Mike attempts

My videos are attempts to build, repair, fabricate, and implement to save time and money. The main focus will be my tractor, vehicles, tools, and projects around the house.

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Feb 07, 2026

Repairing Another Septic Leach Field Root Blockage

Another one of my leach field lines is clogged with roots which is causing water to backflow into the distribution box. 3 years ago, I made a video ( https://youtu.be/bUlRKPmNkFk ) removing a root blockage from one of the other pipes. I have an idea to save time by using a metal detector to locate the spot to dig. See links below for the parts and tools I used:Caulking Gun (Extreme Duty):https://a

Removing Toolbox Drawer Locks

I picked up a US General 5-Drawer mechanics cart (70698) and a US General 4-Drawer tech cart (59572) but I don't like all the locks, they take up space and slow me down. I understand the need for drawer locks in a professional setting but they're an unnecessary inconvenience for a home garage. This should work for any toolbox brand that uses the same method for locking the drawers. The great thing

Replacing Cells in Power Tool Battery Packs

After rebalancing the cells in two old Milwaukee M18 battery packs, one is already down to 3 bars after the first recharge while the other won't hold a charge at all. I figured this would be a good opportunity to compare soldering against spot welding when rebuilding the packs with new Samsung lithium-ion cells. This procedure for replacing the lithium-ion cells in power tool battery packs will wo

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