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1. Re: On the subject of oil disasters (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 11:30:01 -0500
Many industrial suppliers sell oil absorbing sheets made of polypropylene microfiber. This material repels water but it greedily absorbs many times its own weight in oil. It's also effective on gasol
/html/shop-talk/2002-10/msg00126.html (8,938 bytes)

2. Re: co2 vs. nitrogen? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 09:57:45 -0500
CO2 refills are cheap. I tried using CO2 with a welding regulator but it didn't flow enough CFM to run air tools. I balked at paying $200 for a "special" regulator. I eventually found a high volume r
/html/shop-talk/2002-10/msg00149.html (8,402 bytes)

3. Re: What? I can't hear you. (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 15:58:06 -0500
There's a building material called Homosote that's an excellent sound absorber. It's a soft particle board with an uneven surface . You can find it at good lumberyards in 1/2" thick 4'x8' sheets for
/html/shop-talk/2002-09/msg00135.html (9,014 bytes)

4. Re: Which cordless drill? (was RE: Cordless drill clutches) (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 16:12:23 -0500
I've got a Milwaukee 14.4v cordless drill and it's extremely well made. Higher voltage drills are all noticeably heavier. With a fresh battery it easily has enough torque to sprain your wrist. The ke
/html/shop-talk/2002-09/msg00137.html (9,051 bytes)

5. Re: Inflatable Spare: (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 10:16:41 -0600
Not sure what options you have on an MGA, but in my TR6 I use a TR3 wheel as a compact spare. The bolt pattern is the same but the rim is narrow and the tire is smaller so I save some weight and I ha
/html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00029.html (8,293 bytes)

6. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 09:12:16 -0600
I've got an 11 foot ceiling and a 4 post Bend-Pak lift. I can drive my TR6 onto the ramps, lift it up, and park my station wagon underneath with room to spare. I get oil drips on the station wagon wh
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00024.html (9,665 bytes)

7. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 09:31:01 -0600
When installing my lift I bought some extra garage door track and raised the height of the (opened) door. Instead of 24" from the ceiling the door now hangs about 6" from it. I also moved the door op
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00026.html (9,957 bytes)

8. RE: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 15:05:01 -0600
Yes, a standard floor jack. The "plank" I use is a piece of hot rolled steel channel _approximately_ 10" wide, 48" long, 3/16" thick, with a 1" lip along the sides forming a very shallow U shape. I b
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00044.html (10,642 bytes)

9. Re: CB Radios. (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 07 Nov 2001 15:23:22 -0600
Our Triumph club (Illinois Sports Owners Association) uses CB radios to keep in touch on long drives to and from events. This past summer I think there about 10 CB equipped cars in the group went fro
/html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00073.html (8,155 bytes)

10. Re: CB Radios. (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 09:26:55 -0600
Of course! The first two items in the standard Triumph tool kit are a cell phone and a credit card. ;{) CB gives us the equivalent of 10 way conference calling without using air minutes or incurring
/html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00078.html (8,423 bytes)

11. Re: MIG Welder (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 12:42:10 -0600
I bought my (Miller) plasma cutter from Great Lakes Airgas in Waukegan IL. The have other branches throughout the Chicago area. Their price was competitive with mail order. I get my MIG gas tanks ref
/html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00196.html (8,162 bytes)

12. Re: ?Auto Factory Tours? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 10:11:50 -0500
I've been through the GM plant in Janesville WI where they make Suburbans and Yukons. I believe this is the oldest GM facility that's still in use. The place is big and to my eye had equal parts mach
/html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00182.html (8,483 bytes)

13. Re: Central Pneumatic (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 10:14:42 -0500
"Central Pneumatic" is a house brand that Harbor Freight uses. Their web site and catalog don't always list everything they offer. -Erik -- Erik Quackenbush, V.P. Operations, Midwest Filter Corporati
/html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00183.html (7,275 bytes)

14. super glue removal (was nail polish) (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 15:16:46 -0500
Take note: the 'acetone free' nail polish remover they're selling now is NOT effective at removing super/crazy/CA glue. I didn't know there was an acetone free variety until I tried in vain to unstic
/html/shop-talk/2001-09/msg00083.html (7,813 bytes)

15. Re: Evacuating AC (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 09:50:16 -0500
It is a federal crime to intentionally vent refrigerant into the atmosphere. You must be an EPA 609 certified technician to purchase R12 and you must use EPA certified recovery equipment when perform
/html/shop-talk/2001-09/msg00099.html (8,153 bytes)

16. Re: water-chiller source? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 10:27:45 -0500
Surplus Center (1-800-488-3407, Lincoln NE, no website) sells a mini refrigeration unit for about $50 that "was originally built as a desktop soda fountain". They go on to say "carbonation chamber ha
/html/shop-talk/2001-09/msg00123.html (8,671 bytes)

17. Re: newsletter stuff (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 16:34:25 -0500
If you want some ideas you should look at the newsletters put out by other Archives of "Snic Braaap" our local Triumph club's (the Illinois Sports Owners Association) newsletter are available online
/html/shop-talk/2001-09/msg00233.html (8,283 bytes)

18. Re: Welding queries (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 10:47:16 -0500
I have a Lincoln 155 MIG welder. If I had to buy a new welder I would probably buy another Lincoln but I would make sure I got one with a continuously variable power setting. Some models (like my 155
/html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00086.html (9,045 bytes)

19. Re: TV Antenna Installation (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 03:58:16 -0500
If you're in a fringe area putting a high quality antenna mounted amplifier can improve things. The amplifier should be between the antenna and the long coax run- not in the house. You will need a we
/html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00050.html (8,377 bytes)

20. Re: Electric motor power ? (score: 1)
Author: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:16:40 -0500
There are a couple of books out there that discuss electric car conversions. The one I have is called "Build your own Electric Vehicle" by Bob Brant and I thought it was a good overview of the subjec
/html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00065.html (7,653 bytes)

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