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1. Re: Mouse Hunt Redux Redux (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 22:49:19 -0800; I would use the mouse bait pellets -- much more effective than traps. Just keep putting it out until they stop eating it. best, shook == 72 BSA B50SS 74 Triumph TR6 01 HD XLH 883 03 GMC Cargo Van ==; /html/shop-talk/2004-02/msg00084.html (7,700 bytes)
2. Re: Tool Opinions & Trivia [was: Can anybody explain this?] (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 08:42:09 -0800; - snip - I have been using S-K for 30 years now, I guess. I find that they are very thin walled, and slim, perfect for working on tight spots on English motorcycles and cars. They have a pro series w; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00111.html (8,279 bytes)
3. Re: "Good Enough" but Good Value (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:48:30 -0800; I probably will catch some grief for saying this, but if you need a tool, why not buy a good one? In the US we seem to have this mentality that cost is king, and if something is $5.00 cheaper, we are; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00153.html (10,031 bytes)
4. Re: "Good Enough" but Good Value (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:40:52 -0800; Randall, I am in "violent agreement" with you here given your situation. But the point I was trying to make, and was doing a poor job of it, was that to me, buying tools is not a decision like buying; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00162.html (11,740 bytes)
5. Re: gas line install question (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 20:48:14 -0700; Here in Los Angeles, black iron pipe is used for gas inside the buildings. I have run several lines, and had them inspected, and all was well. I think for some reason that galvanized is not to code,; /html/shop-talk/2003-10/msg00029.html (8,410 bytes)
6. Re: pressure washers (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2003 08:44:35 -0700; I have a 3.5 HP Tecumseh pressure washer that I use for cleaning the flagstone walkways around the house, washing the motorcycles (there is just no substitute here for washing the finned engines and; /html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00012.html (9,180 bytes)
7. two ton engine crane (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 22:22:00 -0700; Hi guys, Just wanted to pass along a clearance, Kragen Auto Parts here in Los Angeles is having a sale on their collapsible two ton engine crane (if you shop around it is between $250-$320) for $129.; /html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00034.html (7,693 bytes)
8. Re: two ton engine crane (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 09:20:28 -0700; Larry, You are exactly right. This crane came in three boxes (so says the crew at Kragen, but they were a clueless bunch, I have to say). They could only find two boxes in the back room, so they too; /html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00038.html (9,258 bytes)
9. Re: two ton engine crane (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 15:11:42 -0700; Hi Randall, I understand what you are saying here--I did not want a "foldable" hoist as the ones I have seen are not as robust as the rigid ones. What I liked about this one is that it basically is; /html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00042.html (8,520 bytes)
10. cleaning leather (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2003 17:40:33 -0700; Hi guys, Sorry for an off-topic post, but I'm a little desperate (an oxymoron?), and this is a very experienced and diverse group. My wife just had a ball-point ink pen leak on the leather seats of h; /html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00050.html (6,997 bytes)
11. Re: Left twist drill bits (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:38:53 -0700; Hi Bill, The answer to any and all such questions: ;) http://www.mcmaster.com/ best, old dirtbeard los angeles '72 BSA B50SS '74 Triumph TR6 '01 HD XL883 '03 GMC Cargo Van /// unsubscribe/change add; /html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00106.html (7,855 bytes)
12. Re: R12 Freon Replacement (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 21:12:40 -0700; Hi, I have two cans of R12 in my garage to which you are welcome. They are NOS, should be fine and I'm just down the road (well down the 405) from you). old dirtbeard los angeles '72 BSA B50SS '74 T; /html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00136.html (7,984 bytes)
13. Re: Tool Question (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2003 16:23:11 -0700; For over 30 years I have been a big fan of SK tools. I mostly work on motorcycles and old English cars, and have found SK's to be among the thinnest wall and slimmest design of the popular brands. Th; /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00023.html (8,320 bytes)
14. Re: more Craftsman jack problems] (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2003 16:24:14 -0700; My guess on this one would be leaking seals. I had a cheap Chinese jack that did the same thing, but I could not locate a supplier for the seals, so it became part of a welding project. ;) old dirtbe; /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00024.html (7,227 bytes)
15. synthetic oil in Tecumseh (no oil thread intended) ;) (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2003 18:51:37 -0700; Almost three years ago I started using synthetic 20w50 in my Tecumseh 3.5 HP motors (a mower and a pressure washer). I know standard wisdom says nothing but straight 30 in side-valves, and the manual; /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00039.html (9,590 bytes)
16. Re: synthetic oil in Tecumseh (no oil thread intended) ;) (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 14:49:12 -0700; Shop Talkers, On a corollary, Harley Davidson prior to this year specifically did not recommend synthetic oil for their air-cooled V-twins. They recommended 20w50 dino oil with the diesel specificati; /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00054.html (9,007 bytes)
17. Re: Parts cleaner solvent opinions (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 13:59:24 -0700; This is an easy one -- Grey-Mills SuperAgitene. There is nothing else even close. Works great, easy on the skin, lasts forever, won't burn, and I actually like the smell -- a pleasure to use. It is; /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00077.html (8,046 bytes)
18. Re: Oxy Acetylene Torches (score: 1): Author: doug shook <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:53:38 -0700; Thank you for the best post I have seen on this topic. As a person who owns tanks, this has been extremely informative. thanks again, old dirtbeard los angeles '72 BSA B50SS '74 Triumph TR6 '01 HD X; /html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00087.html (11,071 bytes)
19. Re: Cleaning out an engine and stuff (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 04 May 2003 22:52:21 -0700; This is a tough question. Of course, the best answer will be to pull the engine, tank the block and heads, new cam, regrind and balance the crank, etc. This would assure a 150K+ engine. However, the; /html/shop-talk/2003-05/msg00004.html (8,112 bytes)
20. Re: Lincoln AC-225 (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 11 May 2003 16:41:12 -0700; Don, Instead of a stick, I would buy a gas rig first (it will cut, braze, weld, heat, etc.), most anything you need it to do. A mig is much better, easier, faster, less distortion on sheet metal, tho; /html/shop-talk/2003-05/msg00034.html (8,757 bytes)

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