Repair, Recondition and Restore
As I indicated in an earlier post, I’m now primarily focusing my attention on the Honda CB750K reconditioning project. This is the same bike I had in the shop – and profiled – earlier in the Spring of 2013. Originally, Continue reading Honda CB750K Reconditioning – Part 1 (1977 Model)
I was recently diverted with a quick project for a friend of mine. The owner of this thrower is the same person who owns the Honda lawn mower I did the engine transplant on last winter. He recently dropped off Continue reading Ariens SS32 Snow Thrower Carburetor Cleaning
A childhood friend of mine recently dropped off his two-year-old Husky 455 chainsaw for me to look at. It had become difficult if not impossible to start and he had taken it to a commercial small engine repair shop for Continue reading Husky 455 Rancher Chainsaw Top End Rebuild
I’ve been considering getting a new video camera for some time. I did my due diligence, researching reviews – both private-party and professional – as well as debating features versus price. As I’m a fan of Panasonic products, I was Continue reading New Video Camera Review – Panasonic HC-V720
I’ve been thinking about getting a soda blaster for a while, so I recently picked up this 10lb capacity soda blaster kit on eBay. This is intended as an augmentation to my blast cabinet which I usually use with glass Continue reading Soda Blast Tank – 10lb Unit
I have two old vertical plastic storage cabinets that have plastic tambour-style doors with “live” hinges. In other words, the hinge is nothing more than a thin part of the door that is designed to flex as the door is Continue reading Plastic Tambour Door Repair – Using Gorilla-Brand Duct Tape
Recently our early 80s vintage Yamaha golf cart started dripping two-stroke engine oil quite severely. It had been leaking for a while, and while the leak was not particularly excessive, this summer it became a problem. I also knew from Continue reading Vintage Yamaha Golf Cart Oil Pump Replacement
Ol’ reliable – my Skill model 5150 circular saw started acting up recently while I was using it to cut lumber for my utility trailer project. I really don’t recall how long I’ve had this saw but it’s been a Continue reading Skill Saw Model #5150 Switch Replacement
This mid-70s Honda XL75 engine belongs to a friend and apparently has issues with the valve train. My buddy would like to get the bike running so he asked me to take a look at this engine as something isn’t Continue reading Honda XL75 Engine w/Valve Train Issues – Initial Diagnosis
A neighbor is working on a 1925 Ford model “T” pickup truck and asked me if I’d use electrolysis to strip the rust from the inside of the fuel tank. Besides being able to contribute to a really cool project, Continue reading Electrolysis – Model “T” Truck Fuel Tank