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Post by ponytail61 on Aug 29, 2017 21:02:39 GMT
I've used some of that "Green Slime" stuff in a garden tractor tire that I just couldn't get to seat to the rim without a slow leak. Worked great. Three years and holding. if I could get the tires on the chipper reduced to a slow leak, that would be progress. if I could get them to seat to the rim at all, that would be progress. maybe some experimentation with a ratchet strap and some green slime is in order. I've also considered expanding foam, since the chipper is light enough to even roll on completely deflated tires. - pull the valve core and fill through the stem, then cap the stem. - but I have to get the beads to seat before I can do anything. Have you tried the fire method of setting the bead? Being a firefighter I going assume you could do it relatively safely. www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/a18991/how-to-set-a-tire-bead-with-fire/
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Post by GTCGreg on Aug 30, 2017 1:27:51 GMT
if I could get the tires on the chipper reduced to a slow leak, that would be progress. if I could get them to seat to the rim at all, that would be progress. maybe some experimentation with a ratchet strap and some green slime is in order. I've also considered expanding foam, since the chipper is light enough to even roll on completely deflated tires. - pull the valve core and fill through the stem, then cap the stem. - but I have to get the beads to seat before I can do anything. Have you tried the fire method of setting the bead? Being a firefighter I going assume you could do it relatively safely. www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/a18991/how-to-set-a-tire-bead-with-fire/What could possibly go wrong? Check Youtube. There are hundreds of videos showing exactly how NOT to do it.
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Post by the light works on Aug 30, 2017 1:48:37 GMT
if I could get the tires on the chipper reduced to a slow leak, that would be progress. if I could get them to seat to the rim at all, that would be progress. maybe some experimentation with a ratchet strap and some green slime is in order. I've also considered expanding foam, since the chipper is light enough to even roll on completely deflated tires. - pull the valve core and fill through the stem, then cap the stem. - but I have to get the beads to seat before I can do anything. Have you tried the fire method of setting the bead? Being a firefighter I going assume you could do it relatively safely. www.popularmechanics.com/home/outdoor-projects/how-to/a18991/how-to-set-a-tire-bead-with-fire/I haven't tried it, but it is extremely doubtful, as the volume is significantly less than a car tire, and even with an air compressor, I still have to force the beads to actually contact the wheel before it will catch enough air to not just blow out around the bead. the ratchet strap trick is to wrap a ratchet strap around the tread and cinch it up to force the sidewalls outward which makes them contact the wheel.
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Post by the light works on Aug 30, 2017 1:49:40 GMT
which reminds me - there should be some sort of something that you can tie stuff with.
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 31, 2017 9:32:32 GMT
I have been taking great interest in "Solid tyres", the type that many wheelchair users use. They are flexible rubber, soft enough to be pliable and comfortable, but, solid enough to work exactly the same as any bicycle tyre... I would recommend them even on a bicycle.
All my garden equipment used solid tyres, I aint got time for punctures?.
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 31, 2017 9:34:29 GMT
which reminds me - there should be some sort of something that you can tie stuff with. String string is a wonderful thing. Rope is thicker But string is quicker. PS, The meaning of that is obscure. But thats why the higher the fewer. [Spike Milligan]
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Post by Lokifan on Aug 31, 2017 9:43:45 GMT
How have we not mentioned a tape measure?
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Post by silverdragon on Aug 31, 2017 10:03:15 GMT
How have we not mentioned a tape measure? What for?.. I know its [well broken] do I now need to measure how BIG of a male-chicken-up it is?.
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Post by the light works on Aug 31, 2017 14:03:21 GMT
How have we not mentioned a tape measure? because we use SAE measurements which are easy enough to estimate without needing a tape measure. but you're right. people in metricland need a tape measure.
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Post by GTCGreg on Aug 31, 2017 14:56:49 GMT
I seldom need a tape measure when doing a quick repair. But I can see some cases where it might come in handy.
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Post by Lokifan on Aug 31, 2017 15:56:46 GMT
I usually use a tape measure when determining if an unexpected purchase will fit in the car, or moving said purchase up a staircase.
It's more reliable than guesstimating.
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Post by the light works on Sept 1, 2017 1:57:02 GMT
I usually use a tape measure when determining if an unexpected purchase will fit in the car, or moving said purchase up a staircase. It's more reliable than guesstimating. but do you have the maximum dimensions memorized?
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Post by Lokifan on Sept 1, 2017 6:10:45 GMT
I usually use a tape measure when determining if an unexpected purchase will fit in the car, or moving said purchase up a staircase. It's more reliable than guesstimating. but do you have the maximum dimensions memorized? For the wife's minivan, I do. I can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood in the back. Height I can't recall exactly offhand, but it's about 4 feet, I think. Anything bigger is moved in the full sized van. The last time I used the tape measure was when I had an opportunity to pick up a bunch of free PVC pipe for a project I was working on. I needed a lot of 18 inch sections, and having a tape measure helped sort out the pieces quickly. It was also useful determining if I could get a friend's refrigerator through their new apartment's kitchen door. We could, but the tape showed we had to take the door off the fridge first. You'd be surprised how handy it can be.
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Post by silverdragon on Sept 1, 2017 9:34:43 GMT
A Lifetime of "Rule of not trapping ones thumb" of fitting stuff with inches to spare has allowed me to be good on estimating size. If I can back a 60ft trailer into a gap with only six inch either side and with the back bumper to six inch of a wall, I think I can work out how to put a set of drawers in my boot?. You would think?. I offer the apology that I had youngest son on the other end of those drawers, and he wanted to be anywhere but there, so was making a right mess of getting his end in right way up.
