- 81. Re: [Shop-talk] Helicoil in aluminum (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:03:40 -0500
- Last one I did (in a TR6 transmission case) I drilled the hole 21/64. Worked just fine for me... Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.t
- /html/shop-talk/2012-11/msg00062.html (8,901 bytes)
- 82. Re: [Shop-talk] Question on car rental (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2012 09:56:52 -0500
- It's been a while since I rented from National specifically, but I don't recall any problems generally. But here's some tips for renting a car in the US: Take pictures all around the car, both before
- /html/shop-talk/2012-12/msg00001.html (9,761 bytes)
- 83. Re: [Shop-talk] out of the shop (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 22:46:53 -0500
- I once laid the back of my right hand in the table saw blade. I had plenty of time to learn to be ambidextrous. All the things you normally do with your dominant hand, you can learn to do with your o
- /html/shop-talk/2012-12/msg00033.html (10,555 bytes)
- 84. Re: [Shop-talk] This is why I don't work in IT, update (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:56:54 -0500
- Try an Ubuntu Live disc... http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop http://www.ubuntu.com/download/help/try-ubuntu-before-you-install Jeff Scarbrough Corrosion Acres, Ga. ______________________________
- /html/shop-talk/2012-12/msg00093.html (8,545 bytes)
- 85. Re: [Shop-talk] For my next trick... (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:35:10 -0500
- I've found those Velcro cord straps useful for all sorts of cord-restraining jobs around the shop, including laptops in the pre-Dell Strap era...these links might work: http://www.lowes.com/pd_49845-
- /html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00030.html (9,472 bytes)
- 86. Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting roots (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:11:43 -0500
- Another vote for the reciprocating saw. If you have a lot of roots, though, a 120V saw and a small generator like the Honda 1000 type may be a better choice. Otherwise, you may spend some time waitin
- /html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00068.html (9,318 bytes)
- 87. Re: [Shop-talk] camry hybrids (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:56:40 -0500
- This ^^^ Only marginally connected to the discussion, we bought two new vehicles this year; one for me and one for my wife - which will be opassed down to my daughter in bout 18 months, when she goes
- /html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00107.html (12,044 bytes)
- 88. Re: [Shop-talk] camry hybrids (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:13:41 -0500
- In 1978 I worked for a VW dealer. We had diesel Rabbits that always got mid-40s. And lasted 500 kilomiles. Nothing new under the sun, except cars have had to get heavier. ____________________________
- /html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00125.html (9,996 bytes)
- 89. Re: [Shop-talk] camry hybrids (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:04:32 -0500
- I would wager that each part is spec'ed separately, and that there are different price points for each part and each end manufacturer. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.
- /html/shop-talk/2013-01/msg00136.html (10,685 bytes)
- 90. Re: [Shop-talk] Fw: Auto thermometers and clocks (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:07:56 -0500
- The average dashboard GPS is lucky to get within a hundred feet. It uses an algorithm that assumes you are on a roadway to put your car icon in the right place... Having spent some time in that field
- /html/shop-talk/2013-02/msg00037.html (9,445 bytes)
- 91. Re: [Shop-talk] Tool cabinets (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2013 14:34:24 -0500
- Here's a supplier of exactly what you want: http://www.modulinecabinets.com/garage-drawer2.html A few minutes on that site, and you'll feel a lot better about the price of your rolling cabinet. No, y
- /html/shop-talk/2013-03/msg00006.html (10,023 bytes)
- 92. Re: [Shop-talk] Tool cabinets (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2013 18:52:54 -0500
- Betraying my Northern European car roots, I've always wanted one of these: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16982 The guy who taught me to be a VW mechanic in my first job had one,
- /html/shop-talk/2013-03/msg00010.html (9,101 bytes)
- 93. Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:41 -0400
- I'd be worried about my lungs. I imagine there'd be lots of fibrous dust. Bad for you and your tool. What about busting it with a hammer into smaller pieces? Maybe an air chisel and wide-blade implem
- /html/shop-talk/2013-04/msg00054.html (9,445 bytes)
- 94. Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting up fiberglass (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:16:32 -0400
- Better yet, with a sign that says "ForSale: $100". Then somebody is sure to take it in the dark of night... _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://ww
- /html/shop-talk/2013-04/msg00061.html (9,401 bytes)
- 95. Re: [Shop-talk] Transferring trailers across states. (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:08:57 -0400
- Others have answered the question, but let me add this anecdote...I sold a VW pickup truck from Georgia to Texas. Georgia only required a bill of sale to transfer ownership of a vehicle that old (196
- /html/shop-talk/2013-04/msg00075.html (9,563 bytes)
- 96. Re: [Shop-talk] Renting garage space (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 11:58:08 -0400
- Others have pointed out all the traps to which you expose yourself if you rent out the space. Better to offer what you think is a fair price that you can afford, then afterwards you can invite people
- /html/shop-talk/2013-05/msg00039.html (9,778 bytes)
- 97. Re: [Shop-talk] Rock 1, Mower 0 ? (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 07:45:44 -0400
- With the plug out, I would think so. I recall that there's a large counterweight inside the motor that could have become dislodged...could be what you're feeling. It's fun and educational to take one
- /html/shop-talk/2013-05/msg00067.html (8,857 bytes)
- 98. [Shop-talk] Whole-house surge protection (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:03 -0400
- A cow-orker with a new house asked me about whole-house surge protection. Where I live, the local member-owned electric utility sells protection for large appliances and motors as a device in the met
- /html/shop-talk/2013-05/msg00086.html (9,610 bytes)
- 99. Re: [Shop-talk] Auction (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 14:27:17 -0400
- I guess they don't open very wide. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
- /html/shop-talk/2013-05/msg00095.html (8,104 bytes)
- 100. Re: [Shop-talk] Stand-on mowers? (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 16:28:10 -0400
- I used to have an old David Bradley 2-wheel tractor with a sickle bar mower, whih would be good for that task, as well as satisfying one's needs for tinkering on old machinery. Tractor: http://www.w-
- /html/shop-talk/2013-05/msg00115.html (10,538 bytes)
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