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61. Re: CBs and Lawn Mowers.. (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 13:06:04 -0400; I have straightened bent crankshafts on lawn mower engines that I got as because nobody wanted to fix them. I used my 20 ton press, supported the shaft at the ends, and kept nudging it until I could; /html/shop-talk/2002-05/msg00050.html (9,420 bytes)
62. Re: CBs and Lawn Mowers.. & high income N VA (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 10:13:05 -0400; I have never paid to have blades sharpened. I do it myself on a bench grinder that has paid for itself many times over. You can do it free hand just fine and then balance them on an inexpensive taper; /html/shop-talk/2002-05/msg00067.html (11,137 bytes)
63. Blade sharpening (was Re: CBs and Lawn Mowers.. (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 17:58:12 -0400; There is a bit more to sharpening a grass mowing blade that Brian indicated. It really is best to periodically remove the blade and touch it up properly with the largest grinding wheel you can find.; /html/shop-talk/2002-05/msg00081.html (11,458 bytes)
64. Re: electroincs.... (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 18:16:05 -0400; I lived in Englewood NJ in the 50's and used to drive to their store on Route 17 in Paramus. I still have a very nice tube stereo receiver that works, but the cord broke on the tuning dial, and I hav; /html/shop-talk/2002-05/msg00083.html (7,711 bytes)
65. Ancient test gear (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 09:52:46 -0400; I have collected various older automotive test gear to use with my old and last weekend I picked up an "Allen Electric & Equipment" Model E 1000 tester. It consists of a voltmeter for reading both lo; /html/shop-talk/2002-05/msg00115.html (7,938 bytes)
66. Re: Ancient test gear (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 10:39:03 -0400; Thanks, John, but I am much involved already with the ATIS group. I approached the Shop-Talk group because this piece of gear is obviously automotive, not agricultural. And I know Roger Welsch and ha; /html/shop-talk/2002-05/msg00117.html (8,472 bytes)
67. Re: bar height (inches)? (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:02:01 -0400; Whatever height is "standard", unless you are very short, it is probably too low. Decide what height you are comfortable with and go with that. If you are buying stock cabinets, raise them up with lu; /html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00108.html (7,992 bytes)
68. Re: Auto Transport Trailer Tires (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 05:35:33 -0500; There is a good reason why you should use trailer rated tires vs. passenger tires: the trailer tires are much more resistant to lateral motion, so they are less likely to sway. Also, the tread is des; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00046.html (10,341 bytes)
69. Re: tractor rec's (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 06:33:16 -0500; Actually, for about $2000 you can pick up an older, but still competent It will be larger than today's imported compact models, but still able to work for longer days than you. Surf over to the Antiq; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00096.html (9,121 bytes)
70. Re: tractor rec's (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 17:26:43 -0500; TONY CLARK wrote: Actually, the truth is that the Cub PTO ran at engine speeds (about three times faster than the "standard" PTO. Part of the reason was that it was much less expensive to manufacture; /html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00101.html (11,494 bytes)
71. Re: A question about sealing tyre beads (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 17:06:40 -0500; I tried every trick I could think of (except silicone caulk), and could never get them to seal. I finally bought tubes, installed them inside the tyres, and have not had a moment's problem since. I s; /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00033.html (8,305 bytes)
72. Re: Electronic pest control (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2002 07:01:31 -0500; The county mosquito commission that I chair bought a bunch of them to try with mosquitoes, and they did absolutely nothing. I suppose you might have better luck with some other kinds of insects, but; /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00050.html (8,998 bytes)
73. Re: Brake Cleaner vs. Carb Cleaner (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 05:48:17 -0500; According to an engineer friend whose company makes automotive products, there is no difference between carb and brake cleaners from the same manufacturers. But there are differences in contents amon; /html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00167.html (8,492 bytes)
74. Re: heated parts washer? (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 14:50:56 -0500; I have no doubt that your math is correct. But you based your assumptions on the need to raise the temperature from 50 F to 68F. What if you merely insulated the tank and kept it warm with a heat tap; /html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00080.html (10,063 bytes)
75. Re: Drums of motor oil? (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 16:46:46 -0500; Find out who the local petroleum wholesalers are in your area - if they have it, they will sell 30 gallon and 55 gallon drums. Try the "yellow pages" or ask a few local auto repair shops who they dea; /html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00088.html (7,987 bytes)
76. Re: Compressor unloading (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 15:01:47 -0500; I don't think they are as heavy as they look, Ken. I managed to get mine (a very sturdy old gas station compressor with a cast iron 2 cylinder pump and 80[?] gallon tank) off the truck by sliding it; /html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00123.html (8,985 bytes)
77. Re: update - cheap mill-drill (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 12:51:43 -0500; Sometimes you can find old steel desks at used office furniture dealers. You can get one that is pretty ugly and somewhat beat up for almost nothing, but they are very sturdy with lots of room for to; /html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00148.html (10,187 bytes)
78. Ultra Slick (was Re: friction (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:41:37 -0500; What kind of grease is this, Rex - chassis/bearing? slide? Does it come in cartridge? tube? tub? barrel? It sounds interesting. where can we see a material data sheet, instructions, etc.? Mike ______; /html/shop-talk/2002-01/msg00229.html (7,507 bytes)
79. Re: Another electrical question (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 12:44:20 -0500; I would add a caveat to your caveat, Mark. In most parts of the country, the drywall is not considered fireproof for insurance/code purposes unless it is at least 5/8"(?) and taped and spackled. And; /html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00003.html (10,568 bytes)
80. Re: Big Problem (score: 1): Author: Mike Sloane <msloane@att.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:25:59 -0500; The EPA treats leaky oil tanks as if is a toxic super spill like the Love Canal or Exxon Valdez. The answer is that removal might not bankrupt him; it WILL bankrupt him. I wouldn't advise anyone to d; /html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00131.html (8,841 bytes)

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