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61. Re: Pipe dope vs. Teflon(r) tape (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 21:52:44 -0400
Keith, Sounds like you answered your own question: "Dope is cheaper but tape is less messy? " :) Actually that's a good question. I'm waiting to hear the answer, as I really don't know, but couldn't
/html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00065.html (8,298 bytes)

62. Re: moving "portable" building (score: 1)
Author: jblair@exis.net
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 14:30:38 -0400
My dad moved a shed by jacking it up and putting old lawn mower deck (/w wheels) under each corner. I don't remember if he put any 2x4s (4x4s, etc) under each end before he set the shed down on the
/html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00130.html (9,610 bytes)

63. Re: Enclosed trailer discussion (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 19:05:26 -0400
My best friend had a Pace and my Dad has a Haulmark. Both are great trailers. Both had electric brakes, and are 25' - as others pointed out, as a rule of thumb, bigger is better. We've towed our 48 T
/html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00229.html (9,558 bytes)

64. Re: anybody out there with a early 90s corolla? (score: 1)
Author: jblair@exis.net
Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2001 07:13:50 -0400
Richard, Since you say the impact wrench got it off, I assume you are worried about putting it back on. I wouldn't worry too much about it. When I've done that job on several of my cars I just tight
/html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00005.html (7,579 bytes)

65. Re: Sand-blasting and lead loading (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 21 May 2001 19:01:31 -0400
Fred Marks replied, "Gene- I took the cheap way out when I bought my blaster. It's a 40# Central Pneumatic pressure blaster from Harbor Freight Tools. I paid $74.99 on Sale and shipping was free." I
/html/shop-talk/2001-05/msg00087.html (10,122 bytes)

66. Re: Personal responsibility (was Re: warning - explosive metal (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 11:18:59 -0400
I don't know that it should be in the users manual. But I do think this type of info should be shared on this list! Having had both high school and college chemestry sooooo long ago, and not making a
/html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00044.html (10,247 bytes)

67. Re: Shop Vac replacement (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:31:08 -0400
Why doesn't one of you call the manufactures and ask them why? Or better yet make the suggestion that they put in an exhaust port as they can be very useful. Maybe you get a cash reward. :) John John
/html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00059.html (8,201 bytes)

68. Re: Air Compressors - more (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:43:30 -0500
gal A couple of more thoughts: My dad has had a 4HP 20gal (110V) Sears (oil lub) compressor for almost 30 years and it is still going. We use it for painting cars, sandblasting and various air tool.
/html/shop-talk/2001-02/msg00065.html (10,096 bytes)

69. Re: Flooring? (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 18:36:16 -0500
Mark, I haven't done the Pergo thing, but several years ago I did do my living room, dining room, and entry way hall in "hardwood". I used wood about 9/16" thick. It was quite a bit more expensive th
/html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00006.html (9,374 bytes)

70. Re: Getting a car into the garage. (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 12:57:14 -0500
Peter, What about getting one of those electric wenches from Northern, and setting a car battery next to it. You could bolt the wench to the floor at the back of the garage, or bolt it to the studs.
/html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00051.html (9,395 bytes)

71. Re: Electronic pest repellants (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 16:35:47 -0500
Inch, I don't understand. I have 2 75# labs, 1 20# cat, 1 5# cat, a bearded Dragon lizard and a chinchilla. The dogs get along with everyone! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beac
/html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00017.html (8,296 bytes)

72. Re: Lincoln Floor Jacks (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 17:32:36 -0500
Tim, I've had that problem on my Honda, a Chrysler, and several others. For some reason the crank bolts seem to be the worst. I've read several times on many lists about using a tommy bar and socket
/html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00041.html (9,201 bytes)

73. Re: Masonite (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 07:15:54 -0500
Bob, You are correct about Masonite. I've used it for years for doing door panels. Most large hardware stores carry it. When you go to get some, check to see if they have any that is water resistant
/html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00062.html (7,939 bytes)

74. Re: AIR DRIERS 101 (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 09:00:45 -0400
john Here is an excerpt of an article on Painting and Body Work from my Morgan web page. "I found that connecting the dryer directly to the compressor didn't pull much moisture out of the air. It was
/html/shop-talk/2000-10/msg00075.html (8,473 bytes)

75. Re: Welding vs. Brazing was "Welding" stainless (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 22:39:13 -0400
Michael, While there was a grin after your comment about Damascus steel, I believe I was just reading about that in the Metal FAQ. Check out both of the following web pages. I think one of them has s
/html/shop-talk/2000-08/msg00100.html (9,806 bytes)

76. Re: a weighty question (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2000 21:00:47 -0400
Look around for some local car clubs to find an apprentice, or maybe a local VOTECH school. Talk to the shop teacher and find a youngster that would be a worthy reciepient. Another thought, before it
/html/shop-talk/2000-07/msg00009.html (10,317 bytes)

77. Re: Blast Cabinets (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:52:28 -0400
I have a small plastic cabinet (actually the larger plastic one) from Harbor Freight, and my dad has a Snap-ON metal one. However, I can't get a wheel in my small cabinet and I don't think one will f
/html/shop-talk/2000-07/msg00043.html (9,062 bytes)

78. RE: auto darkening welding shades (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:38:49 -0400
You are correct about the size. Roughly 1" x 3". However that is a standard size. I purchase my helmet about 1 yr before I purchased the auto darkening lense. My helmet used the standard size filters
/html/shop-talk/2000-06/msg00053.html (8,510 bytes)

79. Re: Car hacker lists (score: 1)
Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 20:14:32 -0400
For the older, non-computerized cars, or basic info. on auto. electrical check out the articles on my Morgan Web page @ http://www.team.net/www/morgan Under the Nuts & Bolts section - Restoration ar
/html/shop-talk/2000-04/msg00037.html (7,178 bytes)

80. Re: Electric versus Air Tools (score: 1)
Author: jblair@exis.net
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 08:29:07 -500
I have and use both air and electric tools. On the hole I prefer the air tools. However, the biggest problem with an air tool is having a compressor. I have a oil type 5hp 30 gal compressor so that'
/html/shop-talk/2000-03/msg00013.html (9,292 bytes)

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