- 121. Re: pouring a new concrete garage floor (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:18:03 -0400
- I just went througth this and here is what I found out. (Note, I'm not expert, but this is just the answers I got) My floor is 45' X 55' @ 6" and 4500psi concrete. With Radiant heat. The "fiber flake
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00116.html (10,116 bytes)
- 122. Re: pouring a new concrete garage floor (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:43:18 -0400
- Rush <jdrush@enter.net> wrote... I mean outlets on a post or table. I did it in my shop and I'm sorry I didn't put it more. But in a 2 car garage (I believe that is what this one is) it may be over k
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00125.html (8,150 bytes)
- 123. RE: post hole diggers (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:08:23 -0400
- Tim, you might be able to use a regular auger to dig this depending on how rotted the wood is. If they are not that bad, you might be able to pull them out and use their hole as a starting point. How
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00133.html (7,916 bytes)
- 124. Re: Bad silicone caulk? (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 18:34:22 -0500
- Larry, I once bought a new tube from the store that was expired. I didn't notice the date (it was some weird code.) When I called the manufacture, they were able to read the code and explain that it
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00175.html (7,808 bytes)
- 125. Spray Foam insulation (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 11:16:39 -0400
- I got the latest "TEKSupply" catalog and they have a new product in it. It's a polyurethane spray foam in a large format (14,800' (3/8th bead)) It's called "handifoam". I was wondering if anyone knew
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00015.html (6,707 bytes)
- 126. Gantry Cranes (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 08:56:07 -0400
- Well, I'm at the "moving in" stage of the new shop. I decided to buy a gantry crane for the shop. I found the 1 ton model in Horrible Freight to be the only one that is even remotely affordable. No o
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00044.html (6,746 bytes)
- 127. RE: Gantry Cranes (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 12:18:23 -0400
- I was wondering if there was a place that had a better deal. Also, HF is backordered on these until Oct. And that normally means that they will never have it again! 8>) I think that 1 ton may do me.
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00057.html (7,710 bytes)
- 128. Re: Cordless Phones (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 07:59:52 -0400
- Ok, I'm no expert, but I'll give you my 2 cents about what I know. First off, it seems that we are at a limit of radio commutation via wireless means without licenses. Most wireless devices are using
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00070.html (10,831 bytes)
- 129. Re: Air Chucks and Blow Guns (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 11:28:44 -0400
- Keith writes... I did something similar. I had all my connections standard and then my buddy had another type. So I just made up an adaptor to use his stuff. Works great and I didn't have to spend th
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00078.html (8,673 bytes)
- 130. Shop Update (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 09:46:38 -0400
- OK, so I've gotten my floor poured, insulation blown in and most of my electrical done. One quick question, I checked the archive and I can't find the answer one way or the other. The 2 part epoxy th
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00177.html (7,514 bytes)
- 131. Re: Engine hoist question (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:21:57 -0400
- Tony writes... great Tony, (or someone else) maybe you can help me with a problem. I've got a hydraulic drive lawn tractor (Hustler 275). Recently, the one wheel starts to 'shudder' when it's under a
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00202.html (7,613 bytes)
- 132. Re: HF (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:29:36 -0400
- That is because their "new" catalog is often their "old" cata log with the new sale items on a few extra pages on the front and back. Check it out. When you see the item on the outside cover, it's at
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00093.html (7,847 bytes)
- 133. Re: covenants (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 09:30:24 -0400
- I'm sorry, but I can't see how these laws help people. Point in fact... My buddy's tranny was slipping. We pulled the tranny in the driveway. Then, we needed some parts (we pulled the tranny on Sunda
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00111.html (8,278 bytes)
- 134. Re: gutters (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:17:58 -0400
- I can't image these working that well. In the pics on the website, it shows the water falling straight down the edge of the singles. In real world, it flows a few inches out and I could see it comple
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00159.html (7,558 bytes)
- 135. Hydraulic Hose Crimpers (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:16:45 -0400
- Ok, new tool time... I'm getting tried of losing days when I break a hydraulic hose and have to wait for the local store to open on Tues (they aren't open on weekends) So I started looking into Hydra
- /html/shop-talk/2004-07/msg00020.html (7,798 bytes)
- 136. The Floor is Poured! (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 08:07:30 -0400
- Well, yesterday's rain storm forced a bunch of cancelations and my mason showed up to pour my floor in the shop!!! 2500 sq ft, 6" deep @ 4000psi. I should be able to bring my crawler in there soon!!
- /html/shop-talk/2004-07/msg00067.html (7,516 bytes)
- 137. Sand media for sandblasting. (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 22:23:24 -0400
- Quick question, how do you store sand for sandblasting so it doesn't get full of moisture? I was hoping to have a pile of sand that I can just refill the blaster from laying around. But once it's wet
- /html/shop-talk/2004-06/msg00034.html (7,721 bytes)
- 138. Fixing a leak in an oil pan. (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2004 18:09:20 -0400
- OK, I've got my "work" truck. It's pretty beat and I'm not interested in spending big bucks on it or lots of time on it. Last week, the rear leaf spring broke. This morning I bought a new one (I coul
- /html/shop-talk/2004-06/msg00083.html (7,792 bytes)
- 139. Re: Fixing my Spa (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:40:45 -0400
- I'm not a HotSprings tech, but I've owned one for about 15 years now and I had to work on it from time to time. Here is the thing about HotSprings brand (and other high end models) they have 2 pumps.
- /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00041.html (8,978 bytes)
- 140. Concrete Coatings (score: 1)
- Author: Eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 19:16:06 -0500
- Well, I'm back into the mode to finish my shop floor. It's 2500sq' and a big open space. I was thinking a light color (white or off white) to increase the light. I found some stuff called, Dura-Coat.
- /html/shop-talk/2004-03/msg00138.html (7,201 bytes)
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