My new job doesn't start until Aug 3rd and im using that time to restore some old vintage stereo units. - 1974 Concord CR-250 Stereo Receiver (pictured) backlog: - 1989 Onkyo TX-840 Quartz Synthesized Tuner Amplifier AV Receiver - 1994 Technics RS-TR373 Dual Cassette Deck Auto Reverse - 1989 Pioneer SX-1700 AM/FM Stereo Receiver w/ 5-Band Equalizer, - 1990 Vintage Pioneer VSX-5600 Audio Video Stereo Receiver - 1986 Pioneer CT-1280WR Stereo Double Cassette Deck Took me a whole 5 mins to learn how to solder. Garage is where you shop it.

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Redug the firepit again to make the top of the rim flat and parallel to the ground. Had to get the cold air intake pipe deeper to go under the buried barrel. Best version to date, super deep and the ground holds the heat. Gonna be toasty later even tho itll be in the 30s

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i love it when there's no need of sealant/adhesive/screw/drilling

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Waiting for parts

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I made a deck.

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We cut the oak for these shelves, sealed them, and I installed them today. Also DIYed a very ugly but efficient hidden outlet lol

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Me, after my fifth trip to the hardware store: “I bet you’re getting sick of seeing me, huh?” The cashier:

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Great news, everyone. Like many of you, I’ve been saving leftover plumbing parts for years. Today, I was able to make use of a compression ring setup I’ve had since I last replaced a bathroom faucet.

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Sugar maple herb stripper Finished in food grade avocado oil

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The back half of a granite monument shop I visited today. Third generation owner. The building was used in the lumber industry before that. There was an even beefier gantry up front. I snapped a pic because the light was good.

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The urge to buy an enormous granite surface plate on marketplace

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internet-connected bit organizer

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Last night I used the butt of my reciprocating saw to set a piece of flagstone.

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oof this is the stuff of dreams https://www.carbody.com/product/classic-car/toyota-parts-1/

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I stooped this Klein electricians padded tool belt this summer because it was brand new. And free. I didn’t anticipate having the opportunity to use it at the time but im super glad I found it. It’s so comfortable. Like more comfortable than not wearing one. Padding and support 🤌🏼

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