- 21. Ladder saftey and Ladder racks for trucks (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 08:59:10 -0500
- I just started a new job yesterday, working as a contractor for the cable company. Most of the job is easy, but the ladder/line work is something new. While I've used extension ladders before, I qui
- /html/shop-talk/2006-08/msg00084.html (7,359 bytes)
- 22. Re: Measuring tool recommendations? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:56:21 -0600
- My favorite came from working in Baseball (MLB). Hey it works at least 1/3 of the time so were batting .333, what more do you want? Matt
- /html/shop-talk/2006-11/msg00091.html (7,910 bytes)
- 23. Fuel Filter choice after fuel line replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:05:57 -0600
- Ok, so I have the fuel sending unit and tank back in the 1990 suburban (yes the one I asked about years ago). I've replaced all the fuel line with bundy tubing and flare fittings, except I had to kee
- /html/shop-talk/2006-11/msg00093.html (7,378 bytes)
- 24. Re: Sodium Hydroxide (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 12:09:46 -0600
- I make soap and this just gives me another reason to hate meth heads (like I needed any more). There are a couple of stores locally who will special order it for you, or they may even have it in back
- /html/shop-talk/2007-01/msg00188.html (8,403 bytes)
- 25. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:11:45 -0600
- Resending from correct account My dad has 2 four post lifts and delivery wasn't a problem. He got them at different times (forget what brands). Rented a big box truck (24'-28') with a lift gate (didn
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00015.html (8,754 bytes)
- 26. Re: 2 vs 4 post lifts (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 14:59:23 -0600
- No, just get a Budget/Ryder and ask for a truck with a lift gate. Don't even think about using Uhaul, expensive prices for trucks that shouldn't be even on the road. Oh yeah and a 4 speed with granny
- /html/shop-talk/2007-02/msg00018.html (9,584 bytes)
- 27. Re: [Shop-talk] harris welding torches and blue point jack? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 18:59:58 -0600
- What I was taught to do to move the tanksWhile up right to get from one place to another grab the tank by the neck (cap is ON) and tip the tank very slightly then just roll it on it's edge. I would g
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00022.html (10,867 bytes)
- 28. Re: [Shop-talk] harris welding torches and blue point jack? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 21:53:02 -0600
- While I completely agree, it would have been hard to keep a tank vertical in a 95 Mustang. The OP had a Scion IIRC, while roomy for their size, not enough head room for upright travel. For that matte
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00028.html (10,089 bytes)
- 29. Re: [Shop-talk] sources for wheel weight kits? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:08:01 -0600
- If you get the clip-on type for alloy rims make sure they are coated so they don't scratch the coatings on the rims. Back when I was balancing my own rims I got a bunch of stick ons since they won't
- /html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00354.html (7,795 bytes)
- 30. Re: [Shop-talk] OT: Wireless router (again)? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:52:25 -0600
- Technically illegal, just so you know, adding more power can get you into FCC issues. Probably not an issue unless you start interfering with others and they complain. I'd try a good antennae first,
- /html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00154.html (11,090 bytes)
- 31. Re: [Shop-talk] Wireless router - signal boost (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:28 -0600
- It is absolutely trivial to spoof MAC address's. In minutes I can set up one machine to spoof the MAC's of any number of machines, appearing to be a whole network. This option should not even be allo
- /html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00207.html (9,441 bytes)
- 32. Re: [Shop-talk] john deere lawn tractors? (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 19:43:54 -0400
- For that kind of coin I'd be looking at a used professional ZTR. How much land do you have to mow? Is it hydrostatic? While I will drive a cheap (used, beat up) gear mower, if I was to spend real mon
- /html/shop-talk/2008-05/msg00044.html (8,278 bytes)
- 33. Re: [Shop-talk] Tool set special I saw at Sears... (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:05:22 -0500
- What zip code did you use? It says out of stock for online orders and ask's for a zip code for in store pickup, I used 60950. Then I choose my local store (in stock) and add it to the cart and it is
- /html/shop-talk/2008-07/msg00043.html (7,402 bytes)
- 34. [Shop-talk] Trailer Hitch for 2009 Toyota Corolla (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:10:27 -0400
- I want to get a hitch for my 2009 Corolla. Any preference on brands for small hitches? A quick look at brands it seems like my choices are Hidden Hitch Reese Draw-tite. I plan on having this vehicle
- /html/shop-talk/2008-07/msg00180.html (7,669 bytes)
- 35. Re: [Shop-talk] Trailer Hitch for 2009 Toyota Corolla (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:20 -0400
- Is there anything else I should be thinking of getting for a class 1 hitch setup? Wiring Kit, hitch and ball. I've never had to buy a hitch before, always had trucks with towing packages, just get th
- /html/shop-talk/2008-07/msg00188.html (7,327 bytes)
- 36. Re: [Shop-talk] kids tool bench (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:34:40 -0500
- I don't have any pointers yet, except for a tape measure, an 8 footer would be perfect (I am picking one up next tool store trip). I just got a Handy Manny dancing tool kit for my daughter and she lo
- /html/shop-talk/2008-09/msg00205.html (8,986 bytes)
- 37. Re: [Shop-talk] kids tool bench (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:25:12 -0500
- Thanks for all the advice. I just got back from a shopping trip and picked up a 10' tape measure. I will have to check how sharp the edges are. Thanks for the all the cautions about the sharp edged t
- /html/shop-talk/2008-09/msg00211.html (8,500 bytes)
- 38. Re: [Shop-talk] lift set-up (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:07:17 -0500
- IIRC we just used wheel bearing grease on my Dad's lifts. Plenty of it. I don't think I would use silicone or any light type grease on it. One thing I would look at when assembling any more lifts is
- /html/shop-talk/2008-09/msg00232.html (7,670 bytes)
- 39. [Shop-talk] Sub Zero (Was- Freon Leak detectors) (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:10:21 -0500
- I'm not sure exactly what it was, but I do know my folks Sub Zero had cooling problems and it was related to fans, I think both fans for the cooling units (there are 2 IIRC) and for circulation in th
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00034.html (9,064 bytes)
- 40. Re: [Shop-talk] Sub Zero (Was- Freon Leak detectors) (score: 1)
- Author: Matt Wehland <mattw@webtripper.com>
- Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:02:34 -0500
- Thanks for the info. I will be house sitting for them soon and will check into this. They do not use ice much, so they don't care. I am a big ice user and it drives me nuts that such a nice unit can'
- /html/shop-talk/2009-01/msg00040.html (9,471 bytes)
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