Category Archives: Tools and Machinery

Potato Shaker / Soil Sifter

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Bill

Last year I made a sifter for sifting compost.  It’s just some 2×4’s screwed together with a piece of 1/2″ hardware cloth stapled to one side.  The rectangle is 35 x 27, with the two shorter sides of the rectangle … Continue reading →

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I Accidentally Bought Another Chainsaw

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Bill

Ooops!  I saw a Jonsered CS 2240 on Ebay.  Ever since my 24 year old CS 2050 hasn’t been running well, I’ve wanted another mid size chainsaw.  This 2240 showed up on one of my searches.  There were no bids, … Continue reading →

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Repairing a Harbor Freight Ultrasonic Cleaner

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Bill

A while ago, while repairing my old Jonsered 2050 Turbo chainsaw, I bought a Central Machinery Ultrasonic Cleaner from Harbor Freight. I heard they were really good for cleaning carburetors.

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