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241. Re: [Shop-talk] weed - grass killers (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 10:04:24 -0400
RoundUp (glyophosphate?) will kill everything. I buy it in bulk (2+ gallons) and mix into a 3 gallon backpack sprayer. Various 2,4-D products, like Crossbow, are more powerful on woody plants like yo
/html/shop-talk/2009-05/msg00106.html (7,828 bytes)

242. Re: [Shop-talk] weed killer (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 23 May 2009 12:38:35 -0400
Try some 2,4-D stuff. The surfactant seems to help it along quite a bit. Timing with the growth cycles is important too. Later in the summer, or anytime there's been a shortage of rain the plants bec
/html/shop-talk/2009-05/msg00112.html (7,605 bytes)

243. Re: [Shop-talk] mazda miata issue (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 13:22:44 -0400
www.Miata.net has a bunch of good info in their garage section. And on the forums. Wife & I have a 1990 too. I'd guess maybe the vacuum plugs at the throttle body or back of manifold cracked or leaki
/html/shop-talk/2009-05/msg00145.html (7,913 bytes)

244. Re: [Shop-talk] mazda miata issue (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 17:44:04 -0400
Yup, it's basically an L-jet clone system. Here's the link to that vacuum problem I mentioned earlier: http://www.miata.net/garage/vacuum.html I think the writer is making it way too difficult with h
/html/shop-talk/2009-05/msg00151.html (8,201 bytes)

245. Re: [Shop-talk] [Miata] Recreating Apollo 11 (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:05:12 -0400
I'm only coming up on 43. I have vivid memories of some early life events, but not the original moon shot. Do remember seeing some of the later early 70s things, and the Apollo / Soyuz mission. My bi
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00097.html (6,570 bytes)

246. Re: [Shop-talk] solar pool heater (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:03:16 -0400
PVC pipe starts to melt or "go plastic" around 190 or 200 dF, which could be a problem. It's also not UV resistant and will get very brittle and fall apart in direct sunlight. The gray PVC sold for e
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00183.html (8,160 bytes)

247. Re: [Shop-talk] Dewalt 18 V Batteries (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:59:23 -0400
There are Batteries Plus franchise stores in much of the country. They rebuilt two DeWalt 12V packs for me for about $38/ea. I mostly used them because they're local and I didn't have to screw with s
/html/shop-talk/2009-06/msg00215.html (8,065 bytes)

248. Re: [Shop-talk] Brush trimmer tales of woe (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:45:45 -0400
Yeah, I was gonna say the same. Honestly, 24 months is a pretty good warranty these days, esp for power equipment. I have an old Ryobi trimmer, probably 10 years old that's been great. But I thought
/html/shop-talk/2009-08/msg00021.html (8,904 bytes)

249. Re: [Shop-talk] Brush trimmer tales of woe (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:50:49 -0400
What's with the gas thing? Is it higher or lower octane that is harmful? I have a friend that used to own a power equipment repair biz that swears you should only run the highest octane in them. On a
/html/shop-talk/2009-08/msg00022.html (8,404 bytes)

250. Re: [Shop-talk] Maximum speed with a limited use spare (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:15:55 -0400
I read an article in Car&Driver probably 10+ years ago where they tested compact spares on a Corvette and talked to some tire engineers. Tests and the experts said they're really ok at full speed for
/html/shop-talk/2009-08/msg00046.html (8,827 bytes)

251. Re: [Shop-talk] Build a shop inside the house ? (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:23:56 -0400
Would also be worth comparing property tax rates for the hose-shop vs a shop with living quarters. In many area the tax rates vary a lot depending on the zoning and intended use of the building. -Way
/html/shop-talk/2009-09/msg00033.html (8,878 bytes)

252. Re: [Shop-talk] computer (in shop) question (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:48:37 -0400
What are all the specs on it? I can probably give ya' some good advice on what's worth putting into it. I've been playing the incremental upgrade game for a long time now, and recently rethinking all
/html/shop-talk/2009-09/msg00083.html (9,139 bytes)

253. [Shop-talk] OT: killer deal on LCD monitor (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:55:19 -0400
Hey Guys... Killer deal @ Dell on that big LCD monitor for uhh... your shop computer. 24" Samsung model 2494SW, normally $260, PLUS a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse, all for $199.99 with free s
/html/shop-talk/2009-10/msg00176.html (6,990 bytes)

254. Re: [Shop-talk] TV connect problem (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:59 -0500
The coax is usually an RF signal with multiple signals -- each channel is modulated onto a different carrier frequency, and you need an old fashioned tuner in the TV to pick your channel. The R/W/Y i
/html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00022.html (8,185 bytes)

255. Re: [Shop-talk] window replacement (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:50:29 -0500
Vinyl is PVC - you'll need to avoid pressurizing your house excessively, or use cast iron windows ;) -Wayne _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate
/html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00081.html (7,207 bytes)

256. Re: [Shop-talk] Toilets (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:33:08 -0500
Glad you asked. There is only one thing you need to know: TOTO makes awesome toilets! All others suck. Yeah, even Koheler (sp?) and other expensive stuff. Sub $100 "builder grade" toilets from big-bo
/html/shop-talk/2009-12/msg00136.html (9,062 bytes)

257. Re: [Shop-talk] Mustan oil level (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
I can't imagine it hurting anything under ideal conditions. But I can think of a few things they're trying to dissuade: * incorrectly gauging the level by not allowing adequate time for the oil to dr
/html/shop-talk/2009-12/msg00179.html (8,001 bytes)

258. Re: [Shop-talk] Web based PLC (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:59:21 -0500
Sounds like an awfully complex solution. Is the network stuff already in place? I could see doing it in a factory where the network is a given and you have a bunch of other ones to manage. But couldn
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00014.html (7,572 bytes)

259. [Shop-talk] Remote electric meter reading? (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:32:36 -0500
Hey Guys, I've been looking into ways to monitor electrical consumption of some large items around the shop and house. Found a few places selling add in meters like the "ted" I've seen discussed here
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00069.html (7,319 bytes)

260. Re: [Shop-talk] MP3 players (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:25:34 -0500
I'd suggest NewEgg.com -- hop on their MP3 player section, use their wonderful "power search" for brands you like with features you need in the price range, and look over the customer reviews: http:/
/html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00078.html (7,036 bytes)


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