what did you wrench on today??

[fastbysuzuki]

Good idea, I have not had a problem with the pipe or cam cover gunging up it was the slotbin the airbox however I may well fit your idea.

[dorkburger]

Socks....


For the 10 people here with no kids, you will find out if you have any that you will end up with countless sock rags. They generally suck as rags - not very absorbent. I use the ankle socks to keep unused safety glasses in, and maybe for wiping up heavy grease, etc. I was looking for a proper rag last night and dumped around 40 socks out. I stuffed the small ones into a full size sock and stuck it under the leaking dishwasher door until I get a seal for it. I then patted myself on the back for "ingenious" use of sock rags....

[fastbysuzuki]

I only end up with half of the number that goes in the washing machine it seems to have the ability to eat socks and they are never seen again anyone else have the problem?😀

[Redman]

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................... countless sock rags. They generally suck as rags - not very absorbent..../...

I collect old socks (white crew socks) for use in the garage/shop.
I find them great for cleaning rags, can wrap around exhaust pipe for the chrome cleaning even buffing the back side that cant get hand into, great for the plastic cleaner, great for the wax application and buffing.

As for your leaking disshwasher, take one of those socks and wipe scrub along the door seal, both the door and the cabinet. Maybe some build up there preventing a good seal. I have found it leaks dribbles once and maybe next and then next it slobbers all over a big puddle. So have learnt to wipe the seal down at first sign of a dribble.

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[dorkburger]

I forgot about the cleaning / polishing aspect. I dont do it often, but as you mention, I will take an inside out sock and use it for that purpose.
Thanks for the dishwasher tip, but its unfortunately not that.

[cowboyup3371]

Made a decent attempt at fixing the fenders today finally. I think it turned out fairly well as the bulge is gone and what's left would be more indicative of rocks hitting the sides. I still need to fix the rear of the fender as it seems to be too flared out but it's not going to affect operations

[Charlie G]

Cowboy,

That looks like a pretty good job. I need one of those "soft headed" hammers. Is it a Plumb brand?

[cowboyup3371]

To be honest I am not sure, it's just one I picked up at Sears last week when I got Charmayne's Christmas gifts; if you want I'll try to get over to the garage tomorrow and look at the sticker on it

[Charlie G]

If you think of it. I'll look a Sears next time I go to town. I didn't know they still made them. Thx

[bobgroger]

Better hurry. The next time you go, Sears may not be there....Shame, really. I always liked Craftsman. Not much else about it though....

http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/26/investing/sears-kmart-kenmore-craftsman/

[Charlie G]

Better hurry. The next time you go, Sears may not be there....Shame, really. I always liked Craftsman. Not much else about it though....
http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/26/inve...ore-craftsman/

I figured something was up as ACE Hardware has been carrying Craftsman tools for a couple of years........

[Guest]

Built a bike.

2016-12-05_05-44-59 by Rob Ert, on Flickr

Don't ask me what World Deece references, I think it has something to do with skateboarding, I think.

[eddie21]

Built a bike.



Don't ask me what World Deece references, I think it has something to do with skateboarding, I think.

"World Deece showcases the culture/lifestyle of the talented humans of the Pacific Northwest.
Film, photo, bmx, snow, skate, music, art n' everything deece"

I got that quote from their facebook page. What are you going to do with the Deecer? You could drop it off up here to save some storage, that way you'd always have a bike to ride when you visit!

[dougie fresh]

2016-11-04 18.37.14-2.jpg
The Brown Bomb. 81 GS850G. Got the fairing off. After cleaning carbs, new carb pipes/orings, rebuilding airbox with new filter/rubber boots, new plugs, new fuel petcock, new battery...
So today was start-up day. Ignition. Primed. Choked. Turned over...but no start. Grrrrrrr. Double checked carb and airbox connections. Also checked the carb fuel adjusting screw set at 3 turns out from seated. Confirmed spark at the plug. Confirmed gas at the float bowls...
No go. It turns over, but it's as if it's not getting gas.
Back to it next Friday!!

[alke46]

You didn't inadvertently bump the kill switch did you?