- 341. Re: [Shop-talk] GPS experiences ? (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:38:11 +0300
- One note about GPS, you may want to wait a little bit if you haven't bought one yet. Before I left, I added a Google app to my gps enabled cell phone. It used GoogleMaps and satellite overlays for th
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00157.html (9,052 bytes)
- 342. Re: [Shop-talk] toasters, under-cabinet (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:08:26 +0300
- I love my under cabinet toaster. The one I have is from the 80's! It still works great (but it doesn't take bagels.) It's right next to my matching, under cabinet coffee maker (also from the 80's.) B
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00221.html (9,647 bytes)
- 343. Re: [Shop-talk] RotoZip router / saws (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 07:30:35 +0300
- I have one of these also. While the tools is great as a higher powered dremel, I always seem to break bits when I try to cut something. Even drywall (may I'm not patience enough.) They do have a dryw
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00068.html (7,747 bytes)
- 344. Re: [Shop-talk] 3d drawing package needed (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:59:51 +0300
- I still use 3D Home Architect. I have a version from DOS, and it still works great! It's so simple to use, and easy to understand. It is a little limited in some of the features, but I'm sure a newer
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00117.html (9,002 bytes)
- 345. Re: [Shop-talk] Sweat joint leak (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:06:08 +0300
- I want to say that I ONLY use these connections now. But I found a version (available at HD and Lowes) that can be undone with no tools. For the extra price, these fittings are magic. The ability to
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00166.html (8,338 bytes)
- 346. Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman deal.... (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:01:32 +0300
- For me, I always wanted to try a nice set of wrenches. My problem was that when I was a little kid, about 15yo, my dad bought me a cheap set of wrenches for Christmas one year (he knew me well!) He w
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00169.html (9,658 bytes)
- 347. Re: [Shop-talk] re aligning dish network dish (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:40:26 +0300
- I would call them back and tell them to come to the house and remove the equipment, Direct TV will come install their stuff for free. (provided you dishnetwork. If not, say dishnetwork will install f
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00224.html (7,776 bytes)
- 348. Re: [Shop-talk] Diesel vs. gas engines (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:25:45 +0300
- I loved my '89 Mercedes 190D. It was a luxury car that got 40mpg! I sold it with over 300,000miles on the clock and as far as I know, it's still a daily commuter. In fact, that body and everything ab
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00229.html (11,183 bytes)
- 349. Re: [Shop-talk] Anyone there? (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:45:15 -0500
- Yes it has been. <obshop> I just got home for 2 weeks leave from Iraq. I REALLY missed my shop! Most amazing thing, my truck started right up after almost a year of sitting. Moose Everything I know a
- /html/shop-talk/2009-02/msg00059.html (7,422 bytes)
- 350. Re: [Shop-talk] Stud finder work with metal siding? (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:28:24 -0500
- Maybe mine is different, but doesn't your siding have screws going into the studs from that side? Can't you just use the existing screw lines to identify where the studs are? Moose Everything I know
- /html/shop-talk/2009-02/msg00074.html (9,024 bytes)
- 351. Re: [Shop-talk] A really off topic question...... (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:37:17 -0500
- It's funny, I just bought one of those TVs last week. (I bought that model and a Sony Bravida.) I came home to two broken TVs. Anyway, what I'm finding out is that there are multiple places where you
- /html/shop-talk/2009-02/msg00091.html (9,171 bytes)
- 352. [Shop-talk] New Garage (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:25:08 -0400
- Well, it's true, you can never make a shop big enough! I just got back from Iraq and I want to add another storage space to my property. What I am looking for is a garage shelter for large items (I h
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00039.html (7,561 bytes)
- 353. Re: [Shop-talk] New Garage (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 07:57:35 -0400
- That is just it, I need help to figuring out what size. I'm thinking in the 40'X100' range. But I wanted to see if anyone had a good way of figuring out what size works best. Maybe there is a breakin
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00044.html (9,036 bytes)
- 354. Re: [Shop-talk] New Garage (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 09:53:55 -0400
- Yes, I have looked in metal buildings. Does anyone have any recommendations for a metal building that doesn't break the bank? Again, this is mostly just to keep the elements off of bigger equipment,
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00047.html (8,760 bytes)
- 355. [Shop-talk] Table Saws (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:37:31 -0400
- OK, I'm ready to buy a good table saw. I don't mind spending the mulla, but I want to make sure it is worth the money. Anyone have any sources for these (internet, big box, etc?) Any recommendations?
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00073.html (7,089 bytes)
- 356. Re: [Shop-talk] Table Saws (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:38:44 -0400
- I guess I should raise my budget for this cabinet saw. I would saw $1500 to $2000. Also, does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy them? Moose Everything I know about knots, I learned from
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00080.html (7,042 bytes)
- 357. Re: [Shop-talk] table saw (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:55:28 -0400
- It was me, and I was resigned to not getting a table saw at this time, UNTIL I saw this sale. Can anyone point me to the best deal in this line up? Moose Everything I know about knots, I learned from
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00107.html (7,157 bytes)
- 358. [Shop-talk] Fixing ni-cads (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:07:01 -0400
- I was going to list a tool that I have on ebay and I found this listing... <http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Repair-Fix-For-FIRESTORM-9-6-12-Volt-Battery-10_W0QQitemZ230328399870QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultD
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00108.html (7,996 bytes)
- 359. Re: [Shop-talk] table saw (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:38:57 -0400
- Thanks for the advice. I was trying to avoid this purchase everyway I Then the sale. Then you advised me (rightfully so) to watch the shipping costs. Then, I see in the add "free shipping!" Damn it.
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00117.html (10,014 bytes)
- 360. [Shop-talk] Help springs (sort of) (score: 1)
- Author: eric@megageek.com
- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:33 -0400
- I have a 2001 Ford Explorer that I use to trailer lots of things with. The rear end sags and I was wondering if anyone had any experience with Timbren suspension kits. They seem to be what I'm lookin
- /html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00118.html (7,155 bytes)
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