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If I had those, plus a 3D scanner, I'd start printing out the plastic side covers used on early Honda motorcycles (60s and 70s). Other parts, like the knobs and buttons for handlebar controls, would be great to replicate. The pic I attached is an example.

Agreed! Here's a video showing how well these things work (though they are pricey). The first 5 minutes or so has the most relevant info relating to the OP's issue.

Here's my entry. Thanks for the opportunity!

Do you have an HF nearby? They actually sell one. https://www.harborfreight.com/propane-torch-91033.html I've never used it, so I can't comment on how good it really is - or isn't.

Hmmm, now I have to list all mine out. I have more than the 2 I posted in the old thread. (1) unknown brand of bench vise (4.5") (1) Craftsman woodworking vise (1) HF drill press vise (1) unknown brand of mini bench vise (2" or 3" I think...not sure where it is in the garage right now) (3)...

Ain't that the truth! Not that I have enough room in the garage for more tools anyway...:shocking:

Re: How many vises do you own? I have a whopping 2, and only one is installed for use right now. Need to find a place to mount the Craftsman woodworking vise. I never have figured out what brand the other vise is...now that I think of it.

I inherited one of the red Hi-Lift jacks from my dad (he was cleaning out the farm shop). The biggest thing I have jacked up was a wooden deck for a friend. Their deck had settled significantly, and needed a new concrete pad underneath one of the supports. The jack had no issue lifting it...

Hi, Steve. Welcome to the forum, from another Flathead Valley resident. When I first read your intro, I was wondering if you were the person mentioned in the article someone posted above. That was quite the project! Would indeed be interested in learning more about it. Cheers!

Here's Phase 2 of his build, where he has gotten the benches and started working. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120386

Like others have already mentioned, I also use the HF mats. I've been using them for about 5 years now, and they hold up fairly well. Probably need to replace them in a year or two, as they are starting to get compressed and don't give as much support as they used to.

All I do is tube them anymore. Slime just never did the trick for me, the few times I tried using it. Tubes have been effective for me until the tire gets to the point it is so dry rotted and cracked that the tube starts getting pinched, and starts to leak. Then, I finally replace the tire...

If they had a coupon for one of the Predator motors, that would be nice. I'm looking at the 8 hp and/or 13 hp for a couple projects. They always seem to have a coupon for the 6.5 hp, but little else.

As I don't use my power tools all that much (and therefore don't keep the batteries consistently charged), I have had the expected poor luck with keeping the batteries for cordless tools alive. I will most likely stick with corded tools. The only cordless tools I recall having right now are...

That is the exact method the plumber used (I didn't have any extractors that big), and he did eventually get them out, but it wasn't easy. He still had to alternate (several times) heating the cartridge with a MAPP gas torch, then applying force to get it out. The first one took him maybe 10 -...

Those older Moen cartridges can be a pain. While I was out of town last spring, my wife started having issues with her shower (similar to what the PO described). She researched all the parts and went down to the hardware store and got a puller and a couple of the correct cartridges (just in...

I use one of those secondary lint filters on the vertical portion of my dryer vent (located it just above the dryer). It catches a good amount, and I try to remember to clean it every time I use the dryer. I used to get a lot of lint that made its way to the plants outside below the vent, and...

Well, it was gone from the driveway when I came home from work this noon. It has journeyed on to the next stage of its life. My garage is happy to be less crowded!

I appreciate all the advice folks have given me on this saw. I have decided it is just taking up too much space and I do not have the time or funds to mess around with it any longer. I came to this realization when I was trying to get the snowblower into the garage for the winter, and did not...

We just had our Liftmaster from 1997 replaced this past summer with a current model Liftmaster (can't remember the model now, but can update later when I get home). The old one was a belt drive, but the replacement was chain drive. A bit louder, but supposed to be able to last longer. The old...