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Stephenw

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I'd be concerned about it eating through the tape. Maybe painter's tape would be better, but then some of the blue / green / whatever might end up tinting the epoxy.

Nope, been doing this for years.

You do know that masking tape is used with all kinds of epoxy paint, enamels, urethanes, reducers, and solvents???
 
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Alchymist

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Eat Ritz crackers. :lol_hitti Save the wrappers and the box. Tear out a piece of the box, mix the epoxy on it. Cut up the wrapper to put over the glue joint to prevent the squeeze-out from sticking to the clamps. I also use the box to cut templates for woodworking pieces. Cheap enough.
 

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Many replacement parts come with packing plugs. I like to save these plugs for future use. They are great for plugging holes during disassembly to keep dirt and moisture out of a component.

We get an assortment of 1000 of these from Brock Supply for $45.
 

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Hi ...

Today's tip is simple ...

For higher performance the display sandblast, apply tape to longer time of viewing.

I do not know how much it costs for you the glass! Here in Brazil it costs U$ 5.00 using 2 displays per month is U$ 10.00.

With the working tip 3 to 4 month with same the display ...

I hope you enjoy the tip.

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More info ....http://informationbyhotz.blogspot.com.br/
 

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I buy cheapo throw away aluminum roasting pans to catch leaks or suspected leaks under my cars and to drain fluids.

Bud

Good idea.

I also use old cookie sheets for that and also for carb and other teardowns:

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Good idea.

I also use old cookie sheets for that and also for carb and other teardowns:

Muffin tins are handy for sorting parts during teardown for things like carburators. Garage sales usually good sources, though they aren't expensive even new.
 

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When changing the oil filter on my Honda 919, I bend a cookie sheet lengthwise and it keeps the mess off the exhaust. Then bend it back after.

A trick my dad taught me for removing stuck bolts is to hit them with a big hammer square on the head, hard, two or three times.
 

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When changing the oil filter on my Honda 919, I bend a cookie sheet lengthwise and it keeps the mess off the exhaust. Then bend it back after.

A trick my dad taught me for removing stuck bolts is to hit them with a big hammer square on the head, hard, two or three times.

I have a few of these, they work great.

http://www.formafunnel.com/
 

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on the subject of spontaeus combustion saw clean 1 gal paint containers for sale somewhere with a sealable lid, a good place to keep oily rags. I live in a very hot climate, Very senstive about keeping volatile materials around. I found a metal cabinet and lined the inside with concrete board (used as underlament for tiles etc) so in case of a fire hopefully it will keep flames from spreading out, at least for a little while
 

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When changing the oil filter on my Honda 919, I bend a cookie sheet lengthwise and it keeps the mess off the exhaust. Then bend it back after.

A trick my dad taught me for removing stuck bolts is to hit them with a big hammer square on the head, hard, two or three times.

When changing the oil filter on my Honda 919, I bend a cookie sheet lengthwise and it keeps the mess off the exhaust. Then bend it back after.

A trick my dad taught me for removing stuck bolts is to hit them with a big hammer square on the head, hard, two or three times.

I have a few of these, they work great.

http://www.formafunnel.com/

What works great, the cookie sheet, the funnel, or the stuck bolts? :lol_hitti
 

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Before you send that old dead computer to the recyclers, take the hard drive out of it and dismantle it. You will basically have to destroy it to get it apart in most cases.
1: So no one can access you stuff.

It is more fun to smash it with a sledge hammer, and accomplishes the same goal. :lol_hitti
 

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Thought I would try and revive this older thread. I ran across this collection of really good trips for the garage/home tips by fine woodworking. It is called, "There's a Better Way" so enjoy!


Once you play the first video it will continue to play the others. Merry Christmas to all.
 

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Thought I would try and revive this older thread. I ran across this collection of really good trips for the garage/home tips by fine woodworking. It is called, "There's a Better Way" so enjoy!


Once you play the first video it will continue to play the others. Merry Christmas to all.

Lots of good stuff there - thanks for sharing!
 

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Vice jaw pads. You can make them out of 1/4" plastic or any other material as well.
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Use an envelope to catch drywall dust when drilling a hole.
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Whenever I get a new calendar, I staple each page just above the hole. Keeps the hole from ripping out.
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If you have a tube of glue or grease that is in a foil tube, wrap the tube in electrical tape before you use it. Keeps holes from forming in the tube and making a mess, but still allows you to roll it up.
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Mixing epoxy, bondo, or other similar 'thick' pastes? Use Popsicle sticks, which you can get in boxes of 1000 from hobby stores.
 

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Thought I would try and revive this older thread. I ran across this collection of really good trips for the garage/home tips by fine woodworking. It is called, "There's a Better Way" so enjoy!


