I won't use it much but I did just want to try to keep the wire contained a bit. We'll see what happens when I start using it. Heck, maybe I won't even like it and decide to buy a bigger grinder for this purpose.
What did you do "IN" your garage today?
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I won't use it much but I did just want to try to keep the wire contained a bit. We'll see what happens when I start using it. Heck, maybe I won't even like it and decide to buy a bigger grinder for this purpose.
polexican23
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Yep - Lift a car up and down, or your MIL, or put your MIL in a car
need to get the lift down before i get a car on there. will need a crane to get the MIL up there.
DBS5Window
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I modified my HF blast cabinet using the info and recommended parts from searching this site. Next up is the parts washer.
Thanks Garage Journal!
Thanks Garage Journal!
OccupantRJ
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I recently restored this lathe, so of course rebuilt the hydraulic speed control. I now have the hydraulic control as well as the speed control on the vfd.
OccupantRJ
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Do a thread on what you did and I will link to it from my abrasive blasting resource thread, or you can simply write a post in that thread.
rmalkow2
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Added another LED overhead light to give better coverage to a dark area in the garage. Then checked the spark plug condition on the snow blower. Just in case we do get snow this winter.
gaetano
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Nice job on the guard for the wire wheel. I need to do the same on my grinder.
LS6 Tommy
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Not in the garage, but in the driveway. I did a quick light check on the Scoobie last night when I got home from work and I noticed a license plate light was out. I went to replace it this morning and found the other was now bad. The car came with W5W bulbs and I had two new 2825s, which are almost the same exact application, so it was a no dollar fix.
Tommy
Tommy
stonesfan68
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Thanks to the cost accountant at GM who decided to save a nickel and not put a drain plug in the transmission pan of the Yukon/Tahoe I took a shower using Dexron VI instead of water.
Outlawmws
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I almost did that in Autolab, changing the ****** fluid and filter in my Mom's 67 Skylark. the Teacher was not amused.
BonzoHansen
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Why would they change now?
chrislehr
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Didnt snap a pic, but cleaned up a chainsaw thats leaking chain lube for reasons unknown and worked on my donut chuck to finish out a bowl
PassnThru
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I'm not sure anything has a drain plug anymore. My Explorer doesn't even have a dipstick - which also isn't unusual. Of course, the old idea of leaving the front bolts on still works to allow it to drain out the back of the pan - to a point. If you have to maneuver the pan out around obstacles then you will find the last two quarts no matter how careful you are.
I have a chainsaw that does the same thing. Never figured out why? I just store it where the oil and gas fill are facing up. Seems to help.
PhantomEB
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think you might need a few more switches?
Nope!
6 switches control the 6 separate zones of 2 fixtures (4’ 4 bulb) each.
1 is for the ceiling fans/stereo
1 is for the outdoor lights.
Hell I got 17 110 plugs on 3 circuits as well 2 220 on each its own circuit.
GF says I get a 30x40 at the least (I am gunnin for 32x64 which I would split front to back) next time if we decide to go acreage in addition to a double for parking
chrislehr
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I posted elsewhere but I think this is expected - everyone said theirs did and its supposed to. Best bet is to drain bar oil after each use. News to me.
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PassnThru
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News to me also. I just assumed that it was because I bought a cheap chain saw.
Thanks.
BMWBOB
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Practiced some tunes with my band mates this morning. Worked on a new work bench this afternoon, watched my Seahawks play a very disappointing game with the Boys....
Dang it.
Dang it.
chrislehr
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Me too. I was super annoyed at the mess and turns out i didnt read the manual. So me.
Customized one of the kids hot wheels. This is getting addicting
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Got a before picture ?
polexican23
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Got 1 side of my lift to lower. Some of the things it took.
*4ft level and scrub brush (to push air lock and down button
*15x10 wheel with 295/55/r15 tire
*45lb weight plate
*from rotors, padsand calipers for a 2006 honda accord
*3 drawer American Eagle tool box
* craftsman floor jack
* and 285 lbs of polexican.
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*4ft level and scrub brush (to push air lock and down button
*15x10 wheel with 295/55/r15 tire
*45lb weight plate
*from rotors, padsand calipers for a 2006 honda accord
*3 drawer American Eagle tool box
* craftsman floor jack
* and 285 lbs of polexican.
