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141. Re: Re[2]: Enco lathes (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 17:39:15 -0500; You can say that again. Our 1906 Lodge & Shippley (sp) line lathe is still going strong. Don't know how many owners it's had but we've owned it well over 20 years! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jb; /html/shop-talk/1997-02/msg00084.html (7,254 bytes)
142. Re: retractable cord (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 7 Jan 1997 17:00:06 -0500; That sure sounds expensive. I have a cheap realed trouble drop light from Sears with one outlet in the handle. Had it for about 10 years. I think I paid about $15. My neighbor as a Sears heavy duty r; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00036.html (8,137 bytes)
143. Re: Appropriate air tool for wire brushing (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 22:02:22 -0500; I also have a Makita 4" electric grinder. Don't get me wrong, it works great infact this is my 3rd one. However, I'm not crazy about the electric tools. While Jack is right about waiting for the pres; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00048.html (9,453 bytes)
144. Re: Stuck Bolt (1987 Celica) (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 17:46:38 -0500; " You need more leverage! A 14 inch long drive really doesn't provide very much force, even if you stand on it. Find a pipe or something similar to slip over the handle of your 1/2 in drive and give; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00057.html (8,830 bytes)
145. Re: Fluke Automotive meters (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 17:14:09 -0500; If it is only a DMM, there are 2 ways. 1. Don't purchase from MAC 2. Don't purchase a Fluke - Fluke and Simpson are the MAC & SNAP ON of electronic tools. I have a Simpson DMM that cost me almost $40; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00079.html (8,672 bytes)
146. RE: Fluke Automotive meters (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 20:22:18 -0500; Mark, I wasn't familuar with the 88. The bells and whistles sound great. However, I have several dwell/tach meters. The can be had for under $50. Then throw less than $100 for a general purpose DMM a; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00087.html (8,831 bytes)
147. Re: welding and grinding sheetmetal (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 22:41:53 -0500; Mike, I don't think you have to, but besure to pull any covering off the inside, especially if you work on a door panel. The undercoating and dirt can catch fire. In fact, that happened to me when I; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00097.html (9,917 bytes)
148. Re: welding and grinding sheetmetal (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 18:48:50 -0500; I couldn't agree more strongly with David. However, he did forget one piece of safety equipment that you should have every time you use one of these grinders. HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES. Both my father and; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00106.html (8,982 bytes)
149. Re: welding and grinding sheetmetal (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 18:48:53 -0500; Brendan, No, it does an excellent job on prepairing metal. I've even put a sanding disk on mine and attacked some metal with about 80 grit sanding disks. If you keep the grinder moving, it will not d; /html/shop-talk/1997-01/msg00107.html (8,713 bytes)
150. Re: Thermal Dynamics equipment (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 6 Dec 1996 18:37:53 -0500; Richard, I haven't heard of them. But I didn't see you mention Datona Mig. They advertise in Hemmings quite a bit. A while ago I saw they had a plasma cutter for about $500. This was the cheapest I'd; /html/shop-talk/1996-12/msg00024.html (7,594 bytes)
151. RE: Ray's Air Compressor thread (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 18:26:12 -0500; Within reason. Infact, if you plump you garage with 2" copper pipe you also get a nice increase to your storage supply. IMHO, definetly. The flow rate should be proportional to the cross sectional ar; /html/shop-talk/1996-12/msg00041.html (7,522 bytes)
152. RE: Air Compressors (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 11 Dec 1996 18:26:04 -0500; The manifold idea might work. However, IMHO you can't discount the accumulator. The larger the storage tank the more of a buffer you have to smooth out the air flow, similar to a capacitor in an elec; /html/shop-talk/1996-12/msg00042.html (10,210 bytes)
153. RE: Ray's Air Compressor thread (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 15:59:17 -0500; Good point Ray John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire The one with the most toy; /html/shop-talk/1996-12/msg00045.html (7,208 bytes)
154. Re: Micrometer responses (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Mon, 16 Dec 1996 13:22:37 -0500; I thought you were looking for micrometers not LOVE! While use for 2", 3" etc mics are not extreamly common unless you are doing a lot of engine rebuilding, a 1" mic. is almost invaluable. I was for; /html/shop-talk/1996-12/msg00065.html (9,113 bytes)
155. Re: garage heaters (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 9 Nov 1996 16:24:49 -0500; Brian, Then either put up a ceiling fan or set a box fan somplace in the shop to blow the air around. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48; /html/shop-talk/1996-11/msg00026.html (7,614 bytes)
156. Re: BOUNCE shop-talk: Non-member submission from ["Thomas Wannenburg" <twannen@isnet.is.bgsm.edu>] (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 9 Nov 1996 23:18:38 -0500; Tom, Here's Harbor's address and another co. Kitt. I do business with both. I admitt that I do more with Harbor. Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd P.O. Box 6010 Camarillo, Ca. 93011- 6010 (; /html/shop-talk/1996-11/msg00030.html (8,051 bytes)
157. Re: BOUNCE shop-talk: Non-member submission from [Bobbie Martin <bmartin@southeast.net>] (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 17:23:18 -0500; Nope, I haven't. I guess I lucked out, I bought Craftsman. However, I did have the same thing happen with a local auto store. Bought a T51 Torx 3/8" drive bit for pulling seat belt bolts. Brought it; /html/shop-talk/1996-11/msg00064.html (9,480 bytes)
158. Re: Air compressors yet again. (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 20 Nov 1996 18:31:30 -0500; Drew, I must agree with what everyone else has already said. The bigger the accumulator the better. I have a 5hp 30gal tank and wish it was bigger. I will bring up one point that I haven't seen addre; /html/shop-talk/1996-11/msg00086.html (9,675 bytes)
159. Re: Re[2]: Air compressors yet again. (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 17:43:30 -0500; My oil type, 5 hp 30gal tank, will kick in while I'm working also. But just because it kicks in, doesn't mean that you have to stop using it. When I'm sanding or some something, I'll let it run for a; /html/shop-talk/1996-11/msg00102.html (9,483 bytes)
160. Re: Air compressors noise (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:38:15 -0500; Anyone tried adding negative noise? John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire The; /html/shop-talk/1996-11/msg00106.html (7,089 bytes)

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