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181. RE: VHS tape cassettes (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:48:47 -0800
It depends greatly on storage conditions, but they do eventually die. Heat and humidity are the main enemies. Most common failure appears to be the oxide coming off the backing, but that may depend
/html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00038.html (8,058 bytes)

182. RE: Paint sprayer recommendation (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 18:53:14 -0800
Just a follow-up to this, based on Brian and Nolan's advice, I bought a top-of-the-home-line Wagner for $130 at Home Depot (My Wally mart didn't seem to have them.) It's not perfect, I've no doubt a
/html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00039.html (7,963 bytes)

183. RE: Paint sprayer recommendation (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:23:04 -0800
If I read the instructions right, the orifice has been replaced by the swirl valve (which forms an orifice where it seats against the spray nozzle); and the one that comes with the unit is for "late
/html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00042.html (8,018 bytes)

184. RE: Harbor Freight prices. (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:03:16 -0800
They will even honor "Inside Track Club" prices at the store, if you bring the flyer with you. Randall /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.team.
/html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00050.html (7,541 bytes)

185. RE: Harbor Freight prices. (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 11:05:28 -0800
Not worth the cost of joining, IMO. Many times it's just 'sale' prices on things that will be on sale to everyone at a different time; sometimes there's an extra 10% or so off of the usual 'sale' pr
/html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00054.html (7,957 bytes)

186. RE: Watts to Amps conversion... (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <Ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 16:33:01 -0800
Tim, I think you're talking about "power factor", which is the cosine of the phase angle, and varies depending on what the load is. An resistive load will have a 100% power factor, an inductive or c
/html/shop-talk/2003-02/msg00061.html (8,759 bytes)

187. RE: running black pipe along walls. (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 14:10:59 -0800
The channel sounds good to me. Makes it easier to move or alter in the future, too. I've always heard they have to go into the mortar, or risk having the brick crumble. I'm fond of teflon 'pipe dope
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00004.html (8,670 bytes)

188. RE: ionized air cleaners (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 14:37:47 -0800
It's basically a strong electrostatic field that the air flows through. Any particles in the air become electrically charged, clump together, and then either stick to the plates by electrostatic att
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00025.html (9,066 bytes)

189. RE: ionized air cleaners (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 19:41:44 -0800
I don't see why not, but it's going to take some effort, ie research, trial and error, etc. Here's one example http://content.honeywell.com/yourhome/eiac-air_cleaners/f52.htm However, I don't believ
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00030.html (7,787 bytes)

190. RE: modified Torx (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 22:56:35 -0800
I found a nice driver kit at the local electronics shop that included 6 or so of the security bits. Also regular Torx, hex, square, flat, Phillips and nut driver bits, all for $25 or so. I'd want de
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00037.html (8,000 bytes)

191. RE: Florescent lights again (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 22:37:49 -0800
What kind of bulbs are they ? T8 (1" diameter), T12 (1.5" diameter), rapid start, instant start, etc. ? And, what is an alarming number of bulbs ? Typical rated lifetime is around 10000 hours, which
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00051.html (8,766 bytes)

192. RE: Best way to remove broken bolts (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 14:00:05 -0800
I will heartily second that, with the caveat that I like PB Blaster better than ordinary Kroil. ISTR someone saying that SiliKroil worked better, but I haven't tried it yet. Randall /// unsubscribe/
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00071.html (9,002 bytes)

193. RE: Best way to remove broken bolts (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 00:29:13 -0800
Home Shop Machinist has run several articles over the last 7-8 years on how to build your own EDM ... if I was really desperate I'd build one and try it. The most recent one was simple enough to kno
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00076.html (10,097 bytes)

194. RE: Best way to remove broken bolts (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 13:58:04 -0800
They aren't supposed to be "very brittle" ... perhaps you've been buying cheap imitations ? I would also hazard a guess that Chris uses a "torque limited" impact wrench, he doesn't just hit the easy
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00081.html (9,249 bytes)

195. RE: broken ice maker in shop's fridge (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 20:22:54 -0800
Scott, I'm by no means an expert, but I have tinkered with my Whirlpool icemaker, and actually repaired it twice. On mine, there is a heater built into the tray, which ISTR comes on only when the mot
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00087.html (8,650 bytes)

196. RE: even MORE air line questions. (score: 1)
Author: Randall Young <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 13:41:06 -0800
Check out SKU 155230 at http://www.homedepot.com Haven't tried it personally, but it looks right. Randall /// unsubscribe/change address requests to majordomo@autox.team.net or try /// http://www.te
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00109.html (8,344 bytes)

197. RE: heli-coil or ? (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 07:04:11 -0800
I assume you're saying the bolts go through the exhaust and thread into the intake; and also that you cannot drill the exhaust to clear a 3/8 thread. One option might be to use a stepped stud, with
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00140.html (8,388 bytes)

198. RE: heli-coil or ? (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 08:12:24 -0800
Randall Young babbled : Arrgh, must have that C-Nile virus again, hit send too soon. What I meant to say was, if the intake is aluminum, you could possibly have the holes welded up, drilled and tappe
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00142.html (6,994 bytes)

199. RE: Random comments (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 11:51:05 -0800
I actually have a set of each, since the reversible set has an offset to the handle which I sometimes want/need. It also has a bit of a web inside the opening, which probably strengthens the wrench,
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00145.html (7,382 bytes)

200. RE: V8 Olds Engine head gasket (score: 1)
Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 20:53:33 -0800
Paul, if the alternative is another junk yard engine, and this one seemed sound before the gasket let go (no bad noises, no oil smoke, good compression, etc.); then I'd at least have a second go at
/html/shop-talk/2003-01/msg00154.html (9,239 bytes)


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