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Post by the light works on Sept 1, 2017 13:40:27 GMT
A Lifetime of "Rule of not trapping ones thumb" of fitting stuff with inches to spare has allowed me to be good on estimating size. If I can back a 60ft trailer into a gap with only six inch either side and with the back bumper to six inch of a wall, I think I can work out how to put a set of drawers in my boot?. You would think?. I offer the apology that I had youngest son on the other end of those drawers, and he wanted to be anywhere but there, so was making a right mess of getting his end in right way up. I could fit my entire drum kit into the trunk of my Acura. more impressively, before I converted it to a hybrid I could fit my entire camping rig in and on my Jeep.
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Post by silverdragon on Sept 2, 2017 6:28:01 GMT
Unfortunately now, my entire toolkit makes my car overweight. Lets have a count up...
{ <<< looks both ways to ensure the wife isnt looking >>> ]
Three large toolbox, one wheeled large toolbox, one extra large trunk for the electricals, an extra trunk for "Spare" electricals, one chest-on-wheels with lots of draws, several other boxes for "bits", ... we would have an extra cupboard under the stairs if it wasnt for that "collection"?.. that is just the "inside" tools. Take a double garage sized "Workshop", insert a tilt-and-slide chop saw, a home made table-saw made from an upside-down circular saw, various routers planers and sanders, and a whole lot more woodworking stuff... I dont think this lot would get out of here inside a one-ton van let alone my car boot?.
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Post by GTCGreg on Sept 2, 2017 6:37:24 GMT
Unfortunately now, my entire toolkit makes my car overweight. Lets have a count up... { <<< looks both ways to ensure the wife isnt looking >>> ] Three large toolbox, one wheeled large toolbox, one extra large trunk for the electricals, an extra trunk for "Spare" electricals, one chest-on-wheels with lots of draws, several other boxes for "bits", ... we would have an extra cupboard under the stairs if it wasnt for that "collection"?.. that is just the "inside" tools. Take a double garage sized "Workshop", insert a tilt-and-slide chop saw, a home made table-saw made from an upside-down circular saw, various routers planers and sanders, and a whole lot more woodworking stuff... I dont think this lot would get out of here inside a one-ton van let alone my car boot?. And thus the title of the thread. "Small size, not the whole cupboard..."
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Post by the light works on Sept 2, 2017 6:45:46 GMT
Unfortunately now, my entire toolkit makes my car overweight. Lets have a count up... { <<< looks both ways to ensure the wife isnt looking >>> ] Three large toolbox, one wheeled large toolbox, one extra large trunk for the electricals, an extra trunk for "Spare" electricals, one chest-on-wheels with lots of draws, several other boxes for "bits", ... we would have an extra cupboard under the stairs if it wasnt for that "collection"?.. that is just the "inside" tools. Take a double garage sized "Workshop", insert a tilt-and-slide chop saw, a home made table-saw made from an upside-down circular saw, various routers planers and sanders, and a whole lot more woodworking stuff... I dont think this lot would get out of here inside a one-ton van let alone my car boot?. My dad has a 6 bay shop. granted, it also houses his lawnmower, his pickup, and three RVs. there are also a duplication or two. - as in we used his dad's table saw last time, because my brother was using ours, and his has a dado blade mounted.
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Post by silverdragon on Sept 2, 2017 8:31:42 GMT
Unfortunately now, my entire toolkit makes my car overweight. Lets have a count up... { <<< looks both ways to ensure the wife isnt looking >>> ] Three large toolbox, one wheeled large toolbox, one extra large trunk for the electricals, an extra trunk for "Spare" electricals, one chest-on-wheels with lots of draws, several other boxes for "bits", ... we would have an extra cupboard under the stairs if it wasnt for that "collection"?.. that is just the "inside" tools. Take a double garage sized "Workshop", insert a tilt-and-slide chop saw, a home made table-saw made from an upside-down circular saw, various routers planers and sanders, and a whole lot more woodworking stuff... I dont think this lot would get out of here inside a one-ton van let alone my car boot?. My dad has a 6 bay shop. granted, it also houses his lawnmower, his pickup, and three RVs. there are also a duplication or two. - as in we used his dad's table saw last time, because my brother was using ours, and his has a dado blade mounted. On my saw, the upside down circular saw that makes it a table saw, is mounted on a hinged plate, that can be "Rotated" to sit where I can get at the blade and mix-and-match blades for differing effects. It puts the saw up on top of the table, much easier that screwing about where you cant see it rightly under the table in normal table saw, which is why mine is a custom build to make it so?. Also, uniquely, my saw is only held in place by four thumb screw bolts and the plug, so, can easily be removed and used as a normal circular saw. The extra switch gear that operates it is all on an "Extension cable" with socket under the table to plug the saw into, and, therefore, I can swap out the saw for another one if I wanted to?.. or if that one breaks?.. or if I need a bugger saw for bigger planks?.. I also have an outlet for my Workshop Vac, that triggers the vac when I switch the saw on, but has a 20 second delay when I turn it off, to clear away sawdust. My Kid did the circuitry on that, he is getting quite good at that kind of thing. I taught him well, and he learnt a lot more elsewhere as well. The piping used is just Plastic waste pipe that my Vac plugs into... The operation of the switch gear is a "long" throw switch and a BIG RED ISOLATION switch in easy reach that cuts all power in case of emergency. There are two, one each side of the table, for ease of reach. Remembering to set both to "on" can be a puzzle, but, I am all safety?..
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Post by the light works on Sept 2, 2017 8:55:10 GMT
whu go to the bother of changing a blade when you can just change saws? and keep in mind, the diameter of the motor on grandpa's saw is bigger than the blade on yours. it doesn't slow down.
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