- 161. Re: [Shop-talk] Fw: Removing a large freezer (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:50:53 -0600
- I agree with Brian. Repurposing it may be a good thing. How about dry storage for tools or things that you don't use very often that could get damaged or eaten just sitting in a box or on a shelf? Be
- /html/shop-talk/2010-12/msg00144.html (11,080 bytes)
- 162. Re: [Shop-talk] Plasma cutters (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:35:58 -0600
- I always look into buying new equipment so I can do a job myself when it is time to buy something, or have someone else make something for me.I bought a MIG welder, but borrowed a plasma cutter from
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00015.html (10,127 bytes)
- 163. Re: [Shop-talk] Audiovox CC (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:43:59 -0600
- Is the break pedal switch working? IF it uses the brake light switch to sense brake activation, the voltage should be zero and go high when the brakes are applied. If the controller was a universal c
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00030.html (8,680 bytes)
- 164. Re: [Shop-talk] Rivets won't pop (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:40:53 -0600
- Is it possible that the rivets have been stored inappropriately , allowing them to rust/corrode inside? This could cause the ball on the end of the stem to stick and not slide as it usually does to t
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00084.html (9,495 bytes)
- 165. Re: [Shop-talk] Welding cart idea (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:21:20 -0600
- Why not make your own cart(s) now that you have all the equipment needed? It can be a good trial of the cool stuff! Peace, Pat Thusly spake eric@megageek.com, On 1/19/2011 1:29 PM: -- Pat Horne, Own
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00112.html (9,692 bytes)
- 166. Re: [Shop-talk] Welding cart follow up (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:53:33 -0600
- Looks great! how well does it roll around? I guess you use flux core wire. I didn't see a gas bottle. Did you combine the power cords, or do you need to swap plugs while working? Peace, Pat Thusly sp
- /html/shop-talk/2011-01/msg00139.html (9,513 bytes)
- 167. Re: [Shop-talk] Paging Mr Wizard (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:14:24 -0600
- Now there ya go, ruining a perfectly good ale by diluting it! I guess if you do the test fast the ice won't melt too much. Now the question becomes what do you do with the ale? Peace, Pat Thusly spak
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00016.html (12,162 bytes)
- 168. Re: [Shop-talk] Paging Mr Wizard (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2011 11:16:29 -0600
- You might want to try this test again, just to see if it was a one time event. I'm betting that the ice was stuck to start with, then got broken loose when you got to the bottom. Peace, Pat Thusly sp
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00017.html (10,373 bytes)
- 169. Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:24:18 -0600
- If you try to unscrew the helicoil using the bent piece at thee bottom of the hole it won't work. When the helicoil is installed it uses that tang to reduce the diameter of the insert slightly, allo
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00098.html (10,678 bytes)
- 170. Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:58:09 -0600
- Nope, anything that would grip the inside of the insert will just tighten it into the hole. If you have someone local that has an electrochemical machining machine that can be used with the head in t
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00101.html (9,574 bytes)
- 171. Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:57:47 -0600
- It can't hurt much to try, but don't hammer the ez-out in, just push it in by hand. Make sure it has good sharp corners. A left hand drill bit might also work. Please let us know how you do. Peace, P
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00104.html (9,679 bytes)
- 172. Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a damaged helicoil (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:41:12 -0600
- Has anyone tried using a thread locker on a Helicoil insert? It may be necessary to run a bottom tap into the insert to clean any locker out of the threads, but that shouldn't be a problem. You might
- /html/shop-talk/2011-02/msg00109.html (10,648 bytes)
- 173. Re: [Shop-talk] historical machine shop question (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:17:30 -0600
- Line shaft. The central engine turned a shaft that had pulleys on it with belts down to each piece of equipment. I had a 12" jointer made in the early 1920's that was set up for line shaft operation,
- /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00031.html (8,561 bytes)
- 174. Re: [Shop-talk] Dish Network vs Direct TV (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:53 -0500
- About 10 years ago I was a Direct TV customer. I received a flier in the mail telling me to watch for a decrease in my bill. When my next bill arrived it was about $30 higher than before. A call to t
- /html/shop-talk/2011-03/msg00105.html (12,186 bytes)
- 175. Re: [Shop-talk] shopsmith (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:53:42 -0500
- FWIW, My father has been doing repairs on Shopsmiths in the Los Angeles area for years. He has also been supplying rebuilt speed control knobs that have a steel gear in them, instead of the factory p
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00084.html (10,242 bytes)
- 176. Re: [Shop-talk] how to loosen stuck pistons? (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:17:06 -0500
- If PB blaster from the top and bottom doesn't loosen the piston, and you think the rings are what is holding the pistons from moving, try rotating the pistons in the bores. If the rings are stuck you
- /html/shop-talk/2011-04/msg00129.html (9,721 bytes)
- 177. Re: [Shop-talk] Where to get glycerin? (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 10:32:09 -0500
- How about trying a bottle of kid's bubbles? The kids stuff is thinner, but it should work. Our propane distributor used to make his own by shaving a bar of Ivory soap into a squirt bottle, then addi
- /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00139.html (9,408 bytes)
- 178. Re: [Shop-talk] The air saga continues... (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:50:30 -0500
- I bought a 1" stainless steel, motor operated ball valve on eBay about a year ago. My shop has an apartment over it, which is not used all the time. I wanted to monitor for leaks at the appliances an
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00005.html (9,639 bytes)
- 179. Re: [Shop-talk] (score: 1)
- Author: <Pat@HORNESYSTEMSTX.COM>
- Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:30:53 -0700
- _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.96 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://w
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00150.html (6,087 bytes)
- 180. Re: [Shop-talk] generac generator won't start ??? (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:25:38 -0500
- One easy way to test high current cables is to put a volt meter across the ends of the cable. When large currents should be flowing through the cable the voltage drop across the cable should be a vol
- /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00272.html (10,263 bytes)
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