- 1. Re: Any amateur locksmiths? (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 16:02:41 EST
- Wouldn't the storage facility have experience with this problem? They probably have a nice set of bolt cutters. So my car gets broken into, various things of value removed from my breifcase. The last
- /html/shop-talk/2006-03/msg00009.html (7,502 bytes)
- 2. Re: Battery storage (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 08:30:59 EST
- Haven't been following the thread closely, came across this the other day. Sorry if it's been mentioned. _http://www.improvementscatalog.com/Parent.asp?product=201584x&dept%5Fid=1_ (http://www.improv
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00002.html (7,835 bytes)
- 3. Re: Battery storage (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 13:59:14 EST
- Buy 2 or 3 :) The inadequacy of products like this is what made me ask the question in the first place. They just don't have enough capacity. 6 D cells and 8 C cells is just not enough. Of course, th
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00011.html (7,917 bytes)
- 4. Re: Miata maintenance (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 08:41:53 EST
- Check out _www.Miata.net_ (http://www.miata.net/) Almost any info you need would be there. They have a garage section you can search. Any other questions you can e-mail me. I own a Miata specialty sh
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00135.html (7,587 bytes)
- 5. Re: The case of the missing mousetrap (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 11:08:09 EST
- Tie the mouse trap down next time? :) The only pet in the house is our dog, who was in the bedroom with us all night. I assume I caught, but did not kill one. We've looked all over but can't find any
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00248.html (6,847 bytes)
- 6. Re: Tornado air swirling thingies (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2005 10:13:39 EST
- shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com <<They have sunk to just being a collection of infomrecial. They will shill anyone that will pay them. I've lost all credib
- /html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00066.html (8,773 bytes)
- 7. Re: very small utility trailer (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:13:46 EDT
- I've used these trailers for years. Re pack the bearings before the first run, the factory job sucks.. 12" tires are better. I ran a trailer with 10" tires but kept speeds below 80mph and had no prob
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00080.html (8,428 bytes)
- 8. Re: very small utility trailer (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 11:11:53 EDT
- We use them as a race tire trailer with a utility box for jack and tools etc behind a Miata. The biggest problem is remembering it's back there, especially when you hit the off ramps. :) 80 mph !!!??
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00082.html (7,980 bytes)
- 9. Re: very small utility trailer (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:22:01 EDT
- I always thought independent suspension was the way to go. Race tires I didn't think of. :) I've had mine over 100... but it does have 14" wheels, independent suspension, and occasionally race tires.
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00084.html (7,851 bytes)
- 10. Re: Nuts and bolts (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:20:47 EDT
- I use the Glad semi disposable containers for leftovers. Different sizes, stack on top of each other, see through. I label both ends (i.e. 8 mm nuts) Easy to see on a shelf,... oh yeah, cheap! OK, I'
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00141.html (7,705 bytes)
- 11. Re: Nuts and bolts (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005 11:25:38 EDT
- Don't forget the old trick of dumping the contents onto a rag, sort through, get that special nut, pick up the corners of the rag and dump the parts back in the container...Brilliant! Les apexautoeng
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00157.html (7,016 bytes)
- 12. Re: Bonding rubber to metal (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 13:24:39 EDT
- I used an Araldite Epoxy to repair a motor mount once. Worked for as long as I had the car. I don't remember which flavor I used. _http://www.huntsman.com/structural-adhesives/_ (http://www.huntsman.
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00195.html (7,856 bytes)
- 13. Re: Questions on Emissions (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:09:59 EDT
- OK, after spending housr replacing a cracked exhaust manifold on my SO's car. Not to mention fixing the horn, e-brake, and a bunch of other little things, followed by a good cleaning. The car failed
- /html/shop-talk/2005-09/msg00029.html (7,993 bytes)
- 14. Re: Splitting of pants (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 13:38:08 EDT
- I love working in shorts (an answer many of you gave), but welding in them sucks! (in fact, I still have a bunch of pinhole burns from my last welding project without enough clothes on!) No problem w
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00172.html (7,752 bytes)
- 15. Re: Engineering 101 (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:25:17 EDT
- _http://www.mcmaster.com/_ (http://www.mcmaster.com/) Search bevel gears? They're called bevel gears. -- David Scheidt Les apexautoeng.com
- /html/shop-talk/2005-07/msg00143.html (7,988 bytes)
- 16. Re: Lift question (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2005 08:21:57 EST
- The position of the car is usually limited by the lift arms. Rule of thumb is the post is a little behind the leading door edge, or A pillar base. Anyway, with the lift comes a great chart with the l
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00072.html (6,770 bytes)
- 17. Re: A question about Hypoid gear oil..... (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 11:29:28 EST
- I agree. Water and bearings do not mix! I would definitely at least drain and refill. Run it long enough to get hot & check the oil's appearance again. If it still looks funky, drain & refill again.
- /html/shop-talk/2004-11/msg00068.html (7,039 bytes)
- 18. Critter Control (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 14:22:51 EDT
- Found this on the net looking for info to get rid of chipmunks around my I didn't want to have them dying in the walls of the house. It's so simple and it works. 5 chipmunks and one mouse in the last
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00048.html (8,290 bytes)
- 19. Re: repair HDPE gas tank crack? (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 11:04:24 EDT
- I'd try a soldering iron and melt it back together. You can always find a spot that has a little plastic to give up for filler. Howdy, I'd v out the crack a bit and use JB Weld... And then if it didn
- /html/shop-talk/2004-07/msg00074.html (6,944 bytes)
- 20. e machine shop (score: 1)
- Author: LSAPEX@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 08:01:54 EDT
- Does anyone know about or used this? Online machine shop FAQ Les. apexautoeng.com
- /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00083.html (6,485 bytes)
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