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I forgot to mention that I store the solder station to make use of the work bench for other projects. The Hakko FX-888DX is great and heats up fast.

Used vacuum hose to replace the broken section.

Replaced the handle on a Yard-Man mower. Made by MTD, and replaced with genuine MTD parts from MTDparts.com. Very good site with drawings to identify parts.

The Hakko FX-888DX is great except for one thing. I wanted the blue and yellow iron stand and the FX-888DX comes with silver.

3rd version of a “Mouse Code” to interface a Morse code key or keyer to the left click of a mouse. Allows a key to be used instead of a mouse click to practice Morse code online. This was the first set to go into their own boxes.

I’m not a pro but I’ve collected a few Klein tools. I have nothing bad to say about the brand. I’ve had some defective Klein tools and returned forever or swapped them. The flush cutters did not make the cut, and I’m sticking with the $4 cutters from Harbor Freight for now. Seems I got a bad pair and it sent my defective tool anxiety through the roof.

Fun little kit I got as a Fathers Day gift. I didn’t talk in this video but I played a bit o mandolin for the soundtrack. Kansas City Kitty.

I confess I’m not a mechanic. Had ignition lock cylinder problems. Join me as I replace it on a hot afternoon.

Dual input modification to connect keys or keyers as a USB mouse to do Morse code on the computer. Ham Radio Solutions VBand or any other site that lets you key with mouse buttons. $5 worth of thrift store parts.

$10 LED hourglass that gave me an opportunity to solder surface mount ICs for the first time. I wanted practice and actually needed a timer. This takes care of both!

Accidentally uploaded wrong version of the video previously. This is the concise version.

Putikeeg Mini CW Key - Mini Mods

I’m not the first to do it but it’s an affordable way to use a straight key or paddle/keyer when doing Morse online at Ham Solutions on VBand, or at lcwo.net. Goodwill has plenty of orphaned mice to make this an affordable option.

MX-K2 CW Keyer - $10 Bargain!

2012 Town & Country - Oil Pressure Sensor

Ye Olde Trampoline

Multimeter Soldered Fuse Replacement

Trailer LED Turn Signal Fixed - For Free

Cable Repair and Fatherhood Reflections

TP-Link Deco M5 - Love, Hate but Love

PL-259 With Center Pin Crimp - Test

Coax Crimping for the Frugal Ham

Powerwerx SS-30DV Mounting Bracket Install

Battery Box - Deep Cycle with Powerpoles

Town and Country - Replace Third Brake Light

Goodwill Treasure! - Lyon Practice Amp

Playing along with live music nearby

Revolutionary New Product!

Does The Mandolin Sea Shanty?