- 1. [Shop-talk] Question about logistics shipping a four post lift (score: 111)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:31:07 -0500
- Adding an additional question to this thread, do you need to wait for some time after pouring a slab to drill into it and install things like a lift? I've heard 6 months. We'll be building a shop som
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00164.html (11,447 bytes)
- 2. [Shop-talk] OK, so which saw should I get for use in rehab... (score: 105)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:37:37 -0600
- The big (12 inch) sliding compound miter saws are very versatile, especially if you put them on the rolling stands. We have a Ridgid 12 that we bought about 5 years ago when we started our new place.
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00002.html (11,688 bytes)
- 3. [Shop-talk] computer virus question (score: 105)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:37:23 -0600
- I really like Chrome, on both Windows and Macs. RD
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00045.html (10,018 bytes)
- 4. [Shop-talk] Power to the garage (score: 105)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:17:28 -0500
- Many place won't let you run water and power in the same trench. Probably a good idea to check on that.
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00118.html (10,590 bytes)
- 5. [Shop-talk] value of welding trailer (score: 105)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Tue, 22 May 2012 09:04:47 -0500
- VERY nice setup, John. I wish I was in a position to take advantage of the deal.
- /html/shop-talk/2012-05/msg00086.html (9,685 bytes)
- 6. [Shop-talk] Air line driers---WAS Plasma cutters (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:39:32 -0600
- TP Tools has some good info on setting up air systems. Here's (http://www.tptools.com/StaticText/airline-piping-diagram.pdf) their basic system layout. Ron
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00266.html (8,713 bytes)
- 7. [Shop-talk] Audiovox CC (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 11:04:40 -0600
- Several years ago I installed an Audiovox CSS-100 (I think) cruise control on our '93 GMC PU. It worked fine for some time and then just quit engaging. It's getting power and I can turn it on and off
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00271.html (7,650 bytes)
- 8. [Shop-talk] 220V extension cord with breaker (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:36:31 -0500
- AFAIK, all motors in stationary power tools have built-in circuit breakers in any case. FWIW, Ron
- /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00354.html (11,381 bytes)
- 9. [Shop-talk] DannMar MaxJax ? (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:16:53 -0500
- I'm not sure it would get a car high enough for me, and as others have mentioned it's not much cheaper than "full size" higher capacity units. I'm planning a "regular" two post for my new shop. The b
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00425.html (8,997 bytes)
- 10. [Shop-talk] setting up compressed air lines (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Mon, 2 May 2011 18:50:22 -0500
- Doesn't TP Tools suggest black pipe anyway? Their system design looks like it minimizes moisture vapor in the piping so if you build with the drains they suggest it shouldn't be a problem. You could
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00262.html (10,023 bytes)
- 11. [Shop-talk] Tig Welder (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 09:34:51 -0500
- There has been considerable discussion in any number of state legislatures regarding the "desirability" of collecting state/local sales tax on mail order and internet sales. AFAIK, nothing has been d
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00284.html (10,762 bytes)
- 12. [Shop-talk] Mitre Saws (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 14:11:36 -0500
- We've had the Rigid 12 inch sliding/compound model for years and love it. It's big, heavy and way out of your price range, but that said, look for a major brand (Dewalt, Ridgid, Hitachi) 10 inch slid
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00330.html (11,045 bytes)
- 13. [Shop-talk] Mitre Saws (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 16:08:44 -0500
- The newer model of the MSUV is a bit smaller and looks quite a bit lighter than the one we have. As Doug points out, it can be used with brands other than Ridgid. Unless you're always going to use th
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00332.html (10,120 bytes)
- 14. [Shop-talk] Mitre Saws (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 21:41:05 -0500
- We were at Home Depot earlier and I noticed that they had a pretty nice looking Ryobi 10 inch slider for $200. When we started framing our new place we were dragging the big Ridgid 12 inch to the pro
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00355.html (8,577 bytes)
- 15. [Shop-talk] Repair for polycarbonate suitcase (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 11:15:59 -0500
- I have a polycarbonate suitcase with a small crack -- a little over an inch Matt, How about a piece of fiberglass cloth attached using resin? This would reinforce the entire area. If the feet are att
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00445.html (9,377 bytes)
- 16. [Shop-talk] OT - Dave Despain 0n Assignment - Shelby (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:37:07 -0500
- For the past few months SpeedTV has aired a series of "Dave Despain on Assignment" programs, mostly centered around NASCAR. Even though I'm solidly of the Right & Left turn persuasion, the programs h
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00478.html (8,218 bytes)
- 17. [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 07:48:35 -0500
- Jorge Garcia I am looking for a window/though the wall a/c unit to cool and heat my About a month ago we bought the 18K model of the LGs that were rated highly by CR at Home Depot. Around $450, IIRC.
- /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00146.html (9,425 bytes)
- 18. [Shop-talk] Motorbooks Discount (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 09:41:49 -0600
- Motorbooks is offering 30% off and free shipping on some orders through tomorrow, the 6th. se the promo code "happy2". I ordered Dennis Parks' book on Automotive Wiring and Des Hammill's on Camshaft
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00258.html (6,902 bytes)
- 19. [Shop-talk] Car Covers? (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 13:07:21 -0600
- We're bringing the 510s back to the house Saturday. One will be under a car port, the other under a pop-up. I want to get covers for both, but don't want to spend $150 - $200 each. I hope to get the
- /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00283.html (7,035 bytes)
- 20. [Shop-talk] computer virus question (score: 99)
- Author: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
- Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 08:35:29 -0600
- As others have mentioned, it's occasionally better to just wipe the drive and reinstall everything. I use AVG or Kaspersky on my Windows boxes and have them set to update and scan every night at 3 am
- /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00044.html (10,307 bytes)
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