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Got up at 6 this morn. Still working on my C10 panel truck project. Time to modify the GM engine stands, figured I better button up the engine and have it ready to go. I swapped in the crane cam and did a basic how to vid on valve spring install, making vids is becoming my new hobby! Then I spent a half hour looking for my puller to change the crank timing chain sprocket. :dohh:
Mtlwright
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Worked on the muffler for the Honda. Drilled the baffle and made the outlet, complete with spark arrestor. Almost ready to fire it up.
Cheers,
Bill
Cheers,
Bill
Made some progress in the garage yesterday. Spent the better half of the afternoon adding outlets to the garage with wiremold. When the house was built it only had one wall outlet. I now have 5 outlets.
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Jazz1
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changing oil in my snowblower, Colorado low arriving tonight...again.
PhantomEB
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Made some progress in the garage yesterday. Spent the better half of the afternoon adding outlets to the garage with wiremold. When the house was built it only had one wall outlet. I now have 5 outlets.
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Why the dip?
Gonna add more in?
red61cj5
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Went to put the exhaust back on a 2005 F150 after repairing the passenger side frame (bad rot) Only to realize the frame mounted exhaust hanger (front of muffler) was still sitting on the bench and I had nicely plated over the mounting holes. It was practically welded in place before from the rust, now it will be welded in place for real.
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Kevkx125
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Magnum440d100
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Cleaned up a little, organized a little, threw the Flying V ratchet in the ultra sonic cleaner. It’s baking right now. When I get back, it’ll be taken apart and cleaned/greased. If it performs well, then it may be my extra “go-to” ratchet.
Kevkx125
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I spy a four eye.
1986 w/355's and a hurst
Bob Heine
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Kevkx125, I'm too lazy to open the hood every time I connect the Tender. I connected the ring terminal cable end to the battery and ran the plug out through the grille.
The plug connects to the brick from outside the car. In the event I forget to unplug it, it unplugs itself as I drive away (yeah, I tested that feature a couple of times).
When the Tender is unplugged, the socket (with cap installed) tucks into the grille. Your Mustang should have a similar spot up front and a zip-tie to something can keep it from falling out of reach.
It even works on my Corvette where the battery isn't mounted up front.
The only vehicle it doesn't work with is the Cadillac CTS-V because the battery is in the trunk and the jumper terminals are too far from the front grille. Maybe just drill a hole in the hood.
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Started with a couple side scoops for a Yamaha VMax motorcycle which previously had been painted a hideous black semi-gloss, and which were scarred considerably. Rustoleum aircraft paint remover, several applications, finally got them mostly-clean. I used a fine wire brush in a 4-1/2" side grinder to remove the stubborn stuff, but decided I didn't like the way the wire brush was working the aluminum of the scoops.
I tried some #400 wet-or-dry sandpaper by hand. That seemed to help with the wire brush marks. Then I broke-out a d-a and used #800, which was much quicker than the hand sanding. It did a good job and things started to look more-even.
I have a vintage B & D two-head benchtop buffer w/muslin wheels, and started to use the white stick, and spent some time on the scoops. That gave some decent results, but I think I'm about ready to price-out having them finished professionally. It's not going to be show-quality, I just want them to be uniform and smooth. If the prices I get-back are above my budget, I'll probably just paint them. More polishing might make the paint not have enough 'tooth' to stick, I'm thinking.
I'm not a pro metalworker or mechanic, just a hobbyist staying busy in the garage with a project.
I tried some #400 wet-or-dry sandpaper by hand. That seemed to help with the wire brush marks. Then I broke-out a d-a and used #800, which was much quicker than the hand sanding. It did a good job and things started to look more-even.
I have a vintage B & D two-head benchtop buffer w/muslin wheels, and started to use the white stick, and spent some time on the scoops. That gave some decent results, but I think I'm about ready to price-out having them finished professionally. It's not going to be show-quality, I just want them to be uniform and smooth. If the prices I get-back are above my budget, I'll probably just paint them. More polishing might make the paint not have enough 'tooth' to stick, I'm thinking.
I'm not a pro metalworker or mechanic, just a hobbyist staying busy in the garage with a project.
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Kevkx125
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BOB I'am to lazy to go through the trouble of hooking it up the battery!!!!