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I have a ton of nuts, bolts, washers, etc that are rusty,, dirty/greasy, rusty/greasy. Thinking I can soak em in the parts cleaner basket to get...
Talking 1 gal and qt rustoleum oil based paint cans. Stuff is getting expensive. So, after using oil based paint out of the can, hammering the...
"Lincoln Locker"
With the bearing back in the end,, the axle slides in and engages the splines like butter, Once I engaged the splines I can push it in with my...
I made a thin slice through the gusset (truss) on each side prior to "straightening" the tube. When I re-welded the truss web and cord it pulled...
Correction!! I did NOT get it within 2 One Thousands,, I got it to 2.5 ONE HUNDREDTHS. Long hours, old mind
It was about a month ago. I looked for a week, called a few steel yards and erectors looking for "cut offs" or scrap. I wanted a 10" High by 6-8"...
Thanks for all the advice and allowing me to "Tap the brain trust" I picked up a 10x6 I beam at the local scrap yard for ~ $40 I had the shoring...
Did a bit of welding on a Chrysler 8.25 rear axle housing (perches, brackets, etc) It warped, I could SEE it with my eye when I looked through the...
Dumb question,,, has anyone found a way to keep Alkyd Enamel from drying out in the can once opened?? If I open a fresh Qt or gallon, it has...
I will try the Naptha, thanks. I have heard 3 opposite ways to lay down Alkyd Enamel: Wait 24 hours between coats (as per can), I assume so it can...
I was gonna change my ways and start using "real auto" paint,, went to the local supplier and by the time I was gonna leave with 1 gal of "fleet"...
Please don't ask why I am drawn to rustoleum like a moth to flame,, IDK Talking old trucks and beater rods, stuff I drive on weekends and spit...
Do you remember what "auto clear" you used?
Lost count, but 60-70? Funny thing was back in the day when the VIN was only on the dash, I had 3-4 68-70 Javelins, had 1 title and insured,,...
S-W was a bust, no custom colors and Gloss only,, PPG talked to a fella at the commercial/Industrial PPG sales place, Custom colors but only 3...
I'll check out the boat paint too,,, ugh, yeah,,, Who picked those colors??
don't do it, get a BELT DRIVE oil lubed compressor. You can catch new 27-30 gal on sale for 349.00 (Lowes, HD, TSC) or a used one on CL for...
Central Maryland, just east of DC,, to damned close to DC.
PPG on every corner, I just have not been in one for 25 years,, as they don't carry goat chow. But really, I last used "auto paint" back in the...
after 35 years I am going to "step up" from Rustoleum to tractor store paint that has a "hardener". Sprayed, brushed, rolled it all looks good,,,...
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