- 1. Re: chicago electric?n (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 02:44:56 -0500 (EST)
- We bought a CE sawzall from HF 'cause it was half the price of the Milwaukee I wanted and we knew we'd only be using it a coupla times a year. I compared it to Denise's brother's Milwaukee, and there
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00055.html (8,052 bytes)
- 2. Re: cheaper dyno? (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 20:31:53 -0500 (EST)
- The DynoJet's are the only chassis dyno's that I'm familiar with, but you could conceivably construct your own equivalent. I don't think a dynojet would fit in most home garages anyway, unless you we
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00065.html (7,989 bytes)
- 3. Re: Trailer Question (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 19:51:01 -0500 (EST)
- How do you like your Texas Rollback? I've checked out their site in the past, and it looks like a pretty neat design. But I wonder how it works in practice... and how expensive they are. -Andy 72 Pan
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00100.html (7,174 bytes)
- 4. Re: The Ideal Shop HELP (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 23:28:15 -0500 (EST)
- I thought it was helpful, in that it pointed out many things to consider when designing and/or building a shop. It may feel a little bit dated because it has B&W photos instead of glossy color ones,
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00140.html (9,199 bytes)
- 5. Re: My First Real Tool Box! - Organization? (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:28:32 -0500 (EST)
- My favorite method of basic toolbox organization, gotten from work buddy years ago: One drawer for "squeezers" (pliers, wrenches, etc) one drawer for "twisters" (screwdrivers, hex keys, etc) and one
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00251.html (7,856 bytes)
- 6. Re: Lights and ceilings (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 11:32:55 -0500 (EST)
- Don't the mercury vapor lights also make obnoxious buzzing noises (even worse than flourescents)?... -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve 96 A4Q - Rudolf 80 928 - Phantom 87 E350XL - Andylance 8
- /html/shop-talk/1999-11/msg00124.html (7,728 bytes)
- 7. Re: Tool for a loved one (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:20:00 -0500 (EST)
- Yeah - the Husky tools are good quality. Their not pro quality, but certainly good enough for a home mechanic For a bike? I'm assuming Japanese here. A good 3/8" ratchet handle and an assortment of
- /html/shop-talk/1999-11/msg00135.html (8,535 bytes)
- 8. Re: Torque wrenches (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 21:45:16 -0500 (EST)
- One thing I've heard is that you can extend the accuracy by dialing it back to zero before storing it. I don't know how much it buys you, but there it is... -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve
- /html/shop-talk/1999-11/msg00270.html (7,201 bytes)
- 9. Cryogenic :-) Dent Repair? (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 01:56:18 -0400 (EDT)
- I have a shallow dent about 6" X 12" in a car fender (from a person leaning on it to clean the windshield) that has no sharp edges, and has no paint cracks or anything. It's been there a couple of ye
- /html/shop-talk/1999-08/msg00080.html (7,260 bytes)
- 10. Re: The standard 'Lincoln jack" question. (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 21:47:36 -0400 (EDT)
- I have read that Lincoln is moving all of their jack production from the US to Taiwan. Perhaps the jack you saw is one of those. I can tell you that I love my 93642 - it's a _stout_ jack. I haven't h
- /html/shop-talk/1999-06/msg00024.html (8,046 bytes)
- 11. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:23:09 -0400 (EDT)
- What John didn't say (but it's between the lines) is that electric trailer brakes can be used to stabilize the trailer in these situations. Surge brakes can't (though I've pulled a trailer with them,
- /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00037.html (9,351 bytes)
- 12. Re: Carbon buildup and NOX (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:27:52 -0400 (EDT)
- ...and it will grow new hair on 2/3 of cars. :-) -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve 96 A4Q - Rudolf 80 928 - Phantom 97 Miata - Nadia 84 RZ350 - Sting
- /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00049.html (7,146 bytes)
- 13. Re: parts washer, inspection pit etc. (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 00:59:11 -0400 (EDT)
- And, from what I hear, your (homeowners) insurance agent as well... -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve 96 A4Q - Rudolf 80 928 - Phantom 97 Miata - Nadia 84 RZ350 - Sting
- /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00068.html (8,092 bytes)
- 14. Re: Compressor sound (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:02:11 -0500 (EST)
- Yes - it can be very effective. It works by trapping short sound waves (mostly high frequencies) and absorbing them. Just remember that this stuff works by essentially converting sound energy into he
- /html/shop-talk/1999-03/msg00079.html (8,692 bytes)
- 15. Re: Electrical Outlets (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:33:16 -0500 (EST)
- Dunno how knowledgable I am, but I know the answer to this question... :-) This is a tip I read somewhere. The idea is that if something falls on the plug while it's plugged in, it will come into con
- /html/shop-talk/1999-03/msg00090.html (8,351 bytes)
- 16. Re: Bridgeport (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 18:39:42 -0500 (EST)
- There are instructions on how to do this on the list archive web site: http://www.team.net/www/shop-talk/hm3phase.html I've never tried it... -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve 96 A4Q - Rudolf
- /html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00215.html (7,222 bytes)
- 17. Re: Experiences with LOJACK (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:40:53 -0500 (EST)
- Actually, it's really a stolen vehicle recovery system. The transmitter in the/your vehicle is only activated when the police send it a signal telling it to go active (after you've reported your car
- /html/shop-talk/1998-11/msg00107.html (8,890 bytes)
- 18. Re: Extra jack lifting height (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 14:52:13 -0400 (EDT)
- [...] Chris, I think there are just some things we don't need to know... :-) -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve 96 A4Q - Rudolf 80 928 - Phantom 97 Miata - Nadia 84 RZ350 - Sting
- /html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00037.html (7,973 bytes)
- 19. Re: Setting up shop (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 14:55:26 -0400 (EDT)
- I can see the question of the future now: "Hey, how many discs are you running in your compressor intake SuperTrapp?" :-) -Andy 72 Pantera - Rocky 91 Miata - Steve 96 A4Q - Rudolf 80 928 - Phantom 97
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00151.html (7,789 bytes)
- 20. Re: Portable Generators (score: 1)
- Author: Andy Poling <andy@globalauctions.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:19:21 -0400 (EDT)
- I consider it a warm fuzzy, especially considering that a new engine ain't cheap, and you probably want to be able to consider an emergency generator reliable (as in not broken/blown up). It seems li
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00093.html (9,433 bytes)
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