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1. Re: Copper pipe leak solution? (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 15:07:33 -0700 (PDT)
It is possible the leak is caused by a piece of steel touching the copper piping; I've fixed several hydronic systems where the copper had been touching a piece of rebar or tie wire, and only corrode
/html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00082.html (7,837 bytes)

2. Re: Pouring a floor (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:58:30 -0700 (PDT)
That's a perfectly acceptable way to do it, but it can be tricky. You can run into a problem with holding up the wall forms, especially on a 16 inch wide footing. There are some steel straps made for
/html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00172.html (9,639 bytes)

3. Re: Pouring a floor (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 13:55:14 -0700 (PDT)
It's done by stripping the inside wall form after the concrete has taken a set and the inside radius is hand finished with an addition of a little extra concrete to form the radius. You can use bagge
/html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00195.html (8,609 bytes)

4. Re: Small welding tank kits (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 08:13:34 -0800 (PST)
Don't try to refill acetylene tanks at home, acetylene is very unstable and you can kill yourself with an explosion. Martin Scarr /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00096.html (7,763 bytes)

5. re: hard tires (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 13:38:38 -0700 (PDT)
Anyone use tire softener to get extra life out of their older autox tires? Do you have a brand to recommend, or is there a homebrew solution? thanks Marty Scarr /// unsubscribe/change address request
/html/shop-talk/2002-10/msg00008.html (6,786 bytes)

6. Re: General building question (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 13:26:28 -0700 (PDT)
Take a look at the doors on small hangers at an airport; the door is hinged in the middle horizontally. It's also hinged to the frame at the top, and the bottom rides up in a guide. As it opens, the
/html/shop-talk/2002-10/msg00134.html (8,812 bytes)

7. Re: What? I can't hear you. (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:45:28 -0700 (PDT)
If you can't vent the air intake outside, a cheap auto muffler attached to the air intake will help cut down the noise. /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try ///
/html/shop-talk/2002-09/msg00117.html (8,190 bytes)

8. Re: Impact Wrenches (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 07:39:03 -0700 (PDT)
I bought this gun at HF on sale for $159 a few months ago. It's great! Has 600 ft lbs of torque in reverse, and is lighter than my old Chicago Pneumatic by quite a bit. Haven't run into anything that
/html/shop-talk/2002-09/msg00152.html (8,220 bytes)

9. Re: air tank (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:00:51 -0700 (PDT)
The new water heaters sold here in my part of Oregon are tested to 300 psi, and rated at 150 psi working pressure. I've had a used water heater tank for a compressor tank for 15+ years with no proble
/html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00059.html (7,699 bytes)

10. re: rubber bushings (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 19:38:32 -0700 (PDT)
I'm going to try and pour some urethane bushings, and want to reuse the old shells. What's the hot tip on the easiest way to remove the old rubber from the shell? thanks Martin Scarr /// unsubscribe
/html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00092.html (7,401 bytes)

11. re: rubber bushings (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2002 14:26:55 -0700 (PDT)
Wow, thanks for all the quick responses. Looks like it's time for "bushings on the bar-b-que". regards Martin Scarr /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http
/html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00095.html (7,554 bytes)

12. Re: Prepping a floor (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:18:36 -0700 (PDT)
I hate slabs that crack. I put 1/2 inch rebar in my shop slab, 2 foot on centers, in each direction. Got some hairline cracks, but that's all. I would just drop down from the ceiling. But if you do p
/html/shop-talk/2002-04/msg00123.html (7,903 bytes)

13. RE: When to use SWA (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 20:04:35 -0800 (PST)
Type UF direct burial cable is still legal in Eugene, Oregon, no conduit required. Martin Scarr /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.net/mail
/html/shop-talk/2002-03/msg00005.html (7,013 bytes)

14. Re: Spotweld cutters (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 07:16:42 -0800 (PST)
You can get them from the Auto Body Toolmart, 1-800-382-1200, or on the web at http://www.autobodytoolmart.com These folks carry a huge array of autobody items, mostly geared toward the pro shop. The
/html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00087.html (8,229 bytes)

15. Re: Light Bulb Dilemma (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 16:12:10 -0800 (PST)
If this is an OLD trailer, it could have aluminum wire for the lighting and plug circuits. They were notorious for bad connections. Martin Scarr /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@a
/html/shop-talk/2002-02/msg00139.html (8,062 bytes)

16. Re: Plumbing question #1 (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 07:43:58 -0800 (PST)
Sounds like you're not getting the valves hot enough to flow the solder. Are you using MAPP gas or just a propane torch? Valves need a lot more heat than just piping to flow the solder. Yes, it is. L
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00027.html (8,828 bytes)

17. Re: Plumbing question #2 (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 07:47:12 -0800 (PST)
The difference is in the wall thickness of the pipe; the L is considerably thicker. There also is a type K pipe, for industrial and hospital use. The type M pipe is for above ground use; type L can b
/html/shop-talk/2001-12/msg00028.html (7,420 bytes)

18. Re: MIG Welder (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2001 11:19:59 -0800 (PST)
If you're referring to the SP100 or SP125, they are a great MIG welder for autobody and repair work where the material is 3/16" or less. I've owned mine for over 10 years, use it regularly and haven'
/html/shop-talk/2001-11/msg00199.html (7,625 bytes)

19. Re: building a shop - radiant heat (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 19:22:35 -0700 (PDT)
I own a house with copper tubing for the radiant heat piping. It was built in the mid '60's. The only problem I've ever experienced was where a piece of steel reinforcing mesh/wire touched the pipe,
/html/shop-talk/2001-10/msg00201.html (9,237 bytes)

20. Re: Concrete Mixers (score: 1)
Author: Martin Scarr <martins@efn.org>
Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2001 19:50:06 -0800 (PST)
Those mixers are good if you're doing a bunch of small batches once in awhile. I used one for mixing mortar when I built about 200 lineal feet of block wall at my house. It was much easier to mix and
/html/shop-talk/2001-03/msg00017.html (8,312 bytes)


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