- 61. Re: washing shop towels (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 09:37:25 -0400 (EDT)
- << I've been going through a lot of red shop towels lately working on my Midget and my Mini. I've been washing them per the instructions: warm water, mild detergent, no bleach. Problem is, there is s
- /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00051.html (7,270 bytes)
- 62. Re: Hydrofluoric Acid (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 6 Feb 1997 10:38:22 -0500 (EST)
- I think it is used to eat the brake dust (metalic type pads). Les.
- /html/shop-talk/1997-02/msg00017.html (7,037 bytes)
- 63. Re: Sun Equipment (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 09:30:59 -0500 (EST)
- << Fellow Emission Makers... I have recently come into possesion of an older smog machine and need to be able to get the thing up and runnin. Is there a Sun rep on this list by any chance ? I have an
- /html/shop-talk/1997-02/msg00043.html (7,341 bytes)
- 64. Re: Radiant Heat in shop floor (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 12:10:35 -0400
- << They do use antifreeze and the concrete on my garage floor in standard concrete. Works great! Kim >> Thanks for the answer. How long does it take to warm up the space? or do you keep the heat on a
- /html/shop-talk/1996-10/msg00000.html (5,965 bytes)
- 65. Re: Shop Presses (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 09:40:51 -0500
- << Do I need a 45 ton unit? Or can I get by with a 20 ton unit? What about the working range? Anyone have any problems with the lower end of the working range? (like the ones rated 8.5" Minimum.) I w
- /html/shop-talk/1996-10/msg00037.html (7,689 bytes)
- 66. Re: Oven Cleaner (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 12:29:43 -0400
- << But I have yet to find anything that degreases engines better than oven cleaner. Haven't tried it on aluminum heads though. Anyone got anything better? >> Do you "pre-heat"the engine before useing
- /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00033.html (7,057 bytes)
- 67. Re: Radiant Heat in shop floor (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Sep 1996 12:14:39 -0400
- The systems today are far superior than what was used in the 50's. The advantage would be you could concentrate the heat where you work. The down side is, what about freezing? I am not sure they have
- /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00064.html (7,950 bytes)
- 68. Re: Automotive vs. Industrial Air Hose Fittings (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:09:27 EDT
- One distinction, though, to connect the Tru-Flate fittings, you must first pull back the collar while forcing the fitting together. This can be harder to do with one hand than the "push-to-lock" Indu
- /html/shop-talk/2006-04/msg00053.html (7,900 bytes)
- 69. Re: Automatic Pool Cleaners (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 08:41:07 EDT
- I used a Kreepy Krauly for many years in my in ground. Set the filter on a timer and let it run under the solar cover. I had a problem when I upgraded my pump. It started sucking the patches I had on
- /html/shop-talk/2006-04/msg00089.html (7,303 bytes)
- 70. Tape. (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:26:40 EDT
- Used some of that "Gorilla Tape" _http://www.gorillatape.com/home.htm_ (http://www.gorillatape.com/home.htm) this weekend. Good stuff, very sticky. I think I found it at Home Depot. Les apexautoeng.c
- /html/shop-talk/2006-06/msg00021.html (5,890 bytes)
- 71. Re: Frozen Lug nuts (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:19:14 EDT
- I agree. Car on the ground with E-brake on. Howdy, I've never yet met a lug stud that wouldn't snap with a long cheater bar. If its the stud->nut interface that's frozen, use an impact socket (or at
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00028.html (8,867 bytes)
- 72. Re: Staining a deck (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:54:43 EDT
- Can anyone confirm the fact that Trex gets very hot in the sun (too hot to walk on) or is this just not true? I hadn't thought about the end-of-life story in this case, but that is a good point as we
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00038.html (7,365 bytes)
- 73. Re: Frozen Lug nuts - Actually use Kroil instead of PB Blaster (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 17:28:04 EDT
- Got mine 2 weeks ago (along with a free can). Works great. On the chisel gun, also works great, but if the lug nut is recessed into an alloy wheel, you can do a lot of damage. :( Doesn't hurt to put
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00042.html (7,559 bytes)
- 74. Re: Air line piping (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 10:34:39 EST
- My HD will cut and thread the pipe for free. I have one of these, and it works OK for 1/2" pipe, sort of OK for 3/4" pipe, and I've never tried anything bigger. Don't forget you also need a big vise
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00114.html (8,177 bytes)
- 75. Re: Best way to store small engine (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:55:43 EST
- Les. apexautoeng.com
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00266.html (7,014 bytes)
- 76. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:00:10 EST
- FWIW, alignment racks don't usually use 4 post lifts either. It's usually a dedicated ramp type lift with no posts. I use a 2 post lift with tables for alignments and cross weights. Best of both worl
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00008.html (7,878 bytes)
- 77. Re: how to remove rust from inside old gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 18 May 2007 13:15:21 EDT
- OK, One reason for not having a pit. :) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwinxoFoMrk&mode=related&search_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwinxoFoMrk&mode=related&search) = Les apexautoeng.com
- /html/shop-talk/2007-05/msg00052.html (7,587 bytes)
- 78. Re: best air wrench (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:43:59 EDT
- I use the IR 2135Ti on a daily basis. IMO if you want the best all around gun, this is it. I am thinking about the IR Thundergun but see they now have a "Titanium" model for about $70 more. Any exper
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00004.html (6,922 bytes)
- 79. Re: [Shop-talk] Garage paint/Clear over epoxy? (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:39:14 EDT
- The more coats you have over the non skid, the less non skid it is. You could put the non skid in the final coat only, for max effect. If I want more shine or protection can I use a clear finish over
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00103.html (6,531 bytes)
- 80. Re: [Shop-talk] removing studs quickly (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:19:46 EDT
- I've used an impact by holding my hand around the stud remover to dampen the An air ratchet works much better. Les. I need to strip a dozen aluminum heads for the scrap drive. I use a socket style st
- /html/shop-talk/2007-08/msg00112.html (7,310 bytes)
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