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  • Magdump

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    Some of us are still working, some of us aren’t, but we’re all likely spending more time at home. I see a few posts already that would fit in this thread. What have you been doing with the extra time at home? Honey do’s, projects, builds. Post them up.

    I spent the day going through my steel pile and breaking down a few bed frames to better fit in the rack. I’m sure all the hobby welders have found this lightweight angle with the great finish. I seem to find them discarded all over the place so I just throw them in the truck and when I get a pile I take the 4 1/2 inch side grinder to the rivets and break them down into weldable lengths of angle.

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    bowhtr1

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    I just brought a load of metal and aluminum to the scrap metal dump. Made 20 bucks. Working 7 on 7 off for now. Clearing the woods behind the house also.

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    DAVE_M

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    Tinkered with and assembled some AR’s.
    Bought more tools.
    Did some gardening.
    Been cooking more.
    Also been doing a lot of reading.
     

    Barry J

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    A bunch of projects around the house that I have been putting off. Changed tires on the zero turn, painted the front porch, trimmed the hedges.
     

    kcinnick

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    Plan to put together some AK's. I have all the parts for the AKs, I am just waiting on some COVID delayed tools I need to arrive or become available again. I also need to find a nice barrel shaped container, a long plastic mudpan would be perfect, but they don't make them long enough. A window box might work if I could find one without holes. I might just make a container out of a capped piece of PVC pipe. I am trying out Black Oxide for the first time, suppose to be the correct finish for the kits I have.
     

    mforsta

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    I stripped off all of the popcorn texture from my living room ceiling, reflated the sheet rock and sprayed an orange peel texture on it to match the walls. Then my daughter and I painted the walls and ceiling. I have two bedroom ceilings left to do, then the house project will be complete. Anyone want to help? Now I am building a closet organizer/wall cabinet with shelving for my expecting niece's baby nursery. This weekend it onto the camp to work on hanging new plywood ceiling and trim in the 10 x 60 storage room.
     

    paddle007

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    Lots of projects going on here. The time off of work has been productive for me.
    Just picked up 13 cattle panels,a bunch of post and borrowed an auger for a fence.
    The fence ties in with the powered decorative gate going up next.
    Replaced the deck metal on a rotary cutter and fixed the lift pin holes. PITA
    Finally got around to making a faucet for my work sink.
    Repaired the weather vane that came from my deceased mothers place,
    Trailered my brothers BMW K1200GT from Lafayette to repair the leaking rear seal.
    Replaced the rear main seal on my neighbors Rubicon.
    Building a metal mail box post with a decorative sun and moon twist. Used a ring gear and square nails.
    Finally got to shoot my Single Six.
    Finished a ton of honey do's.
    We grow some produce and have a couple of acres of yards so lots of attention there.
    I'm ready to go back to work.
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    Gator 45/70

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    Started a garden....Now maybe a taller fence to keep the 4 legged critters out.

    Play with trap in the woods,Going to give the piggies a good flogging...

    Have 50 gallons of diesel to treat....

    Drink beer....

    Know I'm forgetting something,Might need more beer?
     

    mforsta

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    Forgot about the garden. Here are some progress pics.
     

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    paddle007

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    I think Paddle has us all beat.
    Nice work on that bush hog.
    Glad to see you guys making the most of your time. Well done all!
    I'm in no contest with anyone :run: but myself.
    For me this has been a welcome relief from work. I have almost 47 years of automotive repair under my belt. One year until retirement. After having this break it's going to be tough returning to the 7:30 to 5:30 routine.
    The thing I enjoy the most is after a days work sitting outside in this wonderful spring we are having, popping a top on a couple of beers, kicking off my boots and chillin with my wife:beer:
     

    Bangswitch

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    Lots of projects going on here. The time off of work has been productive for me.
    Just picked up 13 cattle panels,a bunch of post and borrowed an auger for a fence.
    The fence ties in with the powered decorative gate going up next.
    Replaced the deck metal on a rotary cutter and fixed the lift pin holes. PITA
    Finally got around to making a faucet for my work sink.
    Repaired the weather vane that came from my deceased mothers place,
    Trailered my brothers BMW K1200GT from Lafayette to repair the leaking rear seal.
    Replaced the rear main seal on my neighbors Rubicon.
    Building a metal mail box post with a decorative sun and moon twist. Used a ring gear and square nails.
    Finally got to shoot my Single Six.
    Finished a ton of honey do's.
    We grow some produce and have a couple of acres of yards so lots of attention there.
    I'm ready to go back to work.
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    Nice reuse of an old flex plate.
     

    Bangswitch

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    I’ve been wide open at work, but on the weekends I have no real social obligations, so I’ve:

    Framed and addition
    Rebuilt a disc harrow
    Cleaned the garage
    Repaired/repairing my camper
    Still fabbing a brush guard for my Polaris.
    Built a chicken coup
    Took my kids fishing

    For the record the answer is, no! I can’t sit still.
     

    shrxfn

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    I am still employed full time but due to it being slow and the anticipated ramp up when this passes over they are encouraging us to take time off now so seeing as I have a metric **** ton of vacation time I have been taking Mondays off and this week and next taking 3 days off. So here is what I have been up to with m y limited time off.

    cleaned up the pond so it looks nice again.
    Cleaned up the yard so summertime maintenance will be easier.
    In the process of building a chicken coop.
    redoing the dirt area around the drainage ditch in front of our house so it is easier to mow and keep up.
    Finished my 5.56 SBR and got it sighted in with the suppressor.
    Spent a bunch of time playing with the kids seeing as it has been so nice outside.
    BBQing like a fiend.
     
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