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What did you do in your garage today..?

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Ash said:
I just use those little rubber bit holder strip things to keep them organized. I've settled on using bits for everything because they work with the bit driver, the impact driver, the little tiny ratchet thingy, and the full sized ratchet with the bit adapter.

I've organized my tools by frequency of use, rather than by type. So the top drawer contains only the tools I use 90% of the time. Less frequently used tools live in other drawers. The Allen keys in this pic probably don't even need to live in the top drawer since I tend to use the hex bits with the ratchet more often:
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I hate using those bleeping black plastic things. I find most bit holders are far to tight for quick access and ime, those are the worst. I want to be able to grab something in one second with one hand. Those plastic strips fail both requirements for me.
 
GreyGhost said:
I hate using those bleeping black plastic things. I find most bit holders are far to tight for quick access and ime, those are the worst. I want to be able to grab something in one second with one hand. Those plastic strips fail both requirements for me.
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You can drill them out a little to make them looser. I like them because I can grab the whole strip and take it over to the bike and not have to make 2 or 3 trips to figure out if I need a 3mm or 4mm or 5mm hex for the bodywork fasteners
 
Ash said:
You can drill them out a little to make them looser. I like them because I can grab the whole strip and take it over to the bike and not have to make 2 or 3 trips to figure out if I need a 3mm or 4mm or 5mm hex for the bodywork fasteners
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On the list of things that will come in the garage when I find them at a price I want to pay (or get annoyed and build) is a low rolling stool with a few drawers in it. Basically take your top drawer and a complete set of 3/8" sockets and they are always within arms reach.
 
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In the lower left of my drawer pic is one of these: General PDP Template | Canadian Tire
They're pretty good for single hand access - the holes are very loose and non-binding. Regular short 1" bits are too short to easily grab, but the longer 2" type work well. I keep mine intentionally spaced out so it's easier to grab individual bits without stabbing myself on adjacent bits.
 
If you're looking for tool / toolbox / organizers in general Harbor Freight has a good selection and fairly reasonable pricing

Now that the border is easier to cross shopping their is easier than it has been over the last couple of years

www.harborfreight.com

Socket Drawer Organizers, 6 Piece

Amazing deals on this 6Pc Socket Drawer Organizers at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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SAE Socket Tray/Organizer, 3 Piece

Amazing deals on this 3Pc Sae Socket Tray/Organizer at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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Brian P said:
To-do list:
Van - oil change.
Van - remove rear bumper cover and put a parking sensor back in place. Sensor is still there, just popped out.
Car - oil change.
Car - replace left rear wheel bearing.
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That's always fun. I managed to do mine without removing the cover, but I have long apelike arms.
 
ReSTored said:
If you're looking for tool / toolbox / organizers in general Harbor Freight has a good selection and fairly reasonable pricing

Now that the border is easier to cross shopping their is easier than it has been over the last couple of years

www.harborfreight.com

Socket Drawer Organizers, 6 Piece

Amazing deals on this 6Pc Socket Drawer Organizers at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com

www.harborfreight.com

SAE Socket Tray/Organizer, 3 Piece

Amazing deals on this 3Pc Sae Socket Tray/Organizer at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com
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I mentioned these before, and they were recently on sale, too. PA is pretty good about honouring past sales prices within the last 30 days:


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I have about 4 or 5 of these lining my socket drawer. Holds the sockets just tight enough and just loose enough. And you can grab a tray to throw in your tool bag if you need to go mobile.
 
The van stuff is done. Pulling the bumper cover turned out to be easy, and the system automatically reset itself and turned off the warning lamp first time selecting reverse.

I know what popped the sensor out. Gust of wind at Grand Bend pushed a leg of my canopy into the bumper. Fixed.
 
Got the GPS put on the bike. One slot left to power an accessory.

Melted the cracked massage chair remote control holder back together. Seem to have lost the adjustment bolt for it though.
 
Changed the driver’s side rear brake caliper assembly, brake hose, rotor and pads on the Grand Caravan this afternoon. Will do the other side tomorrow.


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Robbo said:
Changed the driver’s side rear brake caliper assembly, brake hose, rotor and pads on the Grand Caravan this afternoon. Will do the other side tomorrow.


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Why one side each day? Did you bleed everything already or it's out of commission until tomorrow? I guess it matters less with abs as lines are long enough that right shouldnt affect left.
 
Changed oil, swaybar links and suspension bushings on the javelin. Got it running yesterday may put it on the road next week if all goes according to plan. Once it is off the hoist I will do the oxygen sensors on the Camaro and undercoat it..

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The car stuff is done. I replaced the left rear wheel bearing during the break after WorldSBK Superpole this morning and only missed the start of the WorldSSP300 race. I did the oil change after WorldSBK race 1.
 
GreyGhost said:
Why one side each day? Did you bleed everything already or it's out of commission until tomorrow? I guess it matters less with abs as lines are long enough that right shouldnt affect left.
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Started on it late + had to drive youngest to work in the wife’s car (she’s away in BC).


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Brian P said:
The car stuff is done. I replaced the left rear wheel bearing during the break after WorldSBK Superpole this morning and only missed the start of the WorldSSP300 race. I did the oil change after WorldSBK race 1.
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Close finish in the SSP300 race


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Brian P said:
To-do list:
Van - oil change.
Van - remove rear bumper cover and put a parking sensor back in place. Sensor is still there, just popped out.
Car - oil change.
Car - replace left rear wheel bearing.
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Don't buy bearings off Amazon. Did the front on my Jeep, turns out the bearing was for an older model - it didn't have an abs sensor magnet.

The sent me a replacement for free... they didn't send the labor to install it.
 
Lots of people walking across my driveway (no sidewalk on my side) these days, and a few guys jamming flyers between the plastic and the glass windows. I'm too young to sit out front and tell 'em to stay off my lawn, so...

90's inspired privacy curtain...

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monkeyfarm said:
Lots of people walking across my driveway (no sidewalk on my side) these days, and a few guys jamming flyers between the plastic and the glass windows. I'm too young to sit out front and tell 'em to stay off my lawn, so...

90's inspired privacy curtain...

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Get the motion activated sprinkler they use to keep cats away. Works well for cats and people with advertisements.
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