- 41. Re: "Good Enough" but Good Value (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 17:17:24 -0800 (PST)
- HaHa - I can beat that - in our local supermarket they have electric tooth brushes for $4.99 - this includes one brush attached and one spare. Spare brushes are packaged at $5.99 for two. Doh! Derek
- /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00143.html (7,891 bytes)
- 42. Re: sheet metal nibbler (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 12:44:06 -0800 (PST)
- Yes they work, yes they make electric ones. They also make electric shears. But personally I prefer the band saw in vertical position - seems easier, quicker, more accurate and almost inlimited thick
- /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00203.html (7,523 bytes)
- 43. Re: sheet metal nibbler (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 14:41:20 -0800 (PST)
- Agh - I'm talking rubbish. I didn't mean electric shears - I got mixed up between the two types of nibbler - the punch type that rapidly punches out little circles - and the tongue type that cuts out
- /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00205.html (8,084 bytes)
- 44. Re: Lifts (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 15:39:51 -0700 (PDT)
- The specs on the web page you reference state - - "Minimum pad height 4"/102mm" Isn't that the minimum height of the steel arms (and pads) that need to go under the vehicle before lifting? I don't t
- /html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00083.html (8,579 bytes)
- 45. Re: Squeeze Bottle (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 05:49:26 -0700 (PDT)
- Sounds like an interesting way to get rid of the used brake fluid too!! the engine. Let the engine idle and suck out the brake/clutch fluid. /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox
- /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00045.html (7,420 bytes)
- 46. Re: Parts Washers (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 13:20:22 -0700 (PDT)
- 1 - old stainless sink (whatever size you want) 2 - plastic bucket with lid 3 - small water pump (as used for indoor fountains etc) 4 - couple of feet of plastic tube 5 - sink drain extending almost
- /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00094.html (7,718 bytes)
- 47. Re: Varsol (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:06:51 -0700 (PDT)
- I do NOT use a normal parts washer with hinged lid and open reservoir. My reservoir is a closed tank under the bench. And I just happen to use a glove on my left hand to avoid any potential skin pro
- /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00097.html (6,879 bytes)
- 48. Battery Life (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 19:42:38 -0700 (PDT)
- Any battery experts out there? Is my race car battery about to give up? It's a Hawker Energy SBS-30 (Sealed Battery System) now about 3 years old. Has always been trickle charged with a "battery tend
- /html/shop-talk/2003-06/msg00048.html (8,991 bytes)
- 49. RE: Battery Life (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 18:25:29 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks to all who replied. Summary below. Lead/acid batteries do not have memory (only NiCads). Discharging lead/acid batteries below 9V or so is bad and will reduce ability to fully recharge - may s
- /html/shop-talk/2003-06/msg00056.html (8,074 bytes)
- 50. Re: Building an overhead hoist frame (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 16:56:24 -0700 (PDT)
- You don't need plans - just some four 2x4's, slotted angle and big shelf brackets for the corners, four casters, few lag bolts and carriage bolts and Bob's your uncle. Much more space efficient and
- /html/shop-talk/2003-04/msg00118.html (7,100 bytes)
- 51. Re: Tool chest casters (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 15:40:35 -0700 (PDT)
- Solution 1 - sweep the shop floor more often Solution 2 - polyurethane casters, they won't flat spot. Derek /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.t
- /html/shop-talk/2003-04/msg00146.html (8,429 bytes)
- 52. Breaking off a tap?! (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 07:33:24 -0800 (PST)
- I recently needed a half inch deep 10-32 tapped hole in the head end of an 7/16 Allen bolt. The tapping would start OK (the inside of an Allen bolt isn't all that hard) but at about 3/8 deep it would
- /html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00030.html (8,988 bytes)
- 53. Re: What kind of screw is this? (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 19:26:40 -0800 (PST)
- That is the well known "SU Carburetor bet they'll wonder what hell this is in a few years time" screw head. I've copied the vintage race list. Someone there may know. Derek . /// unsubscribe/change a
- /html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00038.html (9,077 bytes)
- 54. RE: Dremel (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 05:42:48 -0800 (PST)
- Talking of Dremel does anyone know a decent priced source for fiberglass reinforced cutoff discs to use an a Dremel? Their non-reinforced ones shatter when I look at them and their reinforced ones co
- /html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00047.html (6,784 bytes)
- 55. Re: slightly OT: hitch ball ? (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 17:34:29 -0800 (PST)
- I never thought of that. I just rely on the label to tell me what sort of grease it is. . /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/li
- /html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00155.html (8,332 bytes)
- 56. Re: Drill a hole in round tubing? (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:44:18 -0800 (PST)
- You say the hole has wallowed out over the years. Was there no tube welded into the original holes to take the pin? If not I strongly suggest you simply drill the current hole oversize, say 3/8", and
- /html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00049.html (8,187 bytes)
- 57. Re: Furance fixed, thanks (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 15:58:49 -0800 (PST)
- After viewing your pix I'm disappointed - with your ingenuity you should be able to get at least 2 more, maybe 3 more, cars in there. What happened to your infamous upward sloping garage door rails?
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00005.html (7,638 bytes)
- 58. Re: Drill Doctor Testimonial (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 13:06:44 -0800 (PST)
- Hey - it works with butter - so why not with steel? Just have to press harder - right? Derek /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00033.html (7,034 bytes)
- 59. RE: Bob Villa (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 13:19:32 -0800 (PST)
- But you've got to remember that the Bob Villa show is NOT for people who do house renovations - only for people who like watching TV programs about house renovations . . . . . /// unsubscribe/change
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00070.html (6,684 bytes)
- 60. Re: Trailer Floor Coverings (score: 1)
- Author: Derek <dereklola@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 12:02:51 -0800 (PST)
- Only one answer in my book - roll on some floor paint - normal interior floor paint (no need for epoxy) - one thin-ish coat to soak into the plywood, then a thicker coat. You can still see the wood g
- /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00018.html (8,171 bytes)
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