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41. Re: table saw conversion (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 18:08:22 -0700; My father used to bring home used abrasive discs from the structural steel shop where he work and used them. For safety's sake I'd pay close attention to the arbor size and RPM. I think I paid 90 buc; /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00042.html (7,235 bytes)
42. Auto body seam sealers (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 16:25:26 -0700; Well, "Opportunity" knocked (me in the head) and I purchased a Lotus Cortina minus engine and trans. I have the car pretty well stripped and as soon as my sills arrive from Australia, I'm going to st; /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00052.html (7,330 bytes)
43. Re: What do you call.........Joes? (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 17:50:18 -0700; Though not for working on cars, your pit might be referred to as a vault. Where I work, no one will enter these without testing the atmosphere and rigged so that the person topside can pull 'em out w; /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00053.html (8,720 bytes)
44. Re: What do you call.........Joes? (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 18:51:05 -0700; I got 168,000 hits when I googled "Confined spaces safety". You may be perfectly safe with all the ventilation flowing through your garage. Someone else had a close call. Here's the first link I chec; /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00062.html (9,264 bytes)
45. Re: Car polisher (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:19:06 -0700; http://www.meguiars.com/ I attended a Meguiars tech session and most of the info that was presented there seems to be on the web site. Steve Shipley; /html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00133.html (6,540 bytes)
46. Re: meek MIG melting aluminum? (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 20:21:49 -0800; I've heard that it is very difficult to get aluminum wire to feed even with the special liners. The only person I saw use a Mig to weld aluminum paid about 2K for a Miller with a spool gun. Steve Shi; /html/shop-talk/2004-03/msg00092.html (7,611 bytes)
47. Re: is the carport sturdy? (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:59:15 -0800; My neighbor's carport was built in the early 50's. It has five supports using two 4x4s in a V configuration. Steel anchored in concrete. Two Vees on each side, one Vee in the front. Flat roof, rock; /html/shop-talk/2004-03/msg00128.html (7,013 bytes)
48. Re: Repairing fiberglass tub (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:09:26 -0800; If it was mine, I'd probably use foam. Been a while, but I've used foam caulks that come out of the can like shaving cream, expand, and finally solidify into something with the consistency of styrof; /html/shop-talk/2004-02/msg00089.html (7,576 bytes)
49. Re: A reprise.....how to build a gantry for a chain falls.... (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 21:20:17 -0800; My steel suppliers don't stock tubing that provide slip fits, either. It's not the weld, it's the selection of ID/OD that's generally available. It's the standard dimensions of seamed, seamless, DOM,; /html/shop-talk/2004-02/msg00140.html (9,143 bytes)
50. Re: "Clip head nail" (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 14:38:33 -0800; The other question that's always bothered me is why the wood doesn't slip off the pointy end. Oh yeah, and the electricity seems to be escaping from my pickup. I've heard that alternators have diode; /html/shop-talk/2004-01/msg00009.html (7,221 bytes)
51. Re: Tools (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:45:31 -0800; A small oxy/acetylene torch. Useful for all the obvious stuff but absolutely essential for disassembly of well rusted vehicles. The first time I heated a bolt red hot on an old pickup and then backe; /html/shop-talk/2004-01/msg00082.html (8,333 bytes)
52. Re: "Goos Enough" but Good Value (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 22:24:01 -0800; <Snip> I'm afraid the building contractors have a big advantage over the homeowner. They know who does the kind of work that keeps 'em in business. And they work with each other. I'm not an expert o; /html/shop-talk/2003-12/msg00003.html (8,098 bytes)
53. Re: Balancing wheels@home (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 14:56:32 -0800; Some cars need a better wheel balance than others. My Europa shook even after the wheel and tire assemblies were "computer" balanced on modern equipment at the local tire store. This system has worke; /html/shop-talk/2003-12/msg00066.html (8,631 bytes)
54. Re: driveway? (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:42:20 -0800; Get the installation specification from the manufacturer of the paver. I've done walkways in concrete pavers, my driveway is in something called turfstone, a concrete grid that allows grass to grow; /html/shop-talk/2003-12/msg00109.html (8,383 bytes)
55. Re: driveway? (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2003 18:15:22 -0800; I chose it, and I'd do it again. I like the look, but it has it's own unique maintenance requirements. The biggest downside isnt from traffic, but from parking. You can drive hundred of cars per day; /html/shop-talk/2003-12/msg00114.html (8,219 bytes)
56. Re: "Goos Enough" but Good Value (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 16:25:32 -0800; I won't get religious on this subject but some of those adequate tools are crap. I really like the $100 Buffer I got from HF but the switch only lasted a couple of months. Took it apart and fixed it; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00142.html (8,790 bytes)
57. Re: Cleaning old tools (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2003 19:59:00 -0800; I spent an afternoon trying to clean old tools and it simply depends on how much corrosion is present. Lightly corroded steel cleans up with steel wool, heavier corrosion needs sandpaper. Then you s; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00154.html (7,901 bytes)
58. Re: "Good Enough" but Good Value (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 10:02:01 -0800; I'll second this statement. There's a psychological effect for some of us. And if someone is always buying cheap, they'll never discover the joy of fine tools.; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00167.html (8,447 bytes)
59. Re: Sawzall v anglegrinder (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 12:22:53 -0800; I've always thought of them as a remodeling aid. Don't like where the front door is? Turn off the water and electricity, cut new door opening. Cuts siding, framing, nails, electrical, and plumbing al; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00171.html (8,720 bytes)
60. Re: "Good Enough" but Good Value (score: 1): Author: shiples@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2003 13:05:09 -0800; /html/shop-talk/2003-11/msg00173.html (7,674 bytes)

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