OT - What are you doing right now?

Gulfcoastguy

Had a Covid test this morning. Results were negative , just a head cold like I thought.

lkapigian

WeberWho said:

rifrench said:

WeberWho said:

I can't take much credit for this but my wife wants to start a garden for next year. So she's tackled this project on her own. 

Nice looking soil, WeberWho!

Thanks @rifrench

I wish I could claim that as our soil. It's 4 truck loads worth of compost from the local outdoor recycling center. The neighbor swears by it. He knows way more than I do when it comes to gardening so it seemed like sound advice.

reminds me of spending hours @ my ex wife's grave..........well, she thought I was digging a pond 

fishlessman

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

GrateEggspectations

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

Ozzie_Isaac

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

I have a universal socket tool that also works great.

Lit

Shoulder on the new little grill

fishlessman

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

one of the problems was that the ss cap on the nut expanded enough to spin on the nut. i had to hammer a 15/16 socket on, then swedge it down more with a 7/8, then hammer on a size 22 impact socket. this worked on some, others i used a drill and chisel to remove some of the bonnet. ive had penetrating oil on them for weeks. bent a 3/4 inch breaker bar as well

fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

I have a universal socket tool that also works great.

was close to that but after the last accident the rims were 1500 each, glad i didnt have to pay for that

SciAggie

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

I have a universal socket tool that also works great.

My Dad called that a Victor wrench.

nolaegghead

Fish I think you're supposed to take the cap off the nut or bolt before using a socket.

lkapigian

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

I have a universal socket tool that also works great.

Victor Wrench

GrateEggspectations

Gave my wife’s piano a coat of wax. 

nolaegghead

Botch

fishlessman said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

one of the problems was that the ss cap on the nut expanded enough to spin on the nut. i had to hammer a 15/16 socket on, then swedge it down more with a 7/8, then hammer on a size 22 impact socket. this worked on some, others i used a drill and chisel to remove some of the bonnet. ive had penetrating oil on them for weeks. bent a 3/4 inch breaker bar as well

Good Grief!    
 
Whenever I'd buy new tires Dad always insisted I break the nuts loose, add a drop or two of oil, and torque to specs.  Worth doing when you're fixing a flat on a rainy night, or it's -10º w/howling wind.    

Ozzie_Isaac

fishlessman said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

I have a universal socket tool that also works great.

was close to that but after the last accident the rims were 1500 each, glad i didnt have to pay for that

Yikes!  $1500 a wheel.  I would have been a nervous wreck.

lousubcap

@GrateEggspectations - impressive finish right there.  Dang!
You detail cars as well?  

ColtsFan

Eating a peanut butter cup

nolaegghead

Reeses are my kryptonite.

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

Reeses are my kryptonite.

They are my spinach.

Lit

Five hours in at 325 and still lump left. IT at 163 right now.

GrateEggspectations

lousubcap said:

@GrateEggspectations - impressive finish right there.  Dang!
You detail cars as well?  

Used to, when I had a fun one. Bring me yours and I’ll do it. 😉

dbCooper

Botch said:

I  said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

one of the problems was that the ss cap on the nut expanded enough to spin on the nut. i had to hammer a 15/16 socket on, then swedge it down more with a 7/8, then hammer on a size 22 impact socket. this worked on some, others i used a drill and chisel to remove some of the bonnet. ive had penetrating oil on them for weeks. bent a 3/4 inch breaker bar as well

Good Grief!    
 
Whenever I'd buy new tires Dad always insisted I break the nuts loose, add a drop or two of oil, and torque to specs.  Worth doing when you're fixing a flat on a rainy night, or it's -10º w/howling wind.    

I believe lubricated threads, for a given torque reading, results in a higher tension on the threads.  That may or may not be an issue for a particular application but, your connection will be tighter than a "dry" connection.

For sure disassembly will be easier with the lube in place.

SamIAm2

GrateEggspectations said:

Gave my wife’s piano a coat of wax. 

@GrateEggspectations- Grand? Steinway? 

GrateEggspectations

SamIAm2 said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Gave my wife’s piano a coat of wax. 

@GrateEggspectations- Grand? Steinway? 

Yamaha C3. Do you have a grand too?

Ozzie_Isaac

dbCooper said:

Botch said:

I  said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

one of the problems was that the ss cap on the nut expanded enough to spin on the nut. i had to hammer a 15/16 socket on, then swedge it down more with a 7/8, then hammer on a size 22 impact socket. this worked on some, others i used a drill and chisel to remove some of the bonnet. ive had penetrating oil on them for weeks. bent a 3/4 inch breaker bar as well

Good Grief!    
 
