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281. Re: [Shop-talk] a question on portable air tanks (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:09:41 -0700
I believe they do have a lifespan, but it's not accurately measured in months. So the manufacturer is mostly CYA, by estimating the shortest possible lifespan. I still use a tank that is over 30 yea
/html/shop-talk/2008-04/msg00116.html (7,857 bytes)

282. Re: [Shop-talk] a question on portable air tanks (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 07:22:13 -0700
I took a somewhat simpler (tho not as effective) approach : http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46788 Randall _______________________________________________ Support Tea
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00007.html (7,628 bytes)

283. Re: [Shop-talk] car ramps (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 11:41:36 -0700
Or a high car, for that matter. I even considered nailing the ## things to the floor ! And they've generally been useless for rear wheels, at least for every vehicle I've owned. The only ones with e
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00014.html (8,184 bytes)

284. Re: [Shop-talk] briggs&stratton help (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 22:05:06 -0700
I'm no expert, John, but I'd sure want to try spinning the motor with the plug out, but connected to the wire and touching the cylinder head; to see if there is a spark. Went through something simil
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00027.html (7,666 bytes)

285. Re: [Shop-talk] Head studs (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 04:41:55 -0700
Can't comment on what others meant, but IMO anti-seize on the shaft is a good idea. Especially if the head is a different metal than the stud (which likely isn't the case for John). Randall ________
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00077.html (8,050 bytes)

286. Re: [Shop-talk] Reciprocating saw recommendations (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:55:08 -0700
Unless of course your contractor pinches it and then skips town. Sure glad he only got a cheap HF knock-off. Randall _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00103.html (7,379 bytes)

287. Re: [Shop-talk] 18v battery dead? Reviveable? (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 09:08:26 -0700
My Ryobi charger is like that. To work around it, put a little charge into the battery some other way. If you can figure out which terminal is which, an ordinary 12v automotive trickle charger will
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00148.html (7,963 bytes)

288. Re: [Shop-talk] Did we ever come to a conclusion about (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:19:42 -0700
Went through this same question myself just a few days ago. What I found were new 'clone' battery packs to fit my old Ryobi drill, even though the Ryobi no longer offers them. A pair of higher capac
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00151.html (8,497 bytes)

289. Re: [Shop-talk] Did we ever come to a conclusion about (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:05:15 -0700
Oops, you're quite right, David. The rechargeable ones are NiMH; the lithium-iron (not lithium-ion) AA cells I tried were disposables rather than rechargeable. My apologies to all for the misinforma
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00153.html (7,781 bytes)

290. Re: [Shop-talk] Tractor wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 19:53:05 -0700
Even with power steering, they still had the extreme camber (at least the ones with two front wheels, some only had one wheel). For all the reasons that Tony explained, but primarily I believe to ge
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00161.html (7,146 bytes)

291. Re: [Shop-talk] home plating kits (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 20:05:06 -0700
Could be done, but you'll need to add to it; including filter capacitors and some way to control the voltage. Yeah, but unless you are planning on doing fairly large objects, it's probably going to
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00175.html (7,657 bytes)

292. Re: [Shop-talk] home plating kits (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 11:05:35 -0700
Aw c'mon Mike. Think of it as a new programming language, only much, much simpler. Randall - who still writes in C <G> _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.tea
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00179.html (8,121 bytes)

293. Re: [Shop-talk] DC power supplay for home plating (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 10:39:17 -0700
Apparently Radio Shack no longer carries anything resembling a variable bench power supply. But I do see several fixed "battery eliminator" type power supplies that could be used, if you add some me
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00185.html (7,449 bytes)

294. Re: [Shop-talk] home plating kits (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 11:03:43 -0700
I agree about the electronic regulation. But since current density plays a part in the quality of the plating (particularly chrome plating), it's important to get the current density reasonably cons
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00186.html (8,945 bytes)

295. Re: [Shop-talk] cheap ni-cad packs for tools (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 12:57:25 -0700
How do the current ratings compare ? Also, will the HF cells take a fast charge ? Randall _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Shop-talk m
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00222.html (7,235 bytes)

296. Re: [Shop-talk] Pressure washers (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:53:26 -0700
I've likewise been happy with the Excel brand unit I've had for about 5 years now. The pump seals have started leaking a little (likely a result of my trying to feed it hot water) but otherwise it w
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00224.html (7,865 bytes)

297. Re: [Shop-talk] Pressure washers (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 20:43:58 -0700
Just like any good tool, it takes a bit of care to not damage things. But yes, it's quite doable. The trick is to get a fan-type nozzle and not get it too close to anything that is fragile. Painted
/html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00241.html (8,103 bytes)

298. Re: [Shop-talk] pvc unions? (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:30:41 -0700
Hmm, I guess they quit carrying them in the larger sizes. Home Depot used to have both socket weld and compression unions for PVC in 2"; but 1.5" is the biggest I see on their web site. But MMC has
/html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00003.html (9,213 bytes)

299. Re: [Shop-talk] pvc unions? (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:37:42 -0700
Forgot to add, I really like the compression unions IF you've got enough room for them. They tolerate a small amount of angular misalignment, as well as several inches along-axis. But you'll need a
/html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00004.html (8,455 bytes)

300. Re: [Shop-talk] pvc unions? (score: 1)
Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:56:41 -0700
Well, if you consider 30+ psi to be "only a few pounds". Truck radiators also usually lack free chlorine, while I have to take my pool up to 3ppm at least twice a year or so. Chlorine is incredibly
/html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00011.html (8,269 bytes)

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