the garage
/thegarage195
doers get more done - share the projects you're working on [that don’t involve left clicking] rough or refined, anything goes. talk shop, give/get advice, cold beers in the fridge
🪵 update:
going to take a couple months to dry it seems. long game on this one. hope to have it done by end of q1
going to take a couple months to dry it seems. long game on this one. hope to have it done by end of q1
there’s no turning back now lads
slightly bigger than i intended [proportionally] but i fell in love with this one
might have to adjust some dimensions to make it look right. don’t want the ring to get too big overall
slightly bigger than i intended [proportionally] but i fell in love with this one
might have to adjust some dimensions to make it look right. don’t want the ring to get too big overall
It’s all about the batteries 👷
new side quest:
hurricane ripped a ton of massive trees out the ground near my place
took this section & going to turn it into an ottoman/low-table after it dries
hurricane ripped a ton of massive trees out the ground near my place
took this section & going to turn it into an ottoman/low-table after it dries
please be on HIGH ALERT for the next 24-48 hrs. safety glasses and closed toed shoes are REQUIRED from this point on
from about 5 years ago, wearing an even older ETH shirt
at my last place before having a real garage, built a 4x8 lean-to shed. here i am sitting on top after finishing some somewhat shoddy but successful birdsmouth cuts
more build pics in reply if you want? or more shirts?
at my last place before having a real garage, built a 4x8 lean-to shed. here i am sitting on top after finishing some somewhat shoddy but successful birdsmouth cuts
more build pics in reply if you want? or more shirts?
opinions appreciated: lab vs natural diamond
modeled/printed to check proportions and more importantly size of diamond.
fuckin struggling with this
watched a bunch of yt videos of jewelers/dealers saying they’d buy lab if they were proposing. can see the value in both
aside, i love the side profile of this ring so much
modeled/printed to check proportions and more importantly size of diamond.
fuckin struggling with this
watched a bunch of yt videos of jewelers/dealers saying they’d buy lab if they were proposing. can see the value in both
aside, i love the side profile of this ring so much
two tiny things I’m proud of
1. Bought a 40 year old label maker for $1, fixed it, and found dope boxes to label & store stuff
2. Mounted some frames, which felt stressful but turned out good I think
1. Bought a 40 year old label maker for $1, fixed it, and found dope boxes to label & store stuff
2. Mounted some frames, which felt stressful but turned out good I think
Built this simple mount for charging and StandBy mode. Very enjoyable
Not exactly all back together yet, but it all works and I didn’t ruin my electrical system!
The LED running lights in the new lenses really modernize the look. Pumped that the little indicator light for the aux lights toggle switch worked out too! Was afraid I might have burned up the tiny resistor and diode crammed in there trying to solder them to 16 gauge copper wire. That takes way more heat than I’m used to!
The LED running lights in the new lenses really modernize the look. Pumped that the little indicator light for the aux lights toggle switch worked out too! Was afraid I might have burned up the tiny resistor and diode crammed in there trying to solder them to 16 gauge copper wire. That takes way more heat than I’m used to!
ISO alternatives to this iconic Carhartt work jacket. I’m sure they’re great, but want to make sure I’m clear on all the options. I do a good bit of yard work in the winter and this needs to hold up to daily beatings. Reqs:
• Hood
• Warm
• Durable shell (can hold up to barbed wire, dog claws, etc)
• Flawless zipper
Open to other req suggestions, too.
• Hood
• Warm
• Durable shell (can hold up to barbed wire, dog claws, etc)
• Flawless zipper
Open to other req suggestions, too.
link to join /thegarage
everyone is welcome
ideally these things don’t change:
+there are no rules
+there is no token
+there is no fee
+cold beers in the fridge
https://warpcast.com/~/channel/thegarage/join?inviteCode=lLMBmvE-dKQqM6-R7Crpkw
everyone is welcome
ideally these things don’t change:
+there are no rules
+there is no token
+there is no fee
+cold beers in the fridge
https://warpcast.com/~/channel/thegarage/join?inviteCode=lLMBmvE-dKQqM6-R7Crpkw
new arrival
Shoot, I meant to cast this in here. https://warpcast.com/aptlab/0x498c07e5
will deal with channel update once i figure out what’s going on
until then you’ll find me here
until then you’ll find me here
No work today, so you know I’m wrenchin’
Question for The Garage:
I’m trying to swap out an illuminated 3 wire switch with a 2 wire metal toggle for an aux light kit. Ground (black wire) is the one that’s made unnecessary, right?
My thinking is that ground would be needed to make the light work but isn’t needed to break the circuit.
Anyone have car accessory wiring experience?
Question for The Garage:
I’m trying to swap out an illuminated 3 wire switch with a 2 wire metal toggle for an aux light kit. Ground (black wire) is the one that’s made unnecessary, right?
My thinking is that ground would be needed to make the light work but isn’t needed to break the circuit.
Anyone have car accessory wiring experience?
just got my first drill (DeWalt), any necessary safety things or important tips I should know ?
using it to assemble furniture and put up shelving at first, hoping to get into some light woodworking type stuff in future.
using it to assemble furniture and put up shelving at first, hoping to get into some light woodworking type stuff in future.
Crossed off a bunch of items on the truck repair list, this weekend.
1) Replaced a rubber back door lift button cover that had turned into the stickiest goo imaginable after 17 years.
2) Located and cleared some rear roof drains that were leaking water into the cabin.
3) Replaced some musty old subcarpet padding that was taking on water from said leak.
4) Fixed weather seal inside rear hatch that was smearing a different black goo on the rear window when it’s rolled down.
Feels good man. Didn’t lose any bolts either!
1) Replaced a rubber back door lift button cover that had turned into the stickiest goo imaginable after 17 years.
2) Located and cleared some rear roof drains that were leaking water into the cabin.
3) Replaced some musty old subcarpet padding that was taking on water from said leak.
4) Fixed weather seal inside rear hatch that was smearing a different black goo on the rear window when it’s rolled down.
Feels good man. Didn’t lose any bolts either!
The satisfaction of a perfect first cut.
new toy. super lightweight, plenty powerful
Filing to learn. Learning to file.
Surprising how match can be done with scrap materials, a hacksaw, cordless drill, metal files, and a heap of patience/stubbornness.
https://warpcast.com/aptlab/0x863e3a85
Surprising how match can be done with scrap materials, a hacksaw, cordless drill, metal files, and a heap of patience/stubbornness.
https://warpcast.com/aptlab/0x863e3a85
if you've built/repaired anything with perfection in mind, you know this feeling
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAS26IKN4xa/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DAS26IKN4xa/
It's a sad day, my work companion for more than 20 yes has finally decided to retire 😭. Absolute favourite digging shovel, it's going to take several years work to break another one in. I'm hoping to repurpose this as a barrow mixing shovel though 🤞
does the use of emojis make you seem old or young?