- 41. Re: [Shop-talk] 220 outlets (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:41:18 -0400
- My understanding was that NEC requires outlet ratings to match the breaker and that an explicit exception was included to allow for 15A outlets on a 20A circuit. So while there's nothing preventing y
- /html/shop-talk/2009-07/msg00127.html (8,153 bytes)
- 42. [Shop-talk] Roofing options for access to a steep roof (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:46:16 -0400
- It's about time to have my roof reshingled. It's fairly steep (12-12) and I need access to parts of it from time to time to reach some of the 2nd floor gutters and soffits. Even with gutter guards I
- /html/shop-talk/2009-10/msg00086.html (8,310 bytes)
- 43. Re: [Shop-talk] Roofing options for access to a steep roof (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:57:26 -0400
- That's similar to what I was thinking about. I suppose for aesthetics, the bracket itself wouldn't need to be attached permanently. I suppose the only permanent part need be some threaded studs that
- /html/shop-talk/2009-10/msg00094.html (9,374 bytes)
- 44. Re: [Shop-talk] I ?m jealous! (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:45 -0400
- rust Actually, it's most likely granite. There are pros and cons to using it and many a flamewar about it have been fought on various woodworking forums around the net. Among the pros: 1) Granite is
- /html/shop-talk/2009-10/msg00154.html (8,237 bytes)
- 45. Re: [Shop-talk] I ?m jealous! (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:39:41 -0400
- Don't forget to check with Grizzly. They're currently selling the G1023SL (a true 3HP cabinet saw) for under $800 plus shipping. No riving knife but you can get an aftermarket BORK for about $125 or
- /html/shop-talk/2009-10/msg00161.html (7,621 bytes)
- 46. Re: [Shop-talk] Belt-Disc Sander ideas (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:40:21 -0400
- Can't help you with suggestions other than to keep your eye open for used equipment (cabinet shops closing, etc). Occasionally a General or Dayton brand unit shows up on the local Craigslist though s
- /html/shop-talk/2009-10/msg00185.html (8,063 bytes)
- 47. Re: [Shop-talk] shop vac for ashes? (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:12:26 -0500
- Try to find some drywall bags for your shopvac in addition to a HEPA filter. Used together, they should catch most of the fine dust but the exhaust air might still smell like ash so you might want to
- /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00042.html (7,683 bytes)
- 48. Re: [Shop-talk] Shop Vacs (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:25:59 -0500
- I won't recomend a particular brand since I've only personally used a couple vacs but I'll mention two things: 1) Get a vac that has a 2.5" diameter hose or larger 2) Don't underestimate the amount o
- /html/shop-talk/2009-11/msg00048.html (7,595 bytes)
- 49. Re: [Shop-talk] Lawn mower engine & blade question (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:39:20 -0400
- The problem with belt-driven mowers is their bulk. Small (21-22") belt drive mowers exist but the one I saw use the same bulky design as its commercial walk-behind cousins -- the blade assembly sat a
- /html/shop-talk/2010-07/msg00088.html (8,696 bytes)
- 50. [Shop-talk] Patching holes in a concrete block foundation? (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:24:19 -0400
- Not really shop related but I thought I might tap into the collective anyway... My crawlspace has a concrete block foundation with two gaps where mice can enter. One is where the sewer line exits, th
- /html/shop-talk/2010-07/msg00133.html (9,498 bytes)
- 51. Re: [Shop-talk] Electrical question (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:57:05 -0400
- Yeah, the 24V TMs that I've seen are in the 60-70lb range or higher. Come to think of it, that would be pretty fun on a little canoe! A DC-DC converter is an option but it would need to be beefy sinc
- /html/shop-talk/2010-07/msg00136.html (9,151 bytes)
- 52. [Shop-talk] Handheld A/C voltage sensor curiosities (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:09:41 -0400
- Yesterday evening, I wandered around my house with my cheap non-contact voltage sensor with the idea of locating the 12/2 romex within some walls without actually opening said walls. The results have
- /html/shop-talk/2010-08/msg00064.html (8,383 bytes)
- 53. Re: [Shop-talk] Handheld A/C voltage sensor curiosities (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:11:31 -0400
- Sorry. Didn't mean to imply this was a Fluke-branded meter. It's actually a GE-branded meter I've had for about a year but had only used once before. Couldn't have cost more than $10. The Fluke stuff
- /html/shop-talk/2010-08/msg00067.html (8,732 bytes)
- 54. Re: [Shop-talk] Handheld A/C voltage sensor curiosities (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:52:30 -0400
- Just an update: My local Lowe's was out of the Greenlee detectors but they had a couple Fluke 1AC-A IIs in stock so I grabbed one. It's interesting that lowes.com did not show this meter. I like that
- /html/shop-talk/2010-08/msg00079.html (9,542 bytes)
- 55. Re: [Shop-talk] Handheld A/C voltage sensor curiosities (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:54:33 -0400
- Would metal lath walls essentially form a Faraday cage? Nope, no metal lath here. Only drywall. Though who knows...maybe the builders used some sort of metallic radiant barrier on the attic side of t
- /html/shop-talk/2010-08/msg00080.html (8,703 bytes)
- 56. [Shop-talk] Scratching my head about a refrigerator... (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:41:56 -0400
- Hoping to tap the collective knowledge for ideas. I'm stumped. Parents have a 3-year old Whirlpool refrigerator, 21 cuft or thereabouts, that runs excessively. Certainly runs more often than my 7 yea
- /html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00012.html (8,929 bytes)
- 57. Re: [Shop-talk] Scratching my head about a refrigerator... (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:19:00 -0400
- Yep. I'm told the coils get cleaned regularly (they were certainly clear when I checked). JM _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donat
- /html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00016.html (8,081 bytes)
- 58. Re: [Shop-talk] Scratching my head about a refrigerator... (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:00:42 -0400
- I was one of my initial thoughts, too. I cannot say whether the techs checked for this but I would hope so. Parents do say they haven't had a freeze-up like you see with air conditioner units that ar
- /html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00017.html (8,735 bytes)
- 59. [Shop-talk] Replacing a sheared-off bolt on a brake assembly... (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:54:00 -0400
- In the process of trying to remove the front brake rotors from my girlfriend's 95 Taurus, one of the 15mm mounting bolts for the driver side caliper bracket sheared off. After a lot of heating with a
- /html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00021.html (7,996 bytes)
- 60. Re: [Shop-talk] Replacing a sheared-off bolt on a brake assembly... (score: 1)
- Author: Jimmie Mayfield <mayfield+shoptalk@sackheads.org>
- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:53:08 -0400
- Several. I guess I should have listed that as an option in my original post. I know those in town are closed on weekends but I'm told that there's one ~25 miles away that might be open even on Sunday
- /html/shop-talk/2010-09/msg00025.html (8,610 bytes)
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