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141. Re: [Shop-talk] Automatic transmission rebuild (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:16:46 -0500
That's kinda what I was thinking. A 13 to 14 year old Ford that was a semi-disposable econobox in the first place. Not to sound too shitty -- I have a couple I keep around myself ;) [1993 Nissan Sent
/html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00165.html (8,658 bytes)

142. Re: [Shop-talk] FW: fiberglass repair question (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:12:15 -0500
Very interesting. On a related topic -- my home has a one-piece fiberglass shower/tub enclosure with structural damage to its floor. There's about a 5" diameter "flexible" spot with some cracking in
/html/shop-talk/2007-11/msg00189.html (7,101 bytes)

143. Re: [Shop-talk] Fw: Ear Muffs with Built-In Radio Tuners (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:49:40 -0500
Uuhh... how much do you like your son in law? May have been a management excuse, but the factory I used to work in claimed they were banned by OSHA, because the muffling combined with the noise inpu
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00015.html (7,305 bytes)

144. Re: [Shop-talk] fishing water line (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 09:19:42 -0500
I'd go with the PEX plastic stuff. It's fairly flexible, easy to handle, and supposedly doesn't have the problems associated with some older varieties of plastic pipe. If you have a straight shot bet
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00019.html (7,320 bytes)

145. Re: [Shop-talk] #!@#*@* Cordless Drill Batteries!!! (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:28:49 -0500
This place rebuilds your batteries, with what they claim to be higher grade cells, or can uprade many NiCd to NiMh: http://www.primecell.com/index.html And these guys have inexpensive new packs: http
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00046.html (7,414 bytes)

146. Re: [Shop-talk] Autowrench Adjustable Wrench (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2007 10:57:50 -0500
Just saw one on the "telly" last night. Apparently, it isn't prone to "jumping" into the toilet like regular adjustable wrenches! ;) [you'll see the ad sooner or later] It looks like one of those dum
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00056.html (7,501 bytes)

147. [Shop-talk] Upgrade Batteries (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:21:30 -0500
That rebuilding place I mentioned the other day discusses it. Supposedly the Li batteries need a completely different charger, but they offer NiCd and NiMh upgrades. http://www.primecell.com/pctools.
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00125.html (6,924 bytes)

148. Re: [Shop-talk] Sealing A/C registers (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:55:40 -0500
Just curious -- why would you want to do this? Do you have some sort of non-forced-air heating? -Wayne _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00194.html (7,956 bytes)

149. Re: [Shop-talk] recovering kitchen counter (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:06:41 -0500
Have you priced new ones? Laminate isn't terribly expensive; well.. probably less than $10 a linear foot for std 2' depth with built in back splash. Unless you value you labor $zero/hour I think it w
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00257.html (7,597 bytes)

150. Re: [Shop-talk] Lug Bolts? (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:18:33 -0500
No idea "why". A lady co-worker just bought a [BMW] Mini Cooper for a "winter car" after I informed her they were FWD. But it came with summer-only run-flats. So she (we) just bought a winter wheel &
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00273.html (8,262 bytes)

151. Re: [Shop-talk] Lug Bolts? (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:53:55 -0500
They don't. I think Mr Scheidt is just a little misinformed on wheels. Most if not all stud-mounted wheels [on crappy non Euro cars - just playing along here ;) ] are hub-centric. They're located by
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00302.html (8,885 bytes)

152. Re: [Shop-talk] Household appliances that breakdown on Christmas (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:25:13 -0500
Sorry about your luck with the fridge. But it is interesting to ponder the cultural differences of x'mas in summer, and people on vacation. I've wondered how much international presence is on this li
/html/shop-talk/2007-12/msg00350.html (9,551 bytes)

153. Re: [Shop-talk] Garage Door Openers (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:50:41 -0500
I'm guessing it's the same as mine and other LMs I've seen. The manuals are easily googleable. There are two multi-turn pots on the side for upper and lower travel limits, and two on the back for up/
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00016.html (8,009 bytes)

154. [Shop-talk] Trickle Chargers - operating Costs (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 11:37:24 -0500
Wow, my first thought was "why bother". The thing can't *possibly* use enough power to even worry about. A large discount taken off a couple pennies is still a inconsequential amount. Probably better
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00107.html (8,156 bytes)

155. [Shop-talk] Wireless router - signal boost (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:00:06 -0500
I've dug through the source code to some of the Linksys boxes that it's available for. Apparently the same frequency range is used in many countries. But local regulations may not allow full strength
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00149.html (7,500 bytes)

156. Re: [Shop-talk] Wireless router - signal boost (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:16:18 -0500
Don't make too many assumptions about wireless range. I had a WAP in my 2nd floor loft / computer room. The wife & I have similar Dell notebooks with built in wi-fi. Both got so-so signals in the hou
/html/shop-talk/2008-01/msg00188.html (9,089 bytes)

157. Re: [Shop-talk] Advice regarding free (public domain) or affordable (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:51:50 -0500
I used to support Autocad 2000 and Pro-Engineer at a previous job; but they're high-dollar. I'm not aware of any free packages that fully featured. You might try Wikipedia. They usually have lists or
/html/shop-talk/2008-02/msg00007.html (8,678 bytes)

158. Re: [Shop-talk] saving a circuit board after flooding? (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:21:00 -0500
I'll 3rd that. You can get a usable one from Harbor Freight for $4.95. May also have been left outside & unclaimed because it was already dead! -WC _______________________________________________ Sup
/html/shop-talk/2008-02/msg00028.html (7,169 bytes)

159. Re: [Shop-talk] Cast(e)rs (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:51:01 -0500
The wheel-thigies are usually spelled with an E, eg: caster. Google that and you'll have better luck. HarborFunk lists five pages of 'em on their site. -Wayne ________________________________________
/html/shop-talk/2008-02/msg00049.html (6,779 bytes)

160. Re: [Shop-talk] Trash compactor uses (score: 1)
Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:26:43 -0500
Wow, that's interesting... in the 1970s & 80s compactors were quite the popular item in kitchens of high-dollar homes; but I haven't seen one on display at the fancy (expensive) local appliance store
/html/shop-talk/2008-02/msg00070.html (8,686 bytes)


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