New Addition to the Mike Garage Mahal

[mjlinane]

I like the leather idea, too, and I can`t be the only one with thin, older belts that don`t fit anymore. Xacto and quarter inch drill bit should do it.

The Hitachi in my drawer has a bail handle on it so wouldn`t need and the Metabo has a completely different form factor otherwise I might try it. May try it anyway.

[mjlinane]

OK, tried it. Found an old belt that no longer fits, cut it, drilled appropriate sized holes and mounted. Would definitely work - assuming the hook on the cart was stout enough.

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[edb]

Would the leather strap interfere with use?

[RDKC]

OK, tried it. Found an old belt that no longer fits, cut it, drilled appropriate sized holes and mounted. Would definitely work - assuming the hook on the cart was stout enough.

Just a couple of ideas that might allow for a little easier hanging...

If you put a grommet through the holes, it would make that last longer. Also, the grommet would allow for a small rod to be inserted over the bolt, with an appropriately sized washer on each side, that would allow the handle/hanger to pivot. So, if you hang it from the strap it would actually hang below the hook and (at least in my mind) make it hang a letter better. You could also try to find some type of loop or quick connect fastener that could bolt into the holes and allow the strap to be more easily removed. I don`t know how well that would work though since I`d imagine they`d get in the way while actually using the tool.

[mjlinane]

Would the leather strap interfere with use?

Shouldn`t - using the same mounting locations as the stick/bail handle, in this case, even using the same mounting hardware. Note - could use the stick handle on one side if that is your preferred hand positioning. (Bail handle would mean you don`t need - just hang from the handle.) I made this one long enough to go forward for hand positioning directly on top. I have it affixed tightly enough to not move.

Just a couple of ideas that might allow for a little easier hanging...

If you put a grommet through the holes, it would make that last longer. Also, the grommet would allow for a small rod to be inserted over the bolt, with an appropriately sized washer on each side, that would allow the handle/hanger to pivot. So, if you hang it from the strap it would actually hang below the hook and (at least in my mind) make it hang a letter better. You could also try to find some type of loop or quick connect fastener that could bolt into the holes and allow the strap to be more easily removed. I don`t know how well that would work though since I`d imagine they`d get in the way while actually using the tool.

Great ideas. I`m sure some entrepreneurial person is taking note for a new detailing product.

[RDKC]

Maybe I should give it a go. There`s a leather shop next door to the Chinese place I`m at (and at at least 3-4 times a week). Lol

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[mjlinane]

I see you got the small PC pancake compressor, how is it and what do you use it for? Thinking about getting one for interior air purging .

I have 2 Porter Cable Pancake Compressors - bought on consecutive Black Fridays at Home Depot. (Same time I pick up the Werner platforms.) One is 4.5 gal and the other 6 but both were $99 IIRC. The smaller one the year before the bigger. That is the way my luck rolls.

I bought them for compressed air for interiors and for blowing out MF pads while polishing (AKA residue control - thanks KB ). I also apply Permanon with it and a Harbor Freight 4 oz. Adjustable Detail Air Spray Gun (Item #92126). Having 2 is sometimes useful if my buddy MugelloM is helping out. Don`t cross streams as often that way.

Have something new I can do with them: my BOSS G10 arrived yesterday from ACC. Talk about an awesome feeling tool! Just oozes quality. Only spun a pad so far but WOW! So smooth and powerful (torque) feeling. Excited to use it this weekend.

[Audios S6]

Sorta taking it back OT, but i did finally finish a polisher mount for the wall. Thanks
for the inspiration Mike.

Total cost $0, since I had everything lying around. Total time, about 30 minutes.

Angled 2x4 scraps that I pre-drilled at an angle for deck screws. Square side goes against wall framing, angled side mounts to MDF with cut outs for polishers

[Jaddie]

Y`all are unbelievable.

You`re exemplars of industry.

[Jaddie]

Dear Mike

What are the little white things on the cords?

[mjlinane]

Dear Mike

What are the little white things on the cords?

These?


They are clips from WalMart (found in the clothes hanger section). I use them to clip the power cords to my shirt (over the shoulder) while polishing. My rounded physique makes slipping off both frequent and frustrating without them.

[mjlinane]

Latest additions:



2" double steel insulated garage doors. Hopefully (with the small AC unit) will take a bit of the bite out of the hot Central TX summers.

Next will be a TV, I think.

[mjlinane]

Good times in Mike`s Garage Mahal.

[donbeezy]

love the collection