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61. Re: Parts washer? (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:03:31 -0700; A year or so back, my brother asked me, "Where should I take the (car) stereo from my boat to get it fixed? It only has output out of one channel." I asked him how old it was. "Only about twelve yea; /html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00194.html (7,958 bytes)
62. Re: Air compressor fill times (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 07:21:07 -0800; This is the least reliable specification. A more accurate horsepower rating could be calculated by taking the steady-state ampere rating from the motor plate. Volts time amps gives you watts, and a; /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00106.html (7,670 bytes)
63. Re: watts per HP (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 10:50:57 -0800; This is why I didn't bother to look it up... /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo /// Archives at http://www.team.net/ar; /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00111.html (7,354 bytes)
64. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:37:50 -0800; The one advantage of four-post lifts is that they are structurally secure even if unbolted from the floor. This means you can move them around if you want to. In fact, you can even buy wheel kits so; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00012.html (8,705 bytes)
65. Re: 2 post lift for both storage and repair? (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 08:19:48 -0800; Many 4-post lift manufacturers offer just such a beam as an option. - Bill Rabel Wet Spot Garage /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list /// To unsubscribe send a plain text message to majordo; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00065.html (8,865 bytes)
66. Re: Pouring a small concrete slab (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 08:19:33 -0800; For my small projects around the beach cabin, I purchased an "Odd Job" concrete mixer. This is simply a five-gallon (approx) plastic bucket with a gasketed screwed-down lid. There are strakes molded; /html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00144.html (8,268 bytes)
67. Re: Extreme Garages" (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 08:21:43 -0700; A friend of mine, who used to live in Newport Shores, a pretentious development in Bellevue, WA, reported a similar story. A neighbor of his, possessing a large car collection, wanted to build a big; /html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00043.html (7,324 bytes)
68. Re: Hey all... (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 09:26:00 -0700; We mostly talk about clearing hairballs out of bathtub drains and making birdhouses from pallet lumber. I seem to have missed those threads... Could someone search the archives and supply me with the; /html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00069.html (6,891 bytes)
69. Re: Level flooring (was RE: new member Keith) (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2001 14:41:58 -0700; The slurry that gets poured over in-floor heat is gypcrete. It isn't supposed to get wet. Your mechanical skills would have to be pretty immaculate for this stuff to work in a garage... - Bill Wet Sp; /html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00078.html (7,752 bytes)
70. Re: Sports Car Market (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 09:42:07 -0700; This magazine is published in Portland. I love reading the auction reports -- especially the editor's comments. He can be brutal, such as calling a car a "fright pig." I also remember a bit of advic; /html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00099.html (8,383 bytes)
71. Re: Adjustable/Folding Ladder (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 19:42:43 -0700; I second the endorsement of the Little Giant. Nothing else comes close. It is one of the best tools you can own. I bought my first at an auction, cheap. It had one bent leg on the upper secton, but; /html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00095.html (8,363 bytes)
72. Re: Tool Souyrces (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2001 08:39:28 -0800; Pay attention when you check out the Rigid tools. They are likely to be made anywhere on the Pacific Rim. The Rigid drill press is made in China, as was my Craftsman drill press that is exactly like; /html/shop-talk/2001-02/msg00056.html (7,223 bytes)
73. Re: trailer hardware (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 14:20:44 -0700; Here is a URL for Croft Trailer Supply. These guys seem to have *everything. Unfortuantely, there is no on-line catalog. There are product categories listed, along with phone numbers. http://www.crof; /html/shop-talk/2000-10/msg00106.html (7,529 bytes)
74. Re: Anti-Freeze (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:13:05 -0700; I just went through this with a '96 Blazer. The product is made by Texaco, and is called Dex-Cool. The five-year interval is due to the types of additives it uses. The conventional stuff tends to br; /html/shop-talk/2000-10/msg00114.html (8,904 bytes)
75. Re: Breaking concrete (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Sep 2000 16:58:06 -0700; Use an electric chipping hammer. Bosch mackes a good one. You should be able to rent one at nearly any rental yard. My company (Star Rentals) has rented them for twenty years. They are much easier t; /html/shop-talk/2000-09/msg00017.html (7,466 bytes)
76. Re: installing brake lines (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 23:37:07 -0700; Get a Hemmings Motor News, go to the ford truck section, and call one of the dozen or so specialsts that supply parts for old ford trucks. They should be able to send you *exactly* what you need. -; /html/shop-talk/2000-05/msg00027.html (6,816 bytes)
77. Re: Big Day in Seattle (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 11:46:05 -0800; This was true until the Seafirst Bank Tower was built in 1963!; /html/shop-talk/2000-03/msg00066.html (6,815 bytes)
78. Re: Torque wrenches (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 07:53:31 -0800; The easiest way to check the accuracy of a torque wrench is to own a second one or borrow one long enough to torque one against the other. A beam-type wrench is cheap, and makes a good way to check; /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00002.html (7,687 bytes)
79. Re: Household tools! (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 11:11:16 -0800; And I'll bet those hot dogs just *slide* down easily once you've put the condiments on... ;-) - Bill; /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00059.html (7,257 bytes)
80. Re: wood burning stoves (score: 1): Author: Bill Rabel <brabel@dlux.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 08:52:53 -0800; Judging by the requirements of a "certified"installation, as well as my own experience, you should have the following: Uncombustible surface under the stove (duh). Tile, stone, sheet metal, pavers.; /html/shop-talk/1999-11/msg00059.html (7,253 bytes)

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