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Baz 08-30-2022 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rot 911 (Post 11785037)
Not fixing anything today, but I am painting. Repainting the downstairs bathroom that the previous owners decided one color was good for the walls and the ceiling.

My bathroom is all one color. A shade of white. Did I mess up? :confused:

gregpark 09-01-2022 12:43 PM

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Rigged up a rain barrel on the side of my garage. As you can see, I have two plumbed gardens on the roof with plenty of gutter run off. I Elevated the barrel for a little pressure. A 75' hose reel reaches other plantings. Now I feel better about not wasting water during this droughthttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1662064311.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1662064473.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1662064819.jpg
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Scott Douglas 09-01-2022 03:11 PM

We can only dream about getting enough rain to fill that barrel down here the OC.

porsche930dude 09-02-2022 05:04 AM

I was surprised how much water comes out the gutter when it rains. I filled up our little fish pond when the rain came. 5 gallon buckets filled up as quick as i could carry them over. It was raining pretty hard but only a 12x24 roof.

911 Rod 09-02-2022 05:17 AM

I'd fall off the roof. lol

astrochex 09-02-2022 04:18 PM

Want to fix squeaky MINI door hinges.

Any grease recommendations?

Baz 09-02-2022 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by astrochex (Post 11787917)
Want to fix squeaky MINI door hinges.

Any grease recommendations?

This is what I have used in the past with excellent results, Paul.....

LIQUIDFIX

LiquidFix Door, Lock, & Hinge is an all-in-one product that was specifically formulated to clean, lubricate, and protect metal to metal friction points such as door hinges, locks, deadbolts, sliding glass door tracks, and more. The product was designed to penetrate quickly and easily into the working elements of a door hinge to instantly stop squeaking and squealing and prevent future rust and corrosion. With both a 4 oz. Bottle with a standard dropper top, and a 0.5 oz. Needle Oiler, you'll have any and all repairs covered. The 4 oz. Bottle is great for use on larger surfaces such as sliding glass door tracks, garage door rollers & tracks, large gate hinges, car doors, and many other large scale household applications. The 0.5 oz. Needle Oiler is designed for precision applications where one or two drops is all you need. This is great for mitigating messes in the house and reducing the amount of waste. Ideal applications for the 0.5 oz. Needle Oiler include door hinges & door locks, combination or key locks, handheld tools, or any other small, precise, household applications. LiquidFix Door, Lock, & Hinge lasts longer and stays in place better and will keep your doors opening and closing smoother, more quietly and better without the downsides of messy dry lubricants thin spray-on products for weeks and months to come.

Racerbvd 09-02-2022 04:43 PM

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astrochex 09-03-2022 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 11787937)
This is what I have used in the past with excellent results, Paul.....

LIQUIDFIX

LiquidFix Door, Lock, & Hinge is an all-in-one product that was specifically formulated to clean, lubricate, and protect metal to metal friction points such as door hinges, locks, deadbolts, sliding glass door tracks, and more. The product was designed to penetrate quickly and easily into the working elements of a door hinge to instantly stop squeaking and squealing and prevent future rust and corrosion. With both a 4 oz. Bottle with a standard dropper top, and a 0.5 oz. Needle Oiler, you'll have any and all repairs covered. The 4 oz. Bottle is great for use on larger surfaces such as sliding glass door tracks, garage door rollers & tracks, large gate hinges, car doors, and many other large scale household applications. The 0.5 oz. Needle Oiler is designed for precision applications where one or two drops is all you need. This is great for mitigating messes in the house and reducing the amount of waste. Ideal applications for the 0.5 oz. Needle Oiler include door hinges & door locks, combination or key locks, handheld tools, or any other small, precise, household applications. LiquidFix Door, Lock, & Hinge lasts longer and stays in place better and will keep your doors opening and closing smoother, more quietly and better without the downsides of messy dry lubricants thin spray-on products for weeks and months to come.

Thanks, Baz. I will get the wife to order some.

