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bubinga
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Tampon inside harley ham can air filter housing of 1200 sportster to **** up oil being blown out of air filter.......LOL
btdobie
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I used to have trouble getting alloy wheels off(salt belt) and it usually involved a sledgehammer or a torch. Now, I rub a thin layer of grease on the back of alloy rims before I put them on. Since I started doing that, I haven't had a single one need more than a swift kick to pop off.
I used to have trouble getting alloy wheels off(salt belt) and it usually involved a sledgehammer or a torch. Now, I rub a thin layer of grease on the back of alloy rims before I put them on. Since I started doing that, I haven't had a single one need more than a swift kick to pop off.
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In a pinch we've cracked lug nuts just slightly loose then driven fwd/bkwd and braked. (not very much, nor very far)
That will loosen those alloy wheels, then a little bit of grease or anti-seize on the wheel. Salt belt here, too.
In a pinch we've cracked lug nuts just slightly loose then driven fwd/bkwd and braked. (not very much, nor very far)
That will loosen those alloy wheels, then a little bit of grease or anti-seize on the wheel. Salt belt here, too.
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Gave me the great idea of welding one 1/2 drive square to one angle iron and one 3/8 drive square to the other angle iron. That way I can use different size sockets for different size u-joints.
If you change drive shaft "U" joints in your vise, these will help.
This third hand helper will hold up the other end.
Gave me the great idea of welding one 1/2 drive square to one angle iron and one 3/8 drive square to the other angle iron. That way I can use different size sockets for different size u-joints.
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Another good one! Mine were made like shown, because I only ever change one size of U-joint.
Another good one! Mine were made like shown, because I only ever change one size of U-joint.
pancho400cid
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Depends on the vehicle. If the brake lines are inverted flare, then you can:
1 - Buy plugs from Dorman and other/similar - most parts store have at least a small selection.
or
2 - Buy a very short (3", 6" etc.) piece of straight steel brake line, cut it in half and then hammer the line flat to make a plug.
The down side is you hve to know the brake line fitting size, which is not that easy to figure out... but you can use the new master cyl to size the fittings if you have it
Depends on the vehicle. If the brake lines are inverted flare, then you can:
1 - Buy plugs from Dorman and other/similar - most parts store have at least a small selection.
or
2 - Buy a very short (3", 6" etc.) piece of straight steel brake line, cut it in half and then hammer the line flat to make a plug.
The down side is you hve to know the brake line fitting size, which is not that easy to figure out... but you can use the new master cyl to size the fittings if you have it
Milton Shaw
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The banjo fittings like on front calipers an old tire valve stem usually will do them. Others I have used a piece of fuel line and then a awe (thick ice pick) to expand it to seal fitting.
The banjo fittings like on front calipers an old tire valve stem usually will do them. Others I have used a piece of fuel line and then a awe (thick ice pick) to expand it to seal fitting.
58Yeoman
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The two entrance doors on my garage have the knob in the center that you twist to lock/unlock the door. I painted a white stripe on the center knob so at a glance, I can tell if the door is locked or not.
I hang my tape measures on the drawers on my Gorilla work benches to always be handy when I need them. You can get free tape measures at HF.
I use empty egg cartons for packing items that I sell on ebay. Sturdy and give a nice cushion when crammed into a box.
The two entrance doors on my garage have the knob in the center that you twist to lock/unlock the door. I painted a white stripe on the center knob so at a glance, I can tell if the door is locked or not.
I hang my tape measures on the drawers on my Gorilla work benches to always be handy when I need them. You can get free tape measures at HF.
I use empty egg cartons for packing items that I sell on ebay. Sturdy and give a nice cushion when crammed into a box.
yhprum
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Fixnfly,
Check out test tube plugs for that one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...+tube+plug.TRS0&_nkw=test++tube+plug&_sacat=0
Fixnfly,
Check out test tube plugs for that one.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...+tube+plug.TRS0&_nkw=test++tube+plug&_sacat=0
Chief919
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For all posting to keep tampons or other feminine hygiene products in medical kits or to use on wounds- don't. That is an old myth that just won't seem to go away.
Tampons are not designed to stop bleeding, but rather soak up bleeding. That is the exact opposite of what you want, the intent of dressing a wound is to stop the bleeding by promoting clotting, not to just keep soaking up as much blood as possible. The blood won't be running out of the wound but sucked up in the tampon it isn't helping the body.
Many pads are even worse because they can be treated with an agent that intentionally inhibits clotting because they want the blood to soak in and not clot. That not only doesn't promote clotting but acts in the exact wrong way.
On top of that none of those products are sterile.
People report "good results" but in reality they likely used it on a wound far less serious than they thought and even on a serious wound they probably inhibited clotting and made things worse than a proper dressing would have.
A proper pressure dressing is is under 10 bucks and it will be one that is designed to do the job properly and is sterile.
For all posting to keep tampons or other feminine hygiene products in medical kits or to use on wounds- don't. That is an old myth that just won't seem to go away.
Tampons are not designed to stop bleeding, but rather soak up bleeding. That is the exact opposite of what you want, the intent of dressing a wound is to stop the bleeding by promoting clotting, not to just keep soaking up as much blood as possible. The blood won't be running out of the wound but sucked up in the tampon it isn't helping the body.
Many pads are even worse because they can be treated with an agent that intentionally inhibits clotting because they want the blood to soak in and not clot. That not only doesn't promote clotting but acts in the exact wrong way.
On top of that none of those products are sterile.
People report "good results" but in reality they likely used it on a wound far less serious than they thought and even on a serious wound they probably inhibited clotting and made things worse than a proper dressing would have.
A proper pressure dressing is is under 10 bucks and it will be one that is designed to do the job properly and is sterile.
