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121. Re: sandblast, again (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 16:54:39 -0500; There's no such thing. A pressure blaster is usually a large heavy steel canister that stores the sand and is pressurized by the compressor. It's not just the gun as with paint spray guns. As far a b; /html/shop-talk/1997-11/msg00024.html (8,827 bytes)
122. Re: sandblast, again (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Nov 1997 17:03:15 -0500; Basically, you are correct. The amount of sand depends on the size of the system you purchase. The more money you spend the more sand it will hold! The one I've been using holds about 50# of sand. I'; /html/shop-talk/1997-11/msg00029.html (8,642 bytes)
123. Re: metal shop building cost (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Wed, 01 Oct 1997 20:58:39 -0400; Eric, I strongly not pressure testing the PVC. It may hold pressure for a while. But, the lines WILL EXPLODE some time. There is a warning on SOL someplace about that. I also have a friend that has a; /html/shop-talk/1997-10/msg00002.html (7,434 bytes)
124. Re: Dial Indicator Set (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Sat, 06 Sep 1997 12:45:44 -0400; I have to agree with Art. I use them quite a bit. However, you need to watch what you order. Some of their really cheap stuff is simply that, really cheap stuff. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jbla; /html/shop-talk/1997-09/msg00015.html (7,278 bytes)
125. Re: cheap air tools (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 17:24:19 -0400; Jim, Most of my air tools have come from Northern Hydraulics, an IR impact wrench, (I also have a cheap $25 one) 3/8" & 1/4" (which I've never used) drive ratchet. (I've have sheared the gears on one; /html/shop-talk/1997-09/msg00078.html (8,897 bytes)
126. Re: cheap air tools (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Sep 1997 20:41:14 -0400; I'll byte! What is a flap wheel? John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire; /html/shop-talk/1997-09/msg00082.html (8,078 bytes)
127. Re: painting questions (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 1997 16:50:48 -0400; Your friend might be moving the paint gun too fast. The faster you move it the lighter the coat of paint. So he can slow down his motion a little. There is a difference between lacquer and enamel. Wi; /html/shop-talk/1997-06/msg00055.html (9,571 bytes)
128. Re: nuts & bolts (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 17:41:09 -0400; Gary, Check the yellow pages of the local telephone book, or that of the nearest big city. Most major cities have a "Fastener Shop". (We have several.) I get most of my nuts and bolts locally. Many; /html/shop-talk/1997-06/msg00083.html (6,927 bytes)
129. Re: Wire Welders (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 17:18:19 -0400; Mark, I agree with what everyone has said. If you get a wire feed welder, spend the extra money for the MIG conversion (gas). I purchased a Lincoln SP100 several years ago, by the time I got the hood; /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00023.html (9,314 bytes)
130. Re: Re-Wire Welders (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 19 Apr 1997 15:10:14 -0400; One other item, if you are working on floor boards. Be careful if they are undercoated. I was welding a patch in the Spit, and the undercoating caught fire. It burn pretty slowly, and can readly be e; /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00028.html (8,275 bytes)
131. Re: Torch or MIG (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Mon, 21 Apr 1997 17:09:54 -0400; Peter, I sure second that. You're lucky if the shops in your area are open on Sat. at all. I haven't been able to find 1 around here open on Sat. Going back to the initial Subj: Tourch or Mig. I'd we; /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00035.html (7,555 bytes)
132. Re: Torch and/or MIG (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Apr 1997 19:40:26 -0400; Locally, I had to purchase my bottle from the local welding supply house. When it's empty, I take it back, they roll out a full bottle. I never really see the bottle I purchased. Consiquently, if I w; /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00038.html (7,324 bytes)
133. Re: Plasma cutters (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 21:03:54 -0400; Stuart, I've seen them and your are right. They sure appear to be the cats meow. The only econimical one I've seen was in Hemmings by Daytona Mig for about $400-500. The next closest one I've seen is; /html/shop-talk/1997-04/msg00044.html (7,263 bytes)
134. Re: Air Compressor (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 1 Mar 1997 22:44:49 -0500; Brian, I have a Sears 5hp 30 gal 220V oil type compressor. It is about the smallest I'd recommend. I paid about $450 in about 1990 for it. It drives my spray guns, sanders, impact wrenches, ratchets,; /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00005.html (9,692 bytes)
135. Re: Air Compressor (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 08:45:27 -0500; Dan, If you dryer is right off the output of the compressor, it won't dry to well. What I did was got some copper tubing and bent it into a spring with a diameter that a 2L Coke bottle would fit in.; /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00007.html (8,952 bytes)
136. Re: Air Compressor (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sun, 2 Mar 1997 20:45:59 -0500; None. I hope the the water that collects in there gets blowen into the dryer when I using the air. Interesting thought, I probably should disconnect the coil and see if there is any water in it. John; /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00011.html (8,231 bytes)
137. Re: metal brake line replacement & tools (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 15 Mar 1997 18:03:36 -0500; Fatique isn't a real problem. However as someone else pointed out, the brake lines rot from the inside out and you just don't know. My 67 Spitfire was totaled by an Olds. whose brake line failed and; /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00099.html (10,148 bytes)
138. Re: High Volume Air compressors (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 22 Mar 1997 08:51:07 -0500; Eric, This sounds like a real interesting project. Looking forward to hearing how it works. If you plan on plasting in an inclosed area, you'll need a good exhaust fan, a shovel for recycling the med; /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00154.html (8,114 bytes)
139. Re: Acetylene tanks (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 26 Mar 1997 16:33:52 -0500; I believe that in the US the substance is called "fullers earth" John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 75; /html/shop-talk/1997-03/msg00173.html (7,209 bytes)
140. Re: Metrinch Tools (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 22:15:18 -0500; I agree! Most of my stuff is Craftsman. However, if you are looking for something to keep in your car, the Metrinch set isn't too bad. All the SAE and metric and in a nice small case. I remember the; /html/shop-talk/1997-02/msg00002.html (7,923 bytes)

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