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161. Re: Welder (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 2 Oct 1996 18:35:03 -0400; Martin, You get what you pay for. I'm not an experienced welder, just a hobbiest like you. When I bought my welder, I purchased a Lincoln SP100 with the gas bottle, regulator, etc. It cost me about $; /html/shop-talk/1996-10/msg00009.html (8,154 bytes)
162. Re: welding gas tank (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 18:25:00 -0500; I agree. That's about what I paid for my tank also here in Va. I pay $17.60 for a refill. Would like to get a 2nd tank so if I run out of gas on the weekend, I'm not out of luck until Monday. None of; /html/shop-talk/1996-10/msg00045.html (8,803 bytes)
163. Re: Metal Lathes (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 4 Sep 1996 18:52:14 -0400; Not to mention that a used US machine can be cheaper. Our 15"er is a old 1906 line lathe with an electric motor on top to turn the drum. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00002.html (7,188 bytes)
164. Re: AC/DC, No not 8 tracks (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 6 Sep 1996 04:10:53 -0400; If you want a refresher check out the electricity primer article under restoration articles on the Morgan Web Page: http://www.team.net:80/www/morgan/ ... of wisdom" ..."we don't know "! There is an; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00006.html (9,139 bytes)
165. Re: MIG welder minimum gas pressure (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:46:31 -0400; Peter, I don't know what the min. pressure is, but I have run my Lincoln SP100 with less than 50# indicated on the guage. The thing to remember here, is that the lower the pressure the sooner you'll; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00026.html (7,653 bytes)
166. Re: Oven Cleaner (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Mon, 16 Sep 1996 18:21:02 -0400; Several years ago my wife (MAC) gave me a Turbo washer for Father's Day. It is a long wand with several different nozzels and has a place to put soap in. I've used this and DAWN dishwashing detergent; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00036.html (8,671 bytes)
167. Re: Recommendations for an electric grinder/cut-off wheel? (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Thu, 19 Sep 1996 21:45:40 -0400; My dad bought one from Sears that is like an over grown dremel tool. He prefers it to the air driven die grinders. It's a "industrial" model I believe and I think it was about $100. If you aren't in; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00043.html (9,817 bytes)
168. Re: Recommendations for an electric grinder/cut-off wheel? (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 17:04:06 -0400; If it takes a 1/4" shank you should be ok. My die grinder is an angle grinder (head 90deg to the body). I purchased a 1/4" shank arbor with a 3/8" and 1/4" head. I buy 3"x 1/8" or 1/16" thick cutting; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00048.html (9,799 bytes)
169. Re: grinding wheel question (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 17:08:17 -0400; Yes they can. It depends on what you've been grinding and how badly the wheel is fouled. The dressing tools are pretty cheap and definately worth the money. Try it, it can't hurt. If your wheel is to; /html/shop-talk/1996-09/msg00077.html (6,674 bytes)
170. Enco (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 2 Aug 1996 17:54:03 -0400; I've been getting their catalogues for some time. However, I've never ordered from them. So thanks a lot for the info. I guess I won't order from them. I have found 2 mail order companies that I do d; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00003.html (7,472 bytes)
171. Re: Tool Boxes, tools rattling (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 20:50:00 -0400; I'd try just lining the entire top area of the tool box with foam rubber. Use some spray adheasive to hold it in place. Any upholstery or auto-upholstery shop. You could even try a hardware store. Yo; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00014.html (7,933 bytes)
172. Re: Tools rusting :-( (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 20:50:02 -0400; I'd rub some standard motor oil (ie 10w30) all over the sockets. This will usually take most of the light rust off. If not try some very find sand paper (ie. wet/dry 600 grit). The only problem with; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00015.html (7,634 bytes)
173. Re: Brake fluid and paint jobs (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 17:57:12 -0400; The only paint I know of is POR-15. However, it is not intended as a top coat especially on exterior areas. It reacts with UV and turns colors, from a glossy black to a dull dingy white. John John T.; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00031.html (7,055 bytes)
174. Re: Pricing on Lincoln welder? (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 6 Aug 1996 17:56:54 -0400; ....... That's about $30 to $40 less than what I paid for my SP-100 with the gas & etc. Good price. There are cheaper but I like the Lincoln. I talked with several shops in the area that had the SP-1; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00032.html (8,272 bytes)
175. Re: Car ramps (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Sat, 10 Aug 1996 23:50:33 -0400; I haven't seen any. I have the same problem with my Accord, Civic, and Mini van. What I've found that works is to place the ramps so they just don't touch the chinpiece. Then I lay a brick (**not** a; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00052.html (7,880 bytes)
176. Re: Brake Fluid/Pcb's (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Tue, 13 Aug 1996 17:24:51 -0400; Welcome to the club!! Glad I'm not the only one. John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V 75 Bricklin SV1 77; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00057.html (6,715 bytes)
177. Re: BOUNCE shop-talk: Non-member submission from [Matt Liggett <mliggett@pobox.com>] (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Fri, 16 Aug 1996 19:23:47 -0400; What I've been doing at my place is using 2"x4"s and 1/2" cdx plywood. I'd recommmend that you cut the plywood in 1/2 length wise. You'll be able to make 2 8'x2' work benches. I build a rectangular f; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00063.html (10,331 bytes)
178. Re: Wire brush wheels (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 17:07:29 -0400; <SNIP> That is an understatement. I've had the stuff go through 2 and 3 layers of cloths. On several occasions it wasn't until taking a shower that I noticed something hurt while lathering up. On fu; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00073.html (9,648 bytes)
179. Re: Mini-garage... (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Thu, 29 Aug 1996 19:34:26 -0400; <snip> Ray, I have a simliar problem with my garage only it's 20x18. What I wanted to do was knock out the back wall and make a drive through. Only my house sits caty corner on the lot and there isn'; /html/shop-talk/1996-08/msg00078.html (9,789 bytes)
180. RE: Paint POR-15 (score: 1): Author: jblair@exis.net (John T. Blair); Date: Mon, 1 Jul 1996 21:24:37 -0400; Yes. They sell a solvent that you can used to cut the POR-15 with. However, you can only cut it about 20% John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (804) 495-8229 48 TR180; /html/shop-talk/1996-07/msg00003.html (7,007 bytes)

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