Once you play the first video it will continue to play the others. Merry Christmas to all.

These are awesome. Forwarded to my father who is a carpenter we will see how many he didn't know. Thanks
 

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totally un-shop related, but my wife carries a pair of scissors with her. she uses them cut my 7 and 5 year olds meals. much more efficient than a knife and fork, quite entertaining as well.
 

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Last summer I restored a 1969 Craftsman 10" table saw. The aluminum cover plate that shows the blade angle couldn't be rescued. Having a decal made to show the blade angle or buying a cover plate off of ebay was too costly for the project. A $5.00 HF angle indicator against the blade took care of the problem.

I have an unrestored table saw like this in my garage. Still works. Has an external motor with a V-belt. Table has multiple cast iron sections that bolt on. Has a base with casters. I'm thinking about getting rid of it. What's it worth?
 
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Here are a couple of tool holders I made for my drill press and mill.
 

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LDR814

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I use a small Old Pal fishing lure box to hold all my "tune up" pieces. The bottom has a vacuum pump, the tiered shelves have various feeler gauges, plug gappers, vacuum plugs, odd ignition screws, a set or two of points, etc. It just works really well
Also if your replacing old style wheel bearing and you replace the race (seat - what ever its called) if you take the old seat and cut one side into - it makes a great tool to drive the new race in with (the slit will allow you to pull it back out easily)
Those little high power magnets on a socket bar help retain the sockets if the clip doesn't hold the socket well - 1/4" seems to require this most.
Using tape (I like scotch) to hold a bolt/screw etc to the end of your tool to start it into hard to reach areas works good
Using duct tape on a universal sockets joint (flex joint) will tighten it up enough if it keeps flopping over in hard to reach situations
Cardboard and newspaper on the concrete works to catch fluids if you don't have soaks (cardboard also saves your skin if you have to slide under the vehicle)
 

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Baby wipes in the vehicle come in handy for any un-expected clean ups
And if they still sell them - Chubs brand baby wipes came in boxes that looked like large lego's they are awesome for storing hardware, parts etc in. Whenever I know anyone is having a new baby I always hit them up to try Chubs!
 

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A small section of rubber hose is good for removing indicator light bulbs out of the recessed sockets in electrical panels, automotive instrument lighting and Allen Bradley panel lights. Just slip the hose over the bulb and it will grab on. This is much like using a hose to start threading a spark plug.

We all have cordless tools (don't we?). To keep the batteries usable I have started recharging mine monthly. On the first of the month I go out into my garage and put batteries on the charger I have 5 chargers and 15 batteries (8 LiIon and the rest NiCad). This keeps them ready for use and also keeps them from going "bad" (not accepting a charge).

I've built a charging stand on the back of my workbench (I need to get a picture) and I can store all the batteries and chargers there and the chargers are all plugged in so they can be used at the same time. I got sick of having to juggle chargers and take up space on my workbench (it's for storing everything else, right? :bounce:).

ONCE a month???
 

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My DeWalt 18V NiCad batteries go completely dead within three days. They do charge up quickly, however. I can get about a 50% charge in 15 minutes so I've just learned to plug in the charger as the first step of any project.
 

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The bottoms of beer cans are great for mixing epoxy and a nail makes a good stirring tool.:thumbup:
 

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Muffin tins are handy for sorting parts during teardown for things like carburators. Garage sales usually good sources, though they aren't expensive even new.

You can also use cardboard or plastic egg crates.

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To troubleshoot a dead electrical short on automotive wiring, connect a turn signal flasher across the fuse terminals, then start wiggling harnesses, or, if you have room, slide an old school inductive amp gauge along the harness. When the needle stops ticking, you've found your short.
Slick way to keep from wasting fuses, or burning up wiring.
 

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I can't understand why anyone would want to wash rags, a 10kg bag is $5 here.
 

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Strip out the magnetic door seal on a fridge and you have a nice long magnet suitable for a variety of uses.
 

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This is how I drain & catch my remaining oil. Just drill a hole in two caps then when you're changing oil or whatever just screw the empty bottle to to the glued together caps & let it drain. I used Hot glue to do this but you might want to try another glue because i'm going to have to re-glue these as they are not holding. I guess i'll try super glue.

I don't think super glue is going to have enough contact surface to be strong enough. I would go with JB weld or similar.

I forget which size, but I used to use a 1/4" or 3/8" bulkhead fitting. It will hold the two caps together forever...

Tommy
 

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Before you send that old dead computer to the recyclers, take the hard drive out of it and dismantle it. You will basically have to destroy it to get it apart in most cases.
1: So no one can access you stuff.

It is more fun to smash it with a sledge hammer, and accomplishes the same goal. :lol_hitti

You want fun? Try a Saiga 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 20 round drum magazine!!!!
 
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