- 141. Re: "Handyman Club of America" (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 07:58:37 -0800
- A few years ago, I send in my money and subscribed to the club (actually the magizine as far as I could tell). I got maybe one magazine and then nothing. I figured that they probably went under, and
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00009.html (8,076 bytes)
- 142. Re: Electronic pest repellants (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 06:39:59 -0800
- I once tried "humane" traps in my garage. More expensive, and just not as effective. I just decided to use convential traps. They work quite well and cured my mouse problem... Tim Mullen
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00025.html (8,086 bytes)
- 143. Re: Lincoln Floor Jacks (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 06:48:57 -0800
- I agree with Phil. I have two impacts. The cheapie that gets used all the time and tossed around. And the good expensive one that gets used when I need more "impact". It gets a reserved spot in my t
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00027.html (9,015 bytes)
- 144. Re: Lincoln Floor Jacks (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 09:53:06 -0800
- I would have paid that much for one (but my wife wouldn't let me) last year when I was trying to get the crank bolt off my Honda. My half inch Craftsman/IR wouldn't budge it. The oxy/acetylene torch
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00032.html (8,864 bytes)
- 145. Re: Lincoln Floor Jacks (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 12:24:34 -0800
- Hmmm.... Do you think I could convince my wife that I need a welder for that? One more thing to add to the justification... Now has anyone heard the weather report from hell??? Tim Mullen - actually
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00037.html (8,537 bytes)
- 146. Re: Lincoln Floor Jacks (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2000 05:47:06 -0800
- John, I had that suggestion from several people at the time. The problem was that the Accord engine turns "backwards", and it would have only tightened (actually I don't think that would have been p
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00054.html (8,398 bytes)
- 147. Re: Bolt loosening (was Lincoln) (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2000 08:53:59 -0800
- Depends on the starter and how it engages; i.e. old Lucas starters "throw out" the gear (Bendix??) by rotation forces to engage the flywheel. Besides, it might not do good things to the car's electr
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00058.html (7,422 bytes)
- 148. Wives and Tools - - Was: Lincoln Floor Jacks (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 07:51:30 -0800
- Actually, it was me that said I had to justify it to my wife. It's not that she won't let me have tools, she just keeps me honest. "Do you really need the $500 tool? Wouldn't you rather spend it on t
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00131.html (7,130 bytes)
- 149. Re: New "manta" while doing Home Improvements. (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 07:38:24 -0800
- Tim Taylor would be proud!!! Tim Mullen
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00146.html (8,424 bytes)
- 150. RE: Pole mounted chain saw (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 11:04:08 -0800
- On the subject of trimming trees... I needed to cut a limb hanging over my driveway (and cars) about 25-30 ft. up. I ordered one of the "rope saws" - basically, a length of dual edged (cuts both ways
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00161.html (7,589 bytes)
- 151. Re: Fog in the car. (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 07:44:13 -0800
- Not necessarily... Depends on the size of the leak. We didn't smell any antifreeze in my son's car, although the residue on the windshield felt somewhat "oily". And it was a "big" leak... Possibly. T
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00180.html (9,403 bytes)
- 152. Re: cell phone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 05:28:40 -0800
- Instead of a "roll your own" project, your best bet would be to buy a kit designed to install in the car to hold the phone and provide what you are looking for. The phone just snaps in and connects t
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00188.html (8,754 bytes)
- 153. Re: cell phone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 06:44:54 -0800
- Not necessarily just the high end radios either. My son and daughter both needed (wanted really) CD players for their cars. Both their radio/CD players have the cell phone mute feature, and both cost
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00190.html (8,031 bytes)
- 154. Re: cell phone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 11:19:57 -0800
- When faced with this situation with my wife, I just get a stern look on my face and say "Yes Dear..." Tim Mullen - happily married for over 20 years...
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00198.html (8,643 bytes)
- 155. Re: cell phone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 14:58:45 -0800
- The difference is that the driver/passenger conversation is a shared experience. Both are (should be) aware of the surroundings, and experience the same events. When things get "hairy" the conversati
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00219.html (9,990 bytes)
- 156. Re: cell phone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 15:14:13 -0800
- Inch, The study they did, was not comparing drivers who owned cell phone, etc. It was a study of wrecks. Note I don't call them accidents - kind of a pet peeve of mine. An accident is something unavo
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00220.html (9,064 bytes)
- 157. Re: new home wiring/electric car (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 07:08:58 -0800
- When GM's electric car came out, I seem to remember reading that they required a 220V line to the garage where they would install a special charging station. There was nothing special about the circu
- /html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00070.html (7,245 bytes)
- 158. Re: 93 JGC Idle problem (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 08:26:41 -0800
- You could try mail ordering the parts. I used to buy my Jeep parts from a dealer in Alabama: Leon Rosser Jeep, 1724 1st Ave. N. Besemer, AL 35020. Phone: 888-348-2037. Web site:<http://www.thinkjeep
- /html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00122.html (8,075 bytes)
- 159. re: florescent trouble lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 10:19:39 -0800
- I've had a pull down light for 15+ years. Couldn't do without it. Last year for Christmas I was given an extension cord reel. I'm still trying to figure out what took so long - I love it. You won't
- /html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00137.html (8,722 bytes)
- 160. Safety Chains Was: Build it yourself Car Trailer (score: 1)
- Author: "Tim Mullen" <Tim.Mullen@trw.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2000 11:23:55 -0800
- Very nice trailer. I wish mine was that good. I noticed in the first picture that the safety chains were connected "straight" between the trailer and the hitch. I had a very wise man teach me to cros
- /html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00142.html (8,878 bytes)
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