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1. [Shop-talk] metallic smelling water (score: 169): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:25:36 -0400; I can tell you that I have replaced my water heater a couple of times when it leaked. It corroded enough to perforate, and I never smelled anything metallic. I have heard that water softeners may acc; /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00043.html (13,546 bytes)
2. [Shop-talk] brake problems on a goose neck trailer (score: 161): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:06:35 -0400; Frank, Great! Thanks for the follow-up. I hate it when we have a lengthy discussion about something, and I never find out what happened. I hope you don't mind, I've cc-ed the list so everyone can kno; /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00171.html (10,451 bytes)
3. [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage (score: 161): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:11:42 -0400; You can also get them with a single outdoor unit and more than one indoor unit. They're great, but even in the most minimal form, the cost will be a lot more than the $500 for a window unit. -Steve T; /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00148.html (12,083 bytes)
4. [Shop-talk] metallic smelling water (score: 161): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:16:13 -0400; Tim, Are you saying that the metallic smell is only from the hot water? I can't see how anything in the water heater could effect the cold water. Actually, I don't think it's very likely that the ano; /html/shop-talk/2011-09/msg00040.html (10,699 bytes)
5. [Shop-talk] Shop question (but wood working) (score: 161): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:52:00 -0500; Is the problem that the knife is too long, too wide, or what? Also, how much material are we talking about removing? You could use a file if it's not a lot. There is such a thing as a power file. Che; /html/shop-talk/2011-11/msg00160.html (11,561 bytes)
6. [Shop-talk] What fun - O2 sensor (score: 161): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:52:33 -0500; Mark, What tool are you using to attempt this? There are a number of different styles of sockets, and sometimes one works where the other doesn't. I bought this "Alltrade 648625 Oxygen Sensor Socket; /html/shop-talk/2012-01/msg00213.html (9,868 bytes)
7. [Shop-talk] Paging Mr Wizard (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:07:38 -0500; You know, that's works. http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2006-07/ice-capades Though in this case, I'm going with the ice stuck to the glass theory. -Steve; /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00141.html (11,757 bytes)
8. [Shop-talk] Changing transmission fluid (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:44:56 -0500; I could never justify that purchase for non-commercial use. One option is to just drop the pan and change the filter. Add a drain plug if not equipped. You certainly leave a lot of old fluid this way; /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00213.html (11,922 bytes)
9. [Shop-talk] Tire changer mount, the conclusion (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:11:51 -0500; The only problem I see with that is that I don't happen to have a conveniently located super-heavy table. One thing I do have, though, is cars. So, I was thinking about doing something where the two; /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00220.html (9,004 bytes)
10. [Shop-talk] gah. Moron press. (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:49:02 -0500; You should check out Make Magazine. Their slogan is "If you can't open it, you don't own it". Here's the Maker's Bill of Rights: * Meaningful and specific parts lists shall be included. * Cases shall; /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00193.html (10,796 bytes)
11. [Shop-talk] gah. Moron press. (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:56:46 -0500; Right. Not in my neighborhood. And often (not always) the "pro" you actually get doing the dangerous work is some poor guy with no more training or skill than you have. His risk aversion is just over; /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00194.html (10,165 bytes)
12. [Shop-talk] Vinyl siding (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:53:55 -0500; Dan, I hate to say this, because it makes me sound like a bit of a jerk, but if you do a search for "vinyl siding repair" you will find dozens of sites with how-to instructions. Some even with videos; /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00201.html (8,633 bytes)
13. [Shop-talk] gah. Moron press <-- Gutters (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:05:28 -0500; Where do you live? Here in New York, we just had a very bad time with ice dams. Those foam inserts look like they would turn into solid blocks of ice if used here. The rainhandler perhaps would be OK; /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00247.html (10,623 bytes)
14. [Shop-talk] 220V extension cord with breaker (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:07:37 -0400; Gil, I have had this very discussion with an electrician. I made the same arguments as the others replying, that a separate breaker isn't necessary. I lost. Fact of the matter is, if you really want; /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00345.html (12,394 bytes)
15. [Shop-talk] aluminum floor jack (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:45:06 -0400; Check out this thread on The Garage Journal. The guy who wrote this tutorial can also provide some parts. http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51105 -Steve Trovato strovato at optonline.ne; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00259.html (9,281 bytes)
16. [Shop-talk] shopsmith (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:18:32 -0400; I have never used one either, and I've always heard the same thing. But I think the comparison changes when instead of multi-purpose vs single purpose you consider multi-purpose vs nothing. If you do; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00287.html (9,437 bytes)
17. [Shop-talk] Is a fence part of a shop? (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:02:19 -0400; Can you use something like this? http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/ezfence.asp I use something similar for my mailbox. When something breaks, I can take the whole thing off the base, fix i; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00313.html (9,947 bytes)
18. [Shop-talk] OFF TOPIC - wood splitting (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:43:52 -0400; Some splitters switch between horizontal and vertical. It seems that in the vertical position less lifting is required, which would be a plus with big pieces. I don't know if the rental units can do; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00378.html (10,086 bytes)
19. [Shop-talk] suburban question (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:32:32 -0400; I have a 2005 suburban, which is the previous body style, so I can't really help. The biggest problem I had with the later ones is that the rear seats no longer fold down low enough so that you have; /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00399.html (8,046 bytes)
20. [Shop-talk] Mitre Saws (score: 152): Author: strovato at optonline.net (Steven Trovato); Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 00:27:43 -0400; It seems that I see recommendations for used equipment often. It was built better, it will cost less, etc. I don't know how you guys manage this. My lifestyle does not include weekends dominated by g; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00335.html (10,241 bytes)

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