- 41. Re: parts cleaners (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 12:39:20 -0500
- machines. Mechanics I've been using a benchtop ultrasonic cleaner made for jewelers for years. It's about a 1.5 gallon size and it does an amazing job of cleaning. My jeweler buddy uses "Simple Green
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00150.html (7,327 bytes)
- 42. Re: oil change (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 14:01:34 -0500
- which fuel I guess all we have to go on in selecting penetrating fluids are "subjective" opinions or the testimonials presented by the various makers . . I wish there were some "objective" test resul
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00152.html (7,835 bytes)
- 43. Re: Homemade Kwiklift (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Sep 2004 01:18:34 -0500
- Someone wrote of learning to weld: I heartily disagree. It is possible that someone could eventually become a competent welder with only a book and practice but the discipline and guidance one gets f
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00041.html (7,873 bytes)
- 44. Re: oil change (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 23:01:40 -0500
- stating Amsoil _IS_ really good at "flim-flam" promotion . . My personal favorite current flim-flamer is "PB BLASTER", a penetrating oil. It's primary claim to fame is that it will eat a hole in a fo
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00161.html (8,161 bytes)
- 45. Re: oil change (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 00:02:30 -0500
- Yeah, maybe, but they're up there THINKING you bought it 'cause it will eat a hole in a foam cup!
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00164.html (7,350 bytes)
- 46. Re: Engine hoist question (score: 1)
- Author: "TONY CLARK" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 11:00:22 -0500
- Steve wondered: I've dealt with hydraulics of all sorts for 40 years and I've seen some great cylinders, aircraft, etc., that would hold a rated load indefinitely . . months, years!! Good advise, how
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00181.html (7,813 bytes)
- 47. Re: Engine hoist question (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:25:40 -0500
- fluid levels are good and the other wheel doesn't have this problem.) I don't know the Hustler brand or what they use for a transmission, Sunstrand, Vickers, hydrostatic or hydraulic motor. You shoul
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00204.html (7,740 bytes)
- 48. Re: Shop Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2004 20:36:35 -0500
- it I donno, maybe the same stuff they use on the floor at Sam's Clubs . . it's clear and apparently bullet-proof . . How can we find out? I'm cursed with a shop floor that is pocked, patched & Bondoe
- /html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00205.html (7,540 bytes)
- 49. Re: Mounting a compressor (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 12:20:24 -0500
- for about 5 years and hasn't >move an inch. It might help that the (antique) two stage compressor has opposed pistons on a I agree and I'll stress "they don't build 'em like they used to" . . My huge
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00007.html (8,269 bytes)
- 50. Canon scanner cartridge (score: 1)
- Author: "TONY CLARK" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 23:56:11 -0500
- up. Those of us stuck with inkjet printers can ease the pain by using after-market ink cartridges. I've been using http://www.inkjetcartridge.com/ for years and the same appearance cartridges as Epso
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00025.html (7,700 bytes)
- 51. Re: Canon scanner cartridge (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 12:15:37 -0500
- cheap Gawd!!!!!! The monks are cheaper than anybody I've found: Black ink $5, Color ink $6 for my Epson. 'Preciate the tip, Bill. Tony
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00032.html (7,158 bytes)
- 52. Re: belt sander for metal work (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:43:24 -0500
- John asked: would I have an Enco with the same specs as your Sears. I use it all the time for metal for such things as "squaring" saw cuts made by my band saw and my chop saw. I would like to find a
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00148.html (7,444 bytes)
- 53. Re: Framing nailers, HF or other (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:16:52 -0500
- long such. a house. nailer I kept snapping off the "drywall screws" with my screwgun so I went to stainless square drive decking screws . . I may never drive another nail! Tony
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00183.html (7,944 bytes)
- 54. Re: 8pt sockets (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 20:53:24 -0500
- have checked with ENCO so far and struck out. I have a set of "Craftsman" that I've had for years . . I'd check Sears online to see if they still list them. Tony
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00191.html (7,325 bytes)
- 55. Re: Framing nailers, HF or other (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 21:07:12 -0500
- I used stainless on exterior fencing projects, good quality plated on everything else, all square drive. square-drive result I've had nothing but good luck with deWalt square drive bits in a deWalt
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00192.html (8,357 bytes)
- 56. Re: complicated modern cars (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 20:14:17 -0500
- The external contracting bands that activated the steel planetary gear sets were usually woven material . . probably had some asbestos content. Electric starting with a 6 bolt battery was a popular f
- /html/shop-talk/2004-07/msg00053.html (9,325 bytes)
- 57. Re: Basic fastener stock (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 23:28:16 -0500
- I have a good "Fastenal" dealer as well . . I try to buy 8 or 10 bucks worth each trip to make it "semi-worthwhile" and, if they are busy, I'll leave my list and come back later. Buy the counterman a
- /html/shop-talk/2004-06/msg00024.html (7,726 bytes)
- 58. Re: Raccoon bait (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 19:10:54 -0500
- I admire your approach so far: He's probably coming after dog and cat food so I'd keep on that program . . stinky, canned dog food! Just tell them you're from "NEWYORKCITY" and don't know the differe
- /html/shop-talk/2004-06/msg00029.html (7,391 bytes)
- 59. Re: water pressure, was:Re: Shallow well water pumps (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:51:28 -0500
- get is I stumbled on the conversion factor: Feet of water x .433 equals #psi. So , to get 90 psi, you're gonna have to go a little over 200 feet high! You're also gonna have to have 90 # psi to pump
- /html/shop-talk/2004-06/msg00041.html (8,812 bytes)
- 60. Re: water pressure, (score: 1)
- Author: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 19:41:26 -0500
- I lived in a college dorm once that, in order to have good water pressure on the third floor, had about 100 psi in the basement. Someone discovered that he could tie a knot in the end of a length of
- /html/shop-talk/2004-06/msg00065.html (6,863 bytes)
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