and dirt needed cleaned up... Had a few critters hitching a ride I see....


I used the tool I made to remove the filter canister lock ring... Worked as it should...


One is not like the other...


Cleaned up, installed and working... And with no leaks...

Git on wit your bad self!

 

[LeonardY]

Charged the car. Managed a little clean up.
It's hot in there. I asked my AC guy about installing a mini split. He said it would be under $3K. That's reasonable since he'll be done in a day and will service it. If I bought one, it would sit in the box while I figured how to do it. Then I would screw up the pre charged line and spend more money. Then drop it and dent it. Most likely on my foot so I couldn't play tennis.
With the cost of the unit and the emergency room, I figure I'm $5K into it. And still wouldn't be done.

 

[Fixr]

Charged the car. Managed a little clean up.
It's hot in there. I asked my AC guy about installing a mini split. He said it would be under $3K. That's reasonable since he'll be done in a day and will service it. If I bought one, it would sit in the box while I figured how to do it. Then I would screw up the pre charged line and spend more money. Then drop it and dent it. Most likely on my foot so I couldn't play tennis.
With the cost of the unit and the emergency room, I figure I'm $5K into it. And still wouldn't be done.

Sound low to me.

 

[SMOKEYBEAR]

Trying to make some space in the shop. On the back of the house there is what I'd call an outside closet, maybe the water heater or something was once in there? I dunno.. I use it as storage for some extra fishing stuff, but it's poorly organized as I used it as purchased. It's getting a remodel. Today was just a clean out, removed the shelving and added some 2x10s to cover the top of block wall. Next is a paint job ( something brighter), new light, 4 rod racks( 1 on each side and 2 in the middle)and possibly 2 small cabinets on either side of the door on the outside wall. It's roughly 4.5'x9' the rear wall/ ceiling is over 12' perfect for my surf fishing rods....I'll call it the fishing closet.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Trying to make some space in the shop. On the back of the house there is what I'd call an outside closet, maybe the water heater or something was once in there? I dunno.. I use it as storage for some extra fishing stuff, but it's poorly organized as I used it as purchased. It's getting a remodel. Today was just a clean out, removed the shelving and added some 2x10s to cover the top of block wall. Next is a paint job ( something brighter), new light, 4 rod racks( 1 on each side and 2 in the middle)and possibly 2 small cabinets on either side of the door on the outside wall. It's roughly 4.5'x9' the rear wall/ ceiling is over 12' perfect for my surf fishing rods....I'll call it the fishing closet.

That should make some nice storage accommodation with what you have done.

 

[welder4956]

Got a little more done on the AC install yesterday. Finished connecting the wiring for the 240V outlet to the breaker panel, then dragged the AC unit over in front of the wall opening with it still sitting on the Workmate. Then my son and grandson stopped by after dinner and we set the unit in place (no pic). I'll finish putting the front panel on and setting it up today. It's wifi controlled, so I can turn it on and let it be cooling off before I go out there.

 

[Hooked]

I think I mentioned replacing the power window motor and regulator a couple months back in my wife's Sequoia. Well, three spot welds failed last week and when things shifted/fell one of the mounting 'ear' clips on the window broke. Got the regulator replaced under warranty (2 1/2 months old) and the new window arrived yesterday so she has a working window again. I was pleasantly surprised how easily the window came out and went back in.

Then my grandson calls about one of the rear brakes on his 2018 F150 'seized' so he brought it over to investigate. What we found was he drives with his stereo (boom box speakers) much too loud so he didn't hear the metal-to-metal grinding for much too long. So, new pads a rotor tonight. Knucklehead.
But the worst part is the body shop that did the repairs from his wreck in May did a terrible job. During the wrecked the rear wheel was broken, the tire was mangled, and the axle seal was damaged causing fluid leak. It appears the shop didn't replace the seal nor do an alignment as the 3 month old tire is now slick as a baby's rear end and there's evidence of seal leak.

 

[pima67]

Went in the garage to go shopping. But going nowhere -- one spring on double door broken. Without Arnold S to help can't manually open the door.

Just as I posted this the tech arrived. Fixed 20 year old springs that I have lubed a number of times.

 

[BonzoHansen]

i feel ya on that. happened to me. old wooden garage doors are heavy

 

[Wrench97]

I think I mentioned replacing the power window motor and regulator a couple months back in my wife's Sequoia. Well, three spot welds failed last week and when things shifted/fell one of the mounting 'ear' clips on the window broke. Got the regulator replaced under warranty (2 1/2 months old) and the new window arrived yesterday so she has a working window again. I was pleasantly surprised how easily the window came out and went back in.

