- 1. Wonderful Aluminium Polish (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 23:08:03 -0600
- Dear All, Got to make a recommendation........... After reading an article in Practical Classics I got hold of some of their "Best Buy". Belgom Alu. I obtained some and tried it on the boddywork of t
- /html/shop-talk/1999-02/msg00109.html (6,921 bytes)
- 2. Bending Plywood (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:16:41 -0000
- Has anyone experience of bending plywood? I need to put a shallow bend on 1/2 " ply to form as nailing platform for upholstering the seats on a vintage car. John Hardy
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00119.html (7,152 bytes)
- 3. Re: Bending Plywood (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 23:30:07 -0000
- Anyone heard of an outfit called "the Vintage Connection" based in Oklahoma City? I need a phone and fax number or e-mail if poss. May the Elder Deities of Engineering smile upon your reciprocating p
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00156.html (7,227 bytes)
- 4. The Vintage Connection (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 00:03:27 -0000
- Dear All, Anyone heard of an outfit called "the Vintage Connection" based in Oklahoma City? I need a phone and fax number or e-mail if poss. May the Elder Deities of Engineering smile upon your recip
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00157.html (6,434 bytes)
- 5. Masking Tape (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 22:27:58 +0100
- Just a tip. If old masking tape appears to have melded together in storage pop it in the microwave for 10 secs....... If you can't use it on the car you can eat it. May the Elder Deities of Engineeri
- /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00084.html (6,565 bytes)
- 6. Workshop web page (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:55:44 +0100
- Sorry to be the umpteenth to ask but what is the url of the ultimate garage design web page ? May beneficent spirits oversee your endeavours, JH
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00023.html (6,480 bytes)
- 7. Re: Setting up shop (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 18 Aug 1998 22:13:24 +0100
- Min 14 CFM More if you want to run a blast cabinet these need 20CFM Underground pipes are bad news. The create a low point which will collect moisture you cannot drain. The moisture will collect dou
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00123.html (9,253 bytes)
- 8. Re: Setting up shop (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 19 Aug 1998 21:52:46 +0100
- Trevor Boicey writes........ drills/grinders And moving to a bigger compressor and using more air tools would be cost effective, Try comparing the price of an air tool to an electric item. Never mind
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00126.html (9,119 bytes)
- 9. Re: Compressors (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 19:06:22 +0100
- Get the biggest you can afford. JH --
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00149.html (8,607 bytes)
- 10. Re: Air Compressor HP? (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk> (by way of George Zhookoff <zookstr@mindspring.com>)
- Date: Fri, 03 Jul 1998 21:13:24 -0400
- The Only way to rate a compressor is by it's output in cubic feet per minute. To run nearly all air tools 14cfm is needed. To run a commercial size blast cabinet 20 cfm is needed. I run a sandblast
- /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00014.html (8,092 bytes)
- 11. Re: Air Compressor HP? (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 23:16:18 +0100
- The Only way to rate a compressor is by it's output in cubic feet per minute. To run nearly all air tools 14cfm is needed. To run a commercial size blast cabinet 20 cfm is needed. I run a sandblast
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00008.html (7,857 bytes)
- 12. Refurbishing hinges (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:29:23 +0100
- Dear all, Just thought I'd share a method I've used to refurbish some door hinges for the Lynx. The type will be familiar to prewar owners as the exposed plate type. They were flapping about due to n
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00038.html (6,731 bytes)
- 13. Hinges (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 23:32:15 +0100
- Dear all, Just thought I'd share a method I've used to refurbish some door hinges for the Lynx. The type will be familiar to prewar owners as the exposed plate type. They were flapping about due to n
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00039.html (6,671 bytes)
- 14. Re: Parts Washer Warning (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1998 23:29:54 +0100
- I've been reading the stuff about the perceived dangers of indulgingbin our hobbies. I also noted with some alarm the commencement of flaming . Might I suggest that the motive behind the warnings was
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00025.html (8,768 bytes)
- 15. Re: Parts Washer Warning (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 22:08:03 +0100
- -- was Susan, Don't you dare accuse me of being rational. Blessings be upon you, JH
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00028.html (7,976 bytes)
- 16. Re: Loc-Tite vs. Anti-Sieze (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 23:52:46 +0100
- Matt Liggett writes................... Loctite is a wonderful product but it is semi permanent. There is NO solvent. I've checked wirth the makers. You could end up drilling the studs out again becau
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00146.html (8,866 bytes)
- 17. Reaming (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 23:17:48 +0100
- I was doing some reaming recently and could not remember the maxim....... is it slow speed and fast feed or fast speed and slow feed Blessings be upon you and yours JH
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00150.html (6,407 bytes)
- 18. Re: Loc-Tite vs. Anti-Sieze (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Thu, 30 Apr 1998 23:13:35 +0100
- John Lye writes............... Heat isn't a solvent. I do know about this, but there are many cases when it is inappropriate to use heat. I am just going by my past experience and that is for every 2
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00151.html (8,175 bytes)
- 19. Re: Throttle spindle bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <Hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 00:01:40 -0000
- Burlen fuel systems do a rebushing kit for SU's. You need a 5/16" reamer and be sure to have the spindle vertical. A simple way is to fit the spindle in the carb and in turn in the drill chuck (obvi
- /html/shop-talk/1998-02/msg00096.html (8,050 bytes)
- 20. Re: Throttle spindle bushings saga (score: 1)
- Author: "John Hardy" <Hardwire@webleicester.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 16 Feb 1998 23:07:59 -0000
- It worked for me four times with no trouble! You're going to be within acceptable limits as the butterfly only has to ALMOST shut. The important thing is to have the two holes on the same axis and a
- /html/shop-talk/1998-02/msg00098.html (7,153 bytes)
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