Amazon Box! Which Projects Will Advance Today?
I got an Amazon box the other day and it was simply FULL of goodies that I couldn't wait to get into service, and into and onto all of the projects that have been waiting for this box to arrive!
GLOVES: I have purchased 100 pairs of nitrile gloves to help protect my hands from all of the nasty stuff I have to handle when working on EZ-RIDER, and these ones are LONG, LARGE AND BLACK, so keep an eye out for them!
https://amzn.to/2r7D61m
SILICONE GREASE: I am looking to start putting all of the bolts that I've removed from EZ-RIDER with some kind of anti-corrosion protection, especially against galling, which was a real issue with many of the bolts (made of steel) and their connection with parts of a different metal (like aluminum).
https://amzn.to/36PGXzs
AIR COMPRESSOR KIT: I have purchased a dead, 2nd hand compressor (LIME) to bring back to life, and it came without any fittings whatsoever, so I looked on Amazon and found a kit that I think will give me all of the connections I need.
https://amzn.to/38OACG7
7-PIECE SANDBLASTING KIT: Once I get LIME up and running, I will be able to use the compressor to do SAND & SODA BLASTING of the various parts of EZ-RIDER. I have found out that BAKING SODA BLASTING is a great way to clean parts that are encrusted with grease, oil and other contaminants, and it is much less abrasive than sand, the other aggregate I intend to use.
https://amzn.to/2PXSs0H
COPPER GREASE: Finally! I can change the spark plugs on EZ-RIDER! I have been waiting for this for quite some time and am TOTALLY EXCITED to be getting on with this part of the EZ-RIDER resscue.
https://amzn.to/35KraBu
DEODORANT: Mrs. Maker apparently thinks that Mr. Maker need to smell pretty. I am more than happy to oblige her, if that's what makes her happy, So I guess I am wearing DEGREE MEN MOTION SENSE ULTRA CLEAR BLACK + WHITE ANTIPERSPIRANT STICK from now on...
https://amzn.to/36GdHea
All in all, I had a wonderful time unboxing this shipment, an
Red Bucket Unboxing!
I went shopping the other day for supplies to move all of my projects ahead - and I am pleased to say that the treasure hunt was a total success! I bought a bunch of little, but critical, things to propel everything forward "slowly but slowly", one of my favorite catch phrases.
One of the more difficult things to find was the 1Gb SODIMM of PC2700 memory for the NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ that I am optimizing (see https://mymanthemaker.blogspot.com/2019/12/netgear-optimizing-netgear-readynas-nv.html). It took a visit to more than 10 different second-hand shops to finally source it, but I finally found it, and for the price I wanted to pay too! Great!
The other stuff in there is detailed in the video, but the following projects are going to be moved ahead by this little shopping safari:
- EZ-RIDER
- Oil Change
- Handlebar Risers
- NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+
- Door Hinge
- Memory Upgrade
- Crazy DELL i7 M4700 PRECISION Laptop
- Motherboard Replacement
Finally, the red bucket is doing to perform double-duty as a stool and container for water to wash things, and I am very glad to have bought it.
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A Pull Apart Key Chain! The FIRST of Many Amazon Purchases!
I got a little package today from amazon, containing a Pull-Apart Key Chain, something I have wanted since I first saw that little silver HONDA key that fits into EZ-RIDER.
I had this kind of key chain when I had my first motorcycle in 1986, and I found it super convenient to prevent my house keys from bouncing around (and potentially getting wet from being exposed to the elements).
So I deliberately ordered a pair of Pull-Apart Key chains from Amazon,and once they arrived, I immediately loaded one of my HONDA keys onto the end of one of them, and my big mass of other keys (including the keyless entry dongle for my SUV) on the other end.
The result is everything I wanted to achieve and I couldn't be happier! Nostalgia and utility all in one gleaming silver package...and a package coming in the mail to boot!
Help a Maker out! If you want a pull-apart Key Chain too, use this link!
https://amzn.to/2rIrQIM
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Channel Lock Pliers Rejuvenation! How To Bring An Old Tool Back From Oblivion!
I bought a used pair of channel lock pliers from a friend who owns a business that buys out bankruptcies. He's got a TON of tools laying around his place, in cabinets and random boxes, so it's always a bit of a treasure hunt when I go see him...and he basically sells me common tools by the pound.
Anyways, this pair of channel lock pliers looked pretty rough, so I figured I would use them as an example of how I go about bringing tools back into proper working condition, and this gave me a perfect opportunity to show how 3-in-1 oil is a good way to coat and protect hand tools from rust, while at the same time lubricating any moving parts.
Do you feel like helpinig a Maker along? If you do, buy some 3-in-1 oil using this link...that is, if you need any!
https://amzn.to/2EhVDet
Brushes https://amzn.to/2rv5ydT
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