- 101. Re: Abrasive Blaster (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 12:34:28 -0400
- Gil, This is the cheaper unit that is currently on sale for $99 I think. As I said earlier, I've been extreamely happy with the larger model. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beac
- /html/shop-talk/1999-08/msg00094.html (7,911 bytes)
- 102. Re: Safety Wire (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 16:05:39 -0400
- For those interested, there is a picture on my Morgan web page at the bottom of the article titled "It's What's up Front that Counts!" www.team.net/wwww/morgan/tech/art025.html That has a picture of
- /html/shop-talk/1999-07/msg00036.html (8,203 bytes)
- 103. Re: Good workbench? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1999 18:11:39 -0400
- Chris, Must be nice to have that much money to throw away. I made mine from 2x4s and 1/2" plywood. I built a 2x4 rectang. frame and put cross stringer in it to support the load. Then put 2x4 legs on
- /html/shop-talk/1999-07/msg00063.html (9,210 bytes)
- 104. Re: engine leveler (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Sat, 01 May 1999 09:32:31 -0400
- Peter, et al I bought my Eng. crain from Price club back in about 89-90. It comes completely apart for storage so it can, and is stored against the wall. Unfortunately, it doesn't have the small squa
- /html/shop-talk/1999-05/msg00000.html (7,145 bytes)
- 105. Re: Auto Transport Trailers (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 19:28:37 -0400
- It can be done, but if you going to get a trailer I really suggest that you get a tandom wheel with electric brakes. I prefer the brake system that is tied to your tow vechile vise the surge brakes.
- /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00035.html (9,144 bytes)
- 106. RE: detached garage ideas (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 17:42:42 -0400
- You might also want to think of the ceiling height. Maybe make it tall enough to get a stacker in there so you can store several cars. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va P
- /html/shop-talk/1999-04/msg00076.html (6,892 bytes)
- 107. Re: Cool Tools (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 18:47:58 -0500
- I'll through in my 2cents. I have the plastic cabnet and really love it. However, it is only good realitvely small jobs. For bigger jobs, I can use the bigger cabinet at my dads or I go out in the dr
- /html/shop-talk/1998-12/msg00022.html (9,694 bytes)
- 108. RE: Cool Tools -> sandblaster (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 03 Dec 1998 19:13:44 -0500
- I'm pretty sure that is the same pressure blaster that a friend of mine bought at Big Lots for about the same price. I love it!!! Really worth the money. By the time I had the money to burn, I couldn
- /html/shop-talk/1998-12/msg00023.html (7,113 bytes)
- 109. Re: Engine Exhaust Analyzer (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 13:24:30 -0500
- Ron, While I don't have any info on that particular unit, check out my Moran web page (below) - under the restoration section - General - I have a couple of articles on EGAs and building them. John J
- /html/shop-talk/1998-11/msg00155.html (7,229 bytes)
- 110. Re: Which air wrench first (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 22:35:18 -0400
- don't I have to agree with Steve. I have a cheap impact wrench ($30) that I use most of the time. Then I have bought a better Ingersol Rand (about $70). I use this when the cheap one doesn't work. Bu
- /html/shop-talk/1998-09/msg00021.html (9,151 bytes)
- 111. Re: Sand Blasters (branched off of the monthly compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 18:33:58 -0400
- Ken, What you described is a typical "syphon" feed system. You can get the guns for $15 to about $30. The only problem with them is the sand goes all over the place. What I have done in the past was
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00158.html (9,384 bytes)
- 112. Re: Sand Blasters (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998 18:54:54 -0400
- Tony has some good points: However, I don't have any problem with my 5hp, 30gal oil type compressor. True if you are NOT using a cabinet. When I'm using the pressure blaster, I wear blasting hood (ab
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00162.html (7,873 bytes)
- 113. Re: Painting fans? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 07:20:25 -0400
- Trevor, There are a couple of ways. 1. Cut a hole in the plastic at a window then place a box fan in it. 2. If you don't have a window, open your rear door. Take a large piece of plastic and cover th
- /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00180.html (9,327 bytes)
- 114. Re: Which HVLP Spray System? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Mon, 08 Jun 1998 22:04:02 -0400
- Ron, You don't mention weither you have a good compressor or not. If you don't, IMHO I'd forgo the HVLP system and spent the money on a good compressor (min 6hp 20gal tank). Then I'd buy a regular sp
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00014.html (8,829 bytes)
- 115. Re: drying air from a compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Jun 1998 18:43:49 -0400
- Mordy, As others have suggested, install the water trap some distance from the compressor. Someone also mentined running the air hose through a refrig. What I did was, got some soft copper tubing and
- /html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00024.html (9,857 bytes)
- 116. Re: Cheap workbench advice wanted. (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 21:24:43 -0400
- What I've done for both work bench and shelving is to use 2x4 and 1/2" plywood. I usually rip the plywood sheet in half so I get 16 linear feed of shelving or table top. I make a 2x4 frame using an 8
- /html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00059.html (9,399 bytes)
- 117. Re: Sand Blasters (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Jan 1998 18:01:25 -0500
- I usually blast in my driveway and I DO recycle my sand. After the tank is empty, I sweep the sand into piles, then pick them up and put the sand into a bucket. When I reload the pressure blaster, I
- /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00007.html (8,607 bytes)
- 118. Re: cleaning plastic lenses (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 09:53:09 -0500
- Will, Stay away from the screwdrivers and wrenches. I found a set of wrenched that fit the nuts and bolts on my Bricklin, now it is all over the house, the body is hanging from the ceiling of the gar
- /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00037.html (8,286 bytes)
- 119. Re: Bending steel tubing? (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 18:08:12 -0500
- Mike, Unless you really live in the boon docks, why not take the tubing to a muffler shop and see what they's charge to bend it for you. I've done this before, and they didn't charge me. That's the k
- /html/shop-talk/1998-01/msg00123.html (8,265 bytes)
- 120. Re: Advice re: degreasing solution (score: 1)
- Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
- Date: Sat, 20 Dec 1997 07:54:52 -0500
- Eric, My dad and I have used Varsol (sp). It doesn't evaporate very quickly and is basically non-flamable. However, it is expensive. About 20 years ago, dad built a cleaning tank put a grate in the b
- /html/shop-talk/1997-12/msg00065.html (8,365 bytes)
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