- 221. Re: [Shop-talk] tool chest recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:22:33 -0400 (EDT)
- For me, "neatly organized, laying flat in the drawers" lasts about one day after I setup the toolbox initially... :-) I need the wrench holders to even have a hope of getting it right. Also, I'm jea
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00115.html (8,565 bytes)
- 222. [Shop-talk] Harbor Freight % off coupons? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:49:02 -0400 (EDT)
- I seem to recall in the past receiving a coupon from HF for 20% off on one item or whatever... Anyone know of anything like that that's currently ongoing or will be going soon? I'm probably going to
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00151.html (6,362 bytes)
- 223. [Shop-talk] long 0 deg. box wrenches (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:25:53 -0400 (EDT)
- So my buddy has these super cool Snap-On 0 degree long handle zero degree box wrenches. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=68008&group_ID=17469&store=snapon-store&dir=cat
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00152.html (8,350 bytes)
- 224. Re: [Shop-talk] weakening a spring (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:17:57 -0400 (EDT)
- I can't imagine that clothespin springs are all that uniform from the factory... Why not just make a spring force meter (two pieces of something with a pivot like a scissors, with a spring on one en
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00207.html (7,801 bytes)
- 225. Re: [Shop-talk] work carts? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:52:40 -0400 (EDT)
- I wouldn't want one with a top that opens. Part of what makes a cart useful to me is being able to toss stuff on it when I'm working on something, and then that stuff would be in the way of getting
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00215.html (7,335 bytes)
- 226. [Shop-talk] Harbor Freight & spare parts(was: MIG Welders 115 v vs (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:44:19 -0400 (EDT)
- I'd also second the recommendation of a name brand welder, particularly Miller (I currently own a Lincoln SP-175Plus, and I like the Miller 175 better). But my real point in posting is wondering abo
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00263.html (8,318 bytes)
- 227. Re: [Shop-talk] fresh oil stain on concrete floor (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:22:56 -0400 (EDT)
- Somebody got yelled at. Mark _______________________________________________ Shop-talk mailing list http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/shop-talk
- /html/shop-talk/2007-09/msg00309.html (8,185 bytes)
- 228. [Shop-talk] Socket organizers again (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 14:28:24 -0400 (EDT)
- Ok, I need six new socket organizers (new toolbox setup with 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 sockets in metric and english). I think for this one I want those plastic rails with the clips that use ball bearings. Like
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00005.html (8,180 bytes)
- 229. Re: [Shop-talk] Socket organizers again (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 16:00:35 -0400 (EDT)
- Cool! Thanks for the info. The Homier ones came up at $0.99 each, but it sorta indicated that they came in a set of three... I ordered 10, just because it was worth a little bit more if it really wa
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00009.html (10,715 bytes)
- 230. Re: [Shop-talk] Eastwood vs Harbor Freight (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:08:31 -0400 (EDT)
- I dunno if plumbers do this, but in terms of car repair places, they bitch because then they can't buy the part at a lower price and mark it up to retail on the customer's bill. (which I don't parti
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00058.html (8,649 bytes)
- 231. [Shop-talk] rangefinder (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:05:43 -0400 (EDT)
- This may be a dumb suggestion, but if you've already got one that goes 100' (presumably with some accuracy), why not measure the distance in a few shots? Pick spots for the targets that are in line
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00182.html (6,780 bytes)
- 232. Re: [Shop-talk] trailer advice needed (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:45:35 -0400 (EDT)
- Sort of. A rail trailer makes a really handy lift when you're at the races and its lighter to tow. I agree that if you're hauling tractors around, using it for carrying building debris, or whatever
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00209.html (9,331 bytes)
- 233. [Shop-talk] weedwacker tech (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:55:41 -0400 (EDT)
- I've got a weed wacker that's in need of some TLC. There are two hoses going to the fuel tank. On the inside of the tank, I found (separated from the hoses), a sucker looking thing that would appear
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00246.html (7,448 bytes)
- 234. Re: [Shop-talk] weedwacker tech (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:13:18 -0400 (EDT)
- The pump is in the pickup? Or in the carb? I can't blow through the hose connected to the weighted pickup... Its all pretty crusty though, so I'll be replacing it anyway! Mark ______________________
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00248.html (7,480 bytes)
- 235. Re: [Shop-talk] weedwacker tech (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:38:05 -0400 (EDT)
- Ok. but I'm blowing the other way, through what I assume is the fuel pickup. No carb involved. That should allow air to pass, right? Mark _______________________________________________ Shop-talk ma
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00250.html (7,347 bytes)
- 236. Re: [Shop-talk] weedwacker tech (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:38:49 -0400 (EDT)
- That's connected by a fuel line to the carb (and/or pump that's part of the carb). Right? Now cut the fuel line in the middle. Take the part of the line that's still attached to the weighted pickup
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00252.html (8,284 bytes)
- 237. [Shop-talk] trimmer recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:29:19 -0400 (EDT)
- So I went to HD and Lowe's looking for weed whacker parts. I didn't find any parts (surprise), but I did look at trimmers... I'm thinking I should maybe just get a new trimmer, and had some question
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00257.html (8,446 bytes)
- 238. [Shop-talk] garage heating, electric vs. gas (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:14:38 -0400 (EDT)
- Ok, time to get back going on my garage rebuild again... Its an attached two car garage. I'd been planning on heating it with a natural gas hot air blower like the Hot Dawg or similar, probably with
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00277.html (8,954 bytes)
- 239. Re: [Shop-talk] garage heating, electric vs. gas (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:42:09 -0400 (EDT)
- I've been glancing through through the McMaster catalog since my post and have a question... On page 586, they show a couple units. One is 1702k23, listed at 10k watts and 41.7 amps. The other is 20
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00280.html (8,831 bytes)
- 240. Re: [Shop-talk] garage heating, electric vs. gas (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <mark@sccaprepared.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:13:59 -0400 (EDT)
- I saw that too, after I posted, but the one above that one is a 240vac single phase, 10k watts just like the other one, and it only draws 27 A vs. the first one's 41 A for the same rated output? Mar
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00283.html (8,896 bytes)
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