- 1. Re: Parking Lifts (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:03:00 -0500
- I've been following this thread with great interest- since I have both garage height (think cathedral ceiling...) and spouse approval! The question I have is why go with a home use "parking lift" (Ba
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00228.html (8,244 bytes)
- 2. Re: Which Plug/Receptacle for a 230V Compressor? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:37:38 -0500
- shop-talk supported in part by Fat Chance Garage http://fatchancegarage.com I wired my compressor (also 230V 30A) using an L6-30R twist lock receptacle and plug. For wire, I went to an electrical sup
- /html/shop-talk/2005-11/msg00110.html (7,925 bytes)
- 3. HEPA filter problem (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:21:55 -0400
- I've got an Amaircare HEPA filter that I'm not able to use it due to an odor it produces when running. There is a vinegar like smell that seems to come from the motor assembly, only when plugged in a
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00087.html (6,912 bytes)
- 4. Re: Motion lights (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:38:19 -0400
- The ones I've used will reset after being powered off for a few (15-30) seconds, then turned back on. Maybe a timer that powers them off periodically would do the trick? Hope this helps, Larry
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00236.html (7,199 bytes)
- 5. Re: anybody have any experience with leaky water lines to (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 11:28:11 -0400
- I haven't had to deal with it yet- but several of my neighbors have and I've spoken with the contractors who have done the repairs/replacement. In our case we have blue plastic supply lines between
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00073.html (9,160 bytes)
- 6. Re: computing electrical loads (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:26:33 -0500
- I saw plenty of charts listing various loads when I was shopping for a generator. Here's the first one google turned up: http://www.vmisales.com/voltmaster/appchart.html Hope this helps. -Larry
- /html/shop-talk/2004-11/msg00032.html (7,464 bytes)
- 7. Bad silicone caulk? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:02:51 -0500
- I'm trying to seal a shower stall, and applied GE Silicone II caulk (from a brand new tube) last night. This morning, it's still sticky. The label claims that it should be non-tacky after 30 minutes.
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00166.html (7,148 bytes)
- 8. Re: Bad silicone caulk? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 15:04:22 -0500
- Thanks for all the quick replies! I checked the date- and it said "use by: 10/03". My fault for not looking first- but I didn't realize that the stuff was more age sensitive than other glues/sealants
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00173.html (7,311 bytes)
- 9. Re: Hose for compressor? (score: 1)
- Author: Larry Spector <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 15:09:24 -0500
- I used a length of 3/4" flexible metal hose from alamohose.com. http://www.alamohose.com/34flexmethos.html It works like a charm! -Larry
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00174.html (6,702 bytes)
- 10. Re: "lift-proofing" garage floor/electric (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:29:32 -0500
- Check out: http://www.bendpak.com/custom_page.isg?ref=bpakconcretereq For the biggest 2-posts, you'll need 6" of 3000psi concrete. When I built my garage, I had this done- along with rebar side to si
- /html/shop-talk/2006-11/msg00064.html (8,727 bytes)
- 11. Re: Air line piping (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 09:59:54 -0500
- I did this a couple of years ago, and went with the black pipe option. I don't have a pipe threading machine either- but the local Home Depot has so many different pre-threaded lengths that I was abl
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00111.html (10,687 bytes)
- 12. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:24:47 -0500
- I bought a 4 post with a rolling jack this summer, after flip-flopping between the options. I wanted to be able to use it for storage in addition to being able to work on the car. I've found that acc
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00283.html (8,706 bytes)
- 13. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:11:07 -0500
- I bought both the lift and the jack from "Automotive Service Equipment"- http://www.asedeals.com/garage_lift.html I have the Bend-Pak HD-9XW along with their RJ45 Rolling jack. -Larry
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00292.html (9,195 bytes)
- 14. Re: freeware substiute for MS Word /Excel (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 07:25:52 -0500
- Try google docs and spreadsheets: http://docs.google.com/ I've used it on and off, and it works unbelievably well for a web-based tool. -Larry
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00001.html (7,668 bytes)
- 15. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:59:12 -0500
- Yes, air is required for the safety latch release (for lowering only)- as well as for the rolling jack. I have standard connectors in place, so I just plug in the air hose whenever it's needed. I had
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00293.html (9,164 bytes)
- 16. Re: selling a car on the netq (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:04:29 -0400
- I'd try craigslist (craigslist.org), that's where I looked for and eventually bought my MR2. It's free- so you've got nothing to lose! -Larry
- /html/shop-talk/2007-06/msg00014.html (7,367 bytes)
- 17. Re: [Shop-talk] Cell Phone to POTS-Jack Adaptor? (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:00:38 -0400
- I've never used one, but a quick search for "cell phone dock" popped a few devices like this (dock n talk): http://www.phonelabs.com/prd05.asp Looks like it might do what you want. -Larry ___________
- /html/shop-talk/2007-07/msg00118.html (8,870 bytes)
- 18. [Shop-talk] Craftsman impact set- missing sizes? (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:33:31 -0500
- Hi everyone, I recently ordered a Craftsman metric impact socket set and now that it's here, I'm having second thoughts. I wasn't paying close attention when I ordered it, and apparently it's missing
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00179.html (7,790 bytes)
- 19. Re: [Shop-talk] Craftsman impact set- missing sizes? (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:13:30 -0500
- Well, the response is a perfect 50/50 split! I'm inclined to go along with those of you who said to find/build a complete set, just so I'll know that I have them all. Thanks for the help everyone- th
- /html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00186.html (8,379 bytes)
- 20. [Shop-talk] Amazing new tool - Tork-Grip (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Spector" <lspector@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:29:23 -0500
- Ran across this "invention" and had to share... http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html The Superleggera hollow ball bearings: http://sheldonbrown.com/lirpa.html and Real MAN saddles: http://sheld
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00237.html (6,748 bytes)
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