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1. RE: implements for grass cutting and snow removal (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:16:35 -0500
For five years I've maintained about two acres of lawn in summer, and a 200 foot sloped driveway in winter. I use 30-year old a Deere 214 lawn/garden tractor with a 4' mower deck and a single-stage s
/html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00098.html (9,487 bytes)

2. RE: measuring instruments/Tools (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:00:49 -0500
My philosophy on tools is this -- buy the cheap tool and use it; when it breaks (or otherwise fails) then buy a good replacement. This allows me to keep costs down, yet I get good stuff for what I us
/html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00018.html (7,171 bytes)

3. Re: compressed air system components (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 12:42:25 -0500
John (et al) I have one of HF's auto drain kits. I'm of mixed opinion about it, so I'll just tell what I know... The 250psi nylon hose supplied burst at 135psi. (It burst adjacent to the connectors,
/html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00173.html (9,618 bytes)

4. Re: Race car weight (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 14:54:48 -0500
Weigh yourself, then again while holding the car. Subtract the first from the second... ;) sf -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne" <w.farrington@verizon.net> To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net> Sent: Thur
/html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00025.html (7,493 bytes)

5. Re: Ultra Slick (was Re: friction (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 13:38:09 -0500
http://www.permatex.com/news/01/pr1101.asp They claim it's good for chassis/wheel lube. Comes in tubs, grease gun cartridges, plastic tube, and aerosol. sf -- Original Message -- From: "Mike Sloane"
/html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00231.html (7,344 bytes)

6. Re: Plumbing question #1 (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 11:01:13 -0500
I sweated many brass ball valves into my plumbing when I redid the house. (it used to be a mix of copper, iron and lead) Had no problems, but made sure to use a steel brush cleaner (looks like a car
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00029.html (9,240 bytes)

7. Re: Plumbing question #1 (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 11:49:11 -0500
Well, I don't know if it's approved, but I've just got a MAPP cylinder on my propane torch head. Works fine for me, no black smoke or anything else that would indicate a problem. sf -- Original Messa
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00035.html (8,603 bytes)

8. Re: [lotus-cars] You Have to See This! (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 15:30:17 -0500
Harumph. My 1945 IH Farmall A has dual brake pedals. smart tractors single-wheel /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net
/html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00155.html (7,599 bytes)

9. Re: MIG Welder (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:06:46 -0500
Home Depot carries Lincoln welders and accessories. I have a Lincoln Weld-Pak welder with a mig conversion kit. Haven't tried the gas yet but have been happy with the flux-core welding. I bought the
/html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00189.html (7,752 bytes)

10. Re: New Subject ( wasn't anything) (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 20:27:29 -0400
3 MGs and a '45 Farmall A. It's even RHD! ;) Stan Fickes Peacham VT antique /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordomo@autox.team.net ///
/html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00163.html (8,001 bytes)

11. Re: building a shop (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:07:56 -0400
But what about in Winter? ;) My workshop floor cools well below 0F at times. Sure, the air might be above 50 in 20 minutes, but I wouldn't want to get under a car/tractor on the slab! And no, I don't
/html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00215.html (9,235 bytes)

12. Re: building a shop (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:05:27 -0400
Well, it DOES smell a lot better now that I've removed the ~5 tons of manure... More parking space too! It's a retired dairy barn, once held ~100 cows. Built in 1888, so it's a little drafty. For now
/html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00248.html (8,464 bytes)

13. Re: Bird Control AKA Criterially Related Question... (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2001 20:39:01 -0400
I had a two-pronged attack with my barn (roughly same plan, but twice the height), which had pigeons, has starlings (temporarily) and swallows (permanently, with a little luck). First, I had to find
/html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00041.html (8,256 bytes)

14. Re: Bird Control (score: 1)
Author: Stan Fickes <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 14:49:18 -0400
What kind of birds are you fighting? I think the solution will be different depending on the bird. As for sliding doors, I have sliding doors of that size on two different floors of my barn. The pig
/html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00045.html (8,918 bytes)

15. Re: Bird Control AKA Criterially Related Question... (score: 1)
Author: Stan Fickes <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 08:58:11 -0400
They eat the biting bugs that keep me from wanting to go out to work in the barn on nice summer evenings. :) I admit, I have to be careful to not park under the nests... sf /// /// shop-talk@autox.te
/html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00060.html (7,492 bytes)

16. conversion from 3-phase (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 19:01:50 -0500
I am converting a lathe from 3-phase to single phase. I have replaced the 3/4 HP motor with a single phase motor, but am scratching my head over the solenoid (contactor?) in the power switching circu
/html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00121.html (6,880 bytes)

17. Re: conversion from 3-phase (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:41:30 -0500
I don't think I'll be wanting to reverse the lathe...! I hadn't thought of driving the contactor coil with a transformer and using the existing contacts. That's a good idea. I keep thinking I should
/html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00123.html (7,626 bytes)

18. Re: "Handyman Club of America" (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 10:47:34 -0500
I've received several offers to become a "charter member". My kids like the stickers, the rest gets recycled... Stan -- Original Message -- From: <epetrevich@relavis.com> To: <shop-talk@autox.team.ne
/html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00008.html (7,934 bytes)

19. Re: SAND BLASTER QUESTION (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 17:04:44 -0400
I have the same rig, and it's worked well for me. It sounds like you've opened the media valve 100% (the one at the bottom of the tank). Try closing it about halfway, then open or close it until you
/html/shop-talk/2000-10/msg00007.html (9,343 bytes)

20. Re: The Ideal Shop HELP (score: 1)
Author: "Stan Fickes" <fickes@acm.org>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 15:24:42 -0500
Hmm, why do I always forget to ask here... I will be converting my 100-head dairy barn to a workshop over the next few years (Well, the bottom floor anyway!) and have been going back and forth over c
/html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00160.html (9,376 bytes)

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