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Doorknob Installation - Super Easy steps

A doorknob bought from Unitop or Kaking is as good as  a doorknob from TrueValue or AceHarware only and only if you know how to install it.

Got one from TrueValue - Gaisano Grandmall for only 2 for 249.  and here is how to install one like a pro:)


Install the Latch Assembly first.

Install the Exterior knob first but take a look at the first picture just to give you an idea how the 2 attaches with one another.

Screw on the mounting place to the interion knob.

Install the rose or the plate that covers the mounting plate, see to it this gap aligns to the notch

Then install the Interior knob and that's it! Have a great day :)

DIY - Grease Nipple installation

Considering that  I have an old bike, I always try to research about ways as to how to prolong its life. One time when I was cleaning the bike I discovered that there was this grease nipple on the axle part of the swing-arm. I tried researching about it and found out its use. That didn't stop me there, I also found out that this can also be applied to the head tube.

I then tried it on my bike and here is how I did it! We only need the following:

Drill bit 5mm - a better version found in Amazon. 2 in 1 drill bit and handtap

handtaps 6mm

grease nipple 6mm

Here are the steps.

First I located a part on the head tube that I can access easily. I then drilled a hole using the smallest drill bit that I have. Then I used the 5mm drill bit in preparation for the hand tap.

Then I used the hand taps. If you notice the 3 hand taps that I have doesn't have the same threads. Since we want to somehow make the nipple self locking as possible we will use the hand tap that doesn't have a uniform threads. I hope you understand what I mean.



When using the taps, make sure that you lubricate when drilling. And of course we turn it clockwise. Take note that in-order to achieve a nice thread, as much as possible align the taps 90' i reference to the point of entry. Its a good idea too to use some sort of lubrication when thread ie. WD40 or the old trusy singer oil.

Now after threading has completed then we slowly take the tap out by turning it the opposite direction. Then we install the grease nipple.

After which, I then headed to the nearest gas station to get some grease pumped into the grease nipple.



2-3 pumps will do. Just check until grease would come-out from the top and bottom part of your bikes head tube.

Project Cost:

Grease - 10php x 3 pumps

grease nipple - 10 php ! PYEZA





binukidcooking - Cheesy Pasta Pesto

Ingredients:

250 grams spaghetti

Cheesy pasta pesto sauce by Clara Olè

Garlic

1 can Tuna

Olives - optional

Oil - olive oil if available

Cook pasta - aldente'

Drain but do not follow what your mom told you to run it through cold water.  

Saute' garlic in oil; add tuna without the can;) and olives. Cook for a few minutes then add the set aside spaghetti. Toss with the Clara Olè Cheesy Pesto Pasta Sauce and serve. Add Parmesan cheese if available. 

In my case since i had some leftover siomai, added it aftr re-heating.

Enjoy! Took me less than 15 minutes including pasta cooking with my crazy auto-1 minute shutdown induction cooker.

Rubber Bushing Maker

Just want to give this old man recognition for helping me out everytime I needed his expertise. He has been providing me with hassle free job in fixing underchasis bushing related issues.

His shop is along National Hi-way right across GoodWill Milling. Here is a picture of his spot.

He's been here for quite some time already. You can see his stash of bushing guides inside his home/shed. 

I have not really asked what his real name was but I call him "Manoy". He specializes in creating bushings and anything that has something to do with hard rubber. These rubbers are not from jeeps or even from SUV's but these are from tractors. Just imagine the process of just getting a slice from those huge rubber doughnuts.

What fascinates me everytime I come by is how he lays the pattern of the original to the raw rubber a chunk of the harvested rubber that is. After which he slowly cuts slices of rubber until it gets into shape.

So after a few chit chat, I then received my handmade rubber bushing. Sweet!

BEFORE

AFTER

Thanks for Watching!

Cleaning Kia Sportage Turbo Intercooler and Intro about Oil Catch Can

I have been doing hands-on stuff to our workhorse 1998 Kia GrandSportage. Earlier this year the car had undergone a complete overhaul. Everything was cleaned but I noticed that the Turbo Intercooler wasn't. So did my research as to how to do this; if its safe and what not. Then I saw this video from Youtube where this fellow pinoy made baklas his Ford Everest Turbo Intercooler. So I thought if he did it to his 2-3 year old car then it should be safe for me to do it on my old friend.


While researching about other safe stuff I can do on the car, I came across Oil Catch Can. So what is Oil Catch Can? Its a device attached from the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) that takes the excess oil released together by the released pressure from the engine.


So why bring up Oil Catch Can topic, I am not entirely sure but I see something the functions as an oil catch can but the outlet where its coming from doesn't seem to look like as a PCV. Here's the picture:)

yeah.. still looks dirty but I tell you they are already clean at this look!:)

So here are the steps in cleaning the Intercooler.


1. Loosen all hose clamps as illustrated below.

2. and logic will takeover to take other bolts holding down the intercooler in place.

At this point its also a good practice to cover the exposed parts of the turbo and the manifold intake, just to protect it from foreign materials in getting in.
3. Cleaning materials I used were: 1 Liter Gasoline; a can of Carb Cleaner/Engine Cleaner; Joy Dishwashing Detergent; Powder Detergent; paint brush and plenty of water

4. First in cleaning the intercoolet was just to clean it with dishwashing detergent a few times and rinse with running water. Perform this step a few times. You can also try using gasoline at this point then rinse.


5. After doing step 4 a few time; its now time to get rid of the stubborn oil inside. We now spray it with the Carb Cleaner or Engine Cleaner then just let the liquid get into the tubes of the intercooler. Repeat 4 then step 5 again.


6. Clean other parts that is connected to the intercooler. As for this post I have the ones below I also included:

7. We just have to install everything back in. Tighten hose clamps when everything is in place.


8. Goodluck with all the grease in your hands.


Disclaimer:
I am not in anyway to be blame whatever happens to your shirt:)

Where to get PLYWOOD cuttings? Retaso?

You want to build a cabinet, repair a cabinet door, make a small book rack; or make your little girls doll house... but you only need half or even less of the whole plywood sheet! NO PROBLEM... just drop by SUSON Lumber Incorporated!


Located at the heart of Mandaue City!

They have everything that you need from nails to carwash equipments! They have plenty of sales clerk too... This company has evolved over time, I can still remember how this hardware looked like during the 90's:)

they have separate claiming section after orders are placed!


We have plenty of hardwares in Mandaue or Lapu-Lapu but based on my knowledge they are the only one's who can provide wood cuttings in your size/ dimension preference! You only pay 10 php per cutting...


Here is my latest purchase!

A tip before going to the hardware! You have to make sure that you plot the cuttings that you need. But this doesn't apply if you only need a smaller cutting. Its because they base their computation to a minimum cut of 1ftx4ft.. just do the math:)

Here is my example:



You can go to the work area to give the cutter your sizes. In here the cutter is preparing the jig to get 1ftx4ft plywood cuttings:)

good to go cuttings

Hope this helps!