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After 2 weeks of a 3 week of lock down here in SA, my garage fridge ran out out beer yesterday. Buying alcohol is prohibited in this period :mad: Serious though I hope things work out for you and others in a similar position. I would think there would be a rule against laying people off in this...

The OP refers to an oil change after his car has been standing for a long time. Starting the engine to warm it up will just circulate the contaminants being referred to in the engine an any case. Just drain cold and have the beer as suggested before putting oil plug back. The comments about...

My 1st thought was also that it is acme thread. I doubt if welding will do the job. I would look at cheap scissor jacks that have acme thread. If need be, the nut section could be refused in the repair of the vise

Ummmm reading this thread it seems like using a hammer is very scientific :confused:. The hammer I use is normally the 1st one I lay hands on :shocking:

Added some detail to my mini bus BBQ.

Thanks Bob and yes it is a VW bus

Did some more work on my small BBQ before garden duties called. Progress so far.

O me and the wife took care of that part at least a week before I started :drink: Early preparations :thumbup:

Cam alignment tools I made for my 1998 W210 280cc V6 Mercedes engine

Got error codes on tail/brake lights of my Mercedes. Solved it by cleaning the electrical connector plugs.

Keeping myself now busy in the garage making a small braai (BBQ) for when I go camping. Here is work in progress:

Build a garden ornament for the wife (actually 2 days ago but could not post because of poor internet signal) It involved cutting, bending, grinding welding an some woodworking

Thanks. The build was from photos with no dimensions. Only the wheel was not handmade as there were 2 rusty ones lying around.

Finished building a replica of a vintage hand plow to use as garden ornament.

In my younger days as an apprentice Tool and Jig Maker we use the same method but used old drill bit shanks which was soldered into place

Sandstone wall cladding

Replaced patio sliding door worn out bottom runners.

+1 for glass bricks. I think in winter you will find that you need the extra natural light without opening doors lor light

Lots of over spray fumes when spraying inside. Talk from experience. And also I had 2 different models and mine both tended to leak drops of paint.

Went into the garage to fetch a florescent tube to do my "What did you fix today" chore. At least that kept the wife happy :beer: