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Projects your working on right now

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by DKbik3r, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. Mar 22, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    DKbik3r

    DKbik3r [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Im wondering what projects you guys are working on right now! ATM im building a bumper for my tacoma, and im building an RC zero turn lawn mower out of an old push mower becasue why not. Haha
     
  2. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    I live in a relatively remote area, with poor radio reception. I noticed that auto radios have better reception than the other radios I have, so I am taking an auto radio and mounting it in a cabinet with a battery supply (for times when the power is out). Not yet complete, but I have haywired it to verify it works as expected.
     
  3. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    Does raising a kid count? Because that's where all my other project money went
     
  4. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:14 PM
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    BTDT. A commendable project. Also an important activity, especially given the state of things now.
     
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  5. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    For sure, I was being facetious for the most part. Definitely wouldn't trade her for anything in the world :)

    Meanwhile, my truck gives me side eye from the driveway on weekends - 'why don't you love me anymore?'
     
  6. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:43 PM
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    using a car battery? i thought about doing this but with a computer power supply. let me know how it turns out
     
  7. Mar 24, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    haha the poor taco. but good for you man i do not have a kid yet who knows when thatll happen so truck upgrades and projects till then!
     
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  8. Mar 24, 2021 at 1:01 PM
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    Oh boy. Let's see..

    Getting a 1965 GTO Roadworthy to give to my dad as a gift. Status: Near Complete. Waiting on paint and body and some exhaust work. I'll complete the disk brake conversion this weekend or next and install new bumpers. Engine is back in and running.

    Master bathroom renovation. Status: Waiting on marble guy to cut pieces for bench and threshold. After which, I'll finish the shower tile and start installing fixtures.

    Toddler bed. My wife bought one off Craigslist that I now have to paint. Status: It's disassembled and ready for sanding.

    1965 Mustang (my money pit). Purchased a hydraulic clutch setup and parts for a power brake conversion. Status: Very far down the list of priorities

    Garden. My wife and I spent a good amount of money and time trying to repair years of garden neglect by the homes previous owner. We made good progress, and then everything froze in Texas. I basically have to start all over. Status: Most of the dead is cut back..time for replanting. Never ending.

    Exterior Paint. My wife wants to change the shudder, porch railing, and door color on our house. Status: Paint is purchased...waiting for me to get after it

    Raising Children. I have a 5 year old and a 4 year old. Status: Chaos.

    That's about it for now. I have more, but these are the more pressing ones.

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  9. Mar 24, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    Now, that's some projects
     
  10. Mar 24, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    Dam a hell of a list you got going there man. looks sweet tho! good job on it all. the house projects are the ones i put off cuz im kinda lazy but im getting ready to do flooring in my living room as well as a new front door nothing to crazy on my house
     
  11. Mar 24, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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    Yeah, I hear you. It's taken me quite some time to get the bathroom where it is. I moved a wall and completely reworked the plumbing as well. I like working on it, but my attention is too divided. For reference, this is what it looked like when I got it.

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  12. Mar 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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    I'm working on organizing all of my projects . . .
     
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  13. Mar 25, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    It will use an 18 Ah GEL battery with a battery maintainer attached, so we can use it any time. I left room in the case for a 33 Ah battery if that one is unsatisfactory. I prefer not to use a car battery in the house--too much chance of a spill. The GEL battery can be mounted in any orientation, too. As I said, I have haywired it to verify satisfactory operation. It works great.
     
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