Author Topic: WDYDT (What Did You Do Today) (Read 1385168 times)

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16500 on:** February 20, 2022, 09:03:35 PM »

That looks like a perfect person to do those bearings lol

In fact anyone who isn’t me packing bearings is the right person for the job!!

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oklawall · « **Reply #16501 on:** February 21, 2022, 08:14:02 AM »

What kind of idiot schedules a Doctor's appointment on a federal hoilday when you could stay home?

Me that is wbo. In place of doing something productive around the house I get to drive 80 miles one way to see a doctor for 15 minutes.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16502 on:** February 21, 2022, 10:49:56 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on February 20, 2022, 08:57:52 PM

Was supposed to be a Boy Scout meeting tonight but nobody showed up. Basketball tournament today. So Zane learned how to pack bearings and mount new tires. He even torqued the lug nuts by himself. Pretty good for 11 year old. Troop trailer is ready to hit the road again.

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Love this!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16503 on:** February 21, 2022, 10:51:19 AM »

Quote from: oklawall on February 21, 2022, 08:14:02 AM

What kind of idiot schedules a Doctor's appointment on a federal hoilday when you could stay home?

Me that is wbo. In place of doing something productive around the house I get to drive 80 miles one way to see a doctor for 15 minutes.

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Hmmm, pretty self incriminating!
Wanna pull the post?
;-)

KensAuto · « **Reply #16504 on:** February 21, 2022, 01:31:23 PM »

Hey Shawn, can't you just weld a broken axle?
https://youtu.be/gSUulk_Jozw

oklawall · « **Reply #16505 on:** February 21, 2022, 01:42:04 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 21, 2022, 10:51:19 AM

Quote from: oklawall on February 21, 2022, 08:14:02 AM
What kind of idiot schedules a Doctor's appointment on a federal hoilday when you could stay home?

Me that is wbo. In place of doing something productive around the house I get to drive 80 miles one way to see a doctor for 15 minutes.

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Hmmm, pretty self incriminating!
Wanna pull the post?
;-)

Nope, I'm proud of my mistakes LOL

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oklawall · « **Reply #16506 on:** February 21, 2022, 01:46:31 PM »

Forgot to say on Friday got approval from the city for Brett's 5 K. Krysten is so on her game to remember her brother with these runs. This year she is even more in, she had signed up to do an Ironman but ended up getting a stress fracture in her hip so she had to drop out. She amazes me everytime.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #16507 on:** February 21, 2022, 01:54:34 PM »

Awesome!

... well, not the fracture part.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16508 on:** February 21, 2022, 03:28:40 PM »

Suitcases packed for the whole family to go on a vacation!

Not sure what the heck ya do for seven days on a Beach but I guess I’ll find out or go crazy.
Got a few books to read and listen to.

I guess lots of fluids to drink?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16509 on:** February 21, 2022, 03:44:14 PM »

Quote from: oklawall on February 21, 2022, 01:42:04 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 21, 2022, 10:51:19 AM
Quote from: oklawall on February 21, 2022, 08:14:02 AM
What kind of idiot schedules a Doctor's appointment on a federal hoilday when you could stay home?

Me that is wbo. In place of doing something productive around the house I get to drive 80 miles one way to see a doctor for 15 minutes.

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Hmmm, pretty self incriminating!
Wanna pull the post?
;-)
Nope, I'm proud of my mistakes LOL

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Takes a real man to admit to his mistakes!
Take a bow!
;-)

JR · « **Reply #16510 on:** February 21, 2022, 03:45:58 PM »

Well, give that welder an A for effort.

Where you going Dave?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16511 on:** February 21, 2022, 05:14:33 PM »

Quote from: oklawall on February 21, 2022, 01:46:31 PM

Forgot to say on Friday got approval from the city for Brett's 5 K. Krysten is so on her game to remember her brother with these runs. This year she is even more in, she had signed up to do an Ironman but ended up getting a stress fracture in her hip so she had to drop out. She amazes me everytime.

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Maybe my new book will be out in time to gift a couple signed copies as a give-away...We'll see.

oklawall · « **Reply #16512 on:** February 21, 2022, 05:24:44 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 21, 2022, 05:14:33 PM

Quote from: oklawall on February 21, 2022, 01:46:31 PM
Forgot to say on Friday got approval from the city for Brett's 5 K. Krysten is so on her game to remember her brother with these runs. This year she is even more in, she had signed up to do an Ironman but ended up getting a stress fracture in her hip so she had to drop out. She amazes me everytime.

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Maybe my new book will be out in time to gift a couple signed copies as a give-away...We'll see.

Great idea, we will see

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stlaser · « **Reply #16513 on:** February 21, 2022, 07:15:37 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on February 21, 2022, 01:31:23 PM

Hey Shawn, can't you just weld a broken axle?
https://youtu.be/gSUulk_Jozw

Apparently you can, wonder what the application was? Also wondering about heat treating and annealing…….

