- 81. Re: [Shop-talk] Nuts and Bolts (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 16:08:57 -0700
- I use several medium-size tupperware containers. I like them because the lids fit tight, less likely to accidentally spill the contents. I don't have so much extra hardware that I sort by thread size
- /html/shop-talk/2013-08/msg00051.html (9,579 bytes)
- 82. Re: [Shop-talk] Oven problem (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.megageek.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:46:12 -0700
- Bake is the lower element only. Broil is the upper element only. No idea which one to use for powder coating. I use Bake for cakes and Broil for steaks. Dang, now I'm hungry... Todd Seattle,WA '86 G
- /html/shop-talk/2013-10/msg00038.html (9,554 bytes)
- 83. Re: [Shop-talk] Tapping off a crimp connector? (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:49:39 -0800
- I can think of three options. One is the "piggyback" crimp connector. It's a female spade connector with a male tab added. Example from RadShack: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId
- /html/shop-talk/2013-12/msg00072.html (10,542 bytes)
- 84. Re: [Shop-talk] Cleaning up machined surface for oil seal (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:11:58 -0700
- I've dealt with leaky seals on my A2 Golfs. I ended up buying new flanges. I believe a light touchup with some emery cloth would smooth up the surface. You could chuck it in a drill press to ensure y
- /html/shop-talk/2014-08/msg00056.html (10,616 bytes)
- 85. Re: [Shop-talk] Cleaning up machined surface for oil seal (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com>
- Date: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:35:50 -0700
- When I did my crank, I used Hylomar 'cause that's what I had in my box. I'd think any RTV that's good for 300F or so would work. I don't think the trans parts get much hotter than that. Just make you
- /html/shop-talk/2014-09/msg00021.html (9,361 bytes)
- 86. Re: [Shop-talk] [Bulk] Re: Cleaning up machined surface for oil seal (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 06:11:57 -0700
- The sleeves are slightly undersize and expand a bit as you install them. I think that friction is what holds them in place. Todd Seattle,WA '86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 276,000 miles
- /html/shop-talk/2014-09/msg00024.html (9,096 bytes)
- 87. Re: [Shop-talk] Re-enameling a cast iron sink (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.megageek.com> localhost.pops.p.blarg.net
- Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 16:30:19 -0800
- Google "re-enamel bathtub" or "re-enamel sink". Looks like there are plenty of DIY kits and professional companies that do this. Also saw many discussions on various websites talking about the proces
- /html/shop-talk/2014-12/msg00040.html (8,341 bytes)
- 88. Re: [Shop-talk] Truck instrument cluster, dash, and parking lights died (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 17:28:56 -0800
- Very common in the VW world for someone to buy a wiring adapter to install an aftermarket stereo only to have the Check Engine light come on and cause other electrical oddities. Problem is, some of t
- /html/shop-talk/2015-01/msg00099.html (9,178 bytes)
- 89. Re: [Shop-talk] Wiring for a pilot light wall switch. (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.megageek.com> localhost.drteeth.p.blarg.net
- Date: Sat, 02 May 2015 11:18:20 -0700
- I think the reason for the "don't use as a replacement for a 2-wire switch" is that the switch you have is a 3-way switch. I've seen 3-way switches with three terminals, and with two of those marked
- /html/shop-talk/2015-05/msg00003.html (9,540 bytes)
- 90. Re: [Shop-talk] Looking for some wire shelves... (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Wed, 20 May 2015 19:07:27 -0700
- You want to Google for "store fixtures" or "display fixtures". The term "fixtures" refers to all the racks, cases, shelving, etc that are used to display merchandise at a store. A search of those ter
- /html/shop-talk/2015-05/msg00043.html (8,843 bytes)
- 91. Re: [Shop-talk] Bolt type? (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.com> localhost.drteeth.p.blarg.net
- Date: Sun, 24 May 2015 14:03:31 -0700
- I'm guessing those are "furniture bolts" or "connector bolts". Google both terms for examples. Here are some at Rockler: <http://www.rockler.com/search/go?asug=&w=connector+bolts> That page also show
- /html/shop-talk/2015-05/msg00047.html (8,511 bytes)
- 92. Re: [Shop-talk] Camouflaging a connex (intermodal container) (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:18:52 -0700
- Why try to hide it if you can have some fun with it? Here is an example of how a local retirement home camouflaged the ugly mechanical stuff on their roof: <http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/h
- /html/shop-talk/2015-06/msg00021.html (9,934 bytes)
- 93. Re: [Shop-talk] Air conditioner (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.com> localhost.drteeth.p.blarg.net
- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 16:56:30 -0700
- Is this roughly what you're seeing? http://www.diversitech.com/Product-Line?id=a0jC0000005QcxgIAC In doing some searches, it appears that on many of these "electrical disconnect" or "ac disconnect" b
- /html/shop-talk/2015-07/msg00044.html (8,907 bytes)
- 94. Re: [Shop-talk] Water heater drain help (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.com> localhost.pops.p.blarg.net
- Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 14:45:02 -0700
- Here is what the whole drain valve assembly looks like: <http://www.neobits.com/rheem_ap12159d_2_drain_valve_assembly_melet_4_70_p5772434.html> The part in your picture is just the outer part, you ha
- /html/shop-talk/2015-09/msg00033.html (9,343 bytes)
- 95. [Shop-talk] Phone mounts (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:06:19 -0700
- I use the Kenu Airframe (http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe). Clips into most any air vent. Doesn't get the phone right my line of sight, but then I'm listening to the Google Maps voice directions
- /html/shop-talk/2015-09/msg00047.html (9,256 bytes)
- 96. Re: [Shop-talk] Rats! (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 19:12:14 -0700
- http://doityourselfpestcontrol.com/ I have the Protecta Bait stations with Contrac Blox bait. The stations keep the bait away from kids and pets. The bait kills 'em deader than a doornail. One feedin
- /html/shop-talk/2015-10/msg00027.html (9,434 bytes)
- 97. Re: [Shop-talk] Rats! (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> mail.com>
- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:43:11 -0700
- It's the Feds, nothing they do makes sense. Probably just a bunch of ineffectual middle management suckups sitting around making new regs just to justify their paychecks. All it said on the site was
- /html/shop-talk/2015-10/msg00031.html (9,498 bytes)
- 98. Re: [Shop-talk] Mouse traps/poison (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> localhost.pops.p.blarg.net
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:42:09 -0700
- In case you didn't see my post of couple of days ago about rats: http://doityourselfpestcontrol.com/ I have the Protecta Bait stations with Contrac Blox bait. The stations keep the bait away from kid
- /html/shop-talk/2015-10/msg00036.html (9,509 bytes)
- 99. Re: [Shop-talk] Mouse traps/poison (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:30:33 -0700
- That's similar to what prompted me to start baiting. I started see rat poop on the engine cover of my car. With a modern car and it's reliance on electronics, chewed up wiring is Very Bad Indeed. Tha
- /html/shop-talk/2015-10/msg00046.html (9,618 bytes)
- 100. Re: [Shop-talk] spam email just keeps on coming (score: 1)
- Author: Todd Walke <racertod@racertodd.com> localhost.scooter.p.blarg.net
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:41:41 -0700
- Sometimes you just get on a list somewhere and you get flooded with spam for awhile, then it goes away then back again. All a part of being on an Internet with no controls on who gets on the system.
- /html/shop-talk/2015-10/msg00055.html (10,364 bytes)
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