- 1. [Shop-talk] Skirt for a Play Cottage (score: 174)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:41:08 -0500
- Bob the "critters" are awfully smart.....I hate to admit it but they are sometimes smarter than I am. Unless you are committed to digging a REALLY deep trench I doubt that you will keep out ground ho
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00468.html (10,488 bytes)
- 2. [Shop-talk] Firing order problems. (score: 174)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:14:16 -0400
- I made this mistake once.... 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 correct
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00318.html (11,051 bytes)
- 3. [Shop-talk] Painting inside a chassis (score: 174)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:31:19 -0500
- Don't worry about frame rust. British cars throw so much oil everything is naturally rust proofed ;-) etc in >1960. As I am finishing up the repairs needed I would like to get something >inside to pr
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00248.html (12,324 bytes)
- 4. [Shop-talk] Building a shed on skids (score: 174)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:53:20 -0400
- I did something similar a few years back. I used 6x6 treated timbers. Those run into $$ fast. When you get ready to move it you will need to install a heavy pipe between the two skids to keep them fr
- /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00007.html (10,252 bytes)
- 5. [Shop-talk] Paging Mr Wizard (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2011 10:54:26 -0500
- Hmmmm, you don't suppose this mug was made by the Mason Jar Company do you? ;-)
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00137.html (9,524 bytes)
- 6. [Shop-talk] historical machine shop question (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 09:25:40 -0500
- Yes, a line shaft system.....a wonderful thing to see and hear in motion. It made a building "alive"....
- /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00220.html (8,944 bytes)
- 7. [Shop-talk] My equivalent of a nuclear meltdown..... (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:56:10 -0400
- This is WAY off topic... Some sort of critter has taken up residence under my deck. I have considered popping it with a 22 from an upstairs window but the downside is that if I don't get an instant k
- /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00301.html (8,934 bytes)
- 8. [Shop-talk] Nissan GTR (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:04:06 -0400
- Don't know if the "crick" in my neck is from whiplash or just having to turn my head sidewise....
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00269.html (7,478 bytes)
- 9. [Shop-talk] shopsmith (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:36:31 -0400
- I've never used a Shopsmith, but my general experience is that multi-purpose machines rarely do anything as well as a single purpose machine. They never seem to be set up for the thing you want to do
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00286.html (8,426 bytes)
- 10. [Shop-talk] Not OT! (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:39:10 -0400
- My sediments as well ;-)
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00326.html (7,818 bytes)
- 11. [Shop-talk] A new OT problem..... (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:20:39 -0400
- OK since most of us agree that there is a great amount of talent in this group I have a new challenge for it. I hope there are a few experts in wireless remote control devices. Here's my problem. I h
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00331.html (10,321 bytes)
- 12. [Shop-talk] AC compressor is tripping 20A breaker (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2011 21:41:54 -0400
- Try installing a new breaker.....I have had ones that were erratic.
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00238.html (8,290 bytes)
- 13. [Shop-talk] Parts solvent (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:38:53 -0400
- John, my suggestion would be for Simple Green. Buy it in the concentrate form. Call janitorial supply houses, or check big box store about getting a 5 gal. pail. If you can afford it, use it in conce
- /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00275.html (9,142 bytes)
- 14. [Shop-talk] Run air tools on a water hose? (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:03:53 -0400
- I suspect your piston rings are badly worn......Unless your humidity has been exceptionally high..... Don't try to paint anything in this condition....
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00199.html (8,834 bytes)
- 15. [Shop-talk] Run air tools on a water hose? (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:53:22 -0400
- Why not try an old fashioned compression test? Disconnect the pipe going into the tank and hold a compression tester to it tightly. Have somebody turn on the compressor and try to hold on. In order t
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00204.html (10,409 bytes)
- 16. [Shop-talk] the continuing water saga (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:17:05 -0400
- Also, drain holes get plugged up with dust, lint, etc.....
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00212.html (8,875 bytes)
- 17. [Shop-talk] Tunneling drain pipe down a hill? (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:06:20 -0400
- Why not avoid drilling or digging altogether? Do you have a farm supply near you? Go to the area where they have hose and pumping equipment. Look for a big flat hose that they use for use for drainag
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00263.html (7,853 bytes)
- 18. [Shop-talk] Voltage regulators (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:27:53 -0400
- I don't know anything about those fancy Eyetalian voltage regulators but those British Lucas regulators operate on smoke......If you let the smoke leak out you are screwed. ;-)
- /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00120.html (8,661 bytes)
- 19. [Shop-talk] installing a helicoil (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:48:02 -0500
- John, I'd take it to a professional machine shop. The real secret to getting an accurately fitted Helicoil is holding the work securely and having drill and tap exactly vertical. It is probably best
- /html/shop-talk/2011-11/msg00143.html (8,741 bytes)
- 20. [Shop-talk] windshield repair DIY? (score: 164)
- Author: gerrybraz at cablespeed.com (Gerald Brazil)
- Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:18:56 -0500
- Some auto insurance policies provide for free crack repair by professionals. It is cheaper for them than having a hammer accidentally fall on your windshield. Check with your insurer.
- /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00238.html (7,433 bytes)
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