- 1. Re: Finding the center of a circle (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2001 20:32:35 -0400
- Drew's method is a good one, however, it requires you to connect the points and may not be accurate enough (or it may be for the application). You also have to mark outside the circle and this may no
- /html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00012.html (8,990 bytes)
- 2. Getting a car into the garage. (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:51:37 -0500
- There has been occasions where I would like to get a non running car into the garage. Unfortunately, there is an slight uphill grade and I can't push it in by myself. I could push with another vehicl
- /html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00045.html (7,892 bytes)
- 3. Re: acronyms (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 13:56:03 -0500
- SWMBO - She Who Must Be Obeyed BG Peter Thomas /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00079.html (7,702 bytes)
- 4. Re: Getting a car into the garage. (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:23:32 -0500
- Always an option, but has to be scheduled. I live in a rural area. There are only a couple of abled bodied neighbors and collecting a handful at a convenient time is difficult. The other day, the min
- /html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00094.html (8,869 bytes)
- 5. Re: Ceiling for a Garage (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:54:20 -0400
- You can write on sheet rock with felt tips. Just ask my two children ;^) Peter Thomas
- /html/shop-talk/2000-04/msg00017.html (7,484 bytes)
- 6. Turning brake rotor (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2000 20:13:41 -0500
- Is there any way to turn a brake rotor at home? I don't have any specific metal working tools, but I do have some wood working and home repair tools, drill press, bench and angle grinder, sliding tab
- /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00115.html (7,426 bytes)
- 7. Re: tile saw at Home Depot (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 10:47:18 -0500
- Plasiplugs. It's a plastic tablesaw with a 1/2 hp motor. The cutting wheel is fixed and it dips into a water reservoir. It's not as good as a commercial wet saw costing 5 to 10 times more but it work
- /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00126.html (9,101 bytes)
- 8. Re: Turning brake rotor (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 23:28:13 -0500
- Peter, that's me, would love to learn machining, but you are right, I can't afford purchasing a large lathe (or small one). Some more background, the wife reported grinding in the brakes. Half of one
- /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00128.html (9,840 bytes)
- 9. Re: To cut or not to cut (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:55:23 -0500
- The replacement rotor I bought was not turned, it was milled. Not being a machinist, common sense (usually wrong) suggests that this would avoid the high spots from hardening. However, the high spots
- /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00149.html (8,885 bytes)
- 10. Re: crafstman drill press? (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 20:30:31 -0500
- I have a 10" from my father. The motor was replaced and the clamping collar around the column was cracked. He was using it to mill metal. The cross sliding table that was attach was a monster for suc
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00168.html (7,426 bytes)
- 11. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 15:31:44 -0400
- Rent, you will also need a truck. Or buy a come-along and build a triod, you can used the extra money to buy an engine stand. Peter Thomas
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00043.html (8,168 bytes)
- 12. Re: Setting up shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 10:47:17 -0400
- Extremely valid point for a professional shop. For a hobbyist/home owner it's a little gray. I recently bought a small electric angle grinder. I secretly bought it to work on the Triumph, but told th
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00129.html (9,010 bytes)
- 13. Re: Setting up shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Aug 1998 13:18:32 -0400
- In your case the air route was probably best. You also reduce the risk of electrocution. On the other hand light in the barn would be nice. I love my cordless drill. Probably the most useful power to
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00131.html (9,389 bytes)
- 14. Re: tie-downs (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1998 14:27:57 -0400
- If your talking about bungy cords, get a board slighty long the longest cord and put to eye hooks on each end. If your talking about web straps, get a dowel and wrap them around the dowel. Every year
- /html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00156.html (7,376 bytes)
- 15. Re: Portable Generators (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 12:36:31 -0400
- <SNIP> Directly, no. Through a UPS, maybe. You have to consider how the unit will be installed. Codes require special isolator switches to switch from the utility line to generator. If the generator
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00092.html (9,020 bytes)
- 16. Re: New car, new problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>
- Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 22:32:38 -0400
- I believe these have universal motor and are open for cooling. BOOM. Peter Thomas
- /html/shop-talk/1998-05/msg00109.html (8,686 bytes)
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