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81. Re: [Shop-talk] shop vac for ashes? (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 05:20:35 -0800; Hi David, I use a Rigid shop vac to clean out the fireplace, and also have a Pond Vac to clean out the koi pond. The pond vac has a very long intake hose that I connect to the shop vac so that I can; /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00040.html (8,772 bytes)
82. Re: [Shop-talk] Is this really true ?? (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:42:03 -0800; Years ago I worked as a linesman for the railroad in Michigan (the Grand Trunk Railroad, a subdivision of the Canadian National). For all of the pole line AC wiring, it was copper clad steel core (co; /html/shop-talk/2009-12/msg00066.html (12,095 bytes)
83. Re: [Shop-talk] Successfully using the HF Tire Changer (score: 1): Author: dirtbeard@pacbell.net; Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:21:29 +0000; I do several (usually four) MC tire changes each year and use this balancer: http://www.marcparnes.com/Universal_Motorcycle_Wheel_Balancer.htm The bearings are virtually friction-free and you are abl; /html/shop-talk/2009-12/msg00144.html (11,214 bytes)
84. Re: [Shop-talk] 12 volt benchtop power supply? (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:58:50 -0800; Hi all, I am sure I must be missing something here, but would not a 12 volt car battery connected to a cheap 12 volt battery charger connected to the rig work? Slap me if I am stupid. best, shook ___; /html/shop-talk/2010-01/msg00092.html (9,808 bytes)
85. [Shop-talk] list activity (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:29:30 -0800; Hi all, Not complaining in the least, but it seems suddenly this list has become very active. It is a good thing... best, shook ____________________ '72 BSA B50SS '74 Triumph TR6 '01 HD XLH 883 '03 G; /html/shop-talk/2010-02/msg00181.html (6,430 bytes)
86. Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman garage door openers (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:56:13 +0000; You probably will need to run the opener a few inches down the track with the motor, stop it, and then re-engage the pin there. At the stop there generally is some "interference fit" issues. I had t; /html/shop-talk/2010-03/msg00140.html (8,449 bytes)
87. [Shop-talk] bits for a Stanley push drill (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 14:23:59 -0700; Hey guys, I know it is seems anachronistic/luditish, but I still use a Stanley push drill (03-049) and broke my last 3/32" bit. It appears that it now is an "antique" and googling for replacement bit; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00012.html (8,141 bytes)
88. [Shop-talk] Dex-Cool (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:11:50 -0700 (PDT); Hi guys, I just replaced the cam belt and water pump on my wife's 2000 Saturn LW2 (3.0L DOHC, 24 valve V6). It was time (100K miles and the tensioner pulley was getting noisy). Anyway, I flushed and; /html/shop-talk/2010-06/msg00086.html (7,655 bytes)
89. Re: [Shop-talk] Lawn mower engine & blade question (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:44:17 +0000; Hi Wayne, It probably is fine, but I would pull the plug wire and pull it though a couple cycles to check for binding. If it pulls though OK, I would attach the plug wire and start it up. I bet it is; /html/shop-talk/2010-07/msg00078.html (9,588 bytes)
90. Re: [Shop-talk] Better construction vehicles? (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:09:15 -0700 (PDT); A GMC Savana heavy (or Chevy) 1/2 ton cargo van with a 4.3L V6 is tough to It has 2,250 lb. payload, can pull a most any trailer, drives like a car, and mine (an '03) averages 18.5 mpg in mostly city; /html/shop-talk/2010-10/msg00086.html (9,752 bytes)
91. Re: [Shop-talk] Better construction vehicles? (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:00:30 -0700 (PDT); old dirtbeard writes... - snip - Hi, Partly here I was trying to say that if you get a recent ('03 or newer) 1/2T GM van, they come with rack & pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, a ver; /html/shop-talk/2010-10/msg00090.html (9,630 bytes)
92. Re: [Shop-talk] Hot Water Heater 'Heat Trap' (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:48:25 -0800 (PST); I agree 100 percent with Randall here. That much said, I have an aluminum rod in my water heater (some are magnesium) that I replaced a year ago (the original one was nothing but a wire after five ye; /html/shop-talk/2010-12/msg00061.html (10,196 bytes)
93. Re: [Shop-talk] Hot Water Heater 'Heat Trap' (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:11:38 -0800 (PST); Dear Phil, Most of the rods are aluminum or magnesium. Some are aluminum/zinc/tin combinations if water orders are a problem: http://www.plumbingstore.com/sacrificial_rods.html best, doug ___________; /html/shop-talk/2010-12/msg00065.html (9,930 bytes)
94. [Shop-talk] shop lighting (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 20:51:57 -0800 (PST); Hey boys, I know we have been through this several times before, but I have a home garage with 3 8ft dual tube fluorescent electronic ballast fixtures that I installed and 3 8ft dual tube fluorescent; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00007.html (10,068 bytes)
95. Re: [Shop-talk] Best dishwasher? (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:17:25 -0800 (PST); One more data point, we have a 2000 Kitchenaid Superba that I replaced the door balance cords and the pump/motor (total price of $180 year ago -- it still was working but not cleaning as well). The r; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00160.html (11,413 bytes)
96. Re: [Shop-talk] Phone line management (score: 1): Author: "old dirtbeard" <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:18:32 +0000; I'm not trying to be a smart a**, but maybe you should just surrender to the inevitable and get a second line or a cell phone for her if it is financially possible. Might be easier in the long run th; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00211.html (9,506 bytes)
97. [Shop-talk] best oem hose clamp pliers? (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:34:56 -0800 (PST); Hey boys, Any recommendations for a OEM style hose clamp pliers (or whether it is even a good idea)? My Aprilia came with the flat band OEM style hose clamps, and after changing the coolant, the shin; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00230.html (6,637 bytes)
98. [Shop-talk] Fw: best oem hose clamp pliers? (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:31:24 -0800 (PST); FWIW, here are some photos of the clamps I am trying to install: http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~shook/log_rack/IMG00141-20110130-1353.jpg http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~shook/log_rack/IMG00142-20110130-1353.jpg h; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00231.html (7,871 bytes)
99. Re: [Shop-talk] best oem hose clamp pliers? (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:48:15 -0800 (PST); Hi Bob, Thank you for your response and suggestions. Actually I just realized that clamp technologies have moved ahead a great deal in the last 20 years and the screw-type clamps probably are inferio; /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00237.html (9,158 bytes)
100. Re: [Shop-talk] Cutting tires (score: 1): Author: old dirtbeard <dirtbeard@pacbell.net>; Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 15:18:48 -0700 (PDT); Hi Eric, How about a Sawzall? With the right blade, I haven't found anything mine would not cut: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=gsih&xhr=t&q=sawzall&cp=0&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS420US420; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00111.html (9,101 bytes)

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