Here's what happens to me when I let my anger win...Has anyone from AS been over to work on it? Just throwing out possible reasons from the diagnostic flowchart...
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I think i saw a guy with a wheelbarrow full of tools leaving the area at a high rate of speed.Has anyone from AS been over to work on it? Just throwing out possible reasons from the diagnostic flowchart...
We have the microwave that was installed when we built the house. Since new it's blown the breaker every 15-100 uses. We had the service technician here 3 times under warranty and it never acted up. We've lived with it for 15 years and our patience has about run out. We're probably going to replace it but then we'll have to replace the stove so they match(built-in).
When we do change it this one is going to meet a couple pounds of tannerite.
When we do change it this one is going to meet a couple pounds of tannerite.
So this happened last night:
I was absolutely stunned. I was trying to loosen a shackle on the front bumper of the Jeep and it came apart. I wasn't even torquing it that hard, in fact with the handle design, you can't really put that much on it without hurting your hand. I've had it for 30+ years and the warranty is 25 years - I don't have the original purchase receipt anyway. I checked the Leatherman website and don't see replacement parts I can purchase to repair it. I have other, newer multitools, but would like to fix this if for no other reason than nostalgic. I wore it to work every day for a long, long time and it saved me from headaches on more than one occasion when it was the only tool I had. I've worn out at least 3 belt cases with it. Darn it! That's what I get for helping to tow my daughter's friend off the side of the road.
I've had this one nearly as long:
But it's just a smidgen larger than the original Leatherman so it doesn't quite fit in the leather case. The woven case for it is long gone. Anyone have a good, reasonably priced source for cases?
I was absolutely stunned. I was trying to loosen a shackle on the front bumper of the Jeep and it came apart. I wasn't even torquing it that hard, in fact with the handle design, you can't really put that much on it without hurting your hand. I've had it for 30+ years and the warranty is 25 years - I don't have the original purchase receipt anyway. I checked the Leatherman website and don't see replacement parts I can purchase to repair it. I have other, newer multitools, but would like to fix this if for no other reason than nostalgic. I wore it to work every day for a long, long time and it saved me from headaches on more than one occasion when it was the only tool I had. I've worn out at least 3 belt cases with it. Darn it! That's what I get for helping to tow my daughter's friend off the side of the road.
I've had this one nearly as long:
But it's just a smidgen larger than the original Leatherman so it doesn't quite fit in the leather case. The woven case for it is long gone. Anyone have a good, reasonably priced source for cases?
StihlMS360
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I have a similar situation out in a barn on my place. It used to be used for horses, so there are horse stalls in it. I cleaned a couple of them up to use as root cellars. At first I was using the 250 watt heat lamps. Those were expensive; I figured there must be a cheaper way. So, once again I looked on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace and found a couple of old radiant oil heaters. They work quite well and I'm able to keep the rooms at 40-50°F consistently.
MechanicMatt
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My dad would make some comment about messing with natural selection…..
MechanicMatt
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They do!!! My wife is constantly asking me to “fix” the dishwasher because it sucks donkey balls
How am I supposed to fix it????
She is too used to being married to a “Mr Fix it” and I dunno how to make a POS clean….
Maybe take the nameplate off and put it on a washer you find on Craigslist that was made 20 years ago? Refurbish it, install it while she's gone, and tell her you fixed it!
My grandfather had the same reputation - as many of us do, but especially those that were raised during the Great Depression. One time my young cousin had an old doll that broke, head or arm or something ripped off beyond repair (I was not involved, i swear.) But he took it to fix anyway. Somehow, he found the exact doll still for sale at the store. He gave it to her with his reputation intact as the best fixer!
Refer to my post about the microwave.
This would be much more fun than the kayaks 
. But I do like to get out an canoe now and then.
. But I do like to get out an canoe now and then.
Funny… I said something along those lines to my girlfriend when it hit the news. Must be a generational thing.
What chainsaw are really for!
Philbert
You don't need the recipt to get them replaced, and as long as that specific model has been made within 25 years, they will replace it with the newer equivalent. I break them like that pretty frequently. About once a year I send all the busted one back in, and amy busted ones my family or co-workers have. Never had one returned for being too old.
Well, it's "done". We'll, not done, but good enough for now and functional. I would have liked to make some more adjustments (and will when I get some more free time.) But, I need to use the tractor tomorrow,so I put this version on and did the wiring. Feels pretty decent in the hand, but I can't get the other 2 switches in the front i wanted to add, their bodies are too long. There are some shorter versions, I neglected to think about that when I did this last print. Also need to tighten where it slides onto the 3/8" rod. Nothing a bit of tape didn't fix temporarily. I really struggle with cad programs, and making things like this how I want it, so it takes me 4x longer then someone more familiar with the program.
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You could try to wet mold the case to fit the slightly larger tool… moisten the leather evenly with a sponge or spray bottle but don’t soak it. Then force the “new” tool into the case and allow it to dry. You could also bone the leather with something like a wooden spoon to help move the leather around. I made tool holsters for pruning shears and felling wedges by wet forming and boning.
It seems you have nothing to lose here if the effort fails except a little time.
After it dries use mink oil, neatsfoot oil, or some other product to preserve the leather.
MechanicMatt
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I grew up watching my Grabdpa Newt fix everything at his house, my dad at ours and Mustang Mike at his house. It’s not like they didn’t have the money to replace whatever it was. They just took pride in making something work again.
One time my dad told me to fix one of my toys. I told him, what if I can’t. His response was perfect, “it’s already broken, what do you have to lose”
Then when I was young, married and kids with no extra money, fixing everything was mandatory.
Funny cause Uncle Mike and I were just talking about pops famous, “it’s already broken” line the last time we were at deer camp
Looking for a little help / ideas. I wear this style Red Wing boot all the time for outdoor work like wood. Bought a new pair for the first time in several years. I'm having a tough time with break-in. Heard that some talcum powder will help with getting them pulled on. My real issue is they are really eating the outside of my ankles while wearing. See indicated area. Both feet. Any ideas to soften the leather or aid break-in?
MechanicMatt
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I like the water proofing wax’s to soften them up. I just don’t put too much on as then they are to prone to tears
Mink oil works too
Mink oil works too
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