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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Hotdog, Mar 16, 2009.

  1. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM
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    Hotdog

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    Hotdog [OP] My hair is all natural Moderator

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    What garage gadgets have you come up with? Tools, tool storage, flame thrower, etc...

    I didn't invent this, but I love it! I was doing some power sanding in my house and I didn't want dust everywhere. This cheap air filter worked great. I have very little dust in my house. This could also be run all the time in the garage.

    Supplies
    Box Fan ~$15
    20x20" Filter 3 for ~$8
    IMG_6877 (Medium).jpg

    All you have to do is place the filter on the suction side of the box fan. Feel free to tape it up. I use cheap filters and throw them out when they look dirty.
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    Hotdog, Mar 16, 2009
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  2. Mar 16, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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    JimBeam BECAUSE INTERNETS!! Moderator

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    ive used my hi lift handle as a breaker bar extension...does that count?

    i also bought me one of these handy grill lights...its got a magnetic base so you can stick it anywhere on your truck (carefully...i put a piece of cloth between usually) and angle the light exactly where you need it
    [​IMG]
     
    JimBeam, Mar 16, 2009
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  3. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:45 AM
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    Hotdog

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    yeah, that counts.
     
    Hotdog, Mar 17, 2009
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  4. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Hmmm......Im a little disappointed in myself.....I have no "Gadgets"......:(
     
    chris4x4, Mar 17, 2009
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  5. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:52 AM
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    TacticalBacon13 Sorry for party rockin'

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    what about the flamethrower....you can use it to get rid of just about anything:D
     
    TacticalBacon13, Mar 17, 2009
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  6. Mar 17, 2009 at 7:53 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    The flame thrower was dismantled. :(
     
    chris4x4, Mar 17, 2009
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  7. Mar 17, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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    Hotdog

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    Hotdog [OP] My hair is all natural Moderator

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    ok. Changed the title.

    Anything that you have done to your garage to make it better now also counts.
     
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  8. Mar 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Cool! Thanks you!


    That being done, I have built shelves in our laundry room, and built some steel shelves in our shop. I will get some pics this weekend. Not of the laundry room, though.....Its a mess, and I dont want to try and organize it yet.
     
    chris4x4, Mar 17, 2009
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  9. Mar 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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    just show your beer fridge when fully stocked. thats all that really matters:D:D:D:D:D:D
     
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  10. Mar 17, 2009 at 6:25 PM
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    Well this one is for you motorcycly riders. Probably betteroff being sport bike and Dirt Bike riders because they are lighter. In my old garage we had an access to our atic we needed to suport our front wheel up pff of the ground so we could take the front tire off and get a new one mounted. we opened up the acces (this access shouldn't have fold out stairs.) We took some ratchet straps and wrapped them around the cross members on either side of the access and then hooked them up to the handle bars. Then we just ratcheted the front of the bike in the air. It was very solid it held the wheel straight. I wouldn't recomend doing this with the rear tire though.
     
    A_Ninja_Racer, Mar 17, 2009
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  11. Mar 17, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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    I second that:cheers:

    Call ya Sunday
     
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  12. Mar 18, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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    Last summer I decided to put a window in the garage to let in some cool air :rolleyes:

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  13. Mar 18, 2009 at 3:37 PM
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    Bak Flip bed cover, shorty antenna, Peripheral iPod interface, Garmin 750 mount, add'l bed tie down rings, Westin nerf bars, hitch safe, tailgate lock, Ideal 1 3/4" turn-key clamp to secure tailgate from removal, Spare tire security cable, spare tire stainless air hose extender, Fumoto oil drain valve, Amp Research Bed X-Tender w/Schlage Cable Lock, bed mat, Redline hood struts
    I have lot's of gadgets! I'll have to take some pics, but setting up my new 100% USA made Weber Summit Natural Gas (from 100% USA gas wells) Grill. This thing is built like a TANK and very high quality!!!! I have become too distant from American quality......not cheap, but it beats the frickin shit out of the Chinese.
     
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  14. Mar 18, 2009 at 7:15 PM
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    Hotdog [OP] My hair is all natural Moderator

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    I'm digging all the posts here.

    I try to rep all the ones with pictures. **hint hint**
     
    Hotdog, Mar 18, 2009
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  15. Mar 18, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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    Monkeysuncle My Cat's breath Smells like Cat Food

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    Here is the bench I made and the tool board, the computer is gone for now, but you get the point.

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. Mar 18, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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    got bored one day and noticed i had an extra car radio just sitting in my shop and i went and "found" a battery charger and said to myself "i have a great idea"
    so i made this(second pic)
    and then i made a better one(first pic)
    what better way to waist 500$:rolleyes:

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