- 1. Power washers (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 00:54:25 -0800
- It seems that I need a power washer since I have moved to the Pacific NW. My deck is like a sheet of ice, covered in some type of slime. Besides it might be a handy tool. I would like a unit that is
- /html/shop-talk/2006-03/msg00046.html (7,600 bytes)
- 2. Shelving units (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 23:54:54 -0800
- This is a simple question. I need to put some shelves in my crawl space to use for storage. It is 5 feet from the floor to the bottom of the floor joists. I can build some shelves or buy some shelvin
- /html/shop-talk/2006-02/msg00036.html (7,803 bytes)
- 3. Re: Shelving units (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:09:14 -0800
- This is what I did. I had a high quality commercial unit that had 7 foot uprights. I cut them to 6' so the could fit in the crawl space. I then set them up with 3 shelves not 5. I took the 2 extra pi
- /html/shop-talk/2006-02/msg00068.html (9,062 bytes)
- 4. Duct work (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:27:09 -0800
- Not being a tinknocker I have a question on how to make a duct. This is the problem I need to solve. I have a 7" round exhaust duct that has a 3 inch gap. The two end do not line up the they are shif
- /html/shop-talk/2006-02/msg00069.html (6,685 bytes)
- 5. Re: Shelving units (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:06:09 -0800
- In the Pac NW the don't really build houses with storage. I am located in the Seattle area. My crawl space is under the family room and is finished with a cement floor. It is connected to the the cra
- /html/shop-talk/2006-02/msg00073.html (9,198 bytes)
- 6. Re: test from the web (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 19:02:56 -0800
- Just helping out on the test? Will it make it? The shadow knows.
- /html/shop-talk/2005-12/msg00038.html (6,446 bytes)
- 7. Painting a house in a hurry (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:21:24 -0400
- While this is not quite a shop, someday I might need to paint a shop. I need to paint my house in a HURRY! It is a one story ranch and the existing paint is in good shape, no peeling, just faded on t
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00001.html (8,197 bytes)
- 8. Re: Painting a house in a hurry (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2005 14:45:31 -0400
- The unit does not need to be airless; I have an air compressor and can use that to drive whatever I rent or buy. I guess I am looking for speed and ease of use. Since I don't have a scaffold, I will
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00004.html (8,154 bytes)
- 9. Removing a linoleum floor (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 23:04:44 -0400
- Any tips for removing a linoleum floor that is glue directly to concrete? I want to know what to expect before I start on the task. Gilroy
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00125.html (6,995 bytes)
- 10. Painting my house in a hurry (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 01:10:21 -0400
- Here is what I finally decided to do. I chose to purchase an airless paint sprayer. The model is a Magnum by Graco, Dx Airless Paint Sprayer. I used it today to spray the outside of my house. It took
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00158.html (7,255 bytes)
- 11. Re: Painting my house in a hurry (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 10:01:10 -0400
- They have a solution used for storing the unit. It seems to be some blue oil based stuff. Bill
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00160.html (7,106 bytes)
- 12. Re: Where to buy coveralls? (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:11:26 -0400
- That is a great store. You can get really good deals on some very good clothing, like Columbia, etc. I like shopping there when I get the chance. Never really have found another store like it anywher
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00229.html (8,317 bytes)
- 13. Re: Parts Washer (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 01:25:42 -0500
- I wonder how the Jacuzzi would work as a parts washer?! Kitchen dishwasher.
- /html/shop-talk/2005-10/msg00263.html (7,275 bytes)
- 14. New engine for old lawn mower (score: 1)
- Author: Bill Gilroy <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 10:19:24 -0400
- My really old Troy Built lawnmower is about ready for a new engine. I got the thing years ago and it had already had the the engine rebuild once. The engine has little compression and the carb. is wo
- /html/shop-talk/2005-07/msg00010.html (8,312 bytes)
- 15. Motion sensor lights (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:30:27 -0800
- I would like to have 3 lights controller by 2 motion sensors. The configuration is one light on the front of the house and two around a corner on the garage. I would like all 3 to come on when there
- /html/shop-talk/2006-03/msg00125.html (7,082 bytes)
- 16. Pressure washers (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 18:20:40 -0700
- I purchased a pressure washer today and used it to clean my deck. I got it from Home Depot (6.5 HP Honda, with 2600 PSI ). I worked fine for the deck. Not having used one before I really can't compar
- /html/shop-talk/2006-04/msg00003.html (6,617 bytes)
- 17. Deck waterproofing and stain (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:12:30 -0700
- I have cleaned my deck and now I need to waterproof and protect the deck. I would like to prevent the deck from graying and growing mildew. I figure I need a product with the following things: 1. Ver
- /html/shop-talk/2006-04/msg00016.html (7,488 bytes)
- 18. OT: Digging dog (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 18:31:41 -0700
- My new dog is a frequent flyer. She discovered that she can dig under the fence and go visit people and dogs in the neighborhood. Not a good thing. She is a Border Terrier so she is small, about 10"
- /html/shop-talk/2006-05/msg00009.html (7,518 bytes)
- 19. Staining a deck (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:08:44 -0700
- I purchased a house with a deck attached and it needs to be stained. I power washed off the WA state slime and cleaned the deck with deck cleaner. Seems like that would cover the surface preparation.
- /html/shop-talk/2006-10/msg00019.html (7,576 bytes)
- 20. Table saw manual (score: 1)
- Author: "Bill Gilroy" <wmgilroy@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:11:51 -0800
- I purchased a used table saw the other day for $50. Thing feels like it has $50 dollars of cast iron in the saw. Anyway I would like to get a manual for the thing just in case there is something I ne
- /html/shop-talk/2006-12/msg00011.html (6,614 bytes)
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