Rules to live by when workin on your Rod

Do it exactly as seen on TV, wear the same safety gear as well.

 

best done on a drill press....then you run , stand a watch untill it flys off and hits something that you really didn't want dented. If you ever drop anything you can find it right in the center under the lowest car in the garage.

 

You are guaranteed to burn yourself with hot slag within 1 minute of someone asking you if you've burnt yourself lately.

 

Honestly... I'm one of those.

 

If you cut it three times and it is still to short.... get another beer!

 

When removing old bolts just use a bolt cutter and when you realize that you still need that bolt buy a new one from Chevs of the 40's. Not only do you get a shiney new bolt but you will also help stimulate the economy!

 

when all you have is a hammer then everything looks like a nail

fingers are also good for checking battery fluid level if you dont have a lighter

 

this method is ok as long asthe wood is load rated ( anyway he seems to have a back up timber installed)

 

Damn this is good reading. Old thread that is worth seeing again.

 

when back drilling always have a friend to "back" the part up his limbs or shoulders are the best tool. but make sure you have a long enough drill bit to go through the hand or shoulder when you breach the metal.

 

Welding a washer to a busted off bolt then welding a nut to the washer will always work to remove the offending bolt,,,,, unless you just spent a half hour explaining how its never failed. then it will fail 3x, and after you get pissed off and drill it out,,,,,,, you'll snap the tap off in the hole. Of course the welded washer trick will fail 2 more times on the tap.

I'm keeping the failed attempts as trophies.......... and to the guy I explained it too, go f*ck yourself.........

 

If you have a fuse that repeatedly burns out, test your system by replacing the fuse with a wad of tinfoil. This will cause pressurized smoke to build up in the wiring. The point where the smoke escapes will expose the true weak point in your system. This will make it obvious which parts of the harness need to be replaced.

When mixing a gallon of primer that has been sitting on the shelf for a while and all the solids have settled in the bottom, make sure you use a high speed mixing drill to thoroughly mix it. The best technique is to start at the bottom and work the mixer towards the top. It creates a cool looking vortex and if you ever want to put a topcoat on your workbench or your floor or your feet, they will already be primed.

When flaring tubing never put the flare nuts on the tubing before creating the flare. There is a chance the nut could slide off and ruin the fresh primer on your floor.

To see if a tractor magneto is functioning properly. Hold on to the wires and give it a good spin. It will entertain your friends when you scream like a girl.

I hope these tips were helpful.

 

Okay-Okay- on the HAMB

 

Indeed:

 

To estimate proper tire pressure without a gauge: blow it up until it explodes, then let some out.

 

After welding/grinding near the BRAND NEW windshield you just installed, make sure to buy the NEXT windshield from a DIFFERENT shop so the first guy can't ridicule you.

After finger-tightening lug nuts for a test drive, you can usually find enough of them along the road shoulder to limp your car back home.

 

Cameras and notes are a waste of time. You'll remember how it went together .

 

Don't ever listen to that little voice saying "When this breaks free, I'm going to take the skin of all my knuckles"

 

If you ever suspect there is a weak link in the chain of your engine hoist, it is ALWAYS best to get that small block out as quickly as possible. If you work the jack handle fast enough, you will defy all laws of physics and the chain will hold until the engine is safely on the stand. If you don't move fast enough, said chain may snap, causing recoil effect in the lift arm, sending it in to the ceiling or overhead lighting of the garage. I call this manuever "The Skylight Effect".

 

If its supposed to have 5 then 4 should hold just fine.

 

Always stash left over nuts and bolts are for future projects

 

If your ever using spring compressors to mount new springs on a macpherson strut, and one of the compressors get in the way of the damper, just try to tap it sideways with the ratchet wrench. The guy who owns the garage your borrowing will hear the noise when all three compressors fly off in the second floor in his house, and can call the doctor and drive you to the hospital. The two middle bones in your hand that breaks as the spring 'uncompresses' in your left hand will easily heal after just 6 weeks.
Bonus for cool operation scar and actual titanium screws inside your hand

 

If you have a bunch of empty gatoraide bottles in the shop and nature calls, make sure to grab the Lemon or Orange flavor bottle so you will remember which one you 'filled' later...

When you are assembling something, make sure to empty all the carefully bagged and tagged hardware out on a large flat surface carefully balanced on something small. You can identify each one as they fly through the air when you bump said surface. Bonus points if you have your entire nut and bolt collection spread out in the landing zone to find the one bolt you were missing for the previous part.

This is also the best surface to arrange your freshly painted or plated parts!

 

When drilling through thick steel with 1/2 drill,,Hang on Tight for the ride

 

buy all your tools at h.f....check the "discount bin" weekly....and remember to duct tape that exhaust leak!!!...

 

How the hell do you all know me so well!!

 

beat it to fit paint it to match

 

If you have major rust holes fill the inside with spray foam sand it bondo it paint it and pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

 

Then write 'never welded' in the ad when you sell it, with a good conscience as you're really not lying