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161. Re: [Shop-talk] PO174 - PO176 OBD CODES (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:50:39 -0500
As a matter of fact, I just had that probem in my Morgan about 3 wks ago. When I got it home, I replaced the points with a pretronix solid state ignition module. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jbla
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00039.html (8,120 bytes)

162. Re: [Shop-talk] Air-powered nibbler at Horrible Freight (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:52:10 -0500
I also have one. For thin sheet metal, like car fenders, it's great. There are some issues though: 1. If you're trying to cut off a car fender, or a trunk, it doesn't like the stiffing bends as there
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00051.html (8,502 bytes)

163. [Shop-talk] Snake Light (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:56:52 -0500
Actually, I liked my snake light. The fact that I could wrap it around my neck and have light where I wanted/needed it. But mine has gone bye-bye. Last xmas my wife got me a stocking stuffer, an LED
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00075.html (7,549 bytes)

164. Re: [Shop-talk] Snake Light (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:17:21 -0500
incandescent Speaking of neat inexpensive stuff to have, Harbor Freight puts several of their multimeters on sale for less that $5 all the time. The current one is: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/c
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00106.html (8,932 bytes)

165. [Shop-talk] Replacing Porch Columns (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:50:09 -0500
Hey gang, I'm trying to replace the old wooden columns on my front porch with some new vinyl ones, and need some help. Anyone done any siding? I've had the soffett (sp) and facia wrapped with aluminu
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00185.html (11,325 bytes)

166. Re: [Shop-talk] Mega Penetrant - any good (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:21:44 -0500
Someone said they didn't like or accept the test that was used for the penetrants. That a pin was not a thread. True a pin is not a threaded rod, but to me his test is quite valid, but maybe not for
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00228.html (9,917 bytes)

167. Re: [Shop-talk] recovering kitchen counter (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:19:23 -0500
Chad, One thing you didn't mention, what is the base made of. My place is about 30 yrs old and the base for the counter tops is press board. So as others have suggested, it definately, isn't worth tr
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00259.html (9,406 bytes)

168. Re: [Shop-talk] Household appliances that breakdown on Christmas (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:13:14 -0500
Pete, I feel you pain. I had a refrig. die Christmas day evening. After we'd finished our Christmas meal and all the company had gone home. Luckliy it's our winter, and for here on the east coast of
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00347.html (9,964 bytes)

169. Re: [Shop-talk] Storing Stuff in Garage "Attic" (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:22:03 -0500
Jim, My attic is over the house. It has 2"x4" trusses holding the roof and anchored to the ceiling joists. I went into the attic and made shelves in the trusses, and shelving over the heating/AC duct
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00375.html (9,229 bytes)

170. Re: [Shop-talk] Garage Door Openers (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:33:45 -0500
Steve, Going to Control panel will let you set associations. There are other ways also. BUT, if you don't had a PDF reader loaded, you won't be able to open the file. In other words, you can associat
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00019.html (9,584 bytes)

171. Re: [Shop-talk] Oh Noes!... HF threatening to stop catalog mailings! (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:46:39 -0500
Same here. They stopped sending me the catalogs. Luckily I have a store locally also. So next time I was there, I asked. They said just fill out a form. Been getting them ever since. John John T. Bla
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00033.html (8,945 bytes)

172. Re: [Shop-talk] Dishwasher dilemma (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:06:12 -0500
PJ, My first thought is that the bearings for the motor are shot. Did you look at the motor? See any whiteish stuff around it. Usually an indication that the seal between the motor and the inside of
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00039.html (10,405 bytes)

173. Re: [Shop-talk] Hot/Cold drain (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:01:13 -0500
Tim, I agree with Randall. However, the above test saturated the system, so it should have actually drained a little slower than if just one of the faucets were turned on. Now while this starts to ex
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00047.html (9,411 bytes)

174. Re: [Shop-talk] dry cut metal saw (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:34:44 -0500
John, Thanks for sharing that. I just finished putting put 5 new vinyl columns, stair rails & posts, and hand railing on my front porch. What fun that was, having never done a job like that. (If any
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00059.html (9,227 bytes)

175. Re: [Shop-talk] dry cut metal saw (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:10:44 -0500
Randall, I'd have never thought to use a skill saw. Again, I'd have thought it turned too fast. Thanks for the tip. Guess I should have consulted the list before I tackled the last project. :) John J
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00061.html (8,412 bytes)

176. Re: [Shop-talk] Rivet Steel to Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:55:02 -0500
Jon, That's kind of the nice thing about pop rivets - the will join anything since it's mechanical attachment like a nut & bolt. For galvanic reaction to take place both the metals would have to be b
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00064.html (10,567 bytes)

177. Re: [Shop-talk] Rivet Steel to Aluminum (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:05:58 -0500
Jon & Mark, There are a lot of compaines that are making adheasives for this purpose. 3M has been mailing a 2 part adheasive for the Corvetts for years. Silkaflex also make several products. On my Br
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00069.html (9,420 bytes)

178. Re: [Shop-talk] Chamberlin Garage Door Opener (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:23:07 -0500
Bob, I thought most obstical sensors were photoelectric beams. An LED either visable or IR would emit a light beam to a photo receiver. If the receiver does not get the light it opens the circuit so
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00168.html (9,031 bytes)

179. Re: [Shop-talk] Air Compressors (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:50:28 -0500
Paul, Don't sell the Craftsman too short. But do be consious of the cost. Their quality may have changed over the years. My dad has a 4hp (220V) 20 gal. Craftsman compressor that he's had since I'd s
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00199.html (10,845 bytes)

180. Re: [Shop-talk] lathe motor (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:56:52 -0500
Frank, You don't really say why you need a new motor. Check your local yellow pages to see if you don't have anyone that rebuilds motors near you. You might be able to have them rehab the motor, for
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00240.html (8,822 bytes)


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