Whenever I'd buy new tires Dad always insisted I break the nuts loose, add a drop or two of oil, and torque to specs.  Worth doing when you're fixing a flat on a rainy night, or it's -10º w/howling wind.    

I believe lubricated threads, for a given torque reading, results in a higher tension on the threads.  That may or may not be an issue for a particular application but, your connection will be tighter than a "dry" connection.

For sure disassembly will be easier with the lube in place.

You are correct.  Running torque is decreased with lubricated threads.  The change can be significant.  However, if you use an actual torque wrench, your clamping force will still be way less than the service techs who hit it full bore with an impact wrench.  Lug nuts have a very wide margin.

In a perfect workd, you measure running torque and offset your clamping torque.

nolaegghead

Ozzie_Isaac said:

dbCooper said:

Botch said:

I  said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

one of the problems was that the ss cap on the nut expanded enough to spin on the nut. i had to hammer a 15/16 socket on, then swedge it down more with a 7/8, then hammer on a size 22 impact socket. this worked on some, others i used a drill and chisel to remove some of the bonnet. ive had penetrating oil on them for weeks. bent a 3/4 inch breaker bar as well

Good Grief!    
 
Whenever I'd buy new tires Dad always insisted I break the nuts loose, add a drop or two of oil, and torque to specs.  Worth doing when you're fixing a flat on a rainy night, or it's -10º w/howling wind.    

I believe lubricated threads, for a given torque reading, results in a higher tension on the threads.  That may or may not be an issue for a particular application but, your connection will be tighter than a "dry" connection.

For sure disassembly will be easier with the lube in place.

You are correct.  Running torque is decreased with lubricated threads.  The change can be significant.  However, if you use an actual torque wrench, your clamping force will still be way less than the service techs who hit it full bore with an impact wrench.  Lug nuts have a very wide margin.

In a perfect workd, you measure running torque and offset your clamping torque.

Where torque is critical, the process usually involves a relatively low initial torque reading to cinch the parts and then it's an angular measurement.  That gives a reproducible shaft stretch because of the pitch and mechanics of the threading.  At least that's what I've deduced.

SamIAm2

Nope. My mother had a baby grand Steinway that I used to dust, clean, and polish as a youngster. It was a beast to move. Brother and I took the pedals and one front leg off it to put on a wheeled cart, then took the other two legs off. We moved enough times I never wanted a piano in the house.

Botch

GrateEggspectations said:

SamIAm2 said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Gave my wife’s piano a coat of wax. 

@GrateEggspectations- Grand? Steinway? 

Yamaha C3. Do you have a grand too?

Mine has a C3 preset.  I spanked the sh*t out of it but never waxed it.
 

 

Ozzie_Isaac

nolaegghead said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

dbCooper said:

Botch said:

I  said:

GrateEggspectations said:

fishlessman said:

never worked so hard changing lug nuts on a vehicle. near three hours and i used an impact gun, then borrowed a bigger one. looks like water got into the ss bonnet caps, expanded half, and corroded into the aluminum rim. ended up using a sledge hammer to fit the socket over the lugs and pressing the lugs out afterwards in a vise. well new lugs and lots of never seize. any one need a slightly used set of lug nuts

Had a lug nut seize really bad last year. Bought myself a set of sockets specifically for removing seized nuts. Made removal simple. I recommend. 

one of the problems was that the ss cap on the nut expanded enough to spin on the nut. i had to hammer a 15/16 socket on, then swedge it down more with a 7/8, then hammer on a size 22 impact socket. this worked on some, others i used a drill and chisel to remove some of the bonnet. ive had penetrating oil on them for weeks. bent a 3/4 inch breaker bar as well

Good Grief!    
 
Whenever I'd buy new tires Dad always insisted I break the nuts loose, add a drop or two of oil, and torque to specs.  Worth doing when you're fixing a flat on a rainy night, or it's -10º w/howling wind.    

I believe lubricated threads, for a given torque reading, results in a higher tension on the threads.  That may or may not be an issue for a particular application but, your connection will be tighter than a "dry" connection.

For sure disassembly will be easier with the lube in place.

You are correct.  Running torque is decreased with lubricated threads.  The change can be significant.  However, if you use an actual torque wrench, your clamping force will still be way less than the service techs who hit it full bore with an impact wrench.  Lug nuts have a very wide margin.

In a perfect workd, you measure running torque and offset your clamping torque.

Where torque is critical, the process usually involves a relatively low initial torque reading to cinch the parts and then it's an angular measurement.  That gives a reproducible shaft stretch because of the pitch and mechanics of the threading.  At least that's what I've deduced.

1/4 turn past finger tight.  Your assessment is actually pretty accurate.  The assumption is your mating components do not deform and everything touches up true.

TTC