- 1. Re: Blast cabinets (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 07:48:40 +1200
- I have a small locally (NZ) made blast cabinet, and it has a small flouro light (like those mechanics lead lights) in the top of the cabinet and that works pretty well. In fact just about any cheap
- /html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00237.html (8,773 bytes)
- 2. Re: Blast cabinets (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Wed, 01 May 2002 08:12:17 +1200
- Yep, That's how it works, The vacuuum is taken from the top of the cabinet and then through the 'bong'. The amount of vacuum can be adjusted by a fitting on the top of the pail. Smaller particles of
- /html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00258.html (8,543 bytes)
- 3. Re: Blast cabinets (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Wed, 01 May 2002 08:15:20 +1200
- That's exactly how it works. Bruce. (been on the outside looking in) /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives a
- /html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00259.html (7,870 bytes)
- 4. Re: Auto Transport Trailer Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 08:42:02 +1300
- Passenger car tires are usually 4 ply rated, and trailer or light truck 8 ply rated and are good for up to 60-65 psi. They have a load rating around 2000lb. each in a 195 R 14 which is the cross ove
- /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00061.html (8,706 bytes)
- 5. Re: Auto Transport Trailer Tires (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 16:30:14 +1300
- I'm in New Zealand, so there are some different ground rules, but generally speaking most (but certainly not all) commercial grade tires are 80 profile, that is the side wall height expressed as a p
- /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00071.html (8,613 bytes)
- 6. Re: Life at home (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 12:50:24 +1300
- Hey Brian, How about giving Cori your old computer so she can join the "shop talk" list. It' sounds like she has more hands-on experience than her employer ! But apart from that I'm sorry for all you
- /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00099.html (7,524 bytes)
- 7. Re: car jack pads, (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 11:11:42 +1300
- I've been pondering the same for a while now, and i'm thinking why not just cut one of an OEM scissor jack. There must be one in every car, in every wrecking yard. Maybe just weld it to a disc that
- /html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00048.html (6,887 bytes)
- 8. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1)
- Author: Bruce Thompson <bandst@ihug.co.nz>
- Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 15:04:18 +1300
- A few ideas and thoughs on lifts. When I put a 4 poster in my tyre shop it went over a small shallow pit that is "T" shaped and 26" deep. (This was put in with a pre war (WW2) wheel aligner) The pit
- /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00056.html (10,083 bytes)
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