- 1. Re: replacing kitchen sink faucet... if it was easy...? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:35:44 -0700
- Hi John, I would just remove the entire faucet assembly from the sink. Then you can get it out where you can work on the screw, or if necessary, put in a new faucet. You have to remove it in either c
- /html/shop-talk/2006-02/msg00065.html (8,854 bytes)
- 2. Re: Powder Coating [was: gasoline resistant paint] (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:03:02 -0700
- I totally agree. They are actually an infared thermometer with a laser pointer. I second the "very useful" part. I have this model but there are other lower cost models available. http://www.tequipm
- /html/shop-talk/2006-01/msg00049.html (7,551 bytes)
- 3. Re: Heat question (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2005 19:06:17 -0700
- There is more to comfort than just the air temperature. A prolonged set back will lower the temperature of literally tons of building materials & house contents. It takes a long time to bring this th
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00073.html (8,926 bytes)
- 4. Re: misbehaving Starrett digital caliper (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 19:05:20 -0600
- Hi Richard, Try removing the battery for a bit & reinstalling. Or, just replace the battery. If that doesn't work, there are many repair places. This is the first one that I found. http://www.msi-vik
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00012.html (7,863 bytes)
- 5. Re: '95 Jeep "EGR" (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:35:25 -0600
- Hi Bob, My Jeep shop manual, 1984 to 1996 shows an EGR valve. On the 4.0 six it should be located on the side of the intake manifold with a gas tube to the exhaust manifold below. If the car truly ha
- /html/shop-talk/2005-09/msg00123.html (8,545 bytes)
- 6. Re: laser levels, part 2 (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2005 22:27:47 -0600
- Hi Mark, You need a "rotary" level such as this: http://www.mytoolstore.com/berger/lm30.html Plus tripod, not so cheap! Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00096.html (7,699 bytes)
- 7. Re: laser levels (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:41:42 -0600
- I can't think of any reason for the level to get lower on both ends unless the tubing expanded or got longer. Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00113.html (7,660 bytes)
- 8. Re: Crack Inspection in Aluminum (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005 10:39:12 -0600
- Hi Wayne, "Spotcheck" & "Zyglo" by Magnaflux are often used on non ferous metals. Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00127.html (7,442 bytes)
- 9. Re: bee swarm (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 21:43:30 -0600
- Hi Bob, From my limited experience, the bees will likely leave by themselves in a while. Just passing through. I doubt if they plan to take up permanent residence there. I don't think they will do an
- /html/shop-talk/2005-07/msg00031.html (7,722 bytes)
- 10. Re: fuel tank bulkhead fitting ??? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2005 22:15:15 -0600
- Hi John, I'm almost certain that the top outlet has a dip tube that reaches to near the bottom. If so, it's an easy siphon for the pump to get the fuel flowing. Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2005-06/msg00038.html (7,173 bytes)
- 11. Re: U-joints, 78 suburban (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 17:13:08 -0600
- Hi Matt, Since the problem just appeared, I'd guess it was related to the U joints. There may be something preventing the cups from fully seating. The fit of these parts must be nearly perfect. I dou
- /html/shop-talk/2005-05/msg00056.html (9,086 bytes)
- 12. Re: quickie elect. question (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 17:42:53 -0600
- I agree with Pat, At least in my state, a GFCI is an acceptable way of connecting a three terminal receptacle to a two wire system without ground. There is also a way to chain several more three wire
- /html/shop-talk/2005-04/msg00023.html (10,031 bytes)
- 13. Re: WOOT! the tig is here! (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:40:36 -0700
- Hi Scott, I "think" a 300 amp rated output welder would draw about 50 amps at 240 volts on the input. Not 300. I won't attempt to advise on how to do the wiring. Good luck, Dave Russell snip
- /html/shop-talk/2005-03/msg00088.html (7,858 bytes)
- 14. Re: Telephone wiring (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:18:17 -0700
- Hi Jim, On my installation, I grouped all telephone lines at one place in the "outdoor telephone box" & ran a new line for the DSL. This allowed for using a single DSL filter installed in the box bet
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00105.html (8,045 bytes)
- 15. Re: garage door opener problem (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 01:11:27 -0700
- Hi David, Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2005-01/msg00116.html (8,375 bytes)
- 16. Re: handheld blower blues (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 15:21:42 -0700
- I had a chain saw that did the same thing. Finally tracked it down to a plugged muffler. Leaf cutter bees had very carefully filled all of the holes. Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2004-12/msg00048.html (7,951 bytes)
- 17. Re: Washing Machine Motors (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 20:41:23 -0700
- You must have a really old washing machine if it has brushes in the motor. Dave Russell
- /html/shop-talk/2004-12/msg00152.html (7,833 bytes)
- 18. Re: Bad silicone caulk? (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 10:58:07 -0700
- Hi Larry, Strange things DO happen. Not a pleasant experience. I would wait a few more days to see if it will cure. If not, you will have to wipe it out as best you can, not fun. If it is really soft
- /html/shop-talk/2004-10/msg00169.html (7,960 bytes)
- 19. Re: Copper Brake Lines (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 14:18:34 -0600
- Several materials have been / are being used for brake piping. First & worst is regular copper. Copper work hardens with vibration & flexing & fatigue cracks. Not good for brake or fuel lines. Low c
- /html/shop-talk/2004-08/msg00046.html (8,957 bytes)
- 20. Re: Blasting Sand (score: 1)
- Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2004 18:18:59 -0600
- Hi Bob, The test worked. Not much action on this list lately. I buy 100 pound bags of 70 mesh blasting sand from my local stone supply store. Don't know if the Home Depot stuff is the grit size that
- /html/shop-talk/2004-07/msg00111.html (8,148 bytes)
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