- 201. RE: V8 Olds Engine head gasket (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 06:12:14 -0800
- I'm strictly a shade-tree mechanic, I'm sure there are better methods. What I use is a straight edge and a feeler gage. For an overall check, Hold the straight edge firmly against the surface to be
- /html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00158.html (9,201 bytes)
- 202. Paint sprayer recommendation (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 06:48:26 -0800
- Hi all : Having neglected my home far too long, and being a neophyte at painting, I'm looking for some recommendations on paint sprayers. I'd like something that will handle fairly thick latex paint,
- /html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00159.html (7,638 bytes)
- 203. RE: precision (was V8 Olds Engine head gasket) (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:14:03 -0800
- Not a specification, just the feeler gage I use. The .001" is too thin and bends easily <g> Surely you mean the clearance is .015". That seems like a huge tolerance to me, come to think of it it's e
- /html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00162.html (8,958 bytes)
- 204. RE: garage heater safety (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 02:32:17 -0800
- I did that, only 3 threads with a total of 6 posts ... it would appear that the shop-talk archive is suffering the same problem as the Triumph archive Randall /// unsubscribe/change address requests
- /html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00178.html (7,668 bytes)
- 205. RE: More questions about measuring instruments (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 13:02:57 -0800
- I believe there is less potential for error using the more expensive tools, but with care you can come darn close with telescoping hole gauges. The biggest problem is not moving the gauge in the bor
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00014.html (8,284 bytes)
- 206. RE: 12V LED drop light (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:15:07 -0800
- Someone is sure making them cheaper than that : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26207&item=1790319446 Lot of 100, $30 + $10 S&H Randall /// unsubscribe/change address requests
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00044.html (7,683 bytes)
- 207. RE: 12V LED drop light (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:17:53 -0800
- Randall Young babbled : Oops, sorry, wrong link. The lot of 100 is item # 1790320348. NFI Randall /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/ma
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00045.html (7,597 bytes)
- 208. RE: battery trickle chargers (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 15:40:30 -0800
- Haven't tried it, but it should work fine. Better than a trickle charger would be a "battery maintainer" that implements a multi-level charge. Basically you don't want to charge the battery all the
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00056.html (8,868 bytes)
- 209. RE: replacing just a door frame... (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 21:54:53 -0800
- I've done it that way, turned out pretty good and lots easier than hanging a new door IMO. Hard part was joining the new wood to the old, but some wood putty and paint covered a multitude of sins. N
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00061.html (7,539 bytes)
- 210. RE: Diesels on ether (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:33:46 -0800
- I absolutely agree with Tony on this one. NEVER run a diesel under load with ether, especially when it isn't also getting fuel. His other comments are on-target too, you certainly don't want a puddl
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00075.html (7,375 bytes)
- 211. RE: Air tank (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:41:53 -0800
- Should be just fine, except the tanks are kinda heavy and don't hold much air. I believe the rated working pressure is something like 250 psi (which is where the blowoff valve opens). Randall /// un
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00095.html (7,520 bytes)
- 212. RE: On the subject of craftsman toolchests... (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 18:29:36 -0800
- I've had one of their bottom-of-the-line rollaways for quite a few years now, it doesn't even have ball bearings. I'm definitely an amateur mechanic, but it gets plenty of use and still works just a
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00121.html (8,740 bytes)
- 213. RE: ready to remove security system with small explosives... (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 20:51:46 -0800
- That's possible, but it's very common for the phone company to install a dry pair to your house (the cable has two pairs, the terminal block has 4 terminals, might's well use them). And all the alar
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00124.html (9,913 bytes)
- 214. RE: Window replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 16:50:25 -0800
- Wayne, I must be missing something here. You only broke the glass, right ? Glass can be cut to fit ... Randall /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://w
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00138.html (7,263 bytes)
- 215. RE: Window replacement (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 21:36:27 -0800
- Ah, that makes more sense. You might still want to talk to someone about custom-made windows, rather than modifying the opening. Last time I checked (not with HD), there was only a modest extra char
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00141.html (7,640 bytes)
- 216. RE: Furnace repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 11:19:04 -0800
- Matt, I don't know of any DIY sources, mostly I suspect because of the liability issues involved, but also because furnaces are usually pretty simple. Hard to say for sure, but the conventional setup
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00145.html (9,846 bytes)
- 217. RE: Water pumps (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:08:59 -0800
- If it has a Schrader valve, then there's a very good chance it has a bladder inside to separate the air from the water. This makes the air cushion last far longer. I'm not sure of the correct proced
- /html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00184.html (8,046 bytes)
- 218. RE: Planning ahead- running power to the garage (score: 1)
- Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 14:05:26 -0800
- Variable frequency drives. It will obviously vary by location, but when I looked into 3ph power for a small business several years ago, it would've cost many $1000 for the service (even though there
- /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00029.html (9,538 bytes)
- 219. RE: Machinery Pics (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 16:04:49 -0800
- Mark, if you don't already have one, get a copy of South Bend's "How to run a Lathe". Reprints are available from Lindsay books http://www.lindsaybks.com/ for something like $8. It's the handbook th
- /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00042.html (7,565 bytes)
- 220. RE: two birds. (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
- Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:04:56 -0800
- As someone said, it's going to take a long time ... otherwise I don't see a problem. Of course, the more 'enclosed' you make your stove, the longer it will take to burn all that wood, so I'd probabl
- /html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00050.html (8,424 bytes)
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