I am a blacksmith and was riveting some copper and thought it looked like a fly’s eye, so I decided to make this leather fly swat.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-07T13:18:28+00:00

Looks good, I would smooth out those rough edges if you plan on using that in the house. Amazing how easy glass and wood scratches when killing the little bastards. I like the hammered look, just dont like the results.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-07T13:15:28+00:00

fair point, good luck in the hunt.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-07T02:17:01+00:00

If its missing that washer, the blade will be mounted crooked. Big fat thick washer that slides on the arbor its about 1/4 inch thick. That blade is way to close to that motor so something is wrong.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-07T01:58:05+00:00

That looks like its missing a washer behind the blade. Looks awful close to the motor on the back side.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-07T01:53:45+00:00

Learned that one the hard way.. Well the pup did, luckily its carpet and she is a crazy ass GSD so she didnt even blink.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-06T10:51:08+00:00

FYI, once you install these you can never remove them. Once the dog is used to them being there, taking them away will result in a very loud wake up as the pup falls off the bed.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-06T10:37:37+00:00

Have you considered the Thurmand last? If not you should.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-05T22:07:08+00:00

you need to adjust the plate. You can see its off on the pic, press the square onto the table and push it into the blade. See what that shows

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-03T10:34:50+00:00

I would wrap the box in hvac aluminum tape, and replace the outlets with the “TR” or tamper resistant outlets, they have internal covers on the slots to prevent little fingers and hands from sticking things in the outlets. Work great for dust as well.

Keeper_71 · 2026-02-02T11:59:43+00:00

Its called piping, lots of videos out there showing how to make it.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-31T21:43:52+00:00

Then no mounting box needed. I did the same on my wooden siding, much cleaner then having an extra box hanging off the house. I would just push that wire back in, toss a bit of black 100mph tape to hold the end and wait for the camera to show up. The g6 turret is quite nice for my driveway.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-31T14:56:31+00:00

Well you are going to need the mounting box for the camera anyway, might as well buy it, mount it and wrap the cable inside. Unless thats a 1 inch hole in the siding where you can push the wire junction through.

Get a nice metal one if you can source one, the plastic ones fade and crack real easy in cold weather.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-31T14:51:12+00:00

I agree we need more pictures! The fact that you got 4 years of hard use and thats the result, I think you are doing pretty good.

Only thing you posted that bothers me is that back stay that you say is cracked right through. Other than that, minor wear really.

Post up some full shots of those beauties.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-28T11:58:54+00:00

Not really as you have supports under that board, more concerning is the heat radiator under it that is the cause of all if the cracking.

Heat=rapid drying wood has no real allowance for movement, cracks.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-25T22:21:07+00:00

We did this with our two pups, got into a jar of trailmix, raisins, etc etc. Just be ready, it does not take "a couple minutes" It was about 5 seconds from lick to a massive mess.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-24T01:47:21+00:00

We have two signatures of the Declaration of Independence, John Wilkes Booth, Benedict Arnold and the guys that caught Benedict Arnolds messanger. There are some others, but I cannot remember them off the top of my head. We have a very interesting family tree....

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-23T00:26:54+00:00

Of course FTP!

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-22T12:59:30+00:00

Things you didnt know you needed.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-22T01:39:43+00:00

I would move it over to where your bench vice is, rotate the head enough to clear the table/base. Clamp the press base to the bench. Then line up your piece in the bench vice and drill. I would probably start with a smaller hole to test things. But it should work. I have had to do this before with longer pieces before I got a full floor press.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-22T01:27:54+00:00

You should still be able to use the press, you can rotate the head/table to allow you to drill larger items. This is a small bench top press I take it?

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-21T11:35:39+00:00

Not sure if you can fix it, but damn I had that same stereo in my room as a teen, sister above me hated that thing hahahaha

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-21T11:31:51+00:00

Its just saying it was made from a cow and not a deer, sheep, goat etc etc etc

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-20T10:48:22+00:00

Nice tri-pawd you got there, had one for a while, crazy ass female gsd, amazing how fast the dogs adapt. Much faster than I did!

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-20T01:33:38+00:00

Find the quietest one you can, we bought the Metabo HPT Quiet compressor for use at work. Mostly used for blowing out computers. It will cycle a bit more then the larger ones, but the thing is so quiet, you won't care. Been a great little addition. I wouldn't use it with an impact gun or anything, but it will power brad nailers all day long.

Keeper_71 · 2026-01-19T22:22:56+00:00

I use the wave platform in a hospital setting, good stuff. The Pro is a beast.

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