JR · « **Reply #16514 on:** February 21, 2022, 08:11:00 PM »

His dial indicator was original, wonder what the runout was?

KensAuto · « **Reply #16515 on:** February 21, 2022, 08:19:20 PM »

Shawn, probably probably a Hino or Isuzu dump truck. I've watched tons of those videos. They'll weld a square plate over a windowed block, retread a 48" tire, and rebuild batteries (just about anything needed done.)
Really hate to make fun of them. They're pretty darn resourceful.

oklawall · « **Reply #16516 on:** February 21, 2022, 09:08:27 PM »

This guy passed me on the highway today. Most have been a good size party or a few military guys. Not sure how to make a meme but was thinking of somethings along the line of "Introducing Anheuser Bush new 55 easy carry pack"

11 rows of 5 each and a few in the trailer

JR · « **Reply #16517 on:** February 21, 2022, 09:21:01 PM »

Wonder what he was making? Had to be empty or those tires would be flat.

oklawall · « **Reply #16518 on:** February 21, 2022, 09:33:43 PM »

Quote from: JR on February 21, 2022, 09:21:01 PM

Wonder what he was making? Had to be empty or those tires would be flat.

Empty for sure I didn't see any of the plastic caps on them

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stlaser · « **Reply #16519 on:** February 21, 2022, 09:40:00 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on February 21, 2022, 08:19:20 PM

Shawn, probably probably a Hino or Isuzu dump truck. I've watched tons of those videos. They'll weld a square plate over a windowed block, retread a 48" tire, and rebuild batteries (just about anything needed done.)
Really hate to make fun of them. They're pretty darn resourceful.

Definitely resourceful, we did temporary stuff in steel shop with equipment to get us by on occasion too. It just wasn’t a permanent fix if you get my drift. So I’m wondering how long it will last for the amount of effort they put into it is all.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16520 on:** February 22, 2022, 07:23:13 AM »

Still putting the house back together.

Cut the granite for a new sink and faucet.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16521 on:** February 22, 2022, 09:40:28 AM »

Is that 1/2 ton rated to carry that much beer?
;-)

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #16522 on:** February 23, 2022, 06:30:17 PM »

Redoing the battery box in my camper. Forget trying to source things locally. Oh you need some 4/0 welding cable? Ok You have to buy 50 ft at a time. Cable ends $2.50 online. I should have ordered them because I drove to five stores in two different towns to get what I needed. One store they were $5 another store they were $8. For the exact same thing.
My Chinese hydraulic crimper seems to be working pretty well. I'll have more on this little project later. This is what the battery box looked like before.
Had to buy a new trouble light. I really kind of like this thing. It better be good for $80.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16523 on:** February 23, 2022, 11:15:00 PM »

I had to do some reading while watching the kids play on the beach and pool

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KensAuto · « **Reply #16524 on:** February 23, 2022, 11:45:08 PM »

That sure don't look like a Salt lake!

JR · « **Reply #16525 on:** February 23, 2022, 11:48:09 PM »

Florida, look at the wind!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16526 on:** February 24, 2022, 06:20:48 AM »

Jon, Next time, you might take a look at Wire And Cable Your Way on the web. I’ve used them for a few things and they are generally cost competitive, sell by the foot and ship fast.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16527 on:** February 24, 2022, 06:35:47 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on February 23, 2022, 11:45:08 PM

That sure don't look like a Salt lake!

Cancun, here for seven days.

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #16528 on:** February 24, 2022, 07:31:44 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 24, 2022, 06:20:48 AM

Jon, Next time, you might take a look at Wire And Cable Your Way on the web. I’ve used them for a few things and they are generally cost competitive, sell by the foot and ship fast.

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That is where I ended up getting my cable. I asked the owner of the local napa store if he carried tinned copper 4/0 ends and he said yes. So, I said fine I will get my cable online because I don't need 50 ft and come back for ends. Turns out he didn't really have them. All he had was a hand full of 3/0 full copper.

Bear9350 · « **Reply #16529 on:** February 24, 2022, 09:17:31 AM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on February 24, 2022, 07:31:44 AM

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 24, 2022, 06:20:48 AM
Jon, Next time, you might take a look at Wire And Cable Your Way on the web. I’ve used them for a few things and they are generally cost competitive, sell by the foot and ship fast.

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That is where I ended up getting my cable. I asked the owner of the local napa store if he carried tinned copper 4/0 ends and he said yes. So, I said fine I will get my cable online because I don't need 50 ft and come back for ends. Turns out he didn't really have them. All he had was a hand full of 3/0 full copper.

