Wheel weight install day here

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,313]

  Started prepping the 308 for “possible” winter duty. 
  This year it’s getting 25# inside weights and 50# outside weights. I don’t like mowing with all that weight so here’s how I mount em up so that the inside and outside weights are separate and in the spring I can easily remove the outside weights while leaving the inside weights installed.

  I don’t think weights need all 4 holes used to stay put. All mine are held on with two bolts and have never been a problem. 

  Use two holes and short bolts to mount the inside weights. Then use the opposite 2 holes and longer all-thread to mount up the outside weights. When ya want the outsides off its just two bolts and they’re off and the inside weights stay right where they are.

  Not exactly rocket science, but years ago when I first mounted up double weights I didn’t do that and it’s a major pain to install and uninstall the weights. 

  In my case the long bolts needed to be 9.5”, prepped up 4 setups for mounting once I get some paint on the weights. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

[squonk 41,040]

You painted the weights. Now you have to paint everything else! 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,313]

25 minutes ago, squonk said:

You painted the weights. Now you have to paint everything else! 

Nope! My painting skills are terrible

 

FYI…that wasn’t another piece of advice from you was it?? I can’t afford much more at $25 a pop 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,313]

Outside weights getting prepped on the painting pallet pile  (Regal Red) 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297]

Skunky meant $0.25 , just keep on asking questions. Is that a baby porta band or an electric hack saw ?

[squonk 41,040]

1 minute ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Skunky meant $0.25 , just keep on asking questions. Is that a baby porta band or an electric hack saw ?

That reminds me to send you a bill! 

[squonk 41,040]

5 minutes ago, Sparky said:

Outside weights getting prepped on the painting pallet pile  (Regal Red) 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Painting everything else was a freebie. I put 2 coats of Chrystal Clear over the Regal Red. That's another $25 

 

Edited October 8, 2022 by squonk

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,313]

4 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

Skunky meant $0.25 , just keep on asking questions. Is that a baby porta band or an electric hack saw ?

  It’s a Milwaukee portable bandsaw. Super handy!! 
  A small electrical shop was closing up near me and all his stuff was up for sale. This bandsaw had seen almost no work, nearly mint condition.  
  But nobody wanted it because it wasn’t cordless, so when I showed interest he said $80 and it’s yours. Couldnt say no to that plus it had a brand new spare blade and the plastic carry case. In my garage I’m never more that 10’ from an outlet so it’s perfect for me. 
 It’s like $299 for a brand new one. 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297]

17 minutes ago, squonk said:

That reminds me to send you a bill! 

Bill away , I pay in pennies when I see you. He he

[stevasaurus 22,712]

With all of the knowledge that @squonk contributes to this site, plus his knowledge of NAPA, NAPA, NAPA KNOW HOW & part numbers, he should be considered for "Life Time" membership.  

[squonk 41,040]

45 minutes ago, stevasaurus said:

With all of the knowledge that @squonk contributes to this site, plus his knowledge of NAPA, NAPA, NAPA KNOW HOW & part numbers, he should be considered for "Life Time" membership.  

Don't forget  "Heckling from the back!" 

[Handy Don 12,177]

6 hours ago, Sparky said:

  It’s a Milwaukee portable bandsaw. Super handy!! 
  A small electrical shop was closing up near me and all his stuff was up for sale. This bandsaw had seen almost no work, nearly mint condition.  
  But nobody wanted it because it wasn’t cordless, so when I showed interest he said $80 and it’s yours. Couldnt say no to that plus it had a brand new spare blade and the plastic carry case. In my garage I’m never more that 10’ from an outlet so it’s perfect for me. 
 It’s like $299 for a brand new one. 

You'll get a lot of great use out of that. I have the M12 cordless model and it is, indeed, a sweet sweet tool. Only had to pull out the hacksaw once since getting it (very tight clearance situation).

Edited October 9, 2022 by Handy Don

[Jeff-C175 7,199]

Does it matter which way the hooks go?  I was always told that they go the other way...  yes?  no?

 

 

[Handy Don 12,177]

38 minutes ago, Jeff-C175 said:

Does it matter which way the hooks go?  I was always told that they go the other way...  yes?  no?

 

I, too, do outward. The way I was shown. I figured the sharp edges of the hooks shouldn't touch the tire?

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,313]

36 minutes ago, Handy Don said:

I, too, do outward. The way I was shown. I figured the sharp edges of the hooks shouldn't touch the tire?

That makes sense and that’s how I always mount em. 
  The mounted chains in the pic were on the machine when I bought it.