Between 265 & 485 SQ/FT Grumblebums Corner

[rmalkow2]

The paint jobs on the benches is looking good. (Less the overspray of course) but you know what comments are coming next? You gotta make those vises look as nice as the bench!

Thanks for the before and after lighting pics. I keep deliberating on spending the money for LED replacement bulbs in the hanging lights of my garage but that really shows a big improvement just changing bulbs and nothing else.

 

[taumac]

I really like the yellow strip. I think it adds interest. I can't wait to change our my halogen bulbs to the LEDs. It seems the make a big difference.

 

[xtremek]

I used rust converter on my bench top. I reapply as needed.

 

[Kenfab]

The globe changeover makes a huge difference! looks like a really nice place to spend time with the down lights, i hate fluros.

Whats the first project for the table

 

[1/2 Cup]

Fantastic result on the tables GB.


We have about 20 odd 12 volt halogen down lights and I am considering whether to take up the Government energy efficiency offer, where they replace all your halogens with LEDs for free. Not sure what brand they are though.

Regards

 

[Grumblebum]

The paint jobs on the benches is looking good. (Less the overspray of course) but you know what comments are coming next? You gotta make those vises look as nice as the bench!

Thanks for the before and after lighting pics. I keep deliberating on spending the money for LED replacement bulbs in the hanging lights of my garage but that really shows a big improvement just changing bulbs and nothing else.

Thanks RM. Yep I do need to get the vises done now - they don't look right in their current state!

Happy with the lights so far. I did change the 4 in my workshop corner a couple of months ago to try them out first before doing the rest. Now when wifie sees the garage I'll probably get in trouble as there are some in the the house that have died that need changing

 

[Grumblebum]

I really like the yellow strip. I think it adds interest. I can't wait to change our my halogen bulbs to the LEDs. It seems the make a big difference.

Thanks Gerard, been watching too much overhaulin I think

I had halogen bulbs in the old part of the house before with the little transformers before I did the reno. The LED ones are the closest match to that lumen of light that I've seen so far.

 

[Grumblebum]

I used rust converter on my bench top. I reapply as needed.

Ah good idea, I'll suss that out. Thanks.

The globe changeover makes a huge difference! looks like a really nice place to spend time with the down lights, i hate fluros.

Whats the first project for the table

Thanks Ken, think a new frame for the 8kVA work generator will be one of the first projects.

I did have flush mount fluorescent lights for the garage when I did the extension but they were not going to work with the joist alignment so went with the down lights that do look much better.

Fantastic result on the tables GB.

We have about 20 odd 12 volt halogen down lights and I am considering whether to take up the Government energy efficiency offer, where they replace all your halogens with LEDs for free. Not sure what brand they are though.

Regards

Thanks 1/2. Would be great if you get the LED lights for free as part of that. And you will notice the power reduction too since you have solar at home. The halogens used to be 50W for the bulbs and 10W or so in the transformer or something like that from memory. The is Osram bulbs are the best looking quality wise that I've seen.

 

[1/2 Cup]

GB, We have replaced all our old incandescent bulbs with Osrams and I am really happy with them as well.

 

[Lyndon]

Garage lighting update.

Had to nip into the big box store this morning to grab a couple of things. So I used up a gift card voucher from my birthday towards updating some lighting for the garage.
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So now I can see, and being led they are on instantly where with the CFL's they needed to warm up for a minute or so before being at full brightness.

And also theoretically use only %50 of the power than before

Cheers GB.

GB

Looks great.

Like the tables too.

But you haven't rung me yet.....

Lyndon

 

[Grumblebum]

GB, We have replaced all our old incandescent bulbs with Osrams and I am really happy with them as well.

The GU10 CFL's I have in the rest of the house are the Megaman ones, most would barely be 5 years old before starting to fail, they seem to get hot and either the bulb fails or the electronics burn out. Shame as they were expensive too when they came out.

I'd put some effort into minimizing energy use when our solar panels were installed and at the time CFL's were what was available and they replaced the halogen ones prior to that. I didn't mind waiting for the ones in the house to take a minute to warm up but just disappointed they don't seem to have the lifespan expected for the cost of them.

Cheers GB.

 

[Grumblebum]

GB

Looks great.

Like the tables too.

But you haven't rung me yet.....

Lyndon

Sorry for that mate I did get caught up in those couple of "daddy days" last week, but it was good to chat today.

Get that thread started so we can see your tinkering too!

Cheers GB

 

[Grumblebum]

Not a lot of updates but some small progress none-the-less.

Last weekend was helping my dad drop and cut up a large gum about 2' thick at the bottom that was starting to rot up the inside and had dropped 3 large limbs in the last little while near where the kids play when they visit so it was a safety issue and had to go. Apart from that it was near to the house too and was able to be removed also under the bushfire regulations for the area.

While I was up there my Dad gave me a hand to do the timing belt, tensioner, water pump, belts, coolant etc in my Hilux (280000kms/174000 miles). They are changed around every 140000kms/87000 miles in my one. Worst part is the extra time it takes to pull enough of the dash apart to remove the gauge console so the timing belt light screw can be moved from one hole to the other beside it! At least I got to clean out the dead fly that's been in there for the last number of years bugging me.

