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1. tiny air compressor (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 15:13:32 -0500; I'm on the prowl for a very small air compressor, to use at the race track to air up tires, and to operate (infrequently) an air wrench to remove wheel nuts. My generator can handle a 1 HP motor, and; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00025.html (7,664 bytes)
2. Re: Air Compressor (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Wed, 18 Mar 1998 07:53:56 -0500; I bought the Sears 5 HP because I wanted something that would I know that the "Sears Horsepower" thing has been discussed before, but 5 HP on 120 Volts? I have a 1.5 Hp motor (on a saw, as it happens; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00043.html (8,566 bytes)
3. Re: Garage Door Balance (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 08:48:04 -0500; These things are possibly the most ignorant things to adjust I've ever in my life had to work on. That said, what you have to do is increase the preload on the torsion springs. On my door, there was; /html/shop-talk/1998-03/msg00077.html (10,197 bytes)
4. Re: Workbench Constr & shop ventilation (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 6 Feb 1998 13:52:08 -0500; Slab for my shop was apparently poured with styrofoam under the concrete. I haven't suffered from cold feet this winter, and I normally wear normal shoes or workboots out there, depending on how much; /html/shop-talk/1998-02/msg00056.html (9,174 bytes)
5. RE: Air Impact tool rec? (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 09:07:54 -0500; I had a situation where some of my air tools didn't work well because I had a pressure regulator in the circuit that caused too much of a restriction in the airflow, even when the pressure was cranke; /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00024.html (9,212 bytes)
6. Re: Bending steel tubing? (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 08:25:01 -0500; having just tried and failed to sand-bend 1.5" 16Ga. steel tubing, I'd say that you may need to go to a specialist shop to get this done. But I have two ideas. One idea is to fill the tubes with molt; /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00112.html (9,340 bytes)
7. Re: Varsol (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 08:29:16 -0500; Varsol, while less flammable and with a lower flash point than gasoline, is still highly dangerous to have out in the open creating highly flammable fumes! And when fumes are allowed to build up in a; /html/shop-talk/1997-12/msg00086.html (9,330 bytes)
8. Re: Tool questions (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Thu, 23 Oct 1997 12:12:09 -0400; socket and 2' I'm with you - the right tool for the job (keeping in mind that sometimes destruction IS the right tool!). I use 1/4 sockets for 7/16 and down, 3/8 for 1/2 to 5/8, and 1/2 drive for big; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00085.html (9,782 bytes)
9. tablesaws (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 10:09:18 -0400; Decided to branch out into woodworking, going to try to make some Arts and Crafts style furniture. What are the key decision factors in buying a table saw? Want to go with my recent philosophy of buy; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00107.html (7,409 bytes)
10. Re: Air Hammer (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 10:46:27 -0500; The correct tool for this job is some other guy with a sledge hammer;) If you mean the small air hammer guns that are one-hand held, it won't do the job.; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00131.html (7,791 bytes)
11. Tablesaw followup (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 10:55:46 -0500; Thanks for all the advice about tablesaws. Key info is that the fences seem to vary in accuracy and repeatability, and I wouldn't have thought to closely examine this. No one commented on belt drive; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00134.html (6,730 bytes)
12. Re: distributor machines - again (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:32:19 -0400; Almost all cars that drive the distributor off a chain driven camshaft or jackshaft would have counter clockwise rotating distributors, but cars with gear driven cams (two gear systems) have clockwis; /html/shop-talk/1997-09/msg00011.html (8,672 bytes)
13. Re: Shop vac (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 16:26:30 -0400; shop vac's are big, bulky, noisy, can suck up lot's of liquid, and thus appeal to men. House vac's are small, quiet, efficient, have rug beaters, and thus appeal to women. she'd be pissed if you boug; /html/shop-talk/1997-08/msg00028.html (7,585 bytes)
14. Re: are batteries all the same? (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 7 Jul 1997 08:45:16 -0400; I live in Canada, and for years I've bought US Craftsman tools when south of the border because they were made in the US, and pretty good quality. Canadian Craftsman tools look identical from 10 feet; /html/shop-talk/1997-07/msg00046.html (8,340 bytes)
15. RE: Emergency kit (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 14:14:12 -0400; Swiss army knife is all you need. Plus the twenties, cell phone, scotch, and water. For the scotch, not the rad. After you drink the scotch,you can P-- in the rad if it needs it! them. And maybe a se; /html/shop-talk/1997-06/msg00029.html (9,587 bytes)
16. Re: Emergency kit (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 15:10:03 -0400; In Dallas, isn't the most important piece of safety equipment a large handgun? I've heard stories...; /html/shop-talk/1997-06/msg00031.html (8,443 bytes)
17. Re: Fuel system cleaning (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Wed, 25 Jun 1997 10:36:04 -0400; No idea about #1, but SU's really only need to be rebuild if a) the throttle shafts are worn and loose in the bearings, b) on HF series, if the line from the float bowl to the jet is deteriorated, or; /html/shop-talk/1997-06/msg00072.html (7,673 bytes)
18. Re: How to convince my wife I need another car? (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 10:25:33 -0400; My experience, with my wife at least, is that they either want a car or they don't. I have: 1997 Chev truck (the race car tower) 1997 Hyundai Elantra (the daily driver) 1979 MGB Limited Edition 1965; /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00015.html (8,474 bytes)
19. Re: 220v circuit in garage (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 9 May 1997 09:11:16 -0400; Put at least 100 amps in and consider 200. I've found that the difference is up-front cost is minimal, and 100 amp service is about the smallest you can even get from the power company. If you're wir; /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00033.html (8,827 bytes)
20. Re: 200amp service (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Fri, 9 May 1997 09:34:51 -0400; A 200 amp service is like having a 2 gallon bucket. it gives you the theoretical capacity to carry 2 gallons, but it doesn't force you to carry the water. Installing a 200 amp service is, as has been; /html/shop-talk/1997-05/msg00034.html (8,049 bytes)

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