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41. Re: Fire Extinguishers (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 1999 18:38:44 +0000
snip Halon is a CFC, like freon. I believe that it's production is limited, perhaps it has now stopped. Industrial users of halon fire suppresion systems have been switching to other methods for some
/html/shop-talk/1999-02/msg00055.html (7,120 bytes)

42. Re: Air Supply System (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 09:54:21 +0000
Bob, There is a site which sells some autobody and painting supplies at: http://www.autobodystore.com including at least two breathing systems. One system hooks up to the air compressor source, there
/html/shop-talk/1999-02/msg00096.html (7,798 bytes)

43. Re: roto saw (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 19:09:37 +0000
I will second Doug's experience. I bought one about a year ago and it does a very neat job in drywall, but that is not why I bought one. I bought it because I seem to be putting in outlets and "in t
/html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00114.html (7,858 bytes)

44. Re: Question on Brands (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 11:10:34 +0000
snip I would second what Ron suggested. Of course only you can determine if this is up you alley or not. Some people like this, some don't, and occassional you wil find a tool which is not financialy
/html/shop-talk/1999-01/msg00200.html (7,965 bytes)

45. Re: metal lathe info needed (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 1998 11:36:55 +0000
First, congratulations on your acquisition ! A lathe opens up a lot of interesting projects and new skills to learn. Ron is certainly correct, rec.crafts.metalworking is a valuable resource. In the
/html/shop-talk/1998-11/msg00004.html (7,712 bytes)

46. Re: air compressor insallation (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 16:33:32 +0000
In a college engineering course there was a slide projection talk given about a power distribution plant close to the epicenter of the 1971 "Sylmar" quake. I recall photos of 3/4 inch diameter anchor
/html/shop-talk/1998-10/msg00106.html (7,806 bytes)

47. Re: Removing Engine Sludge (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 10:20:24 +0000
A few years back I cleaned the top end of an engine of sludge, attempting to be reasonable careful to cleanup all of the scrapped gunk. Some of it escaped me and did in fact, partially clog the pump
/html/shop-talk/1998-09/msg00036.html (8,503 bytes)

48. Re: Graingers Vs. HD (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 10:14:21 +0000
.....good stuff deleted ... Doug (& list), No need to apologize, it looks like our philosophies are very similiar. About 15 years ago I decided that I would buy only quality tools (for the most part)
/html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00001.html (8,610 bytes)

49. Re: Kerosene (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1998 16:02:27 +0000
snip snip Yes, it is true that you can buy kerosene here in So Cal at Orchards, or at Home Depot; but you are likely to have trouble doing that in the summer. A few years back I wanted to buy some (t
/html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00021.html (7,769 bytes)

50. Re: Painting fans? (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 17:19:53 +0000
snipped message about blowing in vs sucking out It is true that most (nearly all) commercial booths exhaust the air. However, there are alternative approaches. If you go to http://www.horizonweb.com/
/html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00189.html (10,131 bytes)

51. Re:Paint Booth. etc (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 09:24:00 +0000
Sorry, I wasn't as helpful as I could be. Go to: http://www.autobodystore.com/ then go to "classroom" then to "projects". snip snip Iso-free clears are produced, but whether or not your local supplie
/html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00193.html (7,761 bytes)

52. Re: Air Compressor HP? (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Jul 1998 09:51:11 +0000
Trevor, I think that if you bought any air compressor you will be pleased with the purchase and not likely to "kick yourself" in any case. However, you will learn that all air compressors have their
/html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00017.html (9,905 bytes)

53. Re: Air Compressor HP? (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Jul 1998 16:12:05 +0000
AFAIK there are two types of HVLP guns, turbine powered and compressor powered. The turbine provided large quantities of low pressure air without concerns as to water or oil in the air. Obviously one
/html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00025.html (8,987 bytes)

54. Re: Solvent Disposal/Reclamation (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 19:00:01 +0000
Doug, I have spoken with two places locally, one an auto parts store, one a auto repair facility, and both reported that this is a problem. Solvent in oil is considered a contaminated product and, as
/html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00055.html (7,308 bytes)

55. Re: Cleaning Shop Rags (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 20:51:38 +0000
Self combustion from "oily rags" is a real threat, but not from petroleum rags. Oils which can result in spontaneous combustion are linseed and tung oils, (there may be others, but I do not know of a
/html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00097.html (9,257 bytes)

56. Re: MO SHOP FANS (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 1998 17:15:23 +0000
snip more good stuff deleted Question: what is the benefit of a Graingers (presumably heavy duty) shop fan over a lower cost Home Depot type of attic exhaust fan or whole house fan ? TIA -Roger
/html/shop-talk/1998-07/msg00172.html (7,032 bytes)

57. Re: what does construction REALLY cost these days... (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 1998 16:50:00 +0000
Hi there ! You didn't say which part of the country you live in and that can make a difference due to cost of materials, cost of labor (which also depends on the state of the local economy), building
/html/shop-talk/1998-06/msg00083.html (7,355 bytes)

58. Re: New car, new problems (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 18:23:40 +0000
Hey Mike, you are not the only one who did foolish things as a youngster, I did much the same thing, although maybe not as much as you. On the other hand, just a few days ago I was in the garage and
/html/shop-talk/1998-05/msg00119.html (10,584 bytes)

59. Re: New car, new problems (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 18:37:57 +0000
I have bought them at Home Depot (paint department) and at drug stores. They do not last very long, using paint thinner or kerosine (sp?) as a solvent they get brittle very quickly. Using lacquer thi
/html/shop-talk/1998-05/msg00129.html (8,208 bytes)

60. Re: Parts Washer Warning (score: 1)
Author: Roger Gibbs <rgibbs@pacbell.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 14:03:22 +0000
There was an interesting thread on the rec.crafts.metalworking ng a few months discussing the hazards of metal poisoning. The discussions included the effects of these metals on the human body, the p
/html/shop-talk/1998-04/msg00014.html (9,375 bytes)

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