Then my grandson calls about one of the rear brakes on his 2018 F150 'seized' so he brought it over to investigate. What we found was he drives with his stereo (boom box speakers) much too loud so he didn't hear the metal-to-metal grinding for much too long. So, new pads a rotor tonight. Knucklehead.
But the worst part is the body shop that did the repairs from his wreck in May did a terrible job. During the wrecked the rear wheel was broken, the tire was mangled, and the axle seal was damaged causing fluid leak. It appears the shop didn't replace the seal nor do an alignment as the 3 month old tire is now slick as a baby's rear end and there's evidence of seal leak.

How do you a align the rear wheel on a F150?
If its not straight something is bent or the spring center bolt is broken, time to reopen the claim.

 

[M.Brane]

Cut up, and removed some of the copper air pipes I installed a couple years ago since the compressor is now outside at the opposite corner. Need to reconfigure the main supply, and drops. Fortunately being copper I can repurpose most of it.

 

[welder4956]

Not much time in the garage today except to grab the string trimmer and leaf blower to work on edging the yard. Then off to Costco to do some shopping and deliver part of it to a friend who is a 92-year old shut-in. Hopefully back on it tomorrow.

 

[niget2002]

Tried to glue some stuff. Not sure it will hold.

 

[TRWham]

The last step to finish the Commando was to install the seat. I only got a short test ride this evening, but the lighter pistons, longer connecting rods and new Isolastics make for a much smoother running Norton.

 

[rharman]

Charged the car. Managed a little clean up.
It's hot in there. I asked my AC guy about installing a mini split. He said it would be under $3K. That's reasonable since he'll be done in a day and will service it. If I bought one, it would sit in the box while I figured how to do it. Then I would screw up the pre charged line and spend more money. Then drop it and dent it. Most likely on my foot so I couldn't play tennis.
With the cost of the unit and the emergency room, I figure I'm $5K into it. And still wouldn't be done.

A wise man knows his limits. As my wife has taught me, and I've posted it here many times..... "Sometimes the best tool for the job is a credit card or checkbook."

I'll be putting that to use soon for a new water heater, new recirculating pump, adding an expansion tank, replacing the isolation ball valves, and adding a Moen Flo monitoring device. I've never paid to replace a water heater- always done it myself. This is going to be more involved so it's getting farmed out. I'm also 13 years older than the last time I did a water heater. Oh yeah, adding a sediment trap/drip leg to the gas line.

 

[rharman]

If its not one thing, it's another...

I once had that happen to 4 belts in a row on one of my portable belt sanders. I guess the belts had been in storage too long. Frustrating.

 

[Fixr]

I once had that happen to 4 belts in a row on one of my portable belt sanders. I guess the belts had been in storage too long. Frustrating.

Yep. The glue has a shelf life. I stopped buying in bulk because it wasn't saving me money.

 

[Beerhippie]

SOS for work. Lots of brushfires to deal with around the pub and brewery. Canning line has been down for a week now due to electronic problems. We've been paying through the nose for next-day shipping, one item at a time, to try and get it back up and running. It would be nice to just call a tech to come out and deal with it, but with the travel time (four to six hours to the nearest international airport) and hotel, meals, etc, that's ridiculously expensive. Found out that being "tech-savvy" is not the same thing as knowing **** about electronics when the tech-savvy guy sheared a pot right off the PCB it was mounted to by trying to adjust it more than a single turn.

Then got to play with my toys.

This appeared on the doorstep while I was out to lunch:



Return address is Van Cafe.



My new front bumper for the Brick! Some assembly required. One reason I chose this bumper was the modular assembly--I can replace any damaged parts, up-grade it, and it saved hundreds of bucks on shipping! Literally--one bumper I really liked, a double-tube job made in the NE, would have cost almost as much to ship as the bumper cost! This was $75 to ship from Colorado.





One beer later, it's done (-ish)! I'll find more stuff to add on to that nice bumper, starting with a grille guard.

 

[rd65]

Sat with some music, chatted on the phone, tried out the new Hot Rod induction heater on the 1/4-20 bolt, made it glow. Will give it a try tomorrow on the exhaust collector bolts on the 4runner.

 

[SMOKEYBEAR]

Working some on the fishing closet, 2 coats of paint on the peg board. Might need some touch up? Wait til it dries completely. Pine needs some ploy or shellac.. I've picked out some inexpensive cabinets off Amazon, order them later. New "light bulb" is A+

Amazon.com

Pics, no order

 

[NUTTSGT]

I once had that happen to 4 belts in a row on one of my portable belt sanders. I guess the belts had been in storage too long. Frustrating.

Yeah, I thought this might have been an old belt but it wasn't. It was a belt from HF, probably not the best quality but it was readily available when I needed some.

Yep. The glue has a shelf life. I stopped buying in bulk because it wasn't saving me money.

Yes, that was a consideration for me as well....low use tool...

 

[Hooked]

How do you a align the rear wheel on a F150?
If its not straight something is bent or the spring center bolt is broken, time to reopen the claim.

This is what I was thinking and the reason for contacting the insurance company and the body shop.