- 1. [Shop-talk] Plasma cutters (score: 197)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:24:35 -0600
- A plasma cutter is really handy. They are easy to use with a very short learning curve. The metal cut gets hot, but not nearly as hot as cutting with a gas torch. I have used a wooden yard stick and
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00262.html (11,324 bytes)
- 2. [Shop-talk] quiet compressor (score: 197)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:26:38 +0000
- Take a look at the Iwata air compressors made for air brushes. They are very quiet and durable and come in a wide variety of sizes. Gil Fuqua Nashville Hi. I need a compressor for work that will be u
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00515.html (10,540 bytes)
- 3. [Shop-talk] Parts solvent (score: 197)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:24:42 +0000
- I posted a few pictures of my parts washer at: http://gilfuqua.smugmug.com/Other/Parts-Washer-Filter/18154196_g8BThr#1394114 085_Nr2nCLx One shows the filter installation and another the stainless st
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00291.html (12,116 bytes)
- 4. [Shop-talk] getting a lift out of a truck. (score: 197)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:26:08 +0000
- I used a similar technique to that described below, yet I substituted a wheel dolly (car roller) under the lift package to move it about. I had one dolly under each end of the lift package and was ab
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00184.html (9,447 bytes)
- 5. [Shop-talk] getting a lift out of a truck. (score: 197)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:51:41 +0000
- They usually hear me scream when I measure once, and cut twice. Oh well.......... In your garage no one can hear you scream _______________________________________________ Shop-talk at autox.team.net
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00189.html (11,788 bytes)
- 6. [Shop-talk] buffing wheels (score: 197)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2012 20:05:47 +0000
- I have owned the same buffer for years and have polished a lot of brass and copper on old cars. Buffing wheels come in a lot of variations but would suggest you consider the wide ones (over 1" thick)
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00016.html (10,927 bytes)
- 7. [Shop-talk] 220V extension cord with breaker (score: 185)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:02:55 -0500
- I recently purchased a 220v band saw for my shop that has a 30 amp plug. My shop has plenty of 220v outlets, but they are all wired to 50 amp plugs and protected by 50 amp breakers. The 50 amp circui
- /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00330.html (9,409 bytes)
- 8. [Shop-talk] setting up compressed air lines (score: 185)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Tue, 3 May 2011 13:13:37 +0000
- One of the recommendations from Tip is to make a complete loop of pipe around your shop. This has two advantages. 1) you get uniform pressure around the whole loop, and 2) it allows you to tip one co
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00264.html (9,148 bytes)
- 9. [Shop-talk] Parts solvent (score: 185)
- Author: Gil.Fuqua at cci-ir.com (Gil Fuqua)
- Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:11 +0000
- Check with a local supplier for a 'high flash point' solvent. The higher flash point adds a measure of protection but you should always close the top on your parts washer when you are not using it. I
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00281.html (10,342 bytes)
- 10. RE: tractors (score: 13)
- Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 16:12:24 -0500
- I had a similar set up and bought several tractors over the years. My last one was a 50hp Kubota...by far the best tractor I ever owned. It was more powerful, easier to operate and maintain than a Jo
- /html/shop-talk/2002-09/msg00047.html (10,019 bytes)
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