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1. RE: the annual "compressor lines" question. (score: 1)
Author: "Gil Fuqua" <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 09:11:50 -0500
I have plumbed three home shops for air. My choice is black iron pipe. It has one significant advantage over copper and the PVC designed for compressed air. The iron pipe serves as a massive heat si
/html/shop-talk/2005-09/msg00082.html (10,178 bytes)

2. RE: anybody have any experience with leaky water lines to (score: 1)
Author: "Gil Fuqua" <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 11:39:12 -0500
We had a slow leak in the water line somewhere between the meter and house...about 1,000 feet of water line to check. We hired a firm, LeakTek, to probe the ground and locate the leak. They do this b
/html/shop-talk/2005-08/msg00075.html (8,508 bytes)

3. Patching Concrete (score: 1)
Author: "Gil Fuqua" <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:35:44 -0600
I have a concrete floor with small chunks that are chipped out that needs to be repaired. Several boards had been fastened to the floor with a nail gun. Upon removing the boards, small chunks of conc
/html/shop-talk/2005-03/msg00083.html (6,618 bytes)

4. RE: Air Chucks and Blow Guns (score: 1)
Author: "Gil Fuqua" <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 15:29:11 -0500
I had a shop that I plumbed in copper and one with black pipe. Based on my experience and what I have read about 'pro' installations, black pipe is preferred for its strength and its heat absorbing a
/html/shop-talk/2004-09/msg00096.html (9,759 bytes)

5. RE: What do you call......... (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 16:47:48 -0500
Four post vx Two post lifts I bought a four post lift and have been very pleased with it. A two post lift would not work with my antique cars due to the type of chassis rail that interferes with the
/html/shop-talk/2004-04/msg00060.html (9,169 bytes)

6. FW: Battery cut off switch. (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:53:04 -0600
Hotronics makes a very neat battery cut off switch that is easy to install and works easier than a traditional battery cut-off switch. Take a look at the article I wrote on the Hotronics switch (no f
/html/shop-talk/2004-03/msg00106.html (8,524 bytes)

7. RE: Concrete Coatings (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 15:21:06 -0600
I would recommend against putting sand in the final mix based on my experience. It does have the benefit of providing a more slip resistant finish, BUT, it's like having sandpaper on the floor when y
/html/shop-talk/2004-03/msg00149.html (8,082 bytes)

8. RE: Prednisone & poison oak, (was Fun with my new toy, errrr, (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 12:39:40 -0600
You should use a detergent soap to wash off urushiol since it does a better job with the oily residue than regular soap. Gil Fuqua Nashville. --Original Message-- From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
/html/shop-talk/2004-02/msg00106.html (8,247 bytes)

9. Snow blower tire madness (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 09:45:04 -0600
In my part of the country, we don't have snow blowers unless it's from some displaced person from the north who just can't seem to part with it for nostalgia reasons....but we do have foam filled tir
/html/shop-talk/2004-01/msg00091.html (8,721 bytes)

10. RE: fancy jacks (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 07:46:51 -0600
I purchased the AC Hydraulics model DK20HLQ about a year ago. It works very well. I particularly like the long reach and very low profile of this jack. I also purchased the cross-beam adapter, a grea
/html/shop-talk/2003-10/msg00109.html (7,711 bytes)

11. RE: Outside storage (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 11:35:57 -0500
I have not seen a car condom but they sound similar to the large plastic bags used by the boat people. You can buy the shrink wrap plastic bags to enclose a boat or car. See example at: http://www.dr
/html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00014.html (7,810 bytes)

12. RE: Paint Removal (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:22:01 -0500
I have used Peel Away on several projects and it works! It is also nasty stuff and will eat your skin off as well as the paint...much more caustic than normal paint remover. It works like this: Trowe
/html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00053.html (9,613 bytes)

13. FW: Diesel Tow Vehicle (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 17:07:37 -0500
We have a 2000 7.3L Ford diesel and it is great. A lot of towing power, good gas mileage when pulling and no problems. We looked at buying a 2004 with the new 6L diesel but I've heard about a lot of
/html/shop-talk/2003-09/msg00074.html (7,915 bytes)

14. RE: Lifts - shipping? (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 11:50:15 -0500
Unloading the lift without a forklift is a real problem. I was able to have the truck back up to a neighbor's loading dock and we used his forklift to drag it out. We then put car rollers under each
/html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00089.html (10,024 bytes)

15. RE: Lifts - shipping? (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 15:16:20 -0500
The lift will probably be delivered in an enclosed truck to the terminal where it will be unloaded and stored for you to pick it up. Due to the length of the lift, they will probably pick up one end
/html/shop-talk/2003-08/msg00095.html (10,618 bytes)

16. Setting up the Ideal Shop - What are the requirements? (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:18:27 -0500
If you could set up the ideal shop, what would you do? What equipment would you have? What type of flooring, floor covering? Lights? Shop tables? Any resources on the web for the garage, garage safet
/html/shop-talk/2003-07/msg00050.html (8,714 bytes)

17. Building an overhead hoist frame (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 17:36:45 -0500
The information on the auto rotisserie has been great. I want to build a gantry, or frame, to support an overhead hoist to pull engines, etc. Does anyone know of plans to build one? Gil Fuqua Nashvil
/html/shop-talk/2003-04/msg00117.html (6,834 bytes)

18. RE: running black pipe along walls. (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 16:14:27 -0600
I used pipe hangers that attach the pipe to the ceiling joists. A clamp-type device hooks to the pipe and you buy threaded rod and cut to length to attach to the ceiling mount which accepts the threa
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00005.html (8,353 bytes)

19. Cleaning and sealing grout (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 09:05:59 -0600
I am in the process of rejuvenating the grout in a shower. A few seams are cracked and I found my Dremel tool with a rigid cut-off disk works wonders in cleaning out the old grout. It just makes a ho
/html/shop-talk/2002-12/msg00178.html (6,859 bytes)

20. RE: polishing compound (score: 1)
Author: Gil Fuqua <gil.fuqua@cci-ir.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 12:14:37 -0600
Aluminum is very soft and a lot of "polishes" end up making microscopic scratches that are hard to remove. I have used a lot of polishes and systems on my antique cars (polished aluminum body) and su
/html/shop-talk/2002-11/msg00067.html (8,066 bytes)


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