- 101. Trailer Upside down? (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2001 17:24:03 -0400
- Hi all. I have a 16 foot auto transport trailer. I would like to clean it up and paint it, especially the underside. Has anyone ever flipped one of these over? (Intentionally, that is). It would cert
- /html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00163.html (7,090 bytes)
- 102. RE: Trailer Upside down? (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 21:54:54 -0400
- The problem here isn't just the muscle to turn it over. The fenders are the farthest out and farthest up points on the trailer, and they're welded on. This would have to be done somewhat delicately,
- /html/shop-talk/2001-08/msg00168.html (7,392 bytes)
- 103. Re: Tire wear patterns (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:04:40 -0400
- As "not an expert" on this subject, I will give you my opinion anyway. Unless you do something unusual with your cars, like race on an oval or something, I would not consider this normal. Just becau
- /html/shop-talk/2001-07/msg00115.html (7,421 bytes)
- 104. Re: Finding a vacuum leak (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 May 2001 20:52:21 -0400
- I think I am going to cast my vote against the trend. While changing all the hoses sounds like a good idea, and maybe it is, this can be a lot of hoses and a fair bit of work. My '66 Ford had one lin
- /html/shop-talk/2001-05/msg00064.html (9,143 bytes)
- 105. Re: Laid up refrigerator. (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2001 21:00:53 -0400
- This is probably not what you want to hear, but how about putting an ad somewhere and selling the thing? It takes up garage space, uses electricity (when plugged in, of course) and can probably be pu
- /html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00029.html (7,622 bytes)
- 106. Re: Laid up refrigerator. (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2001 16:18:21 -0400
- Maybe you guys can go to a meeting together... :-) /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/shop-talk/2001-04/msg00032.html (7,267 bytes)
- 107. Re: Cool Magazines. (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 20:08:18 -0500
- These may not be exactly the type you had in mind, but I really like "Fine Homebuilding" and "Fine Woodworking". -Steve Trovato trovato@computer.net /// /// shop-talk@autox.team.net mailing list ///
- /html/shop-talk/2001-01/msg00035.html (7,105 bytes)
- 108. Re: Bone Creeper (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 20:53:09 -0500
- Thanks to everyone who contributed their opinion. One of the most interesting replies was from Roland Wilhelmy who sent me the following information off list, repeated without permission. (I don't th
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00000.html (7,157 bytes)
- 109. Re: Space heaters (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 20:45:04 -0500
- I think if it's a fairly air tight building, you're going to asphyxiate yourself. I wouldn't use a heater that burns any kind of fuel where the products of combustion are not vented to the outside. E
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00020.html (7,997 bytes)
- 110. Re: Air compressor (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:39:12 -0500
- I haven't been really following this thread, but I was recently looking up DeVilbiss regarding a generator. I seem to have found two different Devilbisses (Devilbi?) Anyway, one is at the url you men
- /html/shop-talk/2000-12/msg00223.html (7,136 bytes)
- 111. Bone Creeper (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 22:04:36 -0500
- A year or so ago, I saw a lot of ads for a mechanic's creeper called "The Bone", because it was bone shaped. It had larger than usual wheels that sort of protruded from the four corners. I am getting
- /html/shop-talk/2000-11/msg00124.html (7,217 bytes)
- 112. Re: attaching a 2x4 to concrete slab (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2000 01:49:44 -0400
- I, too, have had reasonably good experience with these. Use some ear protection, they are loud, especially if you are working in an enclosed space like a basement. They sell different charges with di
- /html/shop-talk/2000-08/msg00011.html (8,350 bytes)
- 113. RE: Smoke alarms (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 08:07:29 -0400
- -Steve
- /html/shop-talk/2000-08/msg00082.html (7,082 bytes)
- 114. Re: Miata tires? (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:18:29 -0500
- OK, I suppose it's too late, but I'll give you my comments anyway. First of all, run, don't walk to www.miata.net for miata advice. There you will find links to a forum and a mailing list. You will a
- /html/shop-talk/2000-03/msg00096.html (8,174 bytes)
- 115. Re: Covering fiberglass insulation in attic? (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 22:07:28 -0500
- I think you are saying that the fiberglass is located on the angled underside of the roof, rather on the flat top of the sheetrock. If this is true, then I think Doug misunderstood you. In my part o
- /html/shop-talk/2000-02/msg00002.html (10,676 bytes)
- 116. Re: ceiling truss loading (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2000 21:18:07 -0500
- They have these in the Travers catalog. They seem to run about $1000 to $1600 or so, in 1 to 3 ton capacities, with varied height ranges. I'd have to pull a lot of engines to justify that over a regu
- /html/shop-talk/2000-01/msg00051.html (9,185 bytes)
- 117. Re: Stuck bolt (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2000 21:55:21 -0500
- I know you said about three times now that it's not a left hand thread, but I would make 110% sure of that before proceeding. A call to the dealer should answer that for sure. Even if it is not, I w
- /html/shop-talk/2000-01/msg00070.html (9,383 bytes)
- 118. Re: The Ideal Shop HELP (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 18:03:16 -0500
- I have that book, and I'm not too impressed with it. This book has too much about how to build and not enough about how to design. Still, the coverage on building topics I found too light to be usefu
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00136.html (10,320 bytes)
- 119. Can't read the numbers on sockets? (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 13:35:24 -0500
- For anyone with this problem, Griot's Garage carries "Quick Find Adhesive Socket Tags" in both metric and inch sizes. These are little stickers you adhere to your sockets. They have nice readable num
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00265.html (7,354 bytes)
- 120. Re: Can't read the numbers on sockets? (score: 1)
- Author: Steven Trovato <trovato@computer.net>
- Date: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:37:31 -0500
- I don't know, but for three bucks a set, when they wear out, buy a new set! -Steve Trovato trovato@computer.net
- /html/shop-talk/1999-12/msg00268.html (8,573 bytes)
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