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1. Re: Extra jack lifting height (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 11:47:21 -0400 (EDT); I've had this problem before when changing a transmission while the car was on stands. What I did was to use a scissors jack sitting on top of blocks of wood. I think that the block of wood that you; /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00017.html (9,631 bytes)
2. HF bench saw (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 12:59:50 -0400 (EDT); I received my latest Harbour Freight catalog yesterday, and it still has a cheap table saw that I've had my eye on. It's about $80, portable, with 2 hp electric motor. Does anyone have one of these?; /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00059.html (6,889 bytes)
3. Re: Eastwood Powder Coater (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 13:09:32 -0500 (EST); So...what's the purpose of cooking new brakes? Is this a racer's thing, or can us mild-mannered streeter types benefit? Jim At 12:14 PM 10/28/1998 , Chris Kantarjiev was inspired to say: -- James A.; /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00127.html (8,133 bytes)
4. Re: Kerosene (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Mon, 3 Aug 1998 13:20:07 -0400 (EDT); Knowing the strict environmental laws, it might be difficult to find. If you need a small amount, use charcoal lighter fluid or candle parafin. Or, you might be able to use diesel fuel. It's almost t; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00007.html (8,454 bytes)
5. Re: Elephant snott? (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Thu, 13 Aug 1998 07:54:40 -0400 (EDT); Are you sure he didn't say Gorrila Snot? It's a product that you can find at some music stores. Guitarists use it to help them hang on to the pick during windmills. Jim -- James A. Babcock, Software; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00080.html (7,834 bytes)
6. Re: garage construction (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 08:18:55 -0400 (EDT); I'd say pull off the pieces at each corner, square up the framing and replace the sheathing with construction grade 3/4" plywood. This will add some rigidity to the framing, hopefully preventing it f; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00172.html (8,014 bytes)
7. Re: garage construction (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:10:17 -0400 (EDT); Hi Ken. I'm screwing 2x2s to the edge of the 2x4s. I can only find them in 8' lengths. Each section is secured with 6 evenly-spaced 2 1/2" screws. I'm also using a few 10d nails when necessary to tak; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00173.html (8,574 bytes)
8. Re: tie-downs (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 11:42:48 -0400 (EDT); Two possabilities come immediately to mind: 1. Fold them lengthwise several times until you can put a rubberband around them. 2. Our morning paper is delivered in a rectangular plastic bag. Dropping; /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00150.html (8,051 bytes)
9. Re: shop fans (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 08:00:40 -0400 (EDT); Since you'll be putting the fan in yourself, it might be a good idea to build a frame in front of the fan in which you can place a fiberglas furnace filter. It will help to keep the fan from becoming; /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00165.html (7,987 bytes)
10. Re: Re: Loc-Tite vs. Anti-Sieze (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 08:22:38 -0400 (EDT); Jumping into the fray.... What is the brand name of a copper-based antiseize product? I've looked for a Permatex product at some local stores, and the only stuff they've ever heard of is the silver s; /html/shop-talk/1998-05/msg00012.html (7,977 bytes)
11. Re: Cheap workbench advice wanted. (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 07:48:25 -0400 (EDT); I picked up some info from my local Home Depot that says wood is pressure treated with a solution of arsenic. It specifically cautions against using pressure treated lumber in living spaces for this; /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00102.html (9,678 bytes)
12. Re: air driven grease guns (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 09:04:47 -0500 (EST); Most shop manuals specify that hand operated grease guns must be used on ball joints, steering arms, etc. I guess this is to avoid bursting the rubber seals around the joints. I have a question that'; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00006.html (7,674 bytes)
13. News from CPSC - Press Release (fwd) (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 07:42:28 -0500 (EST); This might be of interest to some, knowing the fondness for some NH tools. Jim -- James A. Babcock, Software Engineer email: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com Alcatel Data Networks WWW: http://www.adn.; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00044.html (11,081 bytes)
14. What type of grease? (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 16:17:35 -0500 (EST); Somebody asked recently about what type of grease to use, but I haven't seen any responses. Well, here's my (unqualified) opinion: 1. Check the maintenance manual first. Use a compatible grease. 2. I; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00060.html (7,347 bytes)
15. Re: Garage Door Balance (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 08:01:56 -0500 (EST); I've just installed a new door on my garage this weekend. Part of the instructions are written for the torsion springs. It does say that you need two _solid_ steel bars to accomplish the task of tigh; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00076.html (9,109 bytes)
16. Re: Justifying Drill Press- new thread alert (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Thu, 26 Mar 1998 08:12:35 -0500 (EST); My wife is a QVC queen. She buys most of her jewelry from there (it's not bad quality either). I can could buy one new power tool each month...actually this quarter it's new tires for my '7. Jim '80; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00132.html (7,834 bytes)
17. Re: Workbench Construction Question (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 16:58:14 -0500 (EST); Sounds like a terminal case of shopwrights disease to me.... Jim '80 TR7 dhc -- James A. Babcock, Software Engineer email: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com Alcatel Data Networks WWW: http://www.adn.al; /html/shop-talk/1998-02/msg00044.html (8,717 bytes)
18. Re: Throttle spindle bushings (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Sun, 15 Feb 1998 09:37:08 -0500 (EST); It sounds easy enough, but I think that you will want to have it professionally done. The problem that you will run into is that the new bushing must be on the same axis as the old bushing. If it's n; /html/shop-talk/1998-02/msg00093.html (7,754 bytes)
19. Re: Air Impact tool rec? (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 13:29:25 -0500 (EST); Hi Art. I have a cheapy IR (I think it's model 223) that I bought from Tool Crib of the North for about $80. I've had it about two years, and it has worked for everything that I've tried. I use it ab; /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00026.html (8,810 bytes)
20. Re: The joys of spending big bux (score: 1): Author: james.a.babcock@adn.alcatel.com (James Babcock); Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 07:34:42 -0500 (EST); Someone else pointed out that you need a respirator to use a blaster. This fact is especially important when using beach sand. It's mostly silicon, and the dust will cause silicosis in your lungs. Us; /html/shop-talk/1997-11/msg00032.html (7,109 bytes)

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