- 1. [Shop-talk] Airline Piping (score: 1)
- Author: "Apache" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:04:35 -0400
- I am planning to install an airline system in my garage in a few weeks. A while back it was suggested to run the horizontal loop of the system up in the roof trusses. I like this idea because it clea
- /html/shop-talk/2007-08/msg00022.html (7,687 bytes)
- 2. Re: [Shop-talk] Remote electric meter readout (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:37:20 -0400
- --==1076078000== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit One step better - if you want to see what your individual 110 volt equipment is using. Watt Minder El
- /html/shop-talk/2007-10/msg00323.html (9,768 bytes)
- 3. Re: [Shop-talk] Building a service elevator/dumb waiter under a (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 23:04:15 -0400
- --==1365761691== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit You may want to start with an $ 80.00? HarborFreight electric hoist. Doug Armstrong --Original Messag
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00006.html (10,210 bytes)
- 4. Re: [Shop-talk] Black Surgical Tubing (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 17:57:23 -0500
- --==2040042999== Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1250" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit McMaster-Carr --Original Message-- From: shop-talk-bounces+darmstrong=nexicom.net@autox.team.net [mai
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00025.html (7,845 bytes)
- 5. Re: [Shop-talk] all brass old fashioned hose nozzle? (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:10:39 -0400
- Check out Lee Valley Tools. They are a Canadian company, but they have US distribution. Also some of the best woodworking tools money can buy! http://www.leevalley.com http://www.leevalley.com/garden
- /html/shop-talk/2008-06/msg00113.html (8,562 bytes)
- 6. Re: [Shop-talk] I need a paint shaker (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:53:45 -0400
- A sister company did a moderate amount of painting and screen printing. They had a simple home made paint mixer that consisted of a motor, gear reducer and a frame that held a pair of parallel shafts
- /html/shop-talk/2008-09/msg00174.html (9,441 bytes)
- 7. [Shop-talk] Wood filler for stripped out screw hole (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:39:54 -0400
- I purchased a neat little tapered bore at Lee Valley Tools here in Canada called the Plugger. They also sell to the US through the internet. It is similar to a countersink, but with the same taper as
- /html/shop-talk/2009-04/msg00104.html (9,568 bytes)
- 8. [Shop-talk] FW: wood lathe (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:28:54 -0500
- Would something like this help to fine the centers of the dowels? http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2003046/931/Zero-Zero-Center-Finder.aspx or a more accurate version: http://www.leevalley.com/wood/p
- /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00127.html (8,892 bytes)
- 9. Re: [Shop-talk] push to talk (nextel) amplifier (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2010 09:46:35 -0400
- Our company recently rented a warehouse for a short term & didn't want to install a land line. The couple of guys there used cell phones, but the reception was poor. I bought a cell phone booster for
- /html/shop-talk/2010-07/msg00020.html (9,084 bytes)
- 10. Re: [Shop-talk] Organizing garage/shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:18:25 -0400
- I have found that wall space is usually more valuable in the future than your current plans. I bought an inexpensive gardening tool cart that is fairly compact and can be wheeled out of the way when
- /html/shop-talk/2010-07/msg00065.html (9,778 bytes)
- 11. [Shop-talk] Water Alarm (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:35:59 -0500
- I believe that there was a discussion last week about setting up a remote water alarm. I saw this today in a flyer: http://www.protectedhome.com/homesitter-p-118-l-en.html The HS-700 HomeSitter from
- /html/shop-talk/2010-12/msg00018.html (7,653 bytes)
- 12. Re: [Shop-talk] Overhead, retractable kitchen storage? (score: 1)
- Author: darmstrong@nexicom.net
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:27:52 -0500
- This does the opposite to what you want - bring the shelf up for use, but it may work: http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/page.aspx?p=40150&cat=3,50659 Good luck, Doug Armstrong ___________________
- /html/shop-talk/2010-12/msg00127.html (8,715 bytes)
- 13. Re: [Shop-talk] Next question, large area outdoor lights (score: 1)
- Author: darmstrong@nexicom.net
- Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:20:14 -0500
- The term used by fans of astronomy is "Full Cut Off Lights". There is a big drive to eliminate vertical light pollution. Here are links to related information: http://www.darksky.org/index.php?option
- /html/shop-talk/2011-11/msg00020.html (9,395 bytes)
- 14. Re: [Shop-talk] Shop question (but wood working) (score: 1)
- Author: darmstrong@nexicom.net
- Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:58:47 -0500
- Is the block open at the bottom? What about removing the blade from a hacksaw / large coping saw & reassemble it through the slot. Cut a few slots and remove them with a homemade chisel. From a screw
- /html/shop-talk/2011-11/msg00042.html (9,571 bytes)
- 15. Re: [Shop-talk] Wire Basket? (score: 1)
- Author: darmstrong@nexicom.net
- Date: Thu, 10 May 2012 13:39:49 -0400
- Are you looking for something like this - open mesh steel stacking containers? You may be able to find used ones though used industrial equipment sales companies. http://www.storage-systems.ca/stacki
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00177.html (12,274 bytes)
- 16. [Shop-talk] Find Your First Car Brochure (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:08:09 -0500
- I'm not sure if this has been around before. This is really cool. Find your first car. This has to be one of the neatest web sites whether you have gasoline in your veins or not. This is a website fe
- /html/shop-talk/2013-02/msg00065.html (8,470 bytes)
- 17. Re: [Shop-talk] Specialty bolts (now see photos) (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:56:49 -0400
- I think the proper description, or closest would be "square head plow bolt" as shown in this photo: http://file.seekpart.com/productsimage/2012/7/17/201271710421319835.jpg As for a source, I'm not su
- /html/shop-talk/2013-04/msg00040.html (12,451 bytes)
- 18. Re: [Shop-talk] Spindle Sander question: (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:15:37 -0400
- Why not use a drill press and make up a work surface? Doug Armstrong --Original Message-- From: shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:shop-talk-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Hammatt,
- /html/shop-talk/2013-06/msg00035.html (10,460 bytes)
- 19. Re: [Shop-talk] Using ultra capacitors to replace car battery (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:07:19 -0400
- Any thoughts on how this would work in a car with no charging system, such as a Formula Ford with a race time of 1/2 hr.? A simple way of shedding some weight. Doug Armstong --Original Message-- From
- /html/shop-talk/2013-08/msg00080.html (11,113 bytes)
- 20. Re: [Shop-talk] dimpling metal ?? (score: 1)
- Author: "Doug Armstrong" <darmstrong@nexicom.net>
- Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2013 08:40:39 -0400
- You didn't say how big the holes will be. Here is an example of a 1/2" hole flare. They are often used to add lightness and strength to roll cage gussets. https://www.irvansmith.com/scart/hole-flare-
- /html/shop-talk/2013-09/msg00006.html (10,465 bytes)
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