OT - What are you doing right now?

JohnInCarolina

Getting back in the pizza game:

Cornholio

Watching the little one risk losing a toe, at least she finally put a helmet on. 

Mattman3969

Galumpkis aka Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and White Beans with Sambal Oelek 

WeberWho

My mom's heading in for some hand surgery tomorrow. Mom and Dad should be covered for a couple meals. Some pit beef for easy sandwiches. 



Since the egg was hot I tossed on some chicken tenderloins to be diced up for chicken tacos. 

Canugghead

Mattman3969 said:

Canugghead said:

Changing battery
@Canugghead - I first thought you had purchased a controller.  Lmao. 

Haha, it’s a controller that controls our lives 

SciAggie

@DuckDogDr Quality time for sure. 

ColtsFan

It’s official. 2020 year of the WAP

Battleborn

Chile Verde done. One of my favorites. 

DuckDogDr

Thanks @johnmitchell. 
@SciAggie this year we seem to really understand each other..we're definately "hanging out" vs having to correct and guide at this point 

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

First real snow of season, probably need two more installments when it's done around midnight. Wet and heavy, so it's easier to divide and conquer.

Us too. I didn’t deal with it last night, but will probably get out to clear it early this am. Got a new snowblower that I scored for about 50% of sticker price last summer, so we’ll see how she fares.

GrateEggspectations

Spotted this incredible photo and thought I’d share here. Thought it may be of particular interest to @lousubcap.

It is the building of the Navy’s USS Akron, which operated from 1931-33. It ultimately crashed into the sea during a storm and oddly, a J-3 blimp sent out to search for survivors also crashed, leading to further casualties. 

Just look at those ladders.

SamIAm2

@GrateEggspectations - No OSHA inspectors on that job. Those platforms near the top of the ladder at least kept their feet on a flat surface. Sent you a PM. Now get out there and get at that snow removal.

Canugghead

@GrateEggspectations my lot size is smaller, don’t bother pulling out the snowblower unless it’s a significant dump. Remember about 12 years ago when snowblowers were sold out everywhere in Ontario? The following summer I drove over to Buffalo and picked up a Honda single stage, love it.

EzraBrooks

ColtsFan said:

It’s official. 2020 year of the WAP

Somebody had a good night!

fishlessman

nolaegghead said:

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

they come off with a chisel and are recessed down into the rim tight

kl8ton

GrateEggspectations said:

Spotted this incredible photo and thought I’d share here. Thought it may be of particular interest to @lousubcap.

It is the building of the Navy’s USS Akron, which operated from 1931-33. It ultimately crashed into the sea during a storm and oddly, a J-3 blimp sent out to search for survivors also crashed, leading to further casualties. 

Just look at those ladders.

Get to top of ladder. 

Dang it, brought the wrong screwdriver! 

fishlessman

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Botch said:

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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.

I'll use a torque wrench for engine parts where it's critical, but for most stuff it's pointless trying to be that accurate and feel is just as good.

Most seasoned mechanics can torque non-critical bolts in that range where it won't damage anything nor come loose.

That said, it is critical some things be torqued evenly and properly....even where torque wrenches are insufficient.   When I put the head on my truck engine, manual said to buy new bolts, torque them to some low torque in a sequence, then tighten x degrees in sequence, the y more.  Same with the flywheel on my Porsch.

some of the big high speed highly balanced pumps i put together last year go further with dry fit torque, wet fit with an oil, and zinc paste fit like with a never seize. you really want new bolts and the dry fit spec. the truck nuts went on with never seize and a breaker bar and retightened at camp

fishlessman

8 foot lathe....24 foot shaft.  there doesnt seem to be directions in the manual for this........

JohnInCarolina

fishlessman said:

8 foot lathe....24 foot shaft.  there doesnt seem to be directions in the manual for this........

Not every man can say he's seen a 24 foot shaft up close and personal there, Fish. I recommend asking the next lady you meet in the bar if she's ever seen one.  

fishlessman

JohnInCarolina said:

fishlessman said:

8 foot lathe....24 foot shaft.  there doesnt seem to be directions in the manual for this........

Not every man can say he's seen a 24 foot shaft up close and personal there, Fish. I recommend asking the next lady you meet in the bar if she's ever seen one.  

ive got this old recipricating saw........there may be a project here

SonVolt

Sirloin and Blue Cheese sauce are the perfect combo. Had some Pears on their way out so threw them on the grill as well, doused with a little honey and olive oil. 

MasterC

I would devour those pairs 

HeavyG

Your paring knife nicely pared those pairs of pears.

Legume

@SonVolt just ignore these too clowns, their just been asshats.

SonVolt

D'oh, brain fart. 

lousubcap

That is a great money shot and banquet right there.  Nailed that cook.  Congrats.

Botch

fishlessman said:

8 foot lathe....24 foot shaft.  there doesnt seem to be directions in the manual for this........

Ooh, the chess set I could make with that...

alaskanassasin

That is awesome @fishlessman

briwald

Watching youtube videos on how to debone a turkey breast for Thursday's cook.

lkapigian

lkapigian said:

Metric Load of Pork Stock for my Award Winning Posole 

Pork Stock check , Adobo Sauce Check