911 Rod 09-03-2022 10:42 AM

Working on daughter in laws car. Been neglected for years. Pissses me off that she just figured she’ll just drive. Why spend money when it still starts and rolls.
Not putting my grandson in this till it’s fixed!
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Scott Douglas 09-03-2022 11:17 AM

Just installed a software upgrade on one of my wife's sewing machines.
I didn't brick it!

Baz 09-03-2022 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod (Post 11788365)
Not putting my grandson in this till it’s fixed!

What's the problem(s)? :cool:

CurtEgerer 09-03-2022 02:56 PM

Not exactly fixin, but I made a trailer for my kayak out of an old lawn chair. I use this to haul the yak down to the boat launch with the golf cart. :D

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porsche930dude 09-03-2022 03:06 PM

Thats some good thinkin!
Im working on the door for my fc-150 the whole hinge panel needed to be new and the skin. So Since i rebuilt the cab its all out of shape anyway im fitting the door to it. Its going better than i anticipated. All the mechanisms work fine. Iv almost got the hinge panel done then iv got to loosen up all the window frame bolts because taking that off is the only way to get glass in it. Ill probably just put lexan in it for now. Im going to add braces inside so it stays where i want it because its very floppy and im not so sure the skin will get it as solid as i would like.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1662246353.JPG

oldE 09-03-2022 03:12 PM

Was mowing weeds in an old field using the drum mower when one of the shoes under the drums lost the bolt which secures it to the spindle. Loaded the shoe into the bucket of the tractor to get it back to the shop. The clamp which secures the shoe to the spindle was deformed, so heat and a hammer were required. I finished off the reshaping with a file and got it back onto the spindle.
The old mower was cheap enough so I could have it rebuilt for less than the cost of a new one, but every now and then it will teach me something.

At least it didn't break down during haying season. ;)

Best
Les

CurtEgerer 09-03-2022 03:19 PM

Love those FCs!

911 Rod 09-04-2022 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Baz (Post 11788443)
What's the problem(s)? :cool:

She doesn’t remember the last time the oil was changed. Cat was rusted out and most of the exhaust came out there. Leaking tranny line and steering line dropping fluid. Only 1 front brake worked. Hood won’t close. Door trims falling off. 10 year old mis matched tires. Probably original plugs and belt.
Of course I had to clean it first. Engine was gross, but interior was worse. She probably won’t like I cleaned it. Take out napkins for ten years stuffed everywhere. All kinds of crap stuffed in every hole. Who needs 20 chapstick!
All good though. I’m happy to help.

john70t 09-04-2022 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gregpark (Post 11786807)
Rigged up a rain barrel on the side of my garage. As you can see, I have two plumbed gardens on the roof with plenty of gutter run off. I Elevated the barrel for a little pressure. A 75' hose reel reaches other plantings. Now I feel better about not wasting water during this drought

That looks really good.
I know in the West that retaining water on one's property is somewhat of a sticking point but here in Michigan we get charged more in water services for 'imperviable surfaces' which drain into city pipes. So we punished for not having rain barrels and pond gardens.

gregpark 09-04-2022 09:57 AM

I set this barrel up not to capture rain but to recapture irrigation water from my roof gardens during the non rainy summertime. The barrel is full after a weeks time and the water gets re purposed

Baz 09-04-2022 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 911 Rod (Post 11788869)
-snip-Who needs 20 chapstick!
All good though. I’m happy to help.

Thank you for the detailed reply, Rod.

Wow......that's a lot of neglect! I'm sure there are worse cases out there though. I bet Fred could tell us stories. You know - more than he has already...lol...

Good luck -! SmileWavy

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Originally Posted by gregpark (Post 11789000)
I set this barrel up not to capture rain but to recapture irrigation water from my roof gardens during the non rainy summertime. The barrel is full after a weeks time and the water gets re purposed

Great idea and I get it. I'm considering some kind of re-capture system for my orchids. As you know the potting media for orchids is very open - so any kind of liquid feeding drops right through. I hate to see so much of it wasted. So I will try to figure something out. The orchids are very healthy because I feed them at least twice a month - plus the summertime weather really pushes everything.

Onward......;)


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