Sometimes it makes you wonder if they are even trying to keep your business anymore. I went into my local weld supply store to pick up a 44 lb roll of weld wire. I think they wanted $180 bucks for the standard stuff, add sales tax and then almost $20 hazmat fee and I was well over $200. I inquired on the hazmat fee. I don't pay an additional hazmat fee for powder or primers at the reloading store nor do I have to pay a hazmat fee to have a roll of wire delivered to my doorstep. I left the wire there and purchased the same roll of wire for $120 shipped to my door for free from a weld supply outfit. Same sort of story for any consumables or parts. They never have them in stock and will take them a week+ to order them in.

JR · « **Reply #16530 on:** February 24, 2022, 12:27:24 PM »

I hear you Bear. HF is getting that way too. Been there twice in the last couple weeks. Order this, order that and wait? I said I will just get it online if I have to wait with you. I wanted a roll around tool dolly/chest. Great price but wait until June to get it? Got similar at HD, had to ship, but just 2 days.

Hazmat at a welding shop for wire???? Thats a first. I have some cheap stuff I haven't used yet, hear the the Hobart stuff is the way to go.

stlaser · « **Reply #16531 on:** February 24, 2022, 09:46:05 PM »

Air gas started that hazmat chit over a year ago. I don’t play that game, they know they wave it or I go elsewhere. I keep my stuff in stock and plan ahead.

Btw, I’ve been buying 44# of er70s welding wire from Amazon for $97 for awhile now. I buy the grinding wheels and flap discs online too in bulk.

Edit: just looked $106 and some change with tax delivered.

JR · « **Reply #16532 on:** February 24, 2022, 11:20:28 PM »

I exchanged a O2 bottle today, just $30 in Napa. No issues. Priced a Miller 220, $3700, ouch.

stlaser · « **Reply #16533 on:** February 24, 2022, 11:41:03 PM »

Quote from: JR on February 24, 2022, 11:20:28 PM

I exchanged a O2 bottle today, just $30 in Napa. No issues. Priced a Miller 220, $3700, ouch.

And it’s a China man board in it…….

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16534 on:** February 25, 2022, 08:25:24 AM »

Jr

https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/mig-gmaw/millermatic-252-mig-welder-m00218

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JR · « **Reply #16535 on:** February 25, 2022, 09:21:58 AM »

252 vs 220?

KensAuto · « **Reply #16536 on:** February 25, 2022, 09:33:16 AM »

Trying to remember why I went with the 252. Works great though.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16537 on:** February 25, 2022, 01:54:40 PM »

Quote from: JR on February 25, 2022, 09:21:58 AM

252 vs 220?

I know I owned a Miller 250 once...was a great machine. Sold, then years later purchased a 212 which I still use today. 250 will not disappoint IMHO

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16538 on:** February 25, 2022, 06:50:55 PM »

Get ya 3/4 steel with easy and reliability via trying with a smaller unit.

My 220 doesn’t get hot enough to waste my time on trying with equipment fixes. Need more power!!

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JR · « **Reply #16539 on:** February 26, 2022, 02:25:22 PM »

I am doing 1/2 with my older 211. Looking at all the options of the 220 (tig/stick/mig)

oklawall · « **Reply #16540 on:** February 27, 2022, 06:06:13 AM »

Drove to Fort Worth to watch the daughter run in her first half marathon after breaking her hip.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16541 on:** February 27, 2022, 07:37:47 AM »

Can’t find Ken’s 1911 thread

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stlaser · « **Reply #16542 on:** February 27, 2022, 10:12:11 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on February 27, 2022, 07:37:47 AM

Can’t find Ken’s 1911 thread

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Search under “hammer”

oklawall · « **Reply #16543 on:** February 27, 2022, 11:01:36 AM »

All these runners are running with "Wear Blue Run to Remember " they are running a half marathon in remembrance of a loved one that gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country

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KensAuto · « **Reply #16544 on:** February 27, 2022, 11:14:50 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on February 27, 2022, 07:37:47 AM

Can’t find Ken’s 1911 thread

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #16545 on:** February 27, 2022, 06:42:55 PM »

Todays adventure ends after free swimming their open canals and caves 1400’ with a 6 yr old on my back

And a massive 300+ cast show about Mexico And a quad jack n coke

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #16546 on:** February 28, 2022, 09:15:55 AM »

Nothing as fun as Dave. Little tiling work. Much more to go and then white grout for all.

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KensAuto · « **Reply #16547 on:** February 28, 2022, 11:50:37 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on February 28, 2022, 09:15:55 AM

Nothing as fun as Dave. Little tiling work. Much more to go and then white grout for all.

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Clean job.

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #16548 on:** February 28, 2022, 12:41:02 PM »

Had the pinewood Derby yesterday Jasper is one happy kid right here. First place for the prettiest car and second place for the second fastest car in the pack. Then we had a crossover ceremony and added two new Boy Scouts. My son plus one other.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #16549 on:** February 28, 2022, 02:50:17 PM »

^^^^^^^^^^^^Cool^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^