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21. [Shop-talk] Mitre Saws (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 09:33:13 -0500; Harbor Freight ? Lots of possibilities - 10" and 12" sliding or not. Usually at least a couple are on sale or have coupons online. You can most always find a 20% off coupon as well. Also look at the; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00325.html (8,938 bytes)
22. [Shop-talk] Cutting tires (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 20:19:01 -0500; A band saw. No chance of the tire reciprocating along with the blade like a sawzall, etc. Karl; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00362.html (8,711 bytes)
23. [Shop-talk] Patch panels (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Sat, 28 May 2011 16:25:11 -0500; I need to do some minimally-expensive rust repair on our 1993 GMC Suburban - probably replace the front fenders and weld in patch panels around the rear wheel openings. A Google search finds many sup; /html/shop-talk/2011-05/msg00464.html (7,167 bytes)
24. [Shop-talk] Pulsing brakes (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:22:47 -0500; Last summer I needed a set of rotors and Brembos were backordered for several months. I ended up taking the Tire Rack salesman's recommendation and bought a pair of Centric rotors, figuring that for; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00529.html (10,509 bytes)
25. [Shop-talk] faucets, mixing valves, and regular valves (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:38:14 -0500; What about a laundry tub faucet, which has hose threads right on the end of the spout? Karl I'm putting a laundry tub in my garage. In addition to the regular faucet, I'd like to have a separate hose; /html/shop-talk/2011-06/msg00589.html (8,516 bytes)
26. [Shop-talk] Parts solvent (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:12:46 -0500; Just don't be lured by the less-expensive "odorless / non-flammable" mineral spirits. It's mineral spirits emulsified in water, and just not very effective. And though it's a little cheaper, the prop; /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00272.html (9,344 bytes)
27. [Shop-talk] Drill Doctor (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:48:08 -0500; After having sharpened drills freehand all my life, a couple of days ago I finally decided I needed to look at a Drill Doctor. Just not as steady and patient as I once thought I was. I had half an ho; /html/shop-talk/2011-07/msg00300.html (8,265 bytes)
28. [Shop-talk] Removing hardening-type Permatex No. 1 (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Sun, 7 Aug 2011 20:41:28 -0500; I'm often faced with removing and replacing parts installed over 10 years ago with what appears to be old-fashioned, hardening-type Permatex No. 1. The gaskets are glued onto both parts with the Perm; /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00156.html (9,692 bytes)
29. [Shop-talk] Removing hardening-type Permatex No. 1 (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2011 21:42:15 -0500; Ummm, yeah. I read that too. I've had a part sealed in a baggie with 92% isopropyl since Saturday evening, but no obvious softening yet... Thanks though ! Karl You might need to heed the second sente; /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00179.html (9,036 bytes)
30. [Shop-talk] Follow-up: Removing hardening-type Permatex No. 1 (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:17:05 -0500; A few weeks ago I posted, looking for something that would remove Permatex No. 1 (the hardening type). Lots of suggestions, but not much luck. Eventually I found Permatex Gasket Remover (product 8064; /html/shop-talk/2011-08/msg00253.html (8,239 bytes)
31. [Shop-talk] Appliance rollers (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:03:52 -0500; Some years ago I bought a set of rollers or skates to put under our refrigerator. They consisted of an expandable frame and maybe 6-8 small wheels across on each of 4 axles at each end - a total of a; /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00160.html (8,909 bytes)
32. [Shop-talk] Oak floors on a concrete slab - LONG (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:37:33 -0500; I researched quite a bit before doing the floors, and what we did worked out well. The final installation technique was pretty unique, but it began with recommendations from the several wood floorin; /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00171.html (9,692 bytes)
33. [Shop-talk] Removing bondo (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:57:54 -0500; Either one will work. Being a Model A fender it's thick enough to take some heat without warping, but no need to heat it very much. Gently heating the underside should loosen it faster than trying to; /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00184.html (9,280 bytes)
34. [Shop-talk] Repairing a clasp--could be shop-related (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:17:45 -0500; Any possibility of just gluing the clasp closed? Karl My the strap on my wife's purse has spring-loaded clasps that attach the strap to the purse. It's the same principle as a carabiner--you clip the; /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00215.html (10,358 bytes)
35. [Shop-talk] Tile backer board on concrete floor (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:11:46 -0500; We're going to install onyx tile in our entryway - not much over 100 square feet. The floor is a concrete slab, but I have to build up the level by over 1-1/2" to match the adjacent hardwood. I plann; /html/shop-talk/2011-10/msg00232.html (9,422 bytes)
36. [Shop-talk] Portable air tanks? (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:52:31 -0600; Wow - that McMaster-Carr page is a revelation- I've never actually encountered most of the push-in types they illustrate. Practically, it's always happened that when I get something that includes air; /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00213.html (10,757 bytes)
37. [Shop-talk] Buying tires online (or is it Tyres?) (score: 158): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:38:53 -0600; I've found that Discount Tire (a national chain, part of Tire Kingdom and another group or two) is very competitive and has or can get most any tire I've ever asked for. No tune-ups, no oil changes,; /html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00233.html (11,725 bytes)
38. [Shop-talk] OT- Excel help, (before I shoot my computer)! (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:46:47 -0500; Office has long had an "Open and Repair" option under File Open. To the right of the Open button, there's a down-arrow. Click that and select the last option, "Open and Repair". It's not well-known,; /html/shop-talk/2012-03/msg00107.html (12,049 bytes)
39. [Shop-talk] Auto xmission fluid change (score: 158): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:57:38 -0500; FWIW... I don't do automatic transmissions, so I was very lucky to find a scrupulously honest and incredibly knowledgeable transmission shop owner 20 years ago. He now has 28 bays, an equal amount of; /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00030.html (11,993 bytes)
40. [Shop-talk] Auto xmission fluid change (score: 149): Author: kvacek at ameritech.net (Karl Vacek); Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:16:05 -0500; John - phenomenal mileage on those Chrysler minivan transmissions. Especially the A-604 Mitsubishi-designed 4-speed electronic automatic. We ordered a new 1989 Grand Caravan, the third and last car I; /html/shop-talk/2012-04/msg00034.html (11,725 bytes)

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