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1. Re: re circle (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 06:13:37 -0700 (PDT); Draw a line (cord) across the circle approximately 1/3 the way across. Find the midpoint of the line and draw another line perpendicular to the first line. You can use a compass for this step by sett; /html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00005.html (8,251 bytes)
2. RE: tree pruning (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 06:56:42 -0700 (PDT); Sorry...I deleted the original message requesting this info. The only pointer I can give is to cut the branches at the forks. Cut as close as possible to the small ring at the base of the branch. Thi; /html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00007.html (7,380 bytes)
3. Sanding Disk for Table Saw (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:49:16 -0700 (PDT); I'm wondering if a sanding disk is available that can be mounted in place of the 10" blade on a table saw. It seems quite sensible to me, but I can't seem to find such a thing in a tool catalog. I re; /html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00068.html (8,511 bytes)
4. Re: Sanding Disk for Table Saw (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 04:52:41 -0700 (PDT); I suspect that you have not had trouble with the side loading of the saw motor. I thought that I had seen these things somewhere...I'm glad that my memory isn't too far gone <g>. I bought some specia; /html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00079.html (9,147 bytes)
5. Re: weed trimmers (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 06:29:38 -0700 (PDT); Hi David. One bit of advice that I learned from a review of trimmers a few years ago is to look for an engine where the rod end of the piston is supported on both sides. Most of the cheap trimmers su; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00016.html (9,085 bytes)
6. Drydene Lubricants Co. (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:31:16 -0700 (PDT); I went out to purchase some gear lube last evening for use in the diff of my truck, and the fellow in the auto parts store told me that Drydene Lubricants has been purchased by Castrol. Can anyone co; /html/shop-talk/2001-06/msg00033.html (7,205 bytes)
7. Finding a vacuum leak (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 05:37:05 -0700 (PDT); My 1987 pickup seems to have a vacuum leak. I have heard of ways to find a leak such as spraying starting fluid onto the hoses. When the engine races, the leak has been found. Unfortunately, this lea; /html/shop-talk/2001-05/msg00053.html (8,287 bytes)
8. Re: Finding a vacuum leak (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 13:00:19 -0700 (PDT); I guess that replacing all the vacuum hoses is the best solution. The one thing that worries me is the fact that most of the hoses are some type of rigid plastic. There are rubber ends to join the li; /html/shop-talk/2001-05/msg00058.html (9,166 bytes)
9. Re: warning - explosive metal dust (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 05:12:06 -0700 (PDT); All I can say is thank God for this list...I never realized that this was a problem. The up side is that I'll have some good ammunition if I'm ever caught in an A-Team situation ;-) Jim == James A. B; /html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00050.html (7,765 bytes)
10. Re: Adjustable/Folding Ladder (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 05:23:41 -0700 (PDT); Hi Eric. I don't know about the type of ladder that you describe from experience, but I would recommend an alternative. I have a Werner step ladder that can be converted to a straight ladder. One sid; /html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00074.html (9,609 bytes)
11. Re: Washing Oily Rags (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2001 09:41:25 -0700 (PDT); Hi Forest. I wouldn't know about the impact to the septic system, but beware of the oily mess left inside of the washer if you should put in saturated rags. If you really need to keep an oil-soaked p; /html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00107.html (8,379 bytes)
12. Re: nut/bolt/small part storage (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 05:52:33 -0800 (PST); I've found that small fishing lure boxes work well for small household hardware. I put drywall anchors in some compartments sorted by size, wood/machine/self-tapping screws in others sorted by diamet; /html/shop-talk/2001-02/msg00040.html (7,174 bytes)
13. Re: electrical question (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 10:07:09 -0700 (PDT); Hi Matt. Be sure that you are using the correct tubes for the ballast. Newer ballasts will have an indication of the tube type required. My failing memory says that F40 is common, but there are other; /html/shop-talk/2000-04/msg00007.html (7,459 bytes)
14. Re: New Garage Door (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 10:04:32 -0700 (PDT); Hi Bill. I had some mouse problems in my garage, and I found the real problem to be that the framing around the car doors was not sealed at the ground level. The mice were coming in around the sides; /html/shop-talk/2000-04/msg00033.html (9,904 bytes)
15. Re: Anti-seize (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 05:28:11 -0800 (PST); I thought so too until I replaced an O2 sensor. The new one came with a small amount of silver anti-seize on the threads and several parts guys said that it's the stuff to use. Jim '87 Dodge Dakota V; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00092.html (7,679 bytes)
16. Re: Covering fiberglass insulation in attic? (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:31:59 -0800 (PST); Sorry for the late reply...just getting caught up with these mails. A good resource for insulation facts is http://www.naima.org It's really not necessary to use plastic if you use kraft paper backed; /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00094.html (9,611 bytes)
17. harbour freight recall (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 13:39:14 -0700 (PDT); This information might be useful to some of you.... Jim For Immediate Release Contact: Kim Dulic June 10, 1999 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1183 Release # 99-122 CPSC, Harbor Freight Tools Announce Recall of; /html/shop-talk/1999-06/msg00048.html (9,155 bytes)
18. Independent oil filter research (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 08:32:30 -0700 (PDT); A buddy sent me this link. It has some independent research into oil filter construction. http://members.xoom.com/minimopar/oilfilterstudy.html I guess I'll be changing brands...I've probably soaked; /html/shop-talk/1999-05/msg00060.html (7,027 bytes)
19. Re: coil tester (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 09:57:35 -0700 (PDT); If by "properly grounded sparkplug", you mean that it is the ground to which you have the starter switch connected, (also the negative side of the 12v supply) this sounds like it will work. I'd expec; /html/shop-talk/1999-05/msg00093.html (8,796 bytes)
20. Windshield scratch removers (score: 1): Author: James Babcock <jbabcoc@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 11:09:05 -0700 (PDT); I'm wondering about the tools that can be mounted on a power drill and used to remove light scratches from car windshields. I think they use some type of compound to polish the surface of the glass.; /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00025.html (6,893 bytes)

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