- 1. Re: Tankless whole-house water heater (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 22:47:58 -0800
- We are considering going the same way when our 6 year old gas heater finally dies. I am interested in any responses as well. FWIW, I belong to Gold's Gym. They moved to a new location a few years ago
- /html/shop-talk/2006-02/msg00084.html (7,008 bytes)
- 2. Re: Gas line installation (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 19:58:52 -0800
- Sounds like you got it all. When the plumber/HVAC guys installed the gas line to my new Mr Heater Big Maxx three weeks ago (it works great, btw, and very quiet), they said they tested the gas line at
- /html/shop-talk/2006-01/msg00107.html (7,740 bytes)
- 3. Re: DIY Electrical work book recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2005 20:08:01 -0800
- Practical Electrical Wiring http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0971977917/qid=1133496327/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-2249755-5357648?s=books&v=glance&n=283155 Now up to 18th edition; I have the 11th an
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00016.html (7,619 bytes)
- 4. Re: How do I stop this madness? (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 19:46:41 -0800
- Me, too. I have a Eudora filter set to send all the Shop Talk stuff to it's own folder, but lately some stuff is showing up in the In box. Dave C
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00102.html (8,006 bytes)
- 5. Re: 20# propane tanks - half full or half empty??? (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 10:49:24 -0800
- You beat me to it; I'm north of Seattle and every rural (and a lot of in-town) gas stations fill propane tanks. They all have a meter on the fill pump (state law, I think) and you're only charged for
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00161.html (10,113 bytes)
- 6. Shop heater (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 13:51:14 -0800
- I'm getting ready to order a Mr Heater Big Max 75,000 BTU heater for my shop. The shop is a 24 x 48' pole building, with partially (badly) insulated walls and some insulation in between the rafters a
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00175.html (7,922 bytes)
- 7. Shop heaters (again) (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 11:50:49 -0800
- I took delivery of a Mr. Heater Big Maxx 75K BTU heater on Friday from Northern Tool. I spent a few hours yesterday fabricating a heavy wooden shelf mount for it, and putting it in place. I used the
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00276.html (6,696 bytes)
- 8. RE: Parts Washer (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 19:58:09 -0800
- shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com Yeah, I guess I'm not politically or environmentally correct. Actually, I DO use old greasy red shop rags to start the burn
- /html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00005.html (7,645 bytes)
- 9. Re: Compressor plumbing detail (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 20:15:00 -0800
- shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com No, globe and ball valves are different. Globe valves have a stem and seat that rises when you turn the handle. Think of a
- /html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00098.html (7,697 bytes)
- 10. Re: Battery storage (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:20:50 -0800
- shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com We just keep the in the original packaging in one of the kitchen counter drawers; it's the "battery" drawer. Used to keep t
- /html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00135.html (8,861 bytes)
- 11. Re: Painting a house in a hurry (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:02:46 -0700
- This was my situation a few years ago. I painted the detached garage with a 2 gallon pressure pot rig and the main house with a commercial quality airless rig from the rental yard. I'll never use the
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00014.html (8,383 bytes)
- 12. Another electrical mystery (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 12:52:33 -0700
- Last night the power to the kitchen outlets went out. No unusual loads were plugged in, and none of the breakers in the panel were showing tripped. I pushed on all of the breaker switches to see if a
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00132.html (8,225 bytes)
- 13. Re: Nuts and bolts (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 19:43:43 -0700
- I use Sterilite shoebox-size plastic boxes from the dollar store or Target. They hold a bunch, stack reasonably well and the lids fit snugly. I don't have a real fine sorting system, though, just all
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00149.html (7,671 bytes)
- 14. Re: Another electrical mystery now DSL (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 19:43:35 -0700
- Well, everyone suggests I replace the GFI first, and I think that's good advice; I'm going to get a new one Friday and replace it this weekend. Funny, no more trips since the second one Sunday. Now m
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00171.html (8,163 bytes)
- 15. Re: Another electrical mystery now DSL (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 20:52:39 -0700
- Well, I figured it out. It was a new installation of Zone Alarm; the problems started when I downloaded an upgrade a few days ago. I disabled it and am using Windows Firewall; eventually I'll uninsta
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00183.html (7,274 bytes)
- 16. Re: Parts Washer (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:27:33 -0800
- shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com Well, the family impact wouldn't be pretty if I washed MY coveralls in the washer. They are so nasty they are about solid b
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00274.html (7,894 bytes)
- 17. New toy (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 20:56:12 -0700
- I recently purchased a '97 Jeep Wrangler TJ with the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine and manual five speed transmission. It seems in pretty good shape and runs fine despite having 125K miles on it. One of the
- /html/shop-talk/2005-09/msg00000.html (8,626 bytes)
- 18. Re: home standby generator (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:50:06 -0700
- I know your situation....my standby generator is an 8KW Hobart welder/generator. It's enough to run the furnace (propane) blower, freezer, fridge, some lights, microwave and the well pumps. I had to
- /html/shop-talk/2005-09/msg00104.html (8,633 bytes)
- 19. Re: gasket material? (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:03:25 -0700
- I would go with the paper. It should be easier to work with and not as fragile as cork. All the cork gaskets I have seen were easy to break and you don't want loose pieces of cork floating around in
- /html/shop-talk/2005-09/msg00133.html (6,983 bytes)
- 20. Re: portable metal-cutting shears (score: 1)
- Author: "David C." <cavanadd@verizon.net>
- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:36:28 -0700
- I have had a Grizzly model for at least 12 years. The only problem I had with it was I walked away from it with the motor running somehow and it ran all night and burned up. No thermal protection in
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00148.html (9,307 bytes)
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