I too have a little shampooing device such as the one you are talking about Sajeev & it is INCREDIBLE. I got it from my father upon his passing (It is an older version of some sort) & I use it EVERY SINGLE TIME on my vehicles when I put them up for sale (as well as when I 1st acquire them). NEVER thought I would need one, but wouldn't sell a vehicle now before using it!  ... View more

My Dad was handy at fixing/working on things, as he came from the family farm. But it stopped short at mechanics (although they need that on a farm, he had 6 older brothers). Being a "Professional" man his interest didn't lie there. Hence, I had to learn EVERYTHING (mechanical) on my own. This was DECADES before Utube (unfortunately & not)! If I wanted all the things a young boy like me wanted, well......I was da_ _ well going to have to learn how to do THINGS myself. As others have said, started with bicycles, dirt bikes & go-karts, bigger bikes, then cars, trucks, boats etc. I have always been (and still am) interested in building things, automotive or not.  It is the knowledge/desire to create with your own hands that leads you down the path of life. Whether that be in the garage or house or field! ... View more

6 months ago, I walked into a business just as the guy was getting off the phone with a  tow truck driver. I heard the tail end of his conversation about a truck that HAD to be gone by the end of that day, orders from the community! I asked him about it & found out it was costing him $50 to have it towed. I looked straight at him & told him I would give him $50 cash right then. I said you save another $50 from the tow-truck, you are up $100! He thought for a minute & I pulled out my $ put it in his hand & he called the tow truck right back & cancelled. I towed my new truck (an '01 Silverado LS 4x4 5.3 4L60E G-80 with front clip damaged) home. Later the next day, I stopped in & he thanked me for getting him out of a bind. I told him it was no problem & asked him about the sparkling transmission in the truck. He went white as a ghost, then told me, "Oh I forgot" the owner had (less than 3 months before) had a new re-built GM trans installed. I thanked him!    ... View more

I use ALL (or mostly) of the previously mentioned: Peanut butter jars, old tobacco tins, baby food jars, 1 liter (Canadian eh.....lol) yogurt containers, store bought organizers, etc, etc. But some of my most favourite are wooden drawers from old kitchens (or bedrooms, or wherever) that most people throw out when doing home renovations. They come in a million different shapes, sizes & depths & can be easily cut down (re-shaped) to whatever suits you. Also they are FREE & can be made to stack or attach to wherever you need them.  ... View more

Excellent job Sajeev! Amazing what a little paint & some ingenuity can do! ... View more

I actually began (& finished) a total re-do of my shop. Probably been twenty-five yrs + (for a COMPLETE re-do). In the process, I brought out (& fondled.....lol) some of my oldest bikes I haven't seen in that time! Doing inventory of engines, frames, gasket kits etc. has renewed my enthusiasm! I am now in the planning stages of which project will be the 1st. 2021 WILL be an awesome year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... View more

Sajeev, it is much easier than you think. Most people over-think it. I have been plastic welding for over 40 yrs (out of necessity.... limited funds as a young man, wanting to spend my $ on horsepower as opposed to plastic). All you need is a solder gun (using the "flat blade" attachment). "Stitch" the 2 sides together first (simply push the end of the attachment all the way thru the plastic where the break/crack  line up, then "weld" a bead (just like any other type of welding----pushing attachment into plastic & back out w/o penetrating all the way thru), over top of the seam & use an external plastic source for filler (if needed). Sand & paint as required.  ... View more