Scotland
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Acetone has a low vapor point. One spark and you're a crispy critter. It's also a great solvent...but should only be used in highly ventilated areas. Worked at a plant where someone had the bright idea to use acetone to clean some oil off of some equipment. A few feet away someone struck a torch up to do some welding. 2 dead people later from sever burns and acetone was banned from the plant.
Acetone has a low vapor point. One spark and you're a crispy critter. It's also a great solvent...but should only be used in highly ventilated areas. Worked at a plant where someone had the bright idea to use acetone to clean some oil off of some equipment. A few feet away someone struck a torch up to do some welding. 2 dead people later from sever burns and acetone was banned from the plant.Farmall 1066
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I've epoxied old speaker magnets to bottoms of oil cans. Keeps them from getting knocked over. Some I have just stuck neodymium magnets inside the can.
20ga shotshell hull over grease gun tip keeps tip clean, and grease off everything else.
I've epoxied old speaker magnets to bottoms of oil cans. Keeps them from getting knocked over. Some I have just stuck neodymium magnets inside the can.
20ga shotshell hull over grease gun tip keeps tip clean, and grease off everything else.
sctattooer
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I went to Petsmart and bought a couple dog kennel trays to keep in the garage. they work great to catch any drips under the car, and wipe clean easy. The large ones will catch anything under both motor and transmission. They store easily behind the workbench.
I went to Petsmart and bought a couple dog kennel trays to keep in the garage. they work great to catch any drips under the car, and wipe clean easy. The large ones will catch anything under both motor and transmission. They store easily behind the workbench.
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If you are planning to cap the metal line while you change the flex hose, I've found vacuum caps work in a pinch.
Use one that's hard to shove over the flare and they tend to stay on, against gravity.
Of course the first time someone steps on the pedal, they'll come right off.
I tend not to throw caps or plugs away (got a peanut butter jar full
).
If you are planning to cap the metal line while you change the flex hose, I've found vacuum caps work in a pinch.
Use one that's hard to shove over the flare and they tend to stay on, against gravity.
Of course the first time someone steps on the pedal, they'll come right off.
I tend not to throw caps or plugs away (got a peanut butter jar full
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It covers this port in the master and it won't drain.
put a big pry-bar on the brake peddle, about 1/2 way down.If you are planning to cap the metal line while you change the flex hose, I've found vacuum caps work in a pinch.
Use one that's hard to shove over the flare and they tend to stay on, against gravity.
Of course the first time someone steps on the pedal, they'll come right off.
I tend not to throw caps or plugs away (got a peanut butter jar full
It covers this port in the master and it won't drain.
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So if the pedal is halfway down it will not drain??
Wonder if I could zip tie it down??
So if the pedal is halfway down it will not drain??
Wonder if I could zip tie it down??
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Plugs for lines...
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,110,42967&p=62622
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?c=&p=45858&cat=2,42194,40727
Plugs for lines...
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,110,42967&p=62622
http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?c=&p=45858&cat=2,42194,40727
bubinga
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if you're working in a garage, the know it all boss and half the shop will comment about about the brake lights.
what would you zip tie it to? unless you're kidding.....lol
No, It won't drain.
if you're working in a garage, the know it all boss and half the shop will comment about about the brake lights.
what would you zip tie it to? unless you're kidding.....lol
jeff lary
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A section of Fire Hose cut to length make a pretty good Chainsaw bar cover. I cut mine a couple inches long so when the hose slides over the bar the tip is inside a little bit.
A section of Fire Hose cut to length make a pretty good Chainsaw bar cover. I cut mine a couple inches long so when the hose slides over the bar the tip is inside a little bit.
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That's true, but the pry bar trick won't keep **** out of the flare and line in the interim, if he gets interrupted.
6 of one, 1/2 Dozen of the other, point being there are tons of options if he doesn't want to buy the "proper" tool.
That's true, but the pry bar trick won't keep **** out of the flare and line in the interim, if he gets interrupted.
6 of one, 1/2 Dozen of the other, point being there are tons of options if he doesn't want to buy the "proper" tool.
rick carpenter
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As soon as I get drill bits unboxed, I wipe off any chemical on them and hit them with clear lacquer then do the same periodically. Keeps the rust down.
As soon as I get drill bits unboxed, I wipe off any chemical on them and hit them with clear lacquer then do the same periodically. Keeps the rust down.
Bunchgrass
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I haven't tried it but I saw someone used a magnetic whiteboard laid flat on the bench to put small parts on and used the dry erase marker to name/identify what each thing/group was.
Bunchgrass
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Heck --- a mechanic friend says that's what they do when pulling the dashboard in cars to replace things like the heater core. They use their phone cameras I think.
Bunchgrass
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What on earth do you all have in your boats? Tampons, golf tees. A .22 hole? Amazing.
Bunchgrass
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Use those pics for insurance claims if you ever have a fire. Ask me how I know.
RaisedByWolves
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As is the horizontal part of an open toolbox lid.
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So does 9mm rounds.
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I use bar soap.
jayemm
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get a short section of rubber hose (like automotive fuel or vacuum hose- used to buy it by the foot) that fits snugly (requires a little stretching) on the end of the metal line. Plug the other end of the hose with a screw or small bolt that fits tightly.
cpttuna
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old microwaves are a good source of magnets
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I mix epoxy with used popsicle sticks.
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cpttuna
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Wife likes ice cream bars and I like popsicles. WE save the sticks for mixing epoxy etc.
cpttuna
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I have tagged a lot of things(especially spare jeep parts) so that if I pass tomorrow, those that have to clean out the garage know what a lot of the different items are and what they go to.
Zeus36
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Earphone cord organizer:
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Chickenpants
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You should do that when you stay in hotels also. The remote is one of the things in a hotel room that rarely gets cleaned.
Just food for thought