Yesterday was a bit of tinkering in the garage so I got the bottom shelves cut and set into the mobile benches and I put down some of that conveyor matting I've been using on everything else on top. They are in their home now and have worked out well so far, but I haven't done any welding on them yet.

I was thinking about adding a drawer but then realized I need the top to be clear so that clamps etc can fit when clamping down projects. So will see how they go for a while.

During the week I need to visit a fastener supply place near work and see if they have any flush head bolts so that I can mount the vise upside down underneath when not in use as the big box store did not have anything like that. Also drilled bolt holes for the mini drill press to sit when needed. And it will be stored under the second bench when not in use.

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The next small project between projects I think will be fixing up a small cupboard to be the trash and recycle bin.

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This is the current shop bin. 20Lt, 5 Gal bucket.

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The dustpan does have a home currently...

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I'll dig out some offcuts of ply and make up a slide out bin set, like you see in kitchens. The buckets are 10Lt, 2.5 Gal chlorine buckets that I picked up from my parents place. The buckets will sit high and the bottom has enough room to store other cleaning spray bottles and some rags etc.

The sliders came out of the camper trailer from a bodge slide out kitchen that the PO had put in that I removed.

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Thanks for reading. GB.

 

[Lyndon]

Rod

My, my you've been busy.

But it's a long weekend, and I can't see any mention of beer anywhere. You're not handing in your Aussie man card are you. . . .

Lyndon
Having a quiet weekend painting wooden things...

 

[Grumblebum]

Rod

My, my you've been busy.

But it's a long weekend, and I can't see any mention of beer anywhere. You're not handing in your Aussie man card are you. . . .

Lyndon
Having a quiet weekend painting wooden things...

I bought a carton of Coopers Pale Ale the other day, I think Thursday. With this muggy weather they go down like lollie water. There's only 7 left.

I don't think they will last me the next two days.

The home brew I bottled the other week is probably due for a sample too. Also need to see if the apple cider has gotten any better as the first taste it was pretty ordinary.

Cheers GB

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nice work GB, any progress is great progress.

Regards

 

[Kenfab]

Nice work GB, good idea to pop the bin in the cupboard, less things on the floor the better!

Coopers pale ale though thats basically unfiltered adelaide water

 

[Lyndon]

Coopers pale ale though thats basically unfiltered adelaide water

^^^^^ Oh dear.......

Yep, still here.

 

[Grumblebum]

Nice work GB, good idea to pop the bin in the cupboard, less things on the floor the better!

Coopers pale ale though thats basically unfiltered adelaide water

I remember as a kid visiting relatives in South Australia. Brown water out of the tap boiled for an age...

 

[Grumblebum]

Nice work GB, any progress is great progress.

Regards

Thanks 1/2. I better go get the young one off the wii and drop by the big green box store to pick up some bits. Been on here all morning!

Have a good day.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Thanks 1/2. I better go get the young one off the wii and drop by the big green box store to pick up some bits. Been on here all morning!

Have a good day.

Me to GB in between mowing the lawns.

 

[Grumblebum]

A little project tonight replacing a CR2032 battery in Wifie's car door remote. Damn suckers are sealed so you can't open them. And the buttons are shot too.

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Did a bit of a search on the web and found that the way in is via hacksaw...so as we have 3 of them I figured one could be sacrificed for testing

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The battery is also welded to the tabs so you need to pry that apart also with a very thin blade...

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So once you get the battery out you can put a new one in and try it out. I also had to reprogram the keyfob to the car and the instructions for that are in the owners manual. (which I wasn't expecting but the internet said so and it was true!)

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I'll pickup some new button housings at the local electronics outlet. I think Mr Toyota charges a bit for replacement keyfobs so happy to have them going for only a few dollars.

Cheers GB.

 

[dlcwent]

GB, that little bit of info will save a lot of people some money. Thanks for the info.

 

[rmalkow2]

The key fob replacement housings alone are usually less expensive to buy. Good little project there giving new life to the old units. Buying new Fobs from the Dealer is usually expensive I'm told. I'm experimenting with buying two extra complete key fobs online for $10. They arrive in a couple days so we'll see if they work or I wasted my money.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nice one GB, I will keep that in the data base for sure.

 

[HSpencer]

The key fob replacement housings alone are usually less expensive to buy. Good little project there giving new life to the old units. Buying new Fobs from the Dealer is usually expensive I'm told. I'm experimenting with buying two extra complete key fobs online for $10. They arrive in a couple days so we'll see if they work or I wasted my money.

I was able to get a new remote for my 2004 Silverado on line, but it cost about $45.00. It worked great and was easy to program to the truck. I have never tried fixing one, and the dealer wants a fortune for them. The ones they have today like for my 2013 Subaru are VERY expensive. The next thing you know they will all have Biometrics in them. It is great that you are able to fix them yourself!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[Kenfab]

Nice work GB! im all about not letting people rip me off for things that can be done yourself with a little bit of effort. Sneeky buggers sealing them up and welding the battery though!

