Tools and Shop Talk - Opinions, Thoughts, Reviews, B.S., etc.

[4runner DOA]

Yep. After talking about it for 15+ years.

That's awesome

 

[snowtank]

I just thought that was a badass coffee table

 

[Chris In Milwaukee]

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Some years ago, the family took a smithing class. Sure was fun beating up on some metal parts. Looks like you’re up for a great time! (And some new scars)

 

[Stairgod]

Built this too

 

[Dezert4Runner]

So the 4Runner has been driven 1-2 times a week since getting the Tacoma a couple months ago. Battery was dead the other day so knowing I might run across this issue more often I picked up a Noco GB50 jump pack. These things are awesome! Started up instantly with no hesitation. Definitely recommend getting one if you don’t have something similar. I might get a second one to have in both vehicles now so I don’t get caught without it once I leave home.

 

[Slim-Whitey]

I have a little guy from Costco. Has saved my ass a few times.

Boost packs have gotten incredible.

 

[Captain Magma]

So the 4Runner has been driven 1-2 times a week since getting the Tacoma a couple months ago. Battery was dead the other day so knowing I might run across this issue more often I picked up a Noco GB50 jump pack. These things are awesome! Started up instantly with no hesitation. Definitely recommend getting one if you don’t have something similar. I might get a second one to have in both vehicles now so I don’t get caught without it once I leave home.

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Dude I fucking LOVE mine. Used it 3 times on the tacoma and fired up right away. Jumped a few rando's with it too who had a dead battery, so much better than jumper cables.

 

[Stairgod]

So the 4Runner has been driven 1-2 times a week since getting the Tacoma a couple months ago. Battery was dead the other day so knowing I might run across this issue more often I picked up a Noco GB50 jump pack. These things are awesome! Started up instantly with no hesitation. Definitely recommend getting one if you don’t have something similar. I might get a second one to have in both vehicles now so I don’t get caught without it once I leave home.

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Cheap insurance. Have one in every vehicle.

 

[clntg]

Anyone else buy several groups of these little flashlights at Costco years ago... nice little lights, but the big problem was that stupid 3xAAA holder.



I recently converted all of mine to Li-ion rechargeable (because they were just taking up space in drawer after the holder broke or a battery exploded dissolving it).



I placed little felt spacers inside the light to take up the gap because the 18500 is a bit smaller in diameter than the AAA carrier and it works like a dream. Used these batteries: https://a.co/d/burXYQp

All things being equal the Li-ion is 5.92Wh vs the original's combination is 5.4Wh, so you get more lifetime in a rechargeable setup. I don't have a handy Lux meter or the time to break the illuminator down to determine required voltage vs delivered, but the lights appear equally bright.

Thought you might find it useful.

 

[Electric Grapevine]

I want to restore this old glider bench- it’s from the 1950’s I think and still relatively solid.

Obviously the rust needs to be dealt with before painting.

I would like to get it right the first time.

Any suggestions?

 

[4runner DOA]

I want to restore this old glider bench- it’s from the 1950’s I think and still relatively solid.
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Obviously the rust needs to be dealt with before painting.

I would like to get it right the first time.

Any suggestions?

Naval jelly. Works wonders on rust removal. I know we can get it at home Depot around here.