- 1. Re: Lens marker removal (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:29:47 GMT
- one!] Paint thinner (turpentine) might be (probably is) ok on plastic lenses, and alcohols are usually fine, but I would stay away from the acetone/toluene type solvents unless the glasses have unco
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00047.html (7,883 bytes)
- 2. Re: Fresh concrete (leaky valve stem-tube) (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 13:12:13 GMT
- I had this happen, did exactly as you described; the brass in the valve stem body became unbonded from the rubber (you could rotate the threaded part). Superglue worked for me, but the car is just s
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00048.html (6,974 bytes)
- 3. Re: garage door opener advice (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:46:27 GMT
- Yes, this happened to me with a stanley opener-it fried a custom part not available from anybody, and melted the power transformer. very poor design. (the TV and microwave also went out, but those we
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00137.html (7,885 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Shop-talk] Stud and pipe sensors (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:56:12 -0600
- <snip> > Of course, the conduit system is grounded at multiple points (some of it in I have seen transmitter/reciever combinations for finding wiring pairs with ethernet cable that might work attach
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00184.html (7,863 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Shop-talk] Does the ground ground? (GFCI Breaker) (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:54:59 -0600
- <snip> It's fairly easy to hook up a GFCI breaker in the electrical box, if I remember correctly you hook the white wire out of the breaker to neutral buss, and hook the neutral return (white wire f
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00185.html (7,261 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Shop-talk] harris welding torches and blue point jack? (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 14:45:37 -0600
- sometimes it works out better-the place I take my tanks to managed to lose my acet. cylinder, about the time it was due to be tested, and they ended up replacing it (a 40cu ft) w/ a 60cu foot one. I
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00013.html (8,835 bytes)
- 7. Re: [Shop-talk] PO174 - PO176 OBD CODES (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:56:30 -0600
- Is a tahoe a chevy? Doesn't GM use a MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor? This is a totally different setup than the VW and Ford MAF which is measuring cooling of airflow past a heated resistor
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00208.html (8,593 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman impact set and Suburban issues (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:56:18 -0600
- <snip> I just recently had a similar experiance, except my ABS (98 audi A4) is disabled (at least 1 more bad tone ring and I pulled the fuse until I can figure out which and how many other wheels) a
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00209.html (8,307 bytes)
- 9. Re: [Shop-talk] ABS fuse (was: ...Suburban issues) (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:05:14 -0600
- Hmmm, I would guess that chrysler has been sued for such a system? I have to say on mine I had the service manual, and had the ABS computer loose, and was also testing it with the engine running in g
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00277.html (8,484 bytes)
- 10. Re: [Shop-talk] Welding a cracked fan Blade (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 17:39:50 GMT
- If you are at all careful, it should be fine, I balanced the fan I rewelded by putting extra metal on the other side. removing material from the tips of the blades should work fine too.I did have a w
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00032.html (9,351 bytes)
- 11. Re: [Shop-talk] xmas lights that don't suck? (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 6 Dec 2008 18:04:22 GMT
- of the cycle when AC is applied to it.>The fact that only half of them go out would seem to support that theory.>What I don't understand is why you want to pull out one lamp. Those LEDs>should be go
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00034.html (9,475 bytes)
- 12. Re: [Shop-talk] kid safety & outlets (was: 110vac outlet question) (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:59:38 GMT
- I think my webmail does funny things with replies:Europe 220vac plugs (and british plugs too, I think) have plastic on the first 3/8" or so, you can't get shocked by partly pulling it out (or droppin
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00070.html (8,541 bytes)
- 13. Re: [Shop-talk] kid safety & outlets (was: 110vac outlet question) (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:02:55 GMT
- I test 9V batteries this way all the time (probably a few thousand in my lifetime so far). I am sure it would have to be 9v under the skin on both sides of yur brain, with fairly good sized plates t
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00081.html (10,343 bytes)
- 14. Re: [Shop-talk] Dremel die grinder (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:51:44 GMT
- I agree the hand collets are nice/very important, however some of the battery powered dremels are well balanced, and don't have the drag of the power cord to cause the tool to rotate and break the cu
- /html/shop-talk/2008-12/msg00107.html (8,839 bytes)
- 15. Re: [Shop-talk] Ladybugs (partly shop related) (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:56:46 -0600
- In our house (Minneapolis, Minnesota) we have had the asian ladybugs/beetles go into the attic/crawlspace, they go dormant when it gets cold. (there were thousands (10's of thousands?) of them that
- /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00084.html (10,205 bytes)
- 16. Re: [Shop-talk] conductive rubber (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:10:52 -0600
- The conductive rubber does wear away with time, depending on how it was manufactured. (if you have cleaned the pcb/other surface w/ tarnex (for metal) and then water, or alcohol if carbon based conta
- /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00085.html (9,364 bytes)
- 17. Re: [Shop-talk] Hand held O scopes (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:25:53 -0600
- I have a radio shack 'probescope' (display is about 1/2" x 3/4" with very course pixels), it does work, although I modified it to have better resolution (had .1 1v 10v ranges before, added /2 and /5
- /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00087.html (9,198 bytes)
- 18. Re: [Shop-talk] Brazing Aluminum (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:35:13 GMT
- The MAAP gas torch is probably hot enough; I would preheat the manifold to around 500 degrees F or so, then it should bond. (The 'soft' flame on a acet torch is probably a little cooler, but likely i
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00101.html (8,654 bytes)
- 19. Re: [Shop-talk] Welding cast iron boiler? (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:54:34 -0600
- very possibly this could be brazed, as well, but I would think drilling and tapping with a plug would be best, less chance of cracking it.Scott R PS: As Karl Vacek said, that's assuming it's low pres
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00171.html (7,977 bytes)
- 20. Re: [Shop-talk] tie rods (score: 1)
- Author: "scottmryan@netzero.net" <scottmryan@netzero.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 19:33:02 GMT
- Sometimes I have spread out the sleeve with a large flatblade screwdriver to allow me to get it at least a half inch in (that was with old rusty sleeves about 25 years ago) Scott R __________________
- /html/shop-talk/2012-09/msg00106.html (8,765 bytes)
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