 

[Lyndon]

Rod

Timely post. My daughter's car has a 2 year old alarm system in it that both remotes have died in (or for, whichever way it's to be said). As I've already replaced the batteries, re-keying it to the alarm hadn't occurred to me. I'll try that.

Thanks

Lyndon
Cooling down after several hours lawn mowing....

 

[Grumblebum]

dlcwent, rmalkow2, 1/2 Cup, HSpencer, Kenfab, & Lyndon

Hi guys, thanks for your comments. I ended up finding some new keyfob housings on evilbay that are the match for the old ones. So hopefully they will turn up tomorrow and I'll update how they fit.

Once I'd worked out re-pairing the buttons to the car I found that one unit still worked. So what I think had happened one time was when the internal lights got left on and killed the battery it may have lost the pairing. Anyway the other units had dead batteries so hopefully wifie will have new buttons that work again soon when she is running around with the kidlets and that = brownie points for me

Cheers GB.

 

[Grumblebum]

and tonight in Grumblebums corner...

!!LABELS!!

So I printed off some labels for the storage tubs today.

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...after

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Guess I better get the shelving timber supports and edge painted

Cheers GB.

 

[dlcwent]

That'll make it easier on the brain GB. You won't have to try and remember what's in what container.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I luv it GB well done

 

[Lyndon]

I luv it GB well done

Yep ^^^^^ What 1/2 said.



Lyndon
It's POETS day - yay.

 

[HSpencer]

GB

Great storage idea. I like the black boxes and the labels.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[taumac]

I like the labels. Sure makes it easier looking for stuff. I remember before I labeled mine the wife would have a fit looking for something. I wouldn't have too much of a issue until I moved stuff around. Almost, like when you rearrange your tool box. LOL[emoji482]

 

[Denwood]

Nicely done. My upper storage needs the same label treatment.

 

[BBChevro]

I like the labels. Sure makes it easier looking for stuff. I remember before I labeled mine the wife would have a fit looking for something. I wouldn't have too much of a issue until I moved stuff around. Almost, like when you rearrange your tool box. LOL[emoji482]

...or re-arrange your garage! (but who would do that Gerard).


The labels are very neat GB, mine tend to just get written on with a paint pen.

(I like your idea better)

 

[taumac]

...or re-arrange your garage! (but who would do that Gerard).





The labels are very neat GB, mine tend to just get written on with a paint pen.



(I like your idea better)

Who me? LOL i don't know what your talking about? LMAO. Ok I rearrange alittle.... LOL

 

[Grumblebum]

That'll make it easier on the brain GB. You won't have to try and remember what's in what container.

Hey Dan, so I did have a little list of what was in what when I set them up basically left-to-right was tub 1-8, then the ones on top were 1a-8a. (see next comment below under Gerards)

I luv it GB well done

Thanks again 1/2

Yep ^^^^^ What 1/2 said.



Lyndon
It's POETS day - yay.

Have to do a job tomorrow - Sat

GB

Great storage idea. I like the black boxes and the labels.

Best Regards
Herb

Thanks Herb, always appreciate you dropping by. I hadn't commented but I did like that score you just setup with the spray cans under your bench. Sometimes you couldn't have planned it better if you tried

I like the labels. Sure makes it easier looking for stuff. I remember before I labeled mine the wife would have a fit looking for something. I wouldn't have too much of a issue until I moved stuff around. Almost, like when you rearrange your tool box. LOL[emoji482]

Funny you say that Gerard, originally I was just going to label the tubs with numbers and then inside one of my cupboard doors have a small whiteboard type list of what was in each one. That way I could change the contents and just update the list inside the door. I'd nipped up to Ikea in Sydney one weekend morning and was 2 minutes away from home on the way back when wifie called about looking for the car wash stuff - she was going to wash the car with the kids.... the list I mentioned above (under Dan's) was sitting on the workbench. But nup, fail, I was in trouble.

Hopefully no more of that

Nicely done. My upper storage needs the same label treatment.

I don't know Dennis, spoiling those pristine sliding doors on that storage of yours with labels....maybe some small ones ?

...or re-arrange your garage! (but who would do that Gerard).

The labels are very neat GB, mine tend to just get written on with a paint pen.

(I like your idea better)

Thanks Mark, you will see permanent marker fix in the next post....

 

[Grumblebum]

First things first tonight. Remember the apple cider we made a little while back ? Well as I hadn't labelled the bottles when I bottled them they were mixed up with the Pale Ale I made as well. So had actually chilled some cider instead of beer.

This time it's improved somewhat - the first sample wasn't ready and I couldn't drink it but this time a few weeks later it's getting there - not to bad.

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A little more label sorting tonight in my "trade" tubs in the old pantry cupboard.

before...

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after... no more black permanent marker, much nicer.

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And also the keyfob housings turned up today so finished putting them together too.

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Fit perfectly so positive feedback going back to the ebay seller

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Only adjustment I made was to cut off the little ****** as it made the button stick out too far and would lock/unlock the car (set the alarm off once or twice while testing which is always good for the neighbors at 2100 at night...)

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PS> fixing each keyfob and new battery was just under $15 each.

Have a good weekend guys.

Grumblebum