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1. Tablesaw vs commercial or homemade straight edge? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 20:24:43 -0500
a tablesaw. Since I don't really have room in the garage to dedicate to a contractor-style saw and I've been wary of the little $99 saws, I've always used a circular saw and a makeshift straight edg
/html/shop-talk/2006-03/msg00063.html (8,029 bytes)

2. Re: Solar Air Heaters (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 09:32:05 -0500
shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com Hi. I'll preface this with an admission that I have no experience with this company or this solar heater. That said here ar
/html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00042.html (9,304 bytes)

3. Re: Solar Air Heaters (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 12:08:19 -0500
shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com Yep. To cut down on the length of my post, I ignored collector efficiency. Thanks for pointing that out. Even with my unrea
/html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00044.html (8,054 bytes)

4. Re: Halogen pot lights (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:15:02 -0400
This is rather disturbing. All UL-certified cans must have a thermal breaker that will turn the light off if things get too hot. That fact that you saw charring around your cans suggests that either
/html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00069.html (9,347 bytes)

5. Re: Halogen pot lights (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:37:27 -0400
That does seem a little short. Is it possible that your office is subjected to voltage surges? Then again, since it's an office environment, I'm assuming those lights are used 8-10 hours per day. If
/html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00070.html (9,048 bytes)

6. Re: Shop lighting-l.e.d.s? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sat, 26 Mar 2005 10:46:32 -0500
I'm afraid LEDs are not yet cost effective for general-purpose lighting. One of the challenges is that, individually, an LED still isn't very bright so you need a large array of LEDs to achieve a lev
/html/shop-talk/2005-03/msg00109.html (8,640 bytes)

7. Re: Undercabinet lighting (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:15:43 -0500
That's a lot of cabinets! You can get 110V or 12V undercabinet halogen lights. The 12V variety come with a small in-line transformer. The disadvantage of the transformer is it emits some RF interfere
/html/shop-talk/2004-12/msg00103.html (9,149 bytes)

8. Looking for Tecumseh small engine specs (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:07:57 -0400
I use a Sears 2-wheeled 5hp string trimmer to cut down heavy weeds on the farm. Last week the engine threw a rod and knocked a hole in the casing. She's dead, Jim. Anyway, Sears wants $260 for a repl
/html/shop-talk/2004-07/msg00089.html (7,946 bytes)

9. Re: Frosting Window Glass (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 2 May 2004 00:17:33 -0400
You can buy adhesive sheets for windows that make them look frosted. The sidelight windows for my front door have been covered with this. I'm not sure how permanent they would be in a high-humidity e
/html/shop-talk/2004-05/msg00009.html (8,261 bytes)

10. Re: Tools (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:12:18 -0500
While not necessarily a tool, per se, seems I'm constantly using epoxy. Whether I'm repairing a broken cast iron vise with JB Weld, using 30 minute epoxy to fill knots in wood before applying a finis
/html/shop-talk/2004-01/msg00079.html (8,401 bytes)

11. Quick connect garden hose adapters? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Thu, 3 Jul 2003 20:58:33 -0400
Hi all. This is probably the wrong place to inquire but I figured I'd give it a shot. I found some "quick connect" garden hose adapters at the local home improvement store. These guys are analogous t
/html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00006.html (7,229 bytes)

12. Re: building shop - compressor in the bathroom? (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:48:50 -0400
Probably not a bad idea from a noise suppression point of view but I'd have the following concerns: 1) How big will the compressor be? I'd be concerned about having a big 220V appliance in such close
/html/shop-talk/2003-06/msg00069.html (9,759 bytes)

13. AFCIs (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2003 22:49:07 -0400
I'm seeking opinions on AFCIs (arc-fault circuit interrupters). These are similar to a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) except they detect arcing instead of ground faults. The idea is to be ab
/html/shop-talk/2003-04/msg00004.html (7,382 bytes)

14. Re: need press-off switch (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2003 21:48:11 -0400
Try this door switch: http://www.meci.com/default.asp?mode=getitems&category=226 Rated at 12amps at 125VAC. $0.99 Failing that, you can build your own from a automobile interior light switch and a re
/html/shop-talk/2003-04/msg00084.html (8,574 bytes)

15. Re: Headligght Adjustment (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 19:11:25 -0500
According to the Hayne's repair manual for my Honda Passport: "Starting with the low beam adjustment, position the high intensity zone so it is two inches below the horizontal line and two inches to
/html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00005.html (8,528 bytes)

16. Re: weedeater (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 00:57:35 -0500
My parents have one of these on their farm where they have a good 1000' of fence. I've since forgotten the brand but it consists of a 5 or 6HP engine and, like you said, a very heavy duty 4-string tr
/html/shop-talk/2003-03/msg00120.html (8,085 bytes)

17. Re: Light question (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 09:46:01 -0800
My father's garage (31x31, 9' ceiling) has 9 4' fluorescent light fixtures arranged in a 3x3 grid. There are also 2 smaller "Walmart-quality" fixtures used for task-specific lighting. So when everyth
/html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00137.html (8,020 bytes)

18. Re: Deck waterproofing and stain (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 10:20:50 -0400
I've had pretty good luck using Behr's silicone-based cedar-colored deck stain. I think the can says it's good for 5-6 years but in my experience, the water stops beading up at around year 3. By comp
/html/shop-talk/2006-04/msg00020.html (8,395 bytes)

19. Re: garage door opener advice (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:35:05 -0500
I installed a Sears belt drive opener a few weeks ago. It's much quieter than the chain drive opener it replaced. I'd venture to say it's even quieter than my parents' screw drive opener. The only no
/html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00061.html (7,915 bytes)

20. Re: Heavy Duty power supplies (score: 1)
Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 10:06:23 -0500
Any electronics shop or online electonics surplus shop will have regulated power supplies in this range. I use a 13.6V @ 10amp benchtop power supply for my telescopes. Cost around $50 from http://www
/html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00174.html (7,868 bytes)

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