- 41. [Shop-talk] Welding table (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:52:27 -0500
- Either my email isn't working or there haven't been any replies. If the latter here goes mine. I think you need to apply some force to oppose the bend. Can the top be removed and flipped over? Or pr
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00211.html (9,350 bytes)
- 42. [Shop-talk] Painting inside a chassis (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:32:25 -0500
- Seeking opinions about painting the chassis of my MGA. The chassis is box sections and of course the inside never received any rust-proofing/paint etc in 1960. As I am finishing up the repairs needed
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00234.html (8,832 bytes)
- 43. [Shop-talk] Painting inside a chassis (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:19:00 -0500
- Thank you everyone for your replies. I don't know why I had not considered Waxoyl. I'd had our '78 MGB treated with Waxoyl (car since sold). It seems like Waxoyl (or perhaps the redneck/home made ve
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00256.html (8,494 bytes)
- 44. [Shop-talk] Aluminum exhaust tubing? (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 22:22:04 -0500
- I have bought steel from On-Line Metals. I see they have SS tubing listed. Not sure how the price compares to McMaster-Carr. SS tube 2.25" OD X 2.01" ID http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=7
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00288.html (9,140 bytes)
- 45. [Shop-talk] non ethanol fuel alternative (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:30 -0500
- I assume you have looked here: http://pure-gas.org/ Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00291.html (8,777 bytes)
- 46. [Shop-talk] Can steel cable be welded? (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:59:45 -0500
- I'd like to hear plan B first. I'd wonder if welding the cable would weaken it or cause hard/inflexible areas. Can you add a spacer at the other end? Remove the cable and take it to someone who can p
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00337.html (10,039 bytes)
- 47. [Shop-talk] computer virus question (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 21:06:06 -0500
- Or just give him an Etch-A-Sketch. http://search.dilbert.com/comic/Etch%20A%20Sketch Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00084.html (10,073 bytes)
- 48. [Shop-talk] Question about logistics shipping a four post lift (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:56:55 -0400
- You will kick yourself for not buying the lift sooner. I had a friend with a roll-back truck pick mine up from a local distributor. They loaded it with a fork lift then we skidded it off. If it hadn'
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00152.html (9,989 bytes)
- 49. [Shop-talk] Single Post Parking Lift (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:45:24 -0400
- No experience with a single post lift. I'd want to know the answer to a couple of questions. 1) Will it work/install on a standard/residential garage concrete floor? Four post lifts do not need anyth
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00169.html (9,321 bytes)
- 50. [Shop-talk] Single Post Parking Lift (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:15:44 -0400
- A two post lift is best for working under a car but not good for storing a car (leaving the suspension drooping). A four post lift is best for storing one above the other. A four post lift with a jac
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00173.html (9,288 bytes)
- 51. [Shop-talk] Single Post Parking Lift (score: 154)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:14:13 -0400
- It is generally advised to not store a car with the suspension at full droop *for long periods of time* (I'd assume many months/years). Bushings & springs will take a set in the drooped position. A c
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00177.html (9,761 bytes)
- 52. [Shop-talk] Single Post Parking Lift (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:32:44 -0400
- Which is where a four post lift makes it a lot less difficult. Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00180.html (8,906 bytes)
- 53. [Shop-talk] Car Lifts, yet again (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:19:38 -0400
- Browse around the forums at www.garagejournal.com It is likely you will be able to find info about experiences with any particular lift. Warning: Garage Journal can become addicting... Eric Russell M
- /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00047.html (7,870 bytes)
- 54. [Shop-talk] compressor/sandblast guru question (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:37:24 -0400
- Do you know what the SCFM rating is at ~100 psi? That is more likely where you'll want to set the pressure for sandblasting. I suspect you've got an adequate air supply - especially for small items i
- /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00056.html (9,702 bytes)
- 55. [Shop-talk] 2.5 gallon fuel containers (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:08:51 -0400
- I use a 2.5 gallon red plastic gasoline jug and wrote 'diesel' on it with permanent marker. (I also have a 1 gallon red jug with fuel/oil mix labelled 'chain saw'.) I doubt that painting a red plasti
- /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00102.html (7,358 bytes)
- 56. [Shop-talk] Bio diesel question. (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 12:17:44 -0400
- BioDiesel is not simply burning used cooking oil - it is processed into a form usable in a conventional diesel engine. The process of converting used cooking oil into BioDiesel makes it cost more tha
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00041.html (9,201 bytes)
- 57. [Shop-talk] Bio diesel question. (score: 288)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (ejrussell at mebtel.net)
- Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 13:49:42 -0400
- I *assume* it won't hurt - in the same way adding a couple of gallons of most anything that'll sort of burn into a few hundred gallons of fuel oil 'won't hurt'. But I'm not sure why you'd bother. Wh
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00044.html (8,725 bytes)
- 58. [Shop-talk] OT help with ants PLEASE (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 21:51:18 -0400
- Cement? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLHAdwxLD-I Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00064.html (9,260 bytes)
- 59. [Shop-talk] Putting floor in attic - can't fit 4x8 sheets (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 27 May 2012 14:13:50 -0400
- Do you have a biscuit joiner? If not you now have a reason to own a biscuit joiner. Or glue/screw a backing piece under the unsupported areas. Eric Russell Mebane, NC
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00108.html (9,953 bytes)
- 60. [Shop-talk] Tractor Won't Start (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Wed, 30 May 2012 22:54:33 -0400
- First thing is to make sure all electrical connections in the battery to starter circuit are 100%. Don't assume they are OK because they look good and feel tight - remove, clean & resecure each one.
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00135.html (8,614 bytes)
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