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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Everything 1/4dr
« Last post by bonneyman on April 15, 2024, 07:09:31 PM »Me likey! 
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Everything 1/4dr
« Last post by hickory n Steel on April 15, 2024, 05:57:05 PM »I just got this Litton industries pocket socket in the mail.
Yes it's a gimmick novelty tool, but the quality is not junk and it actually makes a pretty nice lithium wheel ratchet.
I scored it for really cheap because one of the original sockets was supposedly missing and replaced with a random 6mm, but all of the original sockets are actually there and in unused condition.
I don't know if they had more than one to sell or just found the missing socket or what but I'm glad they were all there.
Yes it's a gimmick novelty tool, but the quality is not junk and it actually makes a pretty nice lithium wheel ratchet.
I scored it for really cheap because one of the original sockets was supposedly missing and replaced with a random 6mm, but all of the original sockets are actually there and in unused condition.
I don't know if they had more than one to sell or just found the missing socket or what but I'm glad they were all there.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Acronyms and other memory prickers
« Last post by bonneyman on April 15, 2024, 11:54:24 AM »Been watching more cooking shows lately, and the question of choosing the right wine keeps coming up. I don't drink much wine, but thought you just picked a wine you liked to go with your meal.
Obviously not! There's all sorts of rules, flavor mixing considerations, and types of wine that one has to sift through to make the right choice. Finally read where a commentator made it simple: red wine for red meat, white white for white meat.
I'm sure the purists out there are going to go ballistic - but the next time someone invites the Mrs and I over for dinner I'm following this advice to bring some wine with us.
Obviously not! There's all sorts of rules, flavor mixing considerations, and types of wine that one has to sift through to make the right choice. Finally read where a commentator made it simple: red wine for red meat, white white for white meat.
I'm sure the purists out there are going to go ballistic - but the next time someone invites the Mrs and I over for dinner I'm following this advice to bring some wine with us.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Log Splitter Tires
« Last post by stokester on April 15, 2024, 05:20:32 AM »starting fluid will pop it right up on the rim.
I've seen it done with success and videos of it gone wrong.
We would use a Cheetah bead seating tool at the shop for those tough ones.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Log Splitter Tires
« Last post by slip knot on April 14, 2024, 08:52:55 PM »starting fluid will pop it right up on the rim.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Log Splitter Tires
« Last post by oldnslo on April 14, 2024, 04:08:47 PM »If they dont use tubes, which could obviously be used for inflating off the rim, I have used wooden blocks to expand the tires to the right width to get them to set (with the use of some heat). Its time intensive, but works.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: spring 24
« Last post by bonneyman on April 14, 2024, 03:31:04 PM »Feb and March were really rainy here, much higher than is usual. So, the weeds and Bermuda grass have taken over!
Took alot longer than last year to prep the garden and get rid of all the weeds. Hoping the harvest is worth the work.
Took alot longer than last year to prep the garden and get rid of all the weeds. Hoping the harvest is worth the work.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Log Splitter Tires
« Last post by stokester on April 14, 2024, 02:59:28 PM »So as some of you have seen, I had a rather large haul of good white oak to split for firewood. Finished it up a week or so ago and have been changing oil and going through the log splitter for my friend, the owner. The tires were original and held air for a while but really needed to be replaced. Because these are highway tires (I always transport it on my trailer because I cannot see it if towed) they are not of the wheelbarrow type. My local searches always had the tire sold with a wheel rather than just the tire itself so I ordered the tires.
What you see is how they arrived, flat as a pancake.
I knew this would be some work mounting and seating. First I used my wife's heated couch throw to warm them up with little or no change in their pliability. Fortunately I have a motorcycle tire changer (No-Mar brand) that I could use to dismount the old and mount the new with the added use of MC tire levers. The real fun was getting them to seat. Without multiple straps and a good shop compressor it would have been impossible. Much cursing and restrapping was required but he now has good tires and repacked bearings.
Soooo if you have thought about doing this make sure you have the necessary tools.
What you see is how they arrived, flat as a pancake.
I knew this would be some work mounting and seating. First I used my wife's heated couch throw to warm them up with little or no change in their pliability. Fortunately I have a motorcycle tire changer (No-Mar brand) that I could use to dismount the old and mount the new with the added use of MC tire levers. The real fun was getting them to seat. Without multiple straps and a good shop compressor it would have been impossible. Much cursing and restrapping was required but he now has good tires and repacked bearings.
Soooo if you have thought about doing this make sure you have the necessary tools.
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: Support your local Gazette
« Last post by jabberwoki on April 14, 2024, 12:18:07 PM »So maybe a change of donation addy?
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GENERAL DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE OFF TOPIC / Re: spring 24
« Last post by jabberwoki on April 14, 2024, 12:17:03 PM »pix