- 21. [Shop-talk] Removing Vinyl (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 22:26:40 -0400
- And note that there will likely be some fading of the paint not covered by the lettering. So removing the graphics may not remove all traces of the lettering. Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebt
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00311.html (8,976 bytes)
- 22. [Shop-talk] Phantom air leak (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 8 May 2011 22:14:15 -0400
- Spray a soapy water solution around/on the ball valve. Might show if/where it is leaking. Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell -- Original Message -- From: "Randall" <TR3driver a
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00313.html (9,119 bytes)
- 23. [Shop-talk] Mitre Saws (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 10:53:00 -0400
- Did you look at any of the 'sliding' mitre saws? I don't know it they are in your price range or not - I suspect some of the smaller units aimed at home owners might be close. A sliding mitre saw is
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00327.html (10,325 bytes)
- 24. [Shop-talk] storage shed plans (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 21:24:08 -0400
- Shed construction is fairly simple - especially if you are making it rectangular. I built a 10'X10' shed (zoning here says no building permit needed if under 100 sq ft). I did peruse a few books at t
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00371.html (9,938 bytes)
- 25. [Shop-talk] storage shed plans (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 21:26:32 -0400
- -- Original Message -- "Corrosions Acres"? Is that the opposite of Green Acres? Final resting place for British Sports Cars? Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00373.html (9,392 bytes)
- 26. [Shop-talk] storage shed plans (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 22:13:06 -0400
- Although not specifically about sheds, I borrowed the following book from the local library often enough that I decided to buy my own copy. http://www.amazon.com/Do--Yourself-Housebuilding-Complete-H
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00399.html (10,193 bytes)
- 27. [Shop-talk] Aluminum Tubing (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 20:50:02 -0400
- I've bought steel from On-Line Metals. They also list aluminum tube: http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=947&step=2&top_cat=60 Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell -- Ori
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00408.html (8,206 bytes)
- 28. [Shop-talk] stripped screw hole in carb (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:36:01 -0400
- I would vote for the heli coil or some sort of thread insert repair. The JB weld is for the 'slap-it-together-long-enough-to-unload-it-on-an-unsuspecting-buyer' repair. The heli coil allows you to us
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00479.html (10,201 bytes)
- 29. [Shop-talk] Pulsing brakes (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:31:03 -0400
- I haven't figured out what the 'downhill' clue is telling us but I'd suggest checking everything even remotely related. Defective tire (rotate to rear?), bent wheel, loose hub bearing, loose suspensi
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00490.html (9,159 bytes)
- 30. [Shop-talk] generac generator won't start ??? (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:04:37 -0400
- Although the battery cable -> starter cables may look OK and feel tight it is a Good Idea to remove, clean & secure each one. The starter is a big current draw. One iffy connection (or a few slightly
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00562.html (10,868 bytes)
- 31. [Shop-talk] Intros (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:59:28 -0400
- I am indeed in Mebane, NC. If Pete (or anyone else) would like to visit consider yourselves invited. Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne" <wm
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00592.html (8,444 bytes)
- 32. [Shop-talk] Formica counter (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:52:22 -0400
- In the olden days it was common to nail/screw the substrate (plywood) down then glue the Formica on. Usually the cabinets/counter tops were all built in place. Now-a-days cabinets & counter tops are
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00311.html (9,940 bytes)
- 33. [Shop-talk] Firing order problems. (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:58:54 -0400
- Re-arrange the plug wires for 1-3-4-2 and see if it runs better...! Are you certain you are observing the distributor's rotor rotation correctly? If the wires are correctly installed (1-3-4-2) but yo
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00315.html (9,987 bytes)
- 34. [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 22:17:06 -0400
- Thanks, John, it's nice to be remembered! I wasn't able to reply earlier today - work gets in the way of the things I need to do... The 'mini-split' units I have work very well, quiet and seem quite
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00153.html (11,196 bytes)
- 35. [Shop-talk] Run air tools on a water hose? (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:26:45 -0400
- If the rings were worn, it seems to me that the problem you'd see is oil in the air, not water. Are you sure it is water coming out? If indeed it is water, how are your air lines plumbed? There shoul
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00202.html (10,169 bytes)
- 36. [Shop-talk] leak down test (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:49:39 -0400
- More than a compression gauge - two gauges and a source of compressed air. One gauge is connected to the cylinder being tested via the spark plug hole to measure how well it holds pressure. The other
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00246.html (9,285 bytes)
- 37. [Shop-talk] Tunneling drain pipe down a hill? (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 09:11:23 -0400
- Would a 'Ditch Witch' type of tool work? I see they show a 'directional drill'. http://www.ditchwitch.com/trenchless/directional-drills/ Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
- /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00005.html (9,163 bytes)
- 38. [Shop-talk] Tunneling drain pipe down a hill? (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 13:42:34 -0400
- Perhaps you could compromise and dig a series of holes (say 10' apart) and try 'drilling' from one to the next. That might help keep the 'drill' aligned in both the vertical & horizontal planes. When
- /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00008.html (9,750 bytes)
- 39. [Shop-talk] best residential mower (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:25:05 -0400
- I know this will be sacrilegious to write on the Shop Talk mail list but consider simply paying a yard service to mow the lawn. I say this for two reasons: 1) I hate mowing the lawn (I'd prefer to ha
- /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00081.html (9,064 bytes)
- 40. [Shop-talk] Recommendation on Four Post Lifts (score: 145)
- Author: ejrussell at mebtel.net (Eric J Russell)
- Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:32:26 -0400
- 10' is likely a minimum for parking the pick up underneath. You'd need the add the heights of the two vehicles, the ramp thickness (4"-6" typically) then add ~ 6" to raise the lift up to a locking po
- /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00108.html (10,719 bytes)
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