07-26-2013, 02:34 PM | #376 |
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If you want to save cash dont restore your old truck.
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07-26-2013, 06:03 PM | #377 |
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I'm going to the "restore" next week to look for a good quality file cabinet.I plan on using it as shown earlier for power tool storage but also plan to put a grommet in the back and mount a power strip in the top drawer,That way I can keep my tool batts. recharged.I'll also use a drawer or part of one for abrasives like sandpaper and grinding disc.I may have to get 2.........
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07-26-2013, 06:43 PM | #378 | |
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07-28-2013, 04:10 PM | #379 |
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Get a few divider folders that hand in the drawer and you can separate by grit,style(DA or hand or wet/dry. The back of the drawer will work for grinding wheels and such.I find it easier to keep abrasives,and other stuff organized by type of item.
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07-30-2013, 12:18 PM | #380 |
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Add a 1 teaspoon of dish soap to your windshield washer fluid,it really makes a difference as far as cleaning fresh bugs off
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07-30-2013, 12:55 PM | #381 |
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i want you to want me! oh wait a minute, thats cheap trick!
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07-30-2013, 01:59 PM | #382 |
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show truck? or maybe you just like to impress those driving by
while you change a flat tire? no more unsightly scratches on your jack with the help of a little heat shrink tubing! ---
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08-03-2013, 10:15 AM | #383 |
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Here's a couple:
Tube bender converted to air-over-hydraulic using a Harbor Freight Ram. Then tuned vertical using round table stand. No longer has to be mounted to the floor (Hydro is +$400 from JD2 ). This cost me less than $50: Made this beading tool from vice-grips (can do smaller diameter tube than my bead roller can). Used for making beads on aluminum cooling lines: Bench Mounded: Pads added to prevent external indentations: Installed (lower one kinked and was remade) : 2nd go at lower line: |
11-27-2013, 10:11 PM | #384 |
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Here is one, don't know if it has been mentioned yet. One day I was with my buddy in his S10 and a tie rod end went. I used one of his cam action tie down straps. It got us almost home before it came off! we stopped and I put it back on and we made it. Needless to say he drove slowly the whole time. Can't be positive about any results someone else might have, but it worked for us.
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01-03-2014, 03:24 PM | #385 |
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Thought I'd bring this back up as there is soooooo much talent here. Every time I look in here I learn something new and valuable.
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01-14-2014, 05:54 PM | #386 |
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This thread is awesome!
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01-19-2014, 03:55 AM | #387 |
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This is my Hillbilly Drill Press. I made it with scrap pieces from my work while at work so I even got paid to build it. I made it to fit the big Milwaukee drill at work and my 1/2" Makita drill. This is the easy way to drill the frame of a truck to install say Sway Bar brackets, or holes for an Air Bag installation, Trailer Hitches etc. I made the handle removable for easy storage - OK I actually made it to be disassembled so I could sneak it out of the plant in my lunch box.
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01-19-2014, 04:21 PM | #388 | |
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01-19-2014, 07:32 PM | #389 |
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It also prevents dirt, rust, crud & hot metal shavings etc. from getting in your eyes, down your neck and sleeves. Unfortunately not everyone has access to a welder, drill press, chop saw etc. to make such an okie contraption.
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01-22-2014, 02:02 AM | #390 |
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I'm doin some wall paper removal...
and i realize the soaking with a sprayer is not working as well as it has it the past, paper just dosn't hold onto the water,and then the gravity thing. Left wall came off in little strips= 4 hours put an old pillow case up with tacks,and soaked it......a few times,moved it around bout an hour ,came off in big pieces. went full scale,i'd say it works... use thumb tacs all over, to be against the wall and spray
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01-22-2014, 10:43 AM | #391 |
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I don't know if this would work for wallpaper, but if you want to remove window tint very quickly and easy, use a clothing steamer.
Just run the attachment slowly back and forth starting on one edge and in a minute or two you can start to peel it, then move down(or left - right depending where you started) and continue back and forth. I saw this somewhere online a while back and recently needed remove some tint. I was amazed how fast it worked, less than five minutes per window!
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01-22-2014, 04:16 PM | #392 |
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I have not read all of the tips yet and will get through them tonight.A bunch of useful tips here. But here is one, when changing your oil filter and do not want oil all down the sides of the filter and your hands. Take a sharp screwdriver or and ice pick and poke a hole in the bottom center and let drain while your engine oil is draining. Hands stay clean and probably your frame and engine. Hopefully not already posted on here.
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may have to try that
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Found a tip on MyTractorForum, instead of adding Slime or fix a flat, use liquid starch in my garden tractor tires. $3.55
Cheaper than the other choices and way cheaper than adding tubes. Also easy clean up if tires do need to come off. Was adding air every mow. Just added last weekend. We'll see how it works out. The one bad part was going to Walmart to get the stuff.
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05-01-2014, 02:38 PM | #396 |
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Never heard of liquid starch ,how much do you use per tire such as a Zero turn mower tire ?
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I added 16oz per tire the same amount that Slime suggests. see thread for Slime link chart.
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[QUOTE=flashed;6655059]Never heard of liquid starch ,QUOTE]
And Unless your already going there, don't bother looking for liquid starch at regular grocery stores (or the dollar stores) I had no such luck and ended up having to go to Walmart.
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05-02-2014, 12:08 AM | #399 |
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Used to go flat in a day or two. Added last Saturday and they still look good!
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old stuff I put a wipe of clear silicone on the bead before seating tire. Keeps the air in.
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