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My Bosch is a little older. It's a really handy little tool. So easy to handle. I did have it mess me up once but not stay set for depth. The lever spins to tighten once released and it just wasn't tight enough to hold. That's one thing the plunge router will never do

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Watched 4 guys install my 24x41x11 truckport. Took them roughly 6 hours start to finish. Wish I would have went another foot wider but it works. Now all of my trucks are under cover and I don't have to park any in the main shop area any longer. Time to get the blazer spread out again so I can get the metal work finished up


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New Frued forstner bits came in yesterday. Used them today wish I hadn’t waited so long to buy a real quality set . Used the 2 inch bit today on the drill press at 900 rpm cut the hard maple like it was butter. Making a spice rack

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Plumbers use those also to drill studs, I'm sure those are a higher quality but same principal.

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I expected to see a roof framed off of your trailers. That's a better deal you have there. You're sh!tt!n' in high cotton now!

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Tim I considered that several times but this deal, installed was only $6500. I don't think I could have done a roof for that, not having to pay someone labor as well. The other being I can easily move this if needed.

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I was using a set from Lowe’s I believe it’s porter cable . They work but like you said they are more for rough work than making items .

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Found out my 3-4 year old Moen faucet in my kitchen sink has been leaking into the cabinet. Full of water. Had to rip the top veneer layer off the wood. Ordered a new faucet. F**k Moen.

https://i.ibb.co/1LNyhbz/IMG-7328.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/V3XWQ9V/IMG-7326.jpg

Ordered this beauty from Pfister. The nice part is it assembles and installs from the top side of the sink.

https://i.ibb.co/rHTQqvP/faucet.png

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Those are nice. I put one in the kitchen many years ago after replacing the whole cabinet floor. There is a mat on top of that like Weatherguard mats for a car, with curled up edges to catch any water (slow leaks). Guess I'll go and check all my cabinet supplies for seepage today.

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Yes I saw an installation video which mentioned that and said about using plumbers putty, which I do have.

I never expected the Moen to be leaking like that. Fool me once.....

And all this after just fixing a leaking toilet that I didn't know was leaking on the bathroom floor. Where is my facepalm emoji? Haha

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I got the rainy day discount and bought this little 1959 VW cheap for parts. It runs and drives surprisingly very well. Click the key and it fires right up. It's a lot of fun to drive and is registered until 2025. I almost hate to part it out but my orange bug could use the motor and trans. I have a set of rims and tires and could scratch up some rear fenders and a tarp...Hmmm.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...um/ConvVW1.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...um/ConvVW4.jpg

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I understand the feeling. I have definitely bought parts vehicles that I ended up putting back on the road instead. The first one was my third car a 71 Cutlass Supreme with 160k miles. Saved it from the junkyard by paying a $50 tow bill in exchange for the title. Had a lot of fun with that car. Got in a lot of trouble as well. Ended up selling it to my brother who put an additional 160k miles on it.

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That blows major chunks! What is needed is a faucet that lasts 30-40 years like the one I replaced last year. A pan or mat is a futile effort. It would just fill up and let water under it. I painted the insides of all my cabinets with bright white high gloss enamel to brighten them up and clean up easily. That really saved the bottom under the sink when my faucet gave up the ghost. I noticed the floor was wet in front of the cabinet. The hose was leaking at the weight. The faucet head doubled as the sprayer
That think looks like more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Homemade boony basher. I'd rebuild the green one's engine if it were me. I was rebuilding VW engines in high school. You can do it!

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The motor isn't for the green one, it's for the orange one (remember that one). The motor in the green one runs just fine. :)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...arage_Baja.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...Bug_motor2.jpg

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Yes that is how mine is. The whole head pulls out. The base swivels and has been very tight to turn so not sure what's going on in there. Not to mention within the first year of installing it the flip up handle would constantly fall back down thereby shutting off the water. I constantly have to take the handle off and tighten the cartridge. I was planning on replacing this junk anyway but really didn't want to deal with the leaking mess.

This is what I have now.

https://i.ibb.co/C16MT8s/moen-junk.jpg

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i made some more progress on the floor i'm building in my old car.the 27 inch motorized bead roller i ordered,arrived yesterday.it's going to be a huge help as the panels are getting bigger.

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Nice looking job on your floor mr.mud1.....keeping with the automotive theme,I am finishing today the old drum brakes to disc conversion on my 71 demon drag car.

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Finished up the corner shelves .

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Under my wife's supervision I put some old rims & tires that I had laying around on the 59 Buggy and a slight general cleanup. I think it looks better (couldn't look any worse) I also ordered some rear fenders that aren't all mangled. Bodywork done! :lol: Now just get some tractor paint a give the old girl a squirt. No pesky door jambs to worry about. I'm thinking Olive Drab green or keep it red? It's kinda both now.
:lol: Or maybe Kawasaki green with black fenders to match my other Bug? Depends on what's on sale. I'm hoping to finish the whole car for under $2K including the price of the car. That's possible but not likely. Time will tell. I was going to part it but she said to keep it to give the grandkids rides. What the heck I like it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...dium/59VW1.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...dium/59VW2.jpg

Before... And the Mustang emblem on the front is going bye bye. I just haven't got to it yet.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...um/ConvVW2.jpg

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Nice work. :metal:

It is Amazing what a Little paint will do.

The matching Bugs will look Good.
That's my vote.

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Modified the dust /chip collector. Works well and I don’t need to empty it as often as before .

I also finished up the little spice rack . My dumb ass broke one of the 3oz Ball jars so I have to buy another.

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I hate when my balls get busted. :lol:

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Thank you. I love working on this thing because it's so basic and simple. This will be my first paint job since 1978 :eek: But there's not much body to paint so if I screw it up I can just do it again. I wouldn't even attempt it on any of my trucks. That would be a disaster. That reminds me... I have to dust off my spray gun. :smoke: Where is that thing?

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I like your "sit and look at Baja Bug and VW Thing" chair.

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All go and no slow isn't so great. Make that rocket stop! Good move
Well done and great use of space
I really like that thing. HEY! That's what it is, a homemade "VW Thing". Perfect for boppin' around your river resort town. I see a parade vehicle full of your grandchildren. I'd spray bomb the replacement parts red and let the sun eat it up. Or the whole thing red and let the sun fade it out. But... it would also look great staying red and shiny with better paint
Beat me to it!! :lol:

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Floor is looking great. I like that bead roller too.

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thank you sir.good looking job on the brakes.

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thanks.i don't have that last panel i made fitting just how i want it yet,but it's coming.the new bead roller is a huge help but the motor is making some starnge noises,didn't work at all at first??i got it going but something is wrong,they're sending a new one.all good.

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Sorry to hear but at least they are making it right with no hassles.

I actually managed to get out in the garage this past Saturday. did some sanding filler and a little priming. Nothing major.

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Closing in on this remodel job I'm doing for a friend. Got the sheetrock finished up and painted. I built some pantry shelving that turned out really good. I'm a little envious of that pantry. It should serve them well. We put in a ventless gas wall heater in that room for emergency heat.

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Looks Great. :metal:

I have gotten better with Drywall since my First try years ago. :lol:

Less is more Really applies to Applying the (Mud);)

I learn that the hard way.:waah:

That Has not happened again. :)

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Nice shelves!

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I'm not a pro at it, but the secret is lots of thin layers and tons of sanding.AND flat paint.

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For Sure. :metal:

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Did you use a belt sander? :lol:
I agree!

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"Tons of sanding' makes me want to look for the nearest door. :lol: :exit:

Nice work!!

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I put the stock wheels back on my Jaguar. It handles much better. The kids in the neighborhood call it the "Gangster' car. :lol:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/G_Ride_1.jpg

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Yeah.:lol:

That and a 9" angle grinder.:uhmk:

It only took once for that. :lol:

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Lifted orginal engine and transmission out of 1969 C10. Plan is to store it and install LT or LS withT56.

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:haha: Sorry, don't mean to laugh at your misery. Aw heck.....:lol::lol::lol:
Sounds